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Senate President Ogden Driskill, R-Devils Tower.

Freedom Caucus PAC Returns Disputed $25K Donation From Crook County GOP

The campaign arm of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus has returned a $25,000 donation made to it by the Crook County Republican Party. The move comes after Ogden Driskill filed a complaint and requested a state investigation into it.

Leo WolfsonAugust 08, 2024

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Landon Brown Says Opponent Playing “Cheney Card” Won't Hurt Reelection Chances

Landon Brown’s Republican primary opponent has resurrected a 2022 CNN interview in which he praised Liz Cheney and called Trump “unfit for office.” He said Exie Brown playing the “Cheney card” won’t hurt his reelection chances.

Clair McFarlandAugust 08, 2024

An error message one of Laramie County's machines displayed during a Monday test.

Laramie County Republicans File Complaint After Election Equipment Test

The Laramie County Republican Party has submitted an official complaint Tuesday claiming a county test of election equipment was suspect. Party officials observing the test noted protocol not being followed and other concerns.

Leo WolfsonAugust 07, 2024

State Rep. Bob Nicholas, R-Cheyenne, left, and Wyoming Republican Party Executive Director Kathy Russell.

Bob Nicholas Frustrated Over “Dishonest” Mailers Telling "Lies The Size Of Texas”

Cheyenne House member Bob Nicholas is voicing frustration over mailers opponent Kathy Russell is sending out. He says their claims that he wants trans surgeries for kids, LGBTQ books for young children and is friendly to China are "lies the size of Texas.”

Clair McFarlandAugust 07, 2024

Wyoming House Speaker Albert Sommers says a rumor that he's somehow connected to the Chinese Communist Party is "the most ridiculous thing that I have ever heard in my life."

Albert Sommers Calls Claim He’s Working With Chinese Communists “Ridiculous”

Wyoming House Speaker Albert Sommers, R-Pinedale, said he finds accusations by a primary opponent that he’s connected to the Chinese Communist Party “laughable” and “ridiculous.”

Leo WolfsonAugust 06, 2024

State Rep. Daniel Singh, R-Cheyenne, and primary challenger Matt Malcom.

Pair Of Gen Z Republicans Run For Cheyenne House District Seat

State Rep. Daniel Singh, R-Cheyenne, and Republican House challenger Matt Malcom, both 27, say their youth works for them. Both are among the few Gen Z candidates in the Wyoming primary and aren’t shy sounding off on each other.

Leo WolfsonAugust 06, 2024

Wyoming Senate President Ogden Driskill, R-Devils Tower.

Driskill Files Complaint Over County Party’s $25K Donation To Freedom Caucus PAC

Senate President Ogden Driskill thinks a $25,000 Crook County Republicans donation to the Wyoming Freedom Caucus PAC is illegal. He filed a complaint Monday with the Secretary of State’s Office.

Leo WolfsonAugust 05, 2024

Wyoming lawmakers are shown the difference between the southern border wall built by former President Donald Trump on the right, and a smaller section built by President Joe Biden on the left.

"Every State Is A Border State": Border Wall Visit Eye-Opening For Wyoming Legislators

A group of Wyoming legislators say the impact the Mexican crime cartels are having on the border crisis is sobering. All said they will support legislation that would give money specifically for more law enforcement efforts at the border in Arizona.

Leo WolfsonAugust 04, 2024

State Reps. Ember Oakley, R-Riverton, left, and Lloyd Larsen, R-Lander.

Targets Of Wyoming Freedom PAC Mailers Send Cease And Desist Demand

Two Fremont County legislators say they may sue the campaign arm of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus if it doesn’t stop sending false mailers to voters.

Clair McFarlandAugust 02, 2024

A U.S. Border Patrol agent documents a group of illegal immigrants who crossed into the United States near Yuma, Arizona, in the early morning hours of Aug. 2, 2024.

Wyoming Legislators Watch Migrants Illegally Cross Border In Arizona

A group of Wyoming state legislators watched migrants illegally cross the border early Friday morning as they toured the border area in Yuma, Arizona. Cowboy State Daily joined the lawmakers as they saw for themselves America’s border crisis.

Leo WolfsonAugust 02, 2024

State Rep. Cody Wylie, left, and Secretary of State Chuck Gray

Chuck Gray Defends False Campaign Mailers Targeting Wyoming Candidates  

Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray on Wednesday defended false campaign mailers targeting some candidates. Among other misleading statements, they falsely claim legislators voted to keep former President Donald Trump off the ballot.

Clair McFarlandAugust 01, 2024

House District 9 candidate Exie Brown speaks during the Laramie County Republican Party's Politics in the Park event Wednesday night. He accused his opponent, state Rep. Landon Brown, left, of "flip-flopping" on votes.

Landon Brown Accused Of Being a "Flip-Flopper" On Trans Sports Policy

Challenger Exie Brown said Rep. Landon Brown voted against a bill prohibiting males identifying as females from participating in female-designated school sports in 2022, but then voted to support it in 2023. “That kind of flip-flop would make John Kerry blush,” Exie said.

