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After 18 Years, Wyoming Prisons Drops Health Provider Thatâs Been Sued 1,000+ Times
The longtime health care provider for Wyoming prisons has reportedly been sued over 1,000 times across the U.S., and after 18 years has been dropped in favor of another, possibly more expensive company.
Clair McFarlandMarch 29, 2024
Chuck Gray Blasts Gordon For Vetoes On Property Tax Relief, Abortion, Gun Rights
In a fiery letter to Gov. Gordon, Secretary of State Chuck Gray on Thursday said the governor's vetoes on property tax relief, abortion, and the elimination of gun free zones are sending Wyoming "in the wrong direction."
Leo WolfsonMarch 28, 2024
Ex-Natrona County Commissioner Runs For Charlie Scottâs Seat In Wyoming Legislature
Longtime Natrona County Commissioner Rob Hendry has announced heâs running for Senate District 30. Thereâs just one obstacle â Charlie Scott, whoâs been in the Wyoming Legislature since 1979.
Leo WolfsonMarch 28, 2024
Hageman Votes To Ban Pride Flags From Being Displayed At US Embassies
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman voted to prohibit LGBTQ Pride flags from being displayed at U.S. embassies. âAn embassy is a country's highest level of diplomatic representation,â she said. âA pride flag is not our nation's flag."
Leo WolfsonMarch 27, 2024
Land Board Moves Meeting to Casper, Gravel Pit Opposition Hopes To Have Say
The controversial gravel pit proposal will be a hot topic at the next State Land Board meeting. Secretary of State Chuck Gray had encouraged opponents of the gravel pit to attend the meeting. Now, Gov Gordon has reportedly moved the meeting to Casper.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 27, 2024
Wyoming Legislature Will Vote On Calling A Special Session; Driskill, Sommers Oppose
Enough signatures have been tabulated Wednesday to officially call for a vote on whether to convene a special session of the Wyoming Legislature. Both Senate President Ogden Driskill and House Speaker Albert Sommers say they are opposed to a special session.
Leo WolfsonMarch 27, 2024
First Challenger To A Wyoming Freedom Caucus Seat In The Legislature Announces
House District 35 in Casper is the first seat in the Legislature where an incumbent member of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus has a challenger for the Republican primary.
Leo WolfsonMarch 27, 2024
What A Special Session Could Look Like For Wyoming Legislators
There have been loud demands for the Wyoming Legislature to convene a special session to undo Gov. Mark Gordonâs veto of a property tax relief bill, but what could that look like?
Leo WolfsonMarch 27, 2024
Biden's Transportation Chief Cancels Wyoming Visit After Baltimore Bridge Falls
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg had been scheduled to visit Wyoming on Tuesday and have a private tour with Gov. Mark Gordon until a Baltimore bridge collapsed, canceling his plans.
Leo WolfsonMarch 26, 2024
About Face: Driskill, Sommers Now May Call Special Session For Property Tax Bill
After saying Monday morning they wouldn't call for the Wyoming Legislature to reconvene for a special session, Senate President Ogden Driskill and House Speaker Albert Sommers say they're now considering it.
Leo WolfsonMarch 26, 2024
Legislator Calls Gordon Veto Of Wheatland Water Tower âVindictive,â âRecklessâ
State Rep. Jeremy Haroldson says Gov. Mark Gordon was âvindictiveâ and ârecklessâ in vetoing $2 million to help replace a failing water tower in Wheatland.
Leo WolfsonMarch 26, 2024
Driskill, Sommers Wonât Call For Special Session To Overturn Governorâs Vetoes
Senate President Ogden Driskill and House Speaker Albert Sommers said Monday they wonât comply with requests from some Wyoming legislators to call for a special session to overturn Governor Gordonâs vetoes.
Leo WolfsonMarch 25, 2024
Clear-Cutting Cheyenne's Parks: 160+ Cottonwoods Chopped Down & More To Come
There arenât many trees in Cheyenne. Itâs hard to grow them. Thatâs what makes longtime Cheyenne resident Buck McVeigh so angry at the city for cutting down more than 160 cottonwoods and thereâs more to come.
Renée JeanMarch 24, 2024
Wyoming Legislators Call For Special Session After Latest Round Of Gordon Vetoes
Sen. Cheri Steinmetz and Rep. John Bear on Saturday both called for a special session of the Wyoming Legislature citing Gov. Gordon's vetoes of bills which were overwhelmingly passed by legislators.
Jimmy OrrMarch 23, 2024
Gordon Vetoes Legislature's Defunding Of DEI Programming At University Of Wyoming
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on Saturday vetoed the legislature's defunding of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs at the University of Wyoming â but he still let the budget defund the DEI office. The latest veto prompted legislators to call for a special session.
Clair McFarlandMarch 23, 2024
Gordon Vetoes Bill To Repeal Gun-Free Zones In Wyoming
Gun rights advocates were furious after hearing that Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed a bill late Friday that would have repealed Wyomingâs gun-free zones. âGordon broke a written campaign promise that he made to gun owners. Gordon is a liar,â a Wyoming Gun Owners spokesman said.
Mark HeinzMarch 23, 2024
Gordon Allows "Frivolous" And "Superfluous" Parental Rights Bills To Go Into Law Without Signature
Saying the bills undermine local control and don't add much to parental rights already enshrined in law, Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon allowed two parental rights bills regarding education to go into law without his signature.
Clair McFarlandMarch 23, 2024
This Week's Election & Re-election Announcements in Wyoming
A number of current state legislators have confirmed to Cowboy State Daily this past week that theyâre running for reelection. Some have dropped out. Many already have challengers. Here's a quick look.
Leo WolfsonMarch 23, 2024
Legislators Say University Of Wyoming 'Flipping The Bird' At People Of Wyoming
Rep. Jeanette Ward said the University of Wyoming is "flipping the bird" at the people of Wyoming by deciding to keep some diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at the school despite the legislature pulling funding for them.
Clair McFarlandMarch 22, 2024
Wyoming Joins Supreme Court Lawsuit On Trump Immunity
Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill has joined an amicus brief with two other state attorneys general asking the U.S. Supreme Court to establish a legal test for the limits of presidential immunity.
Leo WolfsonMarch 22, 2024
Gordon Signs Wyoming Ban On Gender Changes For Kids, But Calls It Intrusive
Although he feels itâs intrusive into the âpersonal affairs of families,â Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday signed a bill that bans gender-change treatments for children.
Clair McFarlandMarch 22, 2024
Hageman's Bill To Ban Trans Women In Olympics Clears Committee
Despite emotional attacks from detractors, a bill carried by Harriet Hageman to ban transgender women from competing in Olympics and other amateur spots cleared the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday.
Clair McFarlandMarch 22, 2024
Gordon Signs Bill To Give Money For Private Schools, But Cuts Income Threshold
Gov. Mark Gordon made a significant cut to a bill giving state money to parents who want to send their kids to private schools or to homeschool in Wyoming, but still signed it Thursday.
Leo WolfsonMarch 22, 2024
Gordon Vetoes Property Tax Relief Bill, Calls It âSocialisticâ and âBidenomicâ
Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed a property tax relief bill Thursday that would have exempted 25% of assessed home value off Wyoming homes worth $2 million or less, calling it âa socialistic type of wealth transfer.â He signed three other property tax bills.
Leo WolfsonMarch 22, 2024