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New Heart Mountain Institute An Homage To ‘Ideals Of Democracy’
Political divides couldnt impact friendship between Al Simpson and Norman Mineta, who are being honored with addition to historic Wyoming Japanese American internment camp site.
Wendy CorrSeptember 23, 2022
Wyoming Leaders Sympathetic To Red State Transfer Of Migrants To Blue States
Gov. Gordon and U.S. Sens. Barrasso and Lummis are understanding of recent actions taken by Texas, Florida and Arizona to send migrants to progressive Washington, D.C., New York City, Chicago and Marthas Vineyard.Â
Coy KnobelSeptember 22, 2022
Two GOP Candidates Confirm In Running For Interim Secretary Of State
Mark Armstrong and Bob Ferguson have confirmed to Cowboy State Daily they are running for the interim Secretary of State appointment.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 22, 2022
Barrasso, Lummis Back Bill That Thwarts Biden’s $80 Billion IRS Expansion
U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis have signed on to a bill to prevent the IRS from using an unprecedented nearly $80 billion infusion of new funds on audits of taxpayers making less than $400,000 a year.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 22, 2022
Hageman: Leading Wyoming Attorneys Send Her ‘Threatening’ Letter
A group of prominent Wyoming lawyers has sent a letter to Republican U.S. House candidate Harriet Hageman asking that she stop pushing former President Donald Trumps claim that the 2020 presidential election was stolen.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 22, 2022
Cheney, Dems, Get Win On Election Reform; Only 8 Republicans Voted For Bill
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheneys Presidential Election Reform Act passed the U.S. House on Wednesday on mostly partisan lines, a move she said will help guard against future efforts to steal elections.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 22, 2022
Shadowy PACs Draw Concern in Campbell County
There are more questions than answers when it comes to whos behind two political action committees that influenced many Campbell County races this August.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 22, 2022
Barrasso Scores Victory With Amendment That Prevents China From Receiving Preferential Status
An amendment produced by U.S. Sen. John Barrasso prevented China from being given preferential status under a climate agreement passed in the Senate Wednesday.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 22, 2022
Man Claims University of Wyoming Fired Him For Being White, Straight, Christian Male
A former University of Wyoming student and employee said he was fired for being a white, straight, Christian man and for opposing the school's required staff diversity course that pushes critical race theory.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 21, 2022
Hageman Rips Feds, Congress During Constitution Day Speech
U.S. Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman delivered a dour speech, reflecting on what she believes is a failure to adhere to the Constitution due to the actions of the federal government.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 21, 2022
Study Dispels ‘Lazy Pothead’ Myth, Some Legislators in Wyoming Not Too Stoked
At least one state lawmaker isnt swayed by a new study that says smoking pot doesnt make users lazy as Wyoming remains one of only 2 island-of-prohibition states.
September 20, 2022
Cheney Says GOP Treats Trump Like A ‘King,’ Supporters Put Him ‘Above The Law’
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney pulled no punches in a speech on Monday night, skewering the Republican Party for continuing to defend former President Donald Trump.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 20, 2022
Barrasso, Lummis Push For Permitting Reform To Significantly Speed-Up Infrastructure Projects
U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis introduced legislation which, if passed, would expedite permitting for everything from road and bridge projects to transmission lines for wind farms.Â
September 20, 2022
Raise The Woof! Wyoming’s First Family Gets 2 New Dogs
The Governor and First Lady of Wyoming have added two new family members to the household. Charlie and Coco Chanel are nine-week old chocolate Labs and, as of press time, have not destroyed anything in the Governor's Mansion.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 19, 2022
Cheney Introduces Bill With California Democrat To Ensure Presidential Elections Can’t Be Stolen
Rep. Liz Cheney teamed up with California Democrat Rep. Zoe Lofgren to promote legislation they say will help prevent future Jan. 6 events.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 19, 2022
State GOP Censures Cale Case For ‘Unconscionable’ Effort To Challenge Chuck Gray
The Wyoming Republican Party on Saturday voted resoundingly to censure, or publicly rebuke, Sen. Cale Case, for his efforts to recruit a conservative, Independent candidate to challenge Rep. Chuck Gray in the Secretary of State general-election race.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 18, 2022
State GOP Votes Not To Recognize Independents; Independent Candidate Says That’s OK
The Wyoming Republican Party in Riverton on Saturday voted against supporting Independent candidates, regardless of their ideology; Independent State House candidate Jeff Martin, who was at the meeting, said he supports the resolution.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 17, 2022
Wyoming Secretary of State Ed Buchanan Delivers Resignation Letter To Governor
Although Buchanan told Cowboy State Daily he found the Republican primary race to replace him disappointing due to the rampant misinformation, he took the high road in his resignation letter to the governor.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 17, 2022
Wyoming Lawmakers Propose To Nearly Double Cigarette Taxes Â
The Legislature's Joint Revenue Committee on Wednesday passed a draft bill that would add a 44-cent per pack hike in cigarette taxes.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 16, 2022
Legislature Moves Forward With Permanent Funding For Suicide Call Centers
The State Legislature's Revenue committee supported drafting legislation that permanently funds Wyoming's two 24/7 suicide hotline facilities.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 16, 2022
Pronoun Controversy: Teachers Will Not Get Prosecuted In Sweetwater County For ‘Misgendering’ Students
Teachers in Sweetwater County do not need to fear state criminal prosecution for calling a student by their wrong pronoun, according to the countys top prosecutor.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 16, 2022
Draft Bill Would Make Flying Drones Near Private Property Illegal And Considered Trespassing
Flying drones over or too near private property in Wyoming would be a form of trespassing, according to a draft bill forwarded this week by the Legislatures Joint Judiciary committee.
Mark HeinzSeptember 15, 2022
State GOP To Select Secretary of State Candidates On Sept. 24
GOP State Chairman Frank Eathorne announced the party will convene on Sept. 25 to select a pool of three possible Secretary of State candidates.Â
Leo WolfsonSeptember 15, 2022
Wyoming Officials Approve 3 Charter Schools After Heated ‘Indoctrination’ Debate
The state's top five elected officials approved charter schools in Chugwater, Casper and Cheyenne Wednesday following a meeting where the public sparred about whether charter schools or public schools "indoctrinate" children politically.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 15, 2022