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Bill repealing gun-free zones to go into law without Gordon's signature

A bill repealing many of Wyoming's gun-free zones is now law, despite Governor Mark Gordon's discontent. He allowed the law to take effect without his signature to avoid a veto override fight with the legislature.
Governor Mark Gordon called for school districts to review their gun-free policies while noting that many institutions chose to keep prohibitions.
The new law allows the legislature to decide on gun-free policies but retains authority for local governments to prohibit firearms on their properties.

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Jackson Hole News and Guide

Gordon allows gun-free zone repealer to become law without his signature

Two bills that Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed last year will now become law.

2 days ago

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Wyoming Tribune Eagle

Wyoming’s gun-free zones repealed as governor lets bill become law

CHEYENNE – Many of Wyoming’s gun-free zones will be repealed July 1.

3 days ago

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Casper Star-Tribune

Bill repealing gun-free zones to go into law without Gordon's signature

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on Thursday evening announced that a bill repealing gun-free zones in the Cowboy state would go into law — but without his signature.

3 days ago·Casper, United States

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WyoFile

Gordon lets Wyoming gun-free zones repeal become law, decries 'legislative power grab'

CHEYENNE—Gov. Mark Gordon announced late Thursday that he will let House Bill 172, “Repeal gun free zones and preemption amendments,” go into law without his signature, while calling it a “legislative power grab.” In a letter to House Speaker Chip Neiman, R-Hulett, the governor reiterated his support for the repeal of gun-free zones in Wyoming, but expressed frustration that “Gun-free zones are not repealed – they are now determined exclusively …

3 days ago

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Bearing Arms

Wyoming Bill Targeting "Gun-Free Zones" Becomes Law Without Governor's Signature

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SweetwaterNOW

Gordon Critical of Legislative Power Grab as He Signs 17 Bills Thursday - SweetwaterNOW

CHEYENNE –– Gov. Mark Gordon has allowed HB 172- Repeal gun free zones and preemption amendments to go into law without his signature. In a letter to House Speaker Chip Neiman, the Governor reiterated his support for the repeal of gun-free zones in Wyoming, but expressed frustration that “Gun-free zones are not repealed – they are now determined

3 days ago

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