Leo WolfsonAugust 01, 2024

A lack of affordable housing is a serious problem in many Wyoming communities. The Legislature will consider a bill in its next session that could make state-owned land available for affordable housing projects.

Wyoming Legislators Debate Using State-Owned Land For Affordable Housing

A Wyoming legislative committee advanced a bill Tuesday that would allow affordable housing to be built on state-owned land. Critics says the state shouldn’t get into the landlord business and has a constitutional obligation to maximize revenue.

Leo WolfsonAugust 01, 2024

Thermopolis resident Cheryl Aguiar inspects some of the 44,650 signatures her group collected and turned in to the Secretary of State's Office in May.

Petition To Slash Property Taxes 50% Falls 1,000 Valid Signatures Short

A Wyoming ballot initiative to slash property taxes 50% is about 1,000 valid signatures short to get on the 2026 ballot. The group has until April 2025 to make up the deficit.

Leo WolfsonJuly 31, 2024

This office building used by Registered Agents Inc. in Sheridan is the official address for about 120,000 LLCs registered in Wyoming, Fremont County Assessor Tara Berg estimates.

Are Wyoming’s Secretive LLC Laws Making State A “Haven For Scammers?”

Concerned Wyoming’s secretive LLC laws are making the state a “haven for scammers,” legislators are looking to close loopholes. In Sheridan, one office is the official address for about 120,000 businesses registered in Wyoming.

Leo WolfsonJuly 31, 2024

Wyoming Senate District 6 candidate Darin Smith, left, has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump.

Trump Endorses Darin Smith For Wyoming Legislature

Former President Donald Trump has made his first campaign endorsement for a race in the Wyoming Legislature. Trump announced over the weekend his support for Cheyenne Senate candidate Darin Smith.

Leo WolfsonJuly 30, 2024

Gov. Mark Gordon greets members of the Wyoming Legislature before their 2024 session convened.

Gordon’s PAC Hits High Gear With Endorsements, Money For Freedom Caucus Opponents

Gov. Mark Gordon’s political action committee is targeting what it calls a flood of campaign “half-truths and outright lies.” He also has endorsed some state legislative candidates, but none from the Freedom Caucus.

Leo WolfsonJuly 30, 2024

Kamala Harris is backing off her previous anti-fracking stance, but former President Donald Trump doesn't buy it.

Kamala Harris Does 180 On Fracking, Says She Won’t Ban It: Trump Not Buying It

Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, told a national publication that she will not seek to ban fracking if she’s elected. That's a 180 degree flip from what she said earlier.

Pat MaioJuly 29, 2024

Former state legislator and World War II veteran Gus Fleischli has died. He was 98.

Former Wyoming Legislator, World War II Veteran Gus Fleischli Dies At 98

Former state legislator, gubernatorial candidate, oil executive, and University of Wyoming super fan Gus Fleischli died Monday at age 98. Gov. Mark Gordon has ordered the Wyoming state flag be lowered in Fleischli's honor.

Leo WolfsonJuly 27, 2024

Senate President Ogden Driskill, left, and state Sen. Brian Boner.

Sen. Brian Boner Slams Senate President, Other Senators For Endorsements

Sen. Brian Boner says Ogden Driskill's endorsement of a candidate in a campaign mailer is "belligerent, given the responsibilities of the office he will occupy for a few more months."

Leo WolfsonJuly 27, 2024

U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, remains the most popular U.S. senator for the fifth straight quarter, according to Morning Consult.

Poll: Barrasso Remains America’s Most Popular U.S. Senator

A Morning Consult poll released this week indicates John Barrasso remains America’s most popular U.S. senator for the fifth straight quarter with a 71% approval rating. A national pollster says Barrasso's seat is very safe.

Leo WolfsonJuly 26, 2024

Wyoming state Reps. Cody Wylie, left, and J.T. Larson, both Rock Springs Republicans, are suing over election mailers they claim are deliberately false and misleading.

Rock Springs Legislators Sue Over Mailers That Claim They Want Trump Off Ballot

Two Rock Springs Republican legislators are suing over Wyoming Freedom Caucus election mailers that claim they want Trump off ballots. Cody Wylie and J.T. Larson say the claims are deliberately false and meant to mislead.

Leo WolfsonJuly 26, 2024

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Liz Cheney’s Super PAC Supports Fundraising Platform For Democratic Candidates

Former Wyoming congresswoman Liz Cheney’s super political action committee is paying into a nonprofit dedicated to supporting Democratic candidates. Her group says keeping Trump from the Oval Office again is “the cause of our time.”

Leo WolfsonJuly 25, 2024

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Hageman Says If Biden’s ‘Too Feeble’ To Run, He’s ‘Too Feeble To Be President’

Following President Biden's address on Wednesday evening, Wyoming’s congressional delegation questioned whether he should remain in office. Rep. Harriet Hageman said if the president is “too feeble to be a candidate, he’s too feeble to be president.”

Leo WolfsonJuly 25, 2024

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