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Despite Her Record, Some Insist Lummis Is A Closet Marijuana Supporter
An anti-marijuana group in Wyoming doesnât believe Cynthia Lummis when she says her support of the SAFER Banking Act isnât an effort to back-door legalizing marijuana.
Leo WolfsonOctober 18, 2023
Proposed Bill Would Give Legislature More Scrutiny Of Governorâs Appointments
Wyoming lawmakers considered a proposed bill Tuesday that would give the state Senate more power to remove people appointed to posts by the governor.
Leo WolfsonOctober 17, 2023
Barrasso Endorses Conservative Arizona Firebrand Kari Lake For US Senate
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso has become the first in the Senate to openly endorse conservative firebrand Kari Lake in her newly launched bid to represent Arizona in the U.S. Senate.
Leo WolfsonOctober 17, 2023
UW Condemns Hamas Terrorist Attack As âReprehensibleâ And âAn Atrocityâ
In an unusual move to take a position on a global issue, the University of Wyoming on Friday formally condemned the Hamas terrorism attacks on Israel as âreprehensibleâ and âan atrocity.â
Clair McFarlandOctober 13, 2023
Cheney Says GOP âAbandoning The Constitutionâ With Jordan Pick For House Speaker
Hours after former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, of Wyoming, said House Republicans will abandon the Constitution if they nominate Rep. Jim Jordan for House speaker, Republicans did just that.Â
Clair McFarlandOctober 13, 2023
Wyoming Second Amendment Group Fined By State For Election Violation Wins Appeal
The U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Wyoming Gun Owners on Wednesday, which was fined over a provocative radio ad aired during the 2020 election cycle. The court ruled the election law the group was fined for is too vague.
Leo WolfsonOctober 12, 2023
Wyoming Transplant In Israel Heartbroken As War Wages Around Him
Mike Krampner is a former Wyoming attorney who now lives in Jerusalem and said heâs heartbroken to watch war erupt after the terrorist group Hamas attacked Israel.
Leo WolfsonOctober 11, 2023
Wyoming Harvard Grads Disgusted By Student Groups' Support Of Hamas Attacks
A pair of Wyoming lawmakers who went to Harvard University say theyâre disgusted with the more than 30 student groups at the school who are blaming Israel for the deadly Hamas attack that has plunged the country into war with the terrorist group.
Clair McFarlandOctober 11, 2023
Cheyenne DAR Members Fight National Organization For Allowing Transgender Women
Members of the Cheyenne chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution are fighting the national organization over a rule change that now allows transgender women into the group.
Leo WolfsonOctober 11, 2023
Lawmakers Urge Caution On Changing Laws After Thermopolis Cop Shooting
Wyoming lawmakers say caution is needed when considering changing state laws in the wake of a Thermopolis police officer illegally breaking into a suspectâs home and triggering a fatal shootout.
Clair McFarlandOctober 10, 2023
Israeli Nationals In Wyoming Pray For Loved Ones After Hamas Attack
Wyoming residents and recent transplants from Israel held a peaceful vigil at the Wyoming Capitol on Monday, praying for family and friends threatened by a fast-escalating war with Hamas.
Leo WolfsonOctober 10, 2023
Wyoming Delegation Firmly Behind Israel; Gordon Lowers The Flags
Each member of Wyomingâs congressional delegation issued statements expressing their support for Israel and its right to defend itself after Hamasâ terrorist attacks on the country over the weekend. Gov Gordon lowered the flags on Monday for the lives lost.
Jimmy OrrOctober 09, 2023
Lummis Says Activist Groupâs Claim Sheâs Pro Pot And Anti-Gun A âBold-Faced Lieâ
An out-of-state activist group is accusing U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis of supporting marijuana legalization and trying to weaken gun rights, a claim her office says is a âbold-faced lie.â
Leo WolfsonOctober 07, 2023
LDS Temples May Be Controversial, But They Significantly Boost Property Values
Plans to build LDS temples with gigantic steeples often meet resistance from local communities, like whatâs happening now in Cody, Wyoming, but once theyâre built, all signs say neighboring property values get a significant boost.
Leo WolfsonOctober 06, 2023
Down To One Working Ambulance, Luskâs Emergency Request Denied By State Board
The town of Lusk is down to one fully functioning ambulance, and will have to find some other way to get another one as the State Loan and Investment Board on Thursday rejected its request for an emergency grant.
Leo WolfsonOctober 06, 2023
Hageman Endorses Jim Jordan As Next US House Speaker
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman didnât vote to oust Kevin McCarthy as House speaker, but said she endorses Ohio congressman Jim Jordanâs bid to replace him.
Leo WolfsonOctober 05, 2023
Liz Cheney Says Kevin McCarthy Deserved To Be Ousted
During an event in Minnesota on Wednesday night, Liz Cheney said former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy deserved to be ousted.
Leo WolfsonOctober 05, 2023
Lander Lawmaker Thinks Free City Park Camping Is Unfair Competition
State Sen. Cale Case and Lander City Attorney Adam Phillips have clashed over people being allowed to camp free in City Park. Case says itâs unfair competition, but Phillips says itâs a public service.
Clair McFarlandOctober 05, 2023
Tempers Boil Over As Chuck Gray and Curt Meier Spar Over Anti-Coal Investing
Gov. Mark Gordon had to intervene more than once during Thursdayâs State Loan and Investment Board meeting to break up Secretary of State Chuck Gray and State Treasurer Curt Meier as they took verbal shots at each other over anti-coal investing.
Leo WolfsonOctober 05, 2023
Wyoming Considers Suing BLM Over Controversial Rock Springs Management Plan
It was revealed during a legislative committee meeting Wednesday that the Gov. Mark Gordonâs office is exploring its options for suing the BLM over its proposed Resource Management Plan in the Rock Springs area.
Leo WolfsonOctober 05, 2023
Thousands In Wyoming May Be Close To Being Dropped From Medicaid
With the COVID-19 federal emergency over, federal requirements preventing Wyoming from updating its Medicaid enrollment have been lifted. Now, the challenge is letting people know they have to reapply for coverage.
Leo WolfsonOctober 04, 2023
Cody Zoning Board Members Think City Officials Misled Them On LDS Temple
A new court filing revealing emails and text messages between Cody Planning and Zoning Board members show they thought the city attorney and planner deliberately misled the board into approving a controversial LDS temple plan.
Leo WolfsonOctober 04, 2023
In Historic Vote, Hageman A âNoâ For Removing House Speaker McCarthy
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman couldn't save Kevin McCarthyâs job Tuesday afternoon as her ânoâ vote wasnât enough to stop a historic move to remove McCarthy as U.S. House speaker.
Leo WolfsonOctober 04, 2023
State Lawmaker Says Wyoming Is âRapingâ Residents With Property Taxes
State Rep. Bill Allemand didnât hold back his displeasure with Wyomingâs property tax structure, telling the Joint Revenue Committee on Monday that the state is financially ârapingâ residents.
Leo WolfsonOctober 04, 2023