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Fifth-penny Sales Tax

Laramie County officials are promoting the fifth-penny sales tax as an everyday charge that pays for local projects. It’s a small add-on at checkout, but it adds up—and residents may want to know exactly what it funds.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 30, 2026

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Sixth Penny sales tax project funding

The county renewed its annual funding: $200,000 for the economic development joint powers board, $100,000 for Cheyenne LEADS, $10,000 for downtown development, and $510,000 total for senior centers and human services nonprofits.

2 mentionsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026