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New conceal carry, voter ID laws in effect today

WORLAND – July 1 is when most bills approved by the Wyoming Legislature go into effect and this year is no different.

Among the many bills that go into effect are the new voter identification law and conceal carry.

House Enrolled Act 70 updated the Wyoming statute on residency requirements for concealed carry. Under current law a person may carry a firearm in a concealed manner without a permit of...