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U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming

Hageman Fights Law That Mandates Government-Controlled 'Kill Switch' In All Cars

Calling a mandate that will install government-controlled “kill switches” in every car after 2026 a “massive invasion of privacy,” Rep. Hageman tried on Tuesday to defund that law but lost by a 229-201 vote.

Clair McFarlandNovember 08, 2023

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona speaks during this week's Western Governors' Association meeting in Jackson, Wyoming.

Biden’s Education Chief Supports Trans Athletes, Local Control For Sex Books

In Wyoming this week, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona told Cowboy State Daily he supports Biden’s stance on allowing trans female athletes and Wyoming’s stance that sexually explicit books in school libraries is a local issue.

Leo WolfsonNovember 08, 2023

Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) was censured by the U.S. House on Tuesday night.

Hageman's Had Enough: Votes To Censure Tlaib For Supporting ‘Terrorist Organization’

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman on Tuesday night reached her limit with Democratic congresswoman Rashida Tlaib by voting to censure her for supporting a “terrorist organization.”

Leo WolfsonNovember 08, 2023

Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cam Sholly, left, and Grand Teton National Park Superintendent Chip Jenkins talk with a panel of Western governors Tuesday in Jackson.

Exploding Visitation Numbers Has Yellowstone, Grand Teton Parks Near Critical Mass

The superintendents of Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks on Tuesday said drastic plans and investment are needed to handle explosive growth in visitation to the parks.

Leo WolfsonNovember 08, 2023

Adele Mandam and her husband Morrie Sunrhodes said they have a home, they just prefer not to indulge their addictions near their families.

Riverton’s Day Drinkers Agree With Wyoming Lawmaker: They’re Not Homeless

As a Wyoming legislative committee discusses $500,000 to build a homeless shelter in Riverton, a state lawmaker said the town's wanderers aren't homeless, they've come to town to drink. The wanderers generally agree.

Clair McFarlandNovember 07, 2023

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack presents Tuesday during a Western Governors' Association meeting in Jackson, Wyoming.

Secretary Of Ag Defends Biden's War On Cow Burps, Wants To Save Small Farmers

At the Western Governors’ Association meeting in Jackson on Tuesday, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack defended the Biden administration's push to reduce the methane output from U.S. cattle and the importance of saving America's small farmers.

Leo WolfsonNovember 07, 2023

A state task force is discussing possible changes to a Wyoming law that would require people accepting babies surrendered at "safe havens," like fire stations, to ask if the babies are American Indian.

Safe Havens Would Have To Ask If Abandoned Babies Are Indian Under Proposed Law

Wyoming lawmakers are contemplating whether “Safe Haven” public agencies that take in abandoned babies should be required to find out if those babies are American Indian.

Clair McFarlandNovember 07, 2023

Gov. Mark Gordon talks about Wyoming's goals to decarbonize Monday at the Western Governors' Association meeting in Jackson, Wyoming.

Gordon Doubles Down On Climate Change And Wyoming’s ‘Carbon Negative’ Goal

Despite a vote of no confidence from the state Republican Party, Gov. Mark Gordon doubled down at Monday’s Western Governors’ Association meeting in Jackson on his goal for Wyoming to become “carbon negative.”

Leo WolfsonNovember 07, 2023

The Kelly Walsh High School library in Casper, Wyoming.

Wyoming Library Association Blasts Degenfelder's Opt-In Guidance For Sex Books

The Wyoming Library Association on Monday said it has a problem with Megan Degenfelder’s guidance that could make kids get parental permission to have access to sexually-graphic books in schools.

Clair McFarlandNovember 06, 2023

Wyoming Republican Party Chairman Frank Enthrone at Saturday's Central Committee meeting in Newcastle, left; and Gov. Mark Gordon during an October talk on campus at Harvard University.

Wyoming GOP Passes No Confidence Vote Against Gov. Gordon

Meeting in Newcastle on Saturday, the Wyoming Republican Party Central Committee passed a “no confidence” vote against Gov. Mark Gordon, saying he “boldly turned” his back on the party for his climate change comments at Harvard University.

Leo WolfsonNovember 05, 2023

Former Republican candidate for Wyoming governor Brent Bien speaks at Saturday's state GOP meeting in Newcastle.

Wyoming Republicans Stand With Hageman On Tlaib Free Speech Stance

Republicans at Saturday’s Wyoming GOP meeting in Newcastle mostly expressed support for Rep. Harriet Hageman’s vote to not censure Democrat Rashida Tlaib for making antisemitic remarks.

