Black Hills Energy employees from across Wyoming travelled to Cheyenne, Wyoming, to spend a day at the State Capitol recently.

Governmental Affairs Manager David Bush kicked off the morning with a briefing of legislative issues pertaining to energy and an overview of the session in general. Wyoming remains one of the few states with a true part-time citizen Legislature. In odd-numbered years, its 93 legislators meet in a general session limited to 40 days. In even-numbered years, the Legislature convenes in a budget session that typically lasts 20 days.

Upon arriving at the Capitol, the Black Hills Energy delegation was treated to a meeting with Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon. Gordon praised the company for being a good community partner and “keeping the energy flowing.”

Attendees also had a chance to visit with Sen. Cale Case, who was first elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives in 1992.

Fun facts about the Wyoming Capitol:

• The gold leaf covering the 146-foot tall copper dome is so delicate, it disintegrates when touched by human hands.
• Wyoming is one of only 10 states with a gold leaf Capitol dome.
• The copper dome has been replaced several times over the years. One of the old domes, built in 1917, was moved 20 miles west of Cheyenne near the unincorporated town of Granite, where it is now a tourist attraction known as the “Dome on the Range.”

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