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Hageman: Congressional Approval Needed If Biden Further Attempts To End Fossil Fuels
President Joe Biden has been making good on a campaign promise to end oil and gas production in the U.S. Wyoming Republican U.S. Rep. Harriet Hagemans first bill supports legislation brought by U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis to require Congressional approval for such moves.
February 14, 2023
Aaron Turpen: The Largest Auto Show Is Visited By the Smallest State
Columnist Aaron Turpen the largest auto show in North America last week. He writes: "The Chicago Auto Show is held every year at the McCormick Center. Those who have been to McCormick know that there are ranches for sale in Laramie that have smaller footprints than that place does."
Aaron TurpenFebruary 14, 2023
Wandering With Wendy: Tens Of Thousands Of Tarantulas Overtake Colorado Town Every Year
Every year tens of thousands of male tarantulas emerge near La Junta, Colorado and begin their search for mates. One resident said the tarantulas can carpet the landscape: "It looked like the road was moving."
Wendy CorrFebruary 14, 2023
Effort To Allow Chuck Gray To Disqualify Election Equipment Fails
A discussion about certifying federal election equipment Monday became more a debate about Secretary of State Chuck Gray and what his office should and should not have authority to do.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 14, 2023
Dave Simpson: Social Media Unleashes The Beast
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: No need to think twice about what you write. No talking a harried editor or libel-leery publisher into printing your angry thoughts. You're the editor now. You're the publisher now. So, let 'er rip!
Dave SimpsonFebruary 14, 2023
Blasting Coyotes With Night Vision Scopes On Public Land Closer As Bill Clears Both Houses
A bill that would allow the use of spotlights, night vision, and infrared equipment to assist hunters in blowing up coyotes on public land moved one step closer. The bill passed the House last month and was approved by the Senate on Monday.
Mark HeinzFebruary 13, 2023
‘Roadhouse’ Trespassing Bill For Bars Was Doing Fine Until It Morphed Into An Outdoors Trespassing Bill
A Roadhouse Bill that would have allowed for using reasonable physical force to remove trespassers from places like bars -- just like Patrick Swayze -- lost traction and died when the focus of the law shifted toward how to deal with trespassing hunters.
Mark HeinzFebruary 13, 2023
Farming Without Fossil Fuels: What Emission Reductions Could Mean For Agriculture
In the past decade, campaigns against modern fertilizers, diesel fuel and cow burps are leading to regulations that are killing farms in Europe. Some proposed regulations in the U.S. are moving in the same direction.
February 13, 2023
Wyoming Will Continue Cloud Seeding Program After Effort To Nix Program Fails
An effort to eliminate Wyoming's $1.1 million cloud seeding program was voted down by the Wyoming Senate on Monday. Detractors say there is little proof cloud-seeding works.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 13, 2023
Committee Kills Bill Making It Harder For Sex Offenders To Get Off Wyoming Registry
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday killed a bill that aimed to let fewer sex offenders get erased from the sex offender registry, because the bill's language was confusing.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 13, 2023
Want Alternative COVID Medications? Not In Wyoming, Says Senate Committee
Legislation that would have allowed doctors and pharmacists to dispense off-label prescriptions -- like hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin for COVID -- without concern of recourse from medical oversight agencies died in a Senate committee on Monday morning.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 13, 2023
Roger Huckfeldt: Wyoming’s Bureaucratic High Fences Are Destroying Our State
Guest columnist Roger Huckfeldt writes: "I can only imagine the debate in the the House and Senate for the need to license barbers. 'Look at the Governor's haircut, if we had licensed these barbers he wouldn't look like he just lost a bet and got sheered by a drunk sheepherder.'"
Roger HuckfeldtFebruary 12, 2023
Wandering With Wendy: Colorado National Monument Is A Wonder In Any Season
Wyoming may be home to some of the most spectacular natural wonders in the West, but just south is another worth visiting: Colorado National Monument near Grand Junction, Colorado.
Wendy CorrFebruary 12, 2023
Wyoming’s Cigar Tax Bill Is A Great Example Of Sausage-Making In The Legislative Process
The old adage goes "If you like laws and sausages, you should never watch either one being made. Wyoming's cigar tax bill is a good example the sausage-making in action.
Renée JeanFebruary 12, 2023
Now More Than Ever, Wyoming Legislature Is Seeing Red
This years session of the Wyoming Legislature is showing a more dramatic turn to becoming even more conservative. A growing faction of more conservative Republicans is pushing election reform, COVID-19 anti-discrimination and other agenda issues farther than before.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 12, 2023
Wyoming, 24 Other States Sue Over Anti-Pistol Brace Rule Pushed By ‘Frustrated’ Biden
Wyoming is among a group of 25 suing the ATF and a frustrated President Joe Biden over a new rule restricting the use of guns modified with pistol braces.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 12, 2023
Saratoga’s Famous Hobo Hot Springs A Remote Gem In Wyoming’s Snowy Range
Theres an alchemy at work in Saratoga, Wyoming, at the base of the Snowy Range Mountains that has long brought people to what they believe must be healing waters. The best part is a soak in the Hobo Pool is, and always has been, free.
Renée JeanFebruary 12, 2023
Rod Miller: An Open Letter to Frank “Oral” Eathorne
In an open letter to GOP chair Frank Eathorne, columnist Rod Miller writes: "Ill gladly dance on your coffee table and tell the world that you, Oral, dont amount to a gnat on Bud Brimmers butt and you aint worthy to carry Jack Speights jockstrap."
Rod MillerFebruary 12, 2023
Why There Is A Very Good Chance That The Grizzly Bear Will Get Delisted This Time
Wildlife experts say don't expect judicial review to block delisting of the grizzly bear this time. They say because the evidence is irrefutable that the grizzly has recovered in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, courts won't be able to block it and delisting is likely to happen.
Mark HeinzFebruary 12, 2023
Lummis Condemned By Wyoming Republican State Central Committee on Saturday
The Wyoming Republican State Central Committee on Saturday condemned Sen. Cynthia Lummis for her vote in favor of the Respect for Marriage Act last November.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 12, 2023
Penny Hunt: What’s Love Got To Do With It?
Pennie Hunt writes: Being here in this body on this Earth and at this time is a privilege. Be humbled by the magnitude of it. Do not take anything for granted. Be grateful for every moment, every breath, every experience and every lesson learned."
Pennie HuntFebruary 12, 2023
Dennis Sun: Less Cows, More Profits
Columnist Dennis Sun writes: "As cattle markets look bullish, most producers are starting to grow concerned for their cattles condition with the winter were having. The last few months have certainly been a wakeup call for everyone on the extreme conditions a hard winter can bring."
Dennis SunFebruary 12, 2023
Some Wyoming Lawmakers Put Politics Aside For Prayer
While the roster changes depending on the days legislative schedule, about 10 members of the Wyoming Legislature begin their days with prayer, reflection and fellowship in the ornate former state Supreme Court courtroom at the Capitol in Cheyenne.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 11, 2023
Bill Making It Easier To Throw Axes, Rope Chickens While Drinking Alcohol In Wyoming Almost Law
A bill that would make expand the number of liquor licenses available to include businesses which offer axe-throwing and chicken-roping has passed the House and Senate and is just one step away from hitting Gov. Gordon's desk.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 11, 2023