SHERIDAN — Wyoming lawmakers indefinitely tabled a bill that would take aim at organizations lobbying on behalf of local governments.

The bill, 26LSO-018, “Public funds lobbying,” was based on 2021 Senate File 144, which died in committee. It would prevent tax dollars from paying for lobbying efforts, though it would not have restricted individual officials from testifying at meetings.

The Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Committee reviewed the draft bill Tuesday.

In recent months, members of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, its allies and those of similar political ideologies have taken aim at organizations like the Wyoming Association of Municipalities and the Wyoming County Commissioners Association.

In Sheridan County, commissioners and a ci

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