David Madison
David Madison is an award-winning journalist and documentary producer based in Bozeman, Montana. He’s also reported for Wyoming PBS. He studied journalism at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and has worked at news outlets throughout Wyoming, Utah, Idaho and Montana.
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Senate OKs $16 Million To Jump Start Wyoming's Rare Earth Boom
Wyoming senators approved $16 million in grant money to jump start a rare earth boom. Backers say it will accelerate processing projects and help challenge China’s dominance in the sector.
David MadisonFebruary 21, 2026
Wyoming Committees Advance Bills For Testing Voting Machines, Watching Clerks
Urged by Secretary of State Chuck Gray, two legislative committees advanced election reform bills on Friday to add scrutiny to voter machine testing, and county clerks' election audits. "We want to ramp up clarity, and we want to ramp up rigor," Gray said.
David MadisonFebruary 20, 2026
Senate Passes $105 Million 'Energy Dominance Fund' Backed By Trump’s White House
Senate President Bo Biteman's bill to channel severance tax revenues into a Trump administration-backed “Energy Dominance Fund” passed the chamber 31-0 Thursday. The bill has support from the Trump administration, and excludes wind and solar projects.
David MadisonFebruary 20, 2026
Senator Says Gambling "Out Of Control" In Wyoming, Pushes Bills To Rein It In
Sen. John Kolb, the loudest voice on gambling in the legislature this session, is pushing four different bills to tighten up regulations on the industry. "Gaming within the state of Wyoming has exploded into a multibillion-dollar business," Kolb said.
David MadisonFebruary 19, 2026
Senators Vow Crack-Down On Wyoming-Based LLC Fraud
Wyoming has surpassed Delaware as the top state for business incorporations per capita, and with that has come more LLC fraud. The state Senate passed a bill Wednesday that could crack down on using the state's business-friendly LLC laws to scam people.
David MadisonFebruary 19, 2026
Wyoming Lawmakers Advance Bill Shielding "Free Speech" Of Medical Professionals
A House Committee voted 8-1 Wednesday to advance House Bill 143 after hearing from medical providers who said they felt pressured to self-censor. "The state should not interfere with free speech rights of healthcare professionals," the bill sponsor said.
David MadisonFebruary 18, 2026
Bill Advanced Requiring Landowners Receive "Bill Of Rights" Before Eminent Domain
Wyoming lawmakers advanced a bill requiring landowners receive an eminent domain “Bill Of Rights” when condemnation is being considered. “’The Landowner’s Bill of Rights’ will equip landowners with valuable knowledge," said sponsor Rep. JD Williams.
David MadisonFebruary 18, 2026
Wyoming Senators Vote To Defend Public Lands From Large Federal Selloffs
Wyoming lawmakers heard emotional testimony from teachers, miners and students Tuesday urging them to protect public lands from federal selloffs. The Senate panel unanimously advanced the resolution, "Keeping public lands protected and decisions local."
David MadisonFebruary 18, 2026
"Ain't Nobody Stabbing Nobody": Wyoming House, Senate Battle Tuesday Over Budget
The Wyoming Senate voted Tuesday to restore the governor's $11 billion budget, but the House voted against it. Things got heated when Rep. Mike Yin said budget-planners stabbed agencies they disliked. "Ain't nobody stabbing nobody," House Speaker Chip Neiman said.
Clair McFarland & David MadisonFebruary 17, 2026
Wyoming Lawmakers Move To Ban “Destruction” Of Water For Hydrogen Production
A bill born from the fight over a controversial Converse County wind and hydrogen project passed the House Ag Committee 8-1 on Tuesday. The legislation could impact its sister project in Niobrara County — and any future effort to split Wyoming water into fuel.
David MadisonFebruary 17, 2026
Wyoming Wants To Do What No Other State Has Done: Take Over Federal Mineral Leasing
The Wyoming Senate is advancing a first-of-its-kind resolution asking Congress to let the state run the federal mineral leasing program within its borders. Even supporters acknowledge it's a heavy lift.
David MadisonFebruary 17, 2026
Senate Committee Advances Bill To 'Freeze,' Rebuild Wyoming Business Council
The state Senate advanced a bill Monday that would rescue the Wyoming Business Council by rebuilding the controversial agency. It also would freeze its work while lawmakers and others reevaluate the council.
Clair McFarland & David MadisonFebruary 17, 2026
Wyoming Senators Advance Hospital Price Transparency Bill To Curb Sticker Shock
After a 46-year-old Gillette man suffered a stroke while driving a truck in the oil fields, he faced a $300,000 medical debt. And then came the other bills for therapy. But no pricing was available at the hospital. A bill was advanced Monday requiring it.
David MadisonFebruary 16, 2026
Lummis Announces Kraken Will Fund Trump Accounts For Every Wyoming Newborn In 2026
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis told the Wyoming Senate on Monday that Kraken, the cryptocurrency exchange that moved its global headquarters to Cheyenne last year, will sponsor Trump $1,000 Accounts for every child born in Wyoming in 2026.
David MadisonFebruary 16, 2026
Rock Springs Removes Free Downtown EV Charger Because Of Wyoming Tax Rules
Rock Springs removed a free electric vehicle charger installed as a perk for visitors because WYDOT said they had to pay taxes on electricity it was giving away. Because the town had no way of tracking the distribution of electricity, they took it down.
David MadisonFebruary 15, 2026
Wyoming Lawmakers Shoot Down Bill To Create Nation's First Hydrogen Tax
The House Minerals Committee shot down a bid Friday for Wyoming to become the first state in the nation with a hydrogen severance tax. Industry officials testified a tax would discourage investment in Cowboy State hydrogen projects.
David MadisonFebruary 13, 2026
In Full Debate On University of Wyoming Budget Cuts, Lawmakers Ask If It's Retaliation
The Wyoming House and Senate debated a $40 million cut to the University of Wyoming on Thursday, with the budget committee co-chair John Bear confirming the number was meant to "get their attention." He said legislative directives on DEI were ignored.
Clair McFarland & David MadisonFebruary 13, 2026
Biteman's Wyoming Energy Dominance Bill Gets Unanimous Support On Introduction
Senate Pres. Bo Biteman told colleagues Thursday that Wyoming needs to stop waiting and start leading as demand for electricity is expected to spike. He spelled out a vision that would put Wyoming in front of Trump’s push for American energy supremacy.
David MadisonFebruary 12, 2026
Wyoming Projected To Lose 335 Physicians By 2030, Lawmakers Look To Foreign Docs
In an effort to fix Wyoming's physician shortage, a bill to create a new pathway for foreign-trained doctors has advanced in the House. Rep. Jacob Wasserburger said Wyoming is projected to lose 335 physicians by 2030 and 18 of 23 counties currently have a health professional shortage.
David MadisonFebruary 12, 2026
Wyoming Lawmakers Advance Hand-Count Recount Bill Despite County Clerks’ Objections
Wyoming lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday to allow hand-counted recounts despite county clerks warning it wouldn’t work under tight deadlines. Sec. of State Chuck Gray testified in favor calling it "one of the most vetted election bills in this session."
David MadisonFebruary 12, 2026
Wyoming Bill Advances That Would Allow Voters To Recall Local Officials
Wyoming lawmakers on Wednesday advanced a bill to let voters recall mayors and other local officials as there is no mechanism in place now. Supporters cite accountability, while critics worry about and politicized recalls.
David MadisonFebruary 11, 2026