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Hageman Grills âFree Expressionâ Advocate About Allowing First-Graders Access to Pornography
Although a "free expression" advocate repeatedly refused to answer Rep. Hageman's question if Penthouse magazine was suitable for first-graders, Nadine Farid Johnson finally answered and said the pornographic magazine should not be accessible to children.
Leo WolfsonMarch 28, 2023
Let The Bills Do The Talking: Gordon Says Heâs Not Swayed By National Spotlight In Wake Of Not Signing Legislation
Although some have complained about Mark Gordon's non-confrontational style, the governor says he's not swayed by state or national criticism. He says his record is enough.
Leo WolfsonMarch 25, 2023
Gordon Appoints Darin Westby As Interim WYDOT Chief
Gov. Mark Gordon announced Friday that Darin Westby, director of Wyoming State Parks And Culture Resources, is the new interim director of the Wyoming Department of Transportation.
March 24, 2023
Chuck Grayâs Dad Takes Property Tax Fight To Wyoming Supreme CourtÂ
Jan Charles Gray, father to Wyoming's Secretary of State, has warred with the Converse County Assessor's Office for years regarding property values on his Glenrock vacant lots, and now is appealing to the Wyoming Supreme Court for help.
Clair McFarlandMarch 24, 2023
Hageman Vows To Fight Weaponization Of FBI, DOJ And Collusion With Tech Companies
Wyoming U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman told Cowboy State Daily on Friday that she is appalled by what she sees as the federal government suppressing free speech and surveillance on citizens and will do "everything in her power" to stop it.
Leo WolfsonMarch 24, 2023
Guest Column: Gov Gordon â Legislative Accomplishments Are A Win For People Of Wyoming
In a guest column, Gov. Mark Gordon writes, "I am pleased to report several noteworthy achievements that benefit our citizens and our state."
Gov. Mark GordonMarch 24, 2023
Lummis Praises Legislature For Passing Transgender Sports & Abortion Bills
On a conference call with reporters, U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis on Thursday said she agreed with the Wyoming Legislature for passing the transgender sports bill and the 'Life is a Human Right Act'.
Leo WolfsonMarch 24, 2023
Wyoming Legislature: Joint Management Council Identifies Interim Topics For Off-Session
The Joint Management Council on Thursday identified topics legislative committees will be focused on before the next session. Combatting ESG or "woke capitalism" will be a main focus.
Leo WolfsonMarch 24, 2023
CDC Warns About New Antibiotic-Resistant Fungus; UW Fungus Expert Says Reason To Be Concerned
Although an antibiotic-resistant fungus hasn't spread to the Cowboy State yet, a fungus professor at the University of Wyoming said there is reason to be concerned. "In a lot of ways, the hospital is the worst place [an immunocompromised person] can go."
Renée JeanMarch 23, 2023
Five State Officials In Line To Lead WYDOT After Previous Director Abruptly Retires
In the wake of former Wyoming Department of Transportation Director Luke Reinerâs abrupt retirement, the governor will choose from five state employees to replace him.
Leo WolfsonMarch 22, 2023
Benched During Session, Sen. Dan Laursenâs âUnbelievablyâ Good Behavior Gets Him Back On Committees
Powell Sen. Dan Laursen is out of Senate President Ogden Driskill's doghouse and has been rewarded for good behavior by being placed on a committee. He was the only legislator, out of 93, not to be assigned to a standing committee last session.
Leo WolfsonMarch 22, 2023
Sheridan County GOP, Fed Up With Legislatureâs Inaction, Asks Schools To Ban Teaching Of Sexual Topics To Children
Sheridan County Republican Party committeeman Tod Windsor said the local party was "fed up" with the state Legislature for not passing a law prohibiting teachers from teaching sexual topics to third graders and younger, so they are asking the local school districts to put up their own ban.
