Leo Wolfson
Leo Wolfson is the State Government and Politics Reporter for Cowboy State Daily and is based in Cheyenne. He is responsible for covering Wyoming politics on a federal and statewide level.
Leo led Cowboy State Daily's coverage of the 2022 Wyoming primary election, including the highly contentious race between former congresswoman Liz Cheney and her successor U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman. He also managed CSD's coverage of the 2023 State Legislature, which was by far the most extensive and timely media coverage of a legislative session in the state's history.
Before joining Cowboy State Daily, Leo was a general assignment reporter for the Cody Enterprise Newspaper in Cody from 2018-2022. Prior to that, he reported for a suburban newspaper outside Denver.
Latest from Leo Wolfson
Feds Cite National Security Concerns Over Wyo. Bitcoin Miners With Ties To China
Some Wyoming lawmakers say they share national security concerns about a bitcoin mining company with ties to China within a mile of F.E. Warren Air Force Base thatâs drawing scrutiny from several federal agencies.
Leo WolfsonOctober 19, 2023
Wyoming Lawmakers Will Try Again To Restrict Chinese Land Ownership
After Arkansas announced it will force a Chinese state-owned company to sell its property there, a pair of Wyoming lawmakers say they plan to reintroduce bills they pushed this last session to restrict property ownership by adversary nations.
Leo WolfsonOctober 19, 2023
Wyoming Lawmaker Accused Of Voting Against God Avoids Party Censure
Accused by some in the Converse County Republican Party of dismissing the âoath that he made to Godâ and the party, State Rep. Forrest Chadwick avoided a formal censure Tuesday evening.
Leo WolfsonOctober 18, 2023
Barrasso and Lummis Tell BLM To Back Off Controversial Rock Springs âLand Grabâ
In a letter to the head of the BLM, John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis want the agencyâs director to withdraw its preferred Rock Springs Resource Management Plan many say would kill many public and industry uses.
Leo WolfsonOctober 18, 2023
Despite Her Record, Some Insist Lummis Is A Closet Marijuana Supporter
An anti-marijuana group in Wyoming doesnât believe Cynthia Lummis when she says her support of the SAFER Banking Act isnât an effort to back-door legalizing marijuana.
Leo WolfsonOctober 18, 2023
Proposed Bill Would Give Legislature More Scrutiny Of Governorâs Appointments
Wyoming lawmakers considered a proposed bill Tuesday that would give the state Senate more power to remove people appointed to posts by the governor.
Leo WolfsonOctober 17, 2023
Barrasso Endorses Conservative Arizona Firebrand Kari Lake For US Senate
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso has become the first in the Senate to openly endorse conservative firebrand Kari Lake in her newly launched bid to represent Arizona in the U.S. Senate.
Leo WolfsonOctober 17, 2023
Wyoming Insurance Agent Claims Company Bilked Him Out Of Up To $225,000
Saying he was shorted as much as about $225,000 when he was fired, a Wyoming insurance agent is taking his claim to the Wyoming Supreme Court next month.
Leo WolfsonOctober 13, 2023
Wyoming Second Amendment Group Fined By State For Election Violation Wins Appeal
The U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Wyoming Gun Owners on Wednesday, which was fined over a provocative radio ad aired during the 2020 election cycle. The court ruled the election law the group was fined for is too vague.
Leo WolfsonOctober 12, 2023
Burns Residents Outraged As Town Council Evicts Popular Restaurant
Many of the 392 people who live in the tiny town of Burns, Wyoming, say theyâre outraged that the town has evicted the popular The Rustic Plate restaurant after a lease dispute.
Leo WolfsonOctober 12, 2023
Wyoming Transplant In Israel Heartbroken As War Wages Around Him
Mike Krampner is a former Wyoming attorney who now lives in Jerusalem and said heâs heartbroken to watch war erupt after the terrorist group Hamas attacked Israel.
Leo WolfsonOctober 11, 2023
Cheyenne DAR Members Fight National Organization For Allowing Transgender Women
Members of the Cheyenne chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution are fighting the national organization over a rule change that now allows transgender women into the group.
Leo WolfsonOctober 11, 2023
Israeli Nationals In Wyoming Pray For Loved Ones After Hamas Attack
Wyoming residents and recent transplants from Israel held a peaceful vigil at the Wyoming Capitol on Monday, praying for family and friends threatened by a fast-escalating war with Hamas.
Leo WolfsonOctober 10, 2023
Lummis Says Activist Groupâs Claim Sheâs Pro Pot And Anti-Gun A âBold-Faced Lieâ
An out-of-state activist group is accusing U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis of supporting marijuana legalization and trying to weaken gun rights, a claim her office says is a âbold-faced lie.â
Leo WolfsonOctober 07, 2023
LDS Temples May Be Controversial, But They Significantly Boost Property Values
Plans to build LDS temples with gigantic steeples often meet resistance from local communities, like whatâs happening now in Cody, Wyoming, but once theyâre built, all signs say neighboring property values get a significant boost.
Leo WolfsonOctober 06, 2023
Down To One Working Ambulance, Luskâs Emergency Request Denied By State Board
The town of Lusk is down to one fully functioning ambulance, and will have to find some other way to get another one as the State Loan and Investment Board on Thursday rejected its request for an emergency grant.
Leo WolfsonOctober 06, 2023
Hageman Endorses Jim Jordan As Next US House Speaker
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman didnât vote to oust Kevin McCarthy as House speaker, but said she endorses Ohio congressman Jim Jordanâs bid to replace him.
Leo WolfsonOctober 05, 2023
Liz Cheney Says Kevin McCarthy Deserved To Be Ousted
During an event in Minnesota on Wednesday night, Liz Cheney said former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy deserved to be ousted.
Leo WolfsonOctober 05, 2023
Tempers Boil Over As Chuck Gray and Curt Meier Spar Over Anti-Coal Investing
Gov. Mark Gordon had to intervene more than once during Thursdayâs State Loan and Investment Board meeting to break up Secretary of State Chuck Gray and State Treasurer Curt Meier as they took verbal shots at each other over anti-coal investing.
Leo WolfsonOctober 05, 2023
Wyoming Considers Suing BLM Over Controversial Rock Springs Management Plan
It was revealed during a legislative committee meeting Wednesday that the Gov. Mark Gordonâs office is exploring its options for suing the BLM over its proposed Resource Management Plan in the Rock Springs area.
Leo WolfsonOctober 05, 2023
Thousands In Wyoming May Be Close To Being Dropped From Medicaid
With the COVID-19 federal emergency over, federal requirements preventing Wyoming from updating its Medicaid enrollment have been lifted. Now, the challenge is letting people know they have to reapply for coverage.
Leo WolfsonOctober 04, 2023