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Chuck Gray Says Clearing Him Of Campaign Finance Complaint ‘A Complete And Total Victory For Truth’
Secretary of State Chuck Gray has been cleared by the Federal Election Commission on a campaign finance complaint filed against him in 2022 by former Secretary of State Max Maxfield.
Leo WolfsonMay 05, 2023
Jackson’s Dr. Giovannina Anthony Didn’t Set Out To Be Wyoming’s Pro-Choice Abortion Catalyst, But She Embraces The Role
Dr. Giovannina Anthony, an OB-GYN at a women’s clinic in Jackson, is one of the few abortion providers in a state that is politically staunchly pro-life. She embraces her role as the face of Wyoming’s pro-choice movement.
Leo WolfsonMay 05, 2023
Wyoming Policy No Longer ‘Agnostic’ When It Comes To ‘Woke Investing’
Wyoming Treasurer Curt Meier is updating his office's policy to address issues of ESG "woke investment" ratings that lays out specific things the state could do, including divesting of investments.
May 04, 2023
Lummis Still Says Ron DeSantis Is Future Of The Republican Party
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis said she still finds Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to be the lead mover and shaker of the Republican Party, but that former President Donald Trump remains the frontrunner for the party's presidential nomination.
Leo WolfsonMay 04, 2023
Statues Of Esther Hobart Morris And Chief Washakie Will Stay In Basement Of Capitol
Despite passionate pleas from Wyoming residents to return statues of Esther Hobart Morris and Chief Washakie to the front of Wyoming's State Capitol, a government subcommittee ruled on Thursday to keep them in the basement of the building.
Leo WolfsonMay 04, 2023
Conservative Firebrand Charlie Kirk Endorses Frank Eathorne For State GOP Chair, Still No Trump Nod
Although Wyoming Republican Party Chairman Frank Eathorne has received an endorsement from a prominent conservative voice, the endorsement of former President Donald Trump still eludes him.
Leo WolfsonMay 03, 2023
As Scrutiny Grows, UW President Seidel Defends School’s Gender Studies Program
University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel defends UW as it’s become a target for many conservatives in Wyoming with claims it embraces and promotes “woke” culture and curricula, as well as LGBTQ-friendly policies.
Leo WolfsonMay 03, 2023
Rock Springs School Allegedly Hiding Gender Transition From Parents Has Wyoming Lawmakers Regrouping
A Rock Springs couple’s lawsuit against their school district for allegedly gender transitioning their daughter behind their backs is galvanizing some Wyoming lawmakers to outlaw keeping parents out of those decisions.
Clair McFarlandMay 03, 2023
Casper Mayor Gives Emotional Apology For Abortion Hellfire Post, Says He Won’t Resign
Casper Mayor Bruce Knell apologized to anyone who construed a fire emoji he posted under a news story about an abortion clinic that was targeted by an arsonist last year as an incitement of violence, but declined demands from some to resign.
Clair McFarlandMay 03, 2023
"Mortgage Socialism": New Biden Rule Charges Homebuyers Extra If They Have Good Credit
Critics including Wyoming Treasurer Curt Meier are criticizing a new Biden federal policy enacted Monday which penalizes people with good credit. The better your credit rating, the more you will pay all in an effort to subsidize low-credit homebuyers.
May 03, 2023
Trial Could Decide Wyoming Education Association’s Claims That Wyoming Needs To Spend More Money On Schools
A Wyoming Education Association lawsuit claiming the state is violating its own constitution by not adequately funding public education is on track for trial.
Leo WolfsonMay 02, 2023
Hageman Named Co-Chair Of Coal Caucus As Her Profile On Capitol Hill Expands
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman has been named a co-chair of the House Coal Caucus, a 33-member group active in legislative and policy debates involving the coal industry. Coal is still a very important industry in Wyoming, producing 41% of the national share.