Leo WolfsonMarch 22, 2023
Fact Checkers Said Feds Were Not Planning To Ban Gas Stoves; Fact Checkers Were Wrong
Fact-checkers for multiple large U.S. media outlets determined that the federal government is not considering a ban or restrictions on natural gas-powered stoves. The fact-checkers were wrong.
March 21, 2023
Hageman Calls Potential Trump Indictment âPersecutionâ And âWoke Politicizationâ
Now that former President Trump could be on the brink of being indicted, U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman says the efforts of a New York City district attorney investigating him are nothing more than a witch hunt.
Leo WolfsonMarch 21, 2023
Sheridan GOP Censures Rep. Cyrus Western, Call For Resignation: He Says They Wonât Get It
Cyrus Western, R-Big Horn, was censured Saturday by the Sheridan County Republican Party for his alleged role in a political mailer that targeted local people and labeled them as âWanted ⊠for trying to tear our state apart.â The party also called for Western to resign; he says he wonât.
Leo WolfsonMarch 21, 2023
Halverson Ousted As Wyoming County GOP Elections Move Toward âTraditional Republicanâ Leadership
Lincoln County politico Marti Halverson was ousted as chair of the county party over the weekend in favor of a more moderate Republican. She was one of many hardline conservatives who lost to more moderates across the state.
Leo WolfsonMarch 20, 2023
Denied Making His Own M16, Wapiti Man Says Militia-Building Protected By Second Amendment
A Wapiti man suing for the right to make his own machine gun has fired back at the federal government after the feds asked the judge to dismiss his case. Â Jake DeWilde on Monday filed a new version of his lawsuit but this time focusing on the Second Amendment.
Clair McFarlandMarch 20, 2023
Gov. Gordon Joins Anti-ESG Effort Led By Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Gov. Mark Gordon signed a letter written by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, to fight back against ESG, which is sometimes called âwoke capitalism.â The letter says ESG is âa direct threatâ to the American economy and way of life.
March 19, 2023
For Thousands of Wyoming Kids, Dolly Parton Is âThe Book Ladyâ
Thousands of Wyoming children in 13 counties are fans of Dolly Parton, but not for her music. To them, sheâs âThe Book Ladyâ who, through her Imagination Library, sends free books to read every month.
Wendy CorrMarch 19, 2023
Gordonâs Refusal To Sign Certain Bills A Political Statement, Lawmakers Say
Some legislators were critical of Gov Gordon for taking the maximum amount of time legally and then letting bills become law without his signature like the transgender sports bill and an abortion bill, while others say weren't bothered by Gordon's lack of support.
Leo WolfsonMarch 19, 2023
True Wyoming Cowboys â On Horseback â Protected U.S. From Japanese Attack By Sea And Balloon During World War II
Cowboys from Wyoming â on horseback â were part of Americaâs strategy to stop balloon bombs. They were initially deployed to the West Coast to watch for invaders, but some also recall being told to watch for balloon Japanâs secret balloon bombs.
Renée JeanMarch 19, 2023
Legislating By Template Draws Criticism, But Former Lawmakers Say Thatâs Nothing New
Although Gov Mark Gordon and House Speaker Albert Sommers condemned bills that were influenced by outside sources, longtime former legislators told Cowboy State Daily that using or adapting legislation that has been successful in other states is nothing new.
Leo WolfsonMarch 18, 2023
âDraconian And Discriminatory:â Gordon Wonât Sign Transgender Sports Ban, Becomes Law Without Signature
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday said banning biological males from competing in girls school sports is "draconian" and "discriminatory," but allowed the bill to go into law without signing it.
Clair McFarlandMarch 18, 2023
Gordon Vetoes Cheney-Inspired Absentee Ballot Bill; Sec Of State Chuck Gray Disappointed
Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed a Chuck Gray-supported election security bill on Friday that would have banned members of the public from mailing absentee ballot request forms to voters. This was a practice used by former congresswoman Liz Cheney during her 2020 campaign.
Leo WolfsonMarch 17, 2023