Leo WolfsonNovember 04, 2023

A trucker washes her windows while filling up at the Flying J truck stop off Interstate 25 in Cheyenne.

Wyoming Lawmakers Kill Fuel Taxes Despite $400 Million WYDOT Deficit

A pair of proposals for higher fuel taxes in Wyoming were shot down during a Joint Transportation Committee meeting on Friday despite the Wyoming Department of Transportation's $400 million deficit.

Leo WolfsonNovember 03, 2023

The clock tower in downtown Gillette, Wyoming.

Daylight Saving Time: Nearly Everyone Hates Changing Their Clocks But It's Still Here

Wyoming and 18 other states have passed legislation calling for making daylight saving time permanent — but only if federal law allows it. Federal regulations prevent states from adopting permanent daylight saving time on their own.

Leo WolfsonNovember 03, 2023

Wyoming Army National Guard headquarters in Cheyenne.

Report Reveals Sexual Assaults Reports In The Wyoming Military Department Down 30% In 2023

At a legislative committee meeting on Thursday, it was revealed there were 11 incidents of sexual assault reported within the Wyoming Military Department in 2023 down from 16 in 2022.

Leo WolfsonNovember 03, 2023

Former Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder walks out of the Laramie County courthouse and government complex in downtown Cheyenne after a court hearing.

Text Messages Show Education Chief's Staff Did Not Feel Right About Political Event

Text messages show former Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder’s own staff was concerned about how he was planning a “Stop The Sexualization Of Our Children”political event in 2022.

Leo WolfsonNovember 03, 2023

Harriet Hageman and Red Creek Badlands 11 2 23

Hageman’s Push To Block Controversial BLM Rock Springs Plan Passes U.S. House

An effort to shut down the controversial Bureau of Land Management’s Rock Spring plan gained traction on Thursday, as an amendment to block it from Wyoming Congresswoman Rep. Harriet Hageman passed the U.S. House.

Mark HeinzNovember 03, 2023

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman.

Hageman Surprises Some With Vote To Not Censure Tlaib For ‘Antisemitic Activity’

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman said she showed her dedication to the First Amendment on Wednesday when she voted against a proposal to censure Democratic congresswoman Rashida Tlaib.

Leo WolfsonNovember 02, 2023

The No Labels Party is making a push to be an alternative third-party alternative for voters.

Centrist Political Group No Labels Wants On Wyoming Ballot In 2024

For the centrist No Labels political organization, getting on the 2024 Wyoming election ballot is a necessary step in its 2024 bid to have a candidate for president.

Leo WolfsonNovember 02, 2023

U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyoming

Lummis Wants To Use Federal Land For Affordable Housing

Cynthia Lummis is co-sponsoring legislation that would allow Wyoming communities to more easily develop neighboring federal land into affordable housing.

Leo WolfsonNovember 01, 2023

Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder

Degenfelder: New Guidance Targets Sexually Graphic School Books, Not Viewpoints

Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder unveiled statewide guidance Wednesday for school districts about sexually graphic books. It targets sex acts, not viewpoints.

Clair McFarlandNovember 01, 2023

Albert and Sue Sommers

House Speaker Sommers Tells New York Podcaster He Won’t Be Intimidated

Wyoming House Speaker Albert Sommers said he won't be intimidated by others in the Wyoming Legislature during a recent interview on a New York podcast, another example of Wyoming politics and people getting national attention.

Leo WolfsonNovember 01, 2023

Steamboat Mountain Area of Critical Concern is part of the expansive BLM Rock Springs Resource Management Plan.

Wyoming ‘Locked And Loaded’ With $50 Million To Fight BLM’s Rock Springs Plan

Wyoming will be “locked and loaded” with a $50 million war chest to fight the BLM’s controversial Rock Springs management plan from a draft bill passed on Monday.

Leo WolfsonOctober 31, 2023

Women in sports activist Riley Gaines, left, and Gov. Mark Gordon.

ACLU Accuses Gordon Of 'Grandstanding' On NCAA Policies For Transgender Athletes

The ACLU of Wyoming says Gordon is "grandstanding" by signing a letter Monday urging the NCAA to make its transgender policy fairer to females because it goes against his position that Wyoming's ban on trans female grade-school athletes is "draconian."

Clair McFarlandOctober 31, 2023

A row of wind turbines visible driving east on Interstate 80 across southern Wyoming.

Lawmakers Want To Make It More Difficult To Condemn Property For Wind Projects

A legislative committee passed two bills Monday that aim to give property owners more power in their negotiations with wind power companies, including restricting their use of eminent domain to force compliance.

Leo WolfsonOctober 31, 2023

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