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While nine law firms have made deals to avoid President Donald Trump’s orders targeting them, the one that works for Wyoming’s largest federally recognized Indian tribe is continuing to fight the federal government in court.

Wyoming Tribe's Law Firm One Of The Few Fighting Trump's Big-Law Orders

While nine law firms have made deals to avoid President Donald Trump’s orders targeting them, the one that works for Wyoming’s largest federally recognized Indian tribe is continuing to fight the federal government in court.

Clair McFarlandApril 18, 2025

Gov. Mark Gordon meets with members of Wyoming's military stationed in the Middle East.

Gordon On Middle East, Asia Tour To Build Wyoming’s International Business Profile

Gov. Mark Gordon is piling up the frequent flier miles on a Middle East and Asia tour to build Wyoming’s international business profile. He’s also meeting with Wyoming military stationed overseas.

Leo WolfsonApril 18, 2025

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Prominent Wyoming Mule Deer Advocate Picked To Serve In Trump Administration

Prominent Wyoming wildlife conservationist Josh Coursey has been tapped to serve in President Donald Trump’s administration in a role he can't yet disclose. He joins a number of people with Wyoming ties picked by the administration.

Mark HeinzApril 17, 2025

Wyoming’s congressional delegation says people shouldn’t be concerned with the Trump administration’s criticism of judges. Instead, they should be worried about judicial activism.

Wyoming Delegation Strikes Back Against Judicial Activism, Criticism Of Trump

Wyoming’s congressional delegation says people shouldn’t be concerned with the Trump administration’s criticism of judges. Instead, they should be worried about judicial activism.

Leo WolfsonApril 17, 2025

Wyoming has a new Office of State Lands and Investments director in Stacia Berry, tasked with balancing public access and earning income. This year Wyoming’s public lands are expected to generate close to $250 million for Wyoming schools.

State Lands Will Generate Close To $250 Million For Wyoming Schools This Year

Wyoming has a new Office of State Lands and Investments director in Stacia Berry, tasked with balancing public access and earning income. This year, Wyoming’s public lands are expected to generate close to $250 million for Wyoming schools.

Leo WolfsonApril 17, 2025

Cheyenne resident Joseph Kibler is so far the only declared candidate for Wyoming governor. The socially conservative Republican admits he’s “a nobody” and that his chances are beyond a longshot.

Republican Candidate For Wyoming Governor Admits He’s ‘A Nobody’

Cheyenne resident Joseph Kibler is so far the second declared candidate for Wyoming governor. The socially conservative Republican admits he’s “a nobody."

Leo WolfsonApril 16, 2025

The chairwoman of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, who lives in Riverton, Wyoming, says Trump’s promise to cut funding for PBS and NPR would be “devastating.” Trump says the organization is “very biased” and pushes liberal agendas.

Public Broadcasting Chief Calls Cuts ‘Devastating,’ Trump Says PBS “Very Biased”

The chairwoman of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, who lives in Riverton, Wyoming, says Trump’s promise to cut funding for PBS and NPR would be “devastating.” Trump says the organization is “very biased” and pushes liberal agendas.

Leo WolfsonApril 16, 2025

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It’s Not Known If The 6-10 UW Students Who Had Visas Revoked Are Still On Campus

The University of Wyoming says six to 10 international students have had their visas revoked by President Donald Trump’s administration. The university says it doesn’t know why the visas were revoked or if any of the students are still on campus.

Leo WolfsonApril 16, 2025

The University of Wyoming confirmed to Cowboy State Daily on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, that “a few” international students have had their visas to be in the United States revoked. Just how many students and why isn’t clear.

University of Wyoming International Students Have Visas Revoked

The University of Wyoming confirmed to Cowboy State Daily on Tuesday that “a few” international students have had their visas to be in the United States revoked. Just how many students and why isn’t clear.

Leo WolfsonApril 15, 2025

Micah Wyatt is Fremont County's new top prosecutor in one of Wyoming’s most crime-riddled counties. 

New Top Prosecutor Named For One Of Wyoming’s Highest-Crime Counties

Fremont County has a new top prosecutor for one of the Wyoming’s most crime-riddled counties. Asked how they’d reduce crime, one of three finalists for the job said that “none of us were given a magic wand upon graduation from law school.”

Clair McFarlandApril 15, 2025

Gov. Mark Gordon, left, and Dr. Eric Cubin.

Judge Tosses Casper Doctor’s Lawsuit To Get Back On Wyoming Board Of Medicine

A federal court judge threw out Casper radiologist Eric Cubin’s lawsuit against Gov. Mark Gordon on Monday, rendering a blow to his effort to get back on the Wyoming Board of Medicine.

Leo WolfsonApril 15, 2025

Wyoming’s congressional delegation and Secretary of State Chuck Gray say that the SAVE Act will not prevent married women from registering to vote. They say those claims and more by Democrats are “radical left” hype and “a complete fallacy.”

Wyoming Delegation, Chuck Gray Say Opposition To SAVE Act Is ‘Radical Left’ Hype

Wyoming’s congressional delegation and Secretary of State Chuck Gray say that the federal SAVE Act will not prevent married women from registering to vote. They say those claims and more by Democrats are “radical left” hype and “a complete fallacy.”

Leo WolfsonApril 15, 2025

The Wyoming Legislature’s YouTube channel already has nearly 220,000 views this year, more than all of 2024. Politics is becoming more of a spectator sport as more people watch livestreamed meetings and floor debates.

