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CHEYENNE (AP) — State lawmakers have rejected a proposal that would have allowed development authorities to fine owners of abandoned buildings.

The Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports that a legislative committee voted 9-4 in opposition of the bill Wednesday.

The bill brought by Democratic Representative James Byrd of Cheyenne also failed to pass out of a committee earlier this year.

Byrd says unoccupie...