University of Wyoming’s lawsuit against Laramie puts local control across the state at risk

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The University of Wyoming’s lawsuit against the city of Laramie over its new stormwater fee is about far more than one city ordinance. At stake is whether Wyoming communities can fund essential infrastructure fairly, or whether local authority will be stripped away. Water, sewer, stormwater management and flood control are not abstract concepts; they keep basements dry, roads passable and streams clean. Without reliable, dedicated funding, these systems fall behind — residents pay in property damage and higher long-term costs.

Opinion

The Wyoming Constitution under Title 15 gives municipalities clear authority to establish utilities and charge fe