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Former Legislator Tyler Lindholm To Launch Americans For Prosperity Chapter in Wyoming
Tyler Lindholm, former Majority Whip of the Wyoming House of Representatives, is launching a chapter of Americans For Prosperity in Wyoming later this month.
Jimmy OrrJanuary 11, 2023
Wyoming Farmer Says She’s Sick Of Having To Pay For Neighbor’s Fences
A Goshen County farmer said she had to pay $10,000 to neighbors last year for their fences. She urged Wyoming legislators Tuesday to move forward a bill that would make landowners responsible for no more than half the cost of fences around new subdivisions.
Mark HeinzJanuary 11, 2023
Driskill Expects ‘Utmost Decorum And Respect’ During Legislative Session
In his first address as Wyoming Senate President, Ogden Driskill, R-Devils Tower, said the Legislature is effective because of its diversity of views, and he vowed to conduct the senate with the utmost decorum and respect.
January 11, 2023
Wyoming Lawmakers To Consider $1.3 Million For Upton To Build Landfill Transfer Station
A bill sets priorities for Wyoming communities to receive support from the state for the closure of landfills or building of transfer stations. Upton has priority for $1.3 million in state funds.
January 11, 2023
No Last Minute Surprise Coup From Jennings As Albert Sommers Named Speaker Of The House
Although there were rumors that Rep. Mark Jennings would launch a surprise last-minute attempt to lead the Wyoming House, it didn't happen. Albert Sommers was unanimously named Speaker of the House on Tuesday.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 10, 2023
Legislative Preview: Gov. Gordon To Give State Of The State To More Conservative Legislature
Although the formal swearing in of legislators and procedural activities happened Tuesday, the bulk of meaningful action wont start until 10 a.m. Wednesday when Gov. Mark Gordon will give his State of the State speech
Leo WolfsonJanuary 10, 2023
Platte County Jail Inmate Demands $2 Million, Says Deputy Touched Him In ‘Sexual’ Way
Claiming a deputy touched his chest in a sexual manner, a male Wyoming jail inmate on Jan. 1 sued Platte County Detention staffers and demanded $2 million in taxpayer funds.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 09, 2023
Wyoming Man Sues For Right To Make His Own M16 Machine Gun
A Wapiti man who wants to make his own machine gun is suing the U.S. government for denying his application to do so, saying a federal anti-machine gun law violates his Second Amendment right.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 09, 2023
Wyoming Legislator To Reintroduce Bill To Stop Crossover Voting
While crossover voting didn't help former Rep. Liz Cheney at all, state Rep. Jeremy Haroldson is reintroducing legislation that would stop the practice of crossover voting in Wyoming primary elections.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 06, 2023
Wyo Freedom Caucus Upset At Proposed Rule Change: “It’s A Power Grab” By Moderates
The Wyoming Freedom Caucus is claiming that proposed rule changes will make it easier for moderate Republicans to override the legislature's more conservative leadership.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 06, 2023
Job No. 1 For New Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray: Find Staff
In total, there were 12 resignations between the time Gray won the August primary election and before he was sworn into office Tuesday. That includes four of five executive team members, as well as more than a third of the offices overall staff.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 05, 2023
Wyoming Law Prof: New California Law Banning Doctors From Advising Against COVID Vax Is Unconstitutional
A UW law professor and a retired Riverton doctor told Cowboy State Daily that a new California law that can de-license doctors for advising patients against COVID vaccines is alarming and likely unconstitutional.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 05, 2023
Sledding Death Of 10-Year-Old On Wind River Reservation Ruled Accidental
A report released Wednesday confirms that the incident that killed a 10-year-old boy while sledding on the Wind River Indian Reservation on Nov. 26 was accidental.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 04, 2023
Wyoming Freedom Caucus Teams Up With National Freedom Caucus Network
State Rep. John Bear told Cowboy State Daily that the Wyoming Freedom Caucus is joining up with a national Freedom Caucus network which includes 9 other states to advance a "very conservative agenda."
Leo WolfsonJanuary 04, 2023
Hageman Backs McCarthy In High Drama House Speaker Stalemate; 4th Vote Wednesday
Kevin McCarthy is still not the House Speaker after three votes on Tuesday left Congress in a stalemate. Hageman voted for McCarthy while Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert yelled "bullshit!" at McCarthy when he said he earned the job.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 03, 2023
Inauguration In Wyoming Capitol Rotunda Is First In At Least 50 Years
Monday's inauguration and swearing in of Wyoming statewide officials was the first in at least five decades held at the Capitol Rotunda, and the first since 1999 held at the state Capitol.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 03, 2023
Gordon Calls For Dialogue Over Heated Social Media Divisiveness In Monday Inauguration
Wyomings top elected officials were sworn in at the state Capitol on Monday, including first-term Secretary of State Chuck Gray and Gov. Mark Gordon for a second term.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 02, 2023
Gordon, Other Wyoming State Officials Will Be Sworn In Monday
The start of the 2023 political season begins early Monday with a traditional Prayer Breakfast followed by a swearing in ceremony and ending with the Inaugural Gala.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 01, 2023
Realtor Claims ‘Corner-Crossers’ Devalued Private Property By Millions In Court Filing
A Wyoming realtor claims allowing the public to access public land by crossing over private land devalued the private property near Elk Mountain by millions of dollars. He said the value is decreased by 30% if corner-crossing is allowed.
Mark HeinzDecember 30, 2022
Former President Donald Trump To Appear On Sheridan Radio Show
Former President Donald Trump will appear on Sheridan talk radio host Jeff Wallack's program in early January. Wallack said he will ask Trump about election integrity and other issues.
Leo WolfsonDecember 30, 2022
After Feds Provide $24 Million For EV Charging Stations In Wyo, They’ll Only Support Them For 5 Years
Unfunded mandate? After Wyoming receives $24 million from the federal government for EV charging stations, they'll only support them for 5 years. Then Wyoming is on its own and projections show they won't be profitable for at least 20 years.
December 30, 2022
Wyoming Drivers Can Bypass Closed Road Gates, But Only With Special Authorization Code
Don't agree with the "road closed" sign on a Wyoming roadway? You can blast past it legally if you have a W-TAP authorization code. It allows motorists to drive on closed roads as long as their justification has been approved.
Renée JeanDecember 29, 2022
Legislation Would Close Wyoming Campaign Finance Loophole That Lets Fed PACs Not Report
A proposed bill for the Wyoming Legislature would close a loophole that currently allows federal PACs that contribute to state and local races to not file state campaign finance reports.
Leo WolfsonDecember 29, 2022
National Libertarian Party Opposes Sex Change Surgeries For Minors, Wyoming Branch Disagrees
Although the national Libertarian Party last week said it opposed sex reassignment surgeries for minors and called it "child abuse," the Wyoming Libertarian Party said it would not take a side on the issue saying it's a personal decision.
Clair McFarlandDecember 29, 2022