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Hageman Says US Has Gone From Energy Independent to “Disaster”
Appearing at the Conservative Political Action Conference, Harriet Hageman said, "The Obama administration very clearly stated that energy independence could not happen. Then we had President Trump elected, and what happened? Energy independence."
February 28, 2022
Senator Says Budget Amendment Kills University of Wyoming; Sponsor Disagrees
Sen. Cale Case said what he believes to be a poorly written amendment to the budget eliminates all funding to the University of Wyoming. The primary sponsor, Sen. Cheri Steinmetz, disagrees.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 26, 2022
Wyoming Senate Passes Crossover Voting Bill On Third Reading
The Wyoming Senate on Friday passed a bill that is intended to keep voters from changing parties to influence the outcome of primary elections, sending it to the House of Representatives for introduction.
February 25, 2022
Government Fraud Hotline Bill Moves To Senate Floor
Despite lobbyist and lawmaker resistance, a bill that would establish a public hotline for reporting government fraud, waste, or abuse of resources has been approved in its first full review by Wyoming's Senate.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 25, 2022
Video Of Incident Between Sens. Driskill and James Released
The Capitol Police on Thursday released video footage showing the incident between Sen. Ogden Driskill and Sen. Tom James on the floor the senate Tuesday evening.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 24, 2022
Bills Restricting Abortions Clear Wyoming House Committee
Two bills aimed at restricting abortions advanced through the House Labor Committee on Wednesday morning with strong support.
February 24, 2022
Senate Passes Bill Banning Critical Race Theory, Now Headed To House
A bill that would prevent the teaching of critical race theory in Wyoming has now passed through the Senate and is now headed for introduction in the House of Representatives.
February 24, 2022
Retired 73-Year-Old Sheridan Teacher To Join National “Freedom Convoy”
Retired 73-year-old teacher Kerry Eblen said she is joining the "Freedom Convoy" because "patriotism, freedom, and pride in one's country mean something to her."
February 23, 2022
After Bus Driver Fails DUI Test, Cheyenne Schools Implementing New Training
The Cheyenne school district is implementing a new round of mandatory drug and alcohol awareness training after one of its bus drivers was arrested last week for driving under the influence while transporting students out of state.
February 23, 2022
Driskill Apologizes For Bumping Into Sen. James; Says It Was An Accident
Sen. Ogden Driskill on Wednesday apologized on the senate floor for "accidentally bumping into" Sen. Tom James after a heated debate on gun legislation.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 23, 2022
Senate Ag Committee Unanimously Supports Crossover Voting Bill
A measure aimed at keeping voters from changing parties to influence the outcome of primary elections won unanimous support Wednesday from the Senate Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources Committee.
February 23, 2022
State Senators Get Heated Following Contentious Debate On Gun Bill
Sen. Ogden Driskill and Sen. Tom James were involved Tuesday evening in what some are calling an altercation on the Senate Floor, after a heated debate regarding a gun bill.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 23, 2022
Wyoming Senate Approves Critical Race Theory Bill For Second Reading
The Wyoming Senate voted on Tuesday to approve a bill limiting the education of the tenets of critical race theory on its second reading.
February 23, 2022
Wyoming Delegation Demands Biden Sanction Russia For Ukraine Invasion
Wyoming's delegation has called on President Joe Biden to issue strong sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine on Monday.
February 22, 2022
Wyoming Female Legislators Take Part In ‘No-Makeup Monday’
As a way to promote positive self-image among girls, a small number of female state representatives participated in the first No-Makeup Monday in the Wyoming House of Representatives this week.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 21, 2022
Senate Committee Approves ‘Second Amendment Protection Act’; WyGO Calls Bill “Horrific”
A bill aimed at preventing Wyoming law enforcement officers from enforcing federal gun regulations that infringe on the Second Amendment was approved Monday by a Senate committee.
February 21, 2022
Bill Restricting Release Of Mugshots Clears House Judiciary Committee
A bill that would prevent the release of a persons mugshot until convicted was approved Monday by a House committee.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 21, 2022
Legislature Approves “Fairness In Women’s Sports Act” Day After Biological Male Sets Women’s Swimming Record
The day after a biological male set a new pool record at a womens collegiate swimming championship, a bill that would ban transgendered women from competing against biological women in athletic events in Wyoming cleared a Senate hurdle.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 19, 2022
Wyoming Bill To Open Primaries To All Voters Dies
A measure that would have ended single-party primary elections in Wyoming was rejected by House members on Friday by a vote of 14 - 46.
February 18, 2022
Wyoming Senate Introduces Critical Race Bill After House Rejects One
The Wyoming Senate on Friday voted to introduce a bill that would combat the teaching of critical race theory in state schools, less than a day after the Wyoming House of Representatives rejected a bill that would have banned the teaching of it.
February 18, 2022
Wyo Bill Restricting Sale of DNA Data Passes Introduction
If passed, DNA-mapping compaies like Ancestry.com and "23 And Me," would be restricted from using or selling genetic data without obtaining specific permissions.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 18, 2022
Bill Stopping Release Of Mugshots Before Conviction Wins Introduction
A measure that would prohibit the release of mugshots from arrests until the person arrested has been convicted of a crime won initial approval from Wyomings House on Thursday.
February 18, 2022
Wyoming House Rejects Critical Race Theory Bill
In arguing against the bill, Rep. Andy Schwartz (D-Jackson) said, "This bill states the teaching of history must be neutral and without judgment. Im Jewish, I cannot accept the neutral, judgment-free approach on the murder of 6 million Jews in World War II.
February 18, 2022
Wyoming State House Rejects Runoff Election Plan
A plan to create a runoff election system was rejected by the Wyoming House of Representatives on Thursday.
February 18, 2022