Leo WolfsonMay 02, 2023
Chuck Gray Skips National Secretaries of State Conference, Attends Gathering Run By Election Deniers
Secretary of State Chuck Gray was at an elections conference hosted by the conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation in February instead of attending the National Association of Secretaries of State conference held the same week in the same city.
Leo WolfsonMay 02, 2023
Hageman Accuses Head of ATF Of Trying 'To Subvert The Authority Of Congress' With Gun Regs
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman grilled the head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives during a committee meeting, accusing the agency of changing regulations on bump stocks and pistol braces as a way to bypass Congress.
Leo WolfsonMay 01, 2023
Sweetwater County GOP Chair Runs For Vice Chair Of Wyoming Republican Party On Ticket Opposing Eathorne
Elizabeth Bingham, who’s chaired the Sweetwater County Republican Party since 2019, said the state GOP needs unity and new leadership and believes she and chairman candidate Frank Moore can deliver that.
Leo WolfsonApril 30, 2023
Wyoming Judges Facing "Dramatic Increase" In Threats, Says State Supreme Court Justice
Citing a spike in incidents in the past year, Wyoming Supreme Court Justice John Fenn said the Legislature needs to consider acting to increase security in state courtrooms and tighten laws protecting judges.
Leo WolfsonApril 29, 2023
Former Wyoming Schools Chief Brian Schroeder Hired By Arizona Charter School, Parents Say They’re Shocked
Parents at a charter school in Phoenix, Arizona, are upset with the way their charter school’s principals were fired and shocked by the sudden hiring of former Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder.
Leo WolfsonApril 29, 2023
Wyoming Republicans At Crossroads With Election, Couched As Battle For ‘Grassroots’ Or ‘Unity’
Teton County Republican Chair Mary Martin said she was disappointed with the state party’s recent lawsuit with Natrona County and feels that it could’ve been avoided with better leadership instead of “shooting arrows at each other.”
Leo WolfsonApril 28, 2023
Driskill Boots Kinskey To Curb, Will Name Nethercott As Chair Of Senate Appropriations Committee
Senate President Ogden Driskill stripped Sen. Dave Kinskey of his chairmanship of the Senate Appropriations Committee for not attending a meeting in person. Driskill said he will appoint Sen. Tara Nethercott in his place.
Leo WolfsonApril 28, 2023
Eathorne Says He’ll Expose Fake Republicans If Reelected To Lead Wyoming GOP
Wyoming Republican Party Chairman Frank Eathorne says it’s his duty to strictly follow the majority will of his members that decide the party’s platform, and hold elected state GOP officials to the same standard. The two-time party GOP leader faces opposition if he's to win a third term.
Leo WolfsonApril 27, 2023
Wyoming Governor, Attorney General Want To Block Chuck Gray From Abortion Ban In Court
Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray has asked to help defend Wyoming's abortion ban in a lawsuit against it, but Gov. Mark Gordon and his Attorney General say this exceeds Gray's lawful duties and will "muddy the waters."
Clair McFarlandApril 27, 2023
Gordon Wants More Treatment, Not Jail, For Criminal Offenses In Wyoming
Gov. Mark Gordon and top court officials say a pilot mental health program set to launch in Gillette in 2024 will keep people from sitting too long in county jails instead of having mental health issues addressed, which Sen. Cale Case, R-Lander, calls "an astounding waste of resources."
Leo WolfsonApril 27, 2023
Disgraced Former Rock Springs Mayor Was Inspiration For Making Interference With Public Contracts A Felony In Wyoming
Rep. Clark, Stith, R-Rock Springs, said former Rock Springs Mayor Tim Kaumo, who was sentenced Tuesday for official misconduct and conflict of interest charges, inspired part of the law he lobbied for that makes those acts felonies.
Leo WolfsonApril 26, 2023
Casper Family Asks Lawmakers To Let Them Divorce Their Mom, Who Has Dementia
After being denied by the Wyoming Supreme Court, a Casper family is asking state lawmakers to let them divorce their mother, who has Alzheimer's and dementia, from their father.
Clair McFarlandApril 26, 2023