State of the Judiciary

Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice Kate Fox delivered the State of the Judiciary Monday before a joint session of the Wyoming Legislature, which has convened in Cheyenne for the 20-day budget session. Fox said there are 24 circuit court judges; 24 district court judges; five Supreme Court justices and several magistrates in the Wyoming Judicial

Fox offered support for Governor Mark Gordon’s call for a market adjustment for state employees.

Fox requested that legislators use American Rescue Plan funds to help bring back positions that were eliminated due to budget cuts.

Fox, while addressing legislators, said “I know that you’re reluctant to use short-term funds for positions and I understand that, but if ARPA funds can give us even temporary relief, we’ll take it and we’ll put it to good use.”