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Wyomingâs Republican Factions Say They Want Compromise, But Can They Do It?
The Wyoming Caucus says it wants to compromise in the upcoming legislative session, which will require building alliances with the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, which has become a rivalry within the state Republican Party.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 12, 2024
Hageman, Other Wyoming Leaders Blast SEC Rule As Dangerous, Illegal âLand Grabâ
Harriet Hageman and other top Wyoming political leaders are blasting a Securities and Exchange Commission proposal as a dangerous, devastating and illegal âland grabâ that would allow investors to buy and sell stocks to tie up public and private lands.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 11, 2024
Natrona County Officials Question $1.3 Million Price Tag For One Flight Per Day
Some local officials are questioning a deal that saw Natrona County and Casper pay more than $1.3 million last year to guarantee a single SkyWest flight in and out of the local airport.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 11, 2024
Radical Change To Wyoming Public Notice Law Would Put State Database Over Newspaper
A bill has been drafted for the upcoming 2024 legislative that would radically change a generations-old requirement that Wyoming public notices be printed in local newspapers and instead would create a state online database for them.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 11, 2024
After Months Of Complaints Over âTyrannicalâ Style, Jackson Fire Chief On Leave
An embattled fire chief in Jackson is on administrative leave after public outcry for his resignation reached a fevered pitch last month. Critics claim the chief's management style is threatening, tyrannical, confrontational and dysfunctional.
Jake NicholsJanuary 11, 2024
Wyoming Rep. To Introduce "What Is A Woman" Act; Defines People's Sex By Biology At Birth
Casper Rep. Jeanette Ward will propose legislation entitled the "What Is A Woman Act" that would officially define in Wyoming law what constitutes a female and a male and would restrict these definitions to a personâs biological sex at birth.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 10, 2024
Teton County Plans To Use Public Money To Pay Lobbyist $108,000
The Teton County commissioners are planning to pay $108,000 a year in taxpayer money for a lobbyist to fight efforts such as a task forceâs proposed plan to deregulate affordable housing in their community.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 10, 2024
After Angry Backlash, Casper Tables Plan To Make Landlords Pay For Unpaid Utilities
After hearing from hordes of angry landlords, Casper City Council members decided Tuesday to table a plan that would make landlords responsible for paying delinquent utility bills left by tenants.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 10, 2024
Barrasso First In Senate Leadership To Endorse Trump
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso became the first member of Republican Senate leadership to endorse former President Donald Trump on Tuesday evening in his bid for president, saying the country was better off when Trump was president.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 10, 2024
New Rules Would Allow Ousting Wyoming Legislators Accused Or Convicted Of Felonies
A Wyoming legislative subcommittee has proposed new rules that would allow for ethics complaints to be filed against state legislators who are accused or convicted of felony crimes while in office.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 09, 2024
Freedom Caucus Mad That Wyoming Caucus Took Donation From Pro-Choice Plaintiff
The state director of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus is calling out the Wyoming Caucus for accepting a $1,000 donation from a pro-choice plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging the stateâs new laws prohibiting abortions.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 09, 2024
Wyoming Clerk Says She Wonât Certify Elections If Fraud Is Actually Proven
A convicted Jan. 6 participant in Gillette on Saturday implored Wyoming county clerks to not certify election equipment and results they believe are fraudulent. One longtime clerk said they wouldnât, but fraud has to be proven, not believed.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 09, 2024
Wheatland Granted $1.6 Million To Replace Gigantic Failing Million-Gallon Water Tank
The State Loan and Investment Board on Monday gave Wheatland $1.6 million of the $7.5 million it requested for an emergency replacement of the failing 1 million-gallon water tank that could cause serious destruction if it ruptures and collapses and/or implodes.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 08, 2024
Convicted Jan. 6 Participant Says Wyoming Counties Must Refuse To OK Bogus Elections
A former New Mexico county commissioner convicted for being at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, told Wyoming Republicans in Gillette on Saturday that stopping election fraud has to start at the county level.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 07, 2024
Wheatland Desperate To Replace Failing 1 Million-Gallon Water Tank
A badly leaking 1 million-gallon water tank in Wheatland could cause destruction if it fails before itâs replaced. On Monday, the State Loan and Investment Board will consider a $7.5 million emergency grant to replace it.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 06, 2024
An Election Off Year, Millions Raised And Spent On Wyoming Politics In 2023
Although 2023 wasnât an election year, campaign finance reports show millions of dollars were raised and spent to support Wyoming political causes, candidates and lawmakers.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 04, 2024
Casper May Make Landlords Pony Up For Unpaid Utilities When Tenants Move
The city of Casper wants to require landlords to pick up the tab when tenants donât pay their bills, which typically costs the city between $700,000 and $800,000 a year.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 04, 2024
Hageman To Run For Reelection To Fight Biden Administration 'Wretchednessâ
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman announced her intent to run for reelection Thursday, saying she needs to continue her fight against President Joe Bidenâs âwretchednessâ and to continue to represent Wyoming interests and values.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 04, 2024
After Stormy 2023, Casper City Council Elects New Mayor
After a year that saw the former Casper mayor draw national attention for comments he made about the cityâs homeless population and resign amid allegations of domestic violence, the City Council elected a new mayor Tuesday.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 03, 2024
Wyoming Harvard Grads Glad For Presidentâs Resignation
Two Wyoming legislators who attended Harvard are pleased that the schoolâs embattled president resigned Tuesday amid controversy over plagiarism and earlier antisemitic comments but say the school has a long way to go.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 03, 2024
New Wyoming Laws: Higher Hunting Fees, Plans For Drug-Addicted Babies
The New Year triggers a pair of new laws in Wyoming. One raises nonresident hunting fees and the other mandates health care plans for babies born addicted to drugs or alcohol.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 02, 2024
Chuck Gray: Postal Service Plan To Move Services To Denver Could Impact Wyoming Elections
Secretary of State Chuck Gray is concerned that a U.S. Postal Service proposal to move processing and distribution operations from Cheyenne and Casper could negatively affect Wyomingâs election integrity.
Leo WolfsonDecember 31, 2023
Chuck Gray Wants More Rules To Establish Wyoming Voter Residency
Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray has unveiled a new slate of proposed voter ID rules that would clarify residency, but critics say the new rules would supersede the Legislatureâs authority.
Leo WolfsonDecember 29, 2023
Wyomingites Should Think Twice Before Selling Guns To People In Colorado
Crossing the state line from Wyoming into Colorado means crossing into a stricter, confusing patchwork of gun regulations that Wyomingites need to be cautious about when selling firearms to their friends to the south, a former U.S. Attorney for Wyoming said on Thursday.
Mark HeinzDecember 28, 2023