Legislature’s YouTube Views Explode As Politics Becomes More Of A Spectator Sport

The Wyoming Legislature’s YouTube channel already has nearly 220,000 views this year, more than all of 2024. State politics is becoming more of a spectator sport as more people watch livestreamed meetings and floor debates.

Leo WolfsonApril 14, 2025

Interstate 80 is one of the busiest — and most dangerous — east-west routes across Wyoming and the nation.

Hageman Wants To Ditch Policy That Keeps Non-English-Speaking Truckers On The Road

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman wants the Dept of Transportation to reconsider a policy that allows non-English-speaking truckers on the road. The policy is a “major safety issue for all drivers," she said.

Clair McFarlandApril 12, 2025

A judicial nominating commission tasked with helping Wyoming's governor fill a seat left vacant by the state Supreme Court’s chief justice has nominated three candidates for his consideration, including Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill. She's seen here during a fireside chat with state attorneys general presented by the Techology Policy Institute.

Gordon Appoints Attorney General Bridget Hill To Wyoming Supreme Court

Gov. Mark Gordon announced Friday that he’s selected Attorney General Bridget Hill to fill an upcoming opening on the Wyoming Supreme Court.

Leo WolfsonApril 12, 2025

A U.S. Senate committee held a hearing this week to promote a push to “lock the clock” and end the twice-yearly clock changing around daylight saving time. Cynthia Lummis says it’s about time, while Barrasso says not so fast.

As Senate Debates End To Twice-A-Year Clock-Changes, Lummis Says It’s About Time

A U.S. Senate committee held a hearing this week to promote a push to “lock the clock” and end the twice-yearly clock changing around daylight saving time. Sen. Cynthia Lummis says it’s about time, while John Barrasso says not so fast.

Sean BarryApril 11, 2025

A handful of Republicans are joining Democrats against President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but don’t count the Wyoming delegation among them. John Barrasso, Cynthia Lummis and Harriet Hageman are rallying behind Trump.

Wyoming Delegation Rallies Behind Trump As Some Republicans Split On Tariffs

A handful of Republicans are joining Democrats against President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but don’t count the Wyoming delegation among them. John Barrasso, Cynthia Lummis and Harriet Hageman are rallying behind Trump.

Sean BarryApril 11, 2025

Department of Homeland Security Secretary and former South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is taking heat this week after pointing a rifle at the head of an ICE agent during a photo op. Wyoming firearms exports say that breaks a major gun safety rule.

Noem’s Rifle Pointing At Agent’s Face Broke Major Safety Rule, Wyoming Experts Say

Department of Homeland Security Secretary and former South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is taking heat this week after pointing a rifle at the head of an ICE agent during a photo op. Wyoming firearms experts say that breaks a major gun safety rule.

Mark HeinzApril 11, 2025

Wyoming Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis told Cowboy State Daily on Thursday they support a Trump administration plan to sell federal land to help ease an affordable housing crunch.

Barrasso, Lummis Support Selling Off Public Land For Affordable Housing

Wyoming Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis told Cowboy State Daily on Thursday they support a Trump administration plan to sell federal land to help ease an affordable housing crunch.

Leo WolfsonApril 10, 2025

Kathleen Sgamma abruptly withdrew from consideration Wednesday to lead the BLM after a 2021 social media post surfaced of her criticizing President Donald Trump over the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Wyoming’s senior Sen. John Barrasso vows a quick replacement.

Barrasso Vows Quick Replacement After BLM Nominee Drops Out Over Trump Criticism

Kathleen Sgamma abruptly withdrew from consideration Wednesday to lead the BLM after a 2021 social media post surfaced of her criticizing President Donald Trump over the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Wyoming’s senior Sen. John Barrasso vows a quick replacement.

Sean BarryApril 10, 2025

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State Agencies, Schools And Towns Scramble To Get Rid Of Gun-Free Zones

A new law banning gun-free zones in Wyoming has state agencies and schools scrambling to make rules to implement it by July 1, when it becomes active.

Leo WolfsonApril 10, 2025

A crowd of Laramie residents turned out Wednesday evening to tell their school board that they don’t want concealed firearms allowed in local schools. The board said there’s no choice, because the Legislature did away with gun-free zones in Wyoming.

Laramie Residents Balk At Guns In Schools, School Board Says There’s No Choice

A crowd of Laramie residents turned out Wednesday evening to tell their school board that they don’t want concealed firearms allowed in local schools. The board said there’s no choice, because the Legislature did away with gun-free zones in Wyoming.

Mark HeinzApril 10, 2025

John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis joined other Republicans in the U.S. Senate in confirming Paul Atkins to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday. The 52-44 vote fell strictly along party lines.

Barrasso, Lummis Back Atkins To Head SEC As Dems Link Him To ’08 Housing Crash

John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis joined other Republicans in the U.S. Senate in confirming Paul Atkins to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday. The 52-44 vote fell strictly along party lines.

Sean BarryApril 10, 2025

Gov. Mark Gordon isn’t pleased about a new law that gives the Legislature more power to override state agency rules that he has the final say to approve or deny. He says from now on, he just won’t sign new rules until a majority of legislators approve.

Not Happy With New Law, Gordon Won’t Sign New Rules Without Legislature’s OK

Gov. Mark Gordon isn’t pleased about a new law that gives the Legislature more power to override state agency rules that he has the final say to approve or deny. He says from now on, he just won’t sign new rules until a majority of legislators approve.

Leo WolfsonApril 09, 2025

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