Jimmy Orr
Jimmy Orr is the founder and executive editor of Cowboy State Daily.
Orr is a longtime journalist who was on the masthead at the Los Angeles Times and the Christian Science Monitor as the Managing Editor, Digital.
In the political arena, Orr served as a spokesman for the White House and directed digital strategy for President George W. Bush and California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Prior to these positions, Orr worked for Wyoming Governor Jim Geringer and U.S. Senators Malcolm Wallop and Al Simpson.
He was also the co-founder of The Sports Show with ESPNs Woody Paige and Les Shapiro and was the executive producer of Clay Travis Outkick the Show.
Latest from Jimmy Orr
During Mandate Discussion, Members Frequently Debate Whether Vaccine Works
While the focus of the special session is to counter President Biden's federal vaccine mandate, frequently members get in to debates over whether the vaccine is safe to use.
Jimmy OrrNovember 03, 2021
Barrasso Demands Carbon Footprint Records on Biden’s Climate Conference
Barrasso said it didn't make any sense for Biden administration officials to attend a global climate change conference as it contributes directly to carbon emissions when they could have participated via videoconference.
Jimmy OrrNovember 02, 2021
Josh Allen Appears On Peyton and Eli’s Monday Night Football Show
Josh Allen credits his ability to play in cold weather to his experience in Laramie and he looks forward to jumping onto a table "from the top ropes" after a Super Bowl victory.
Jimmy OrrNovember 02, 2021
Josh Allen To Appear With Peyton and Eli Manning on Monday Night Football
Former Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen will appear during the third quarter on Peyton and Eli Manning's telecast of Monday Night Football on ESPN2.
Jimmy OrrNovember 01, 2021
Video Footage Vindicates Wyoming Rep. Against Assault Charge
Laramie County Rep. Landon Brown released video footage on Monday to counter a claim that he pushed a constituent in the State Capitol.
Jimmy OrrNovember 01, 2021
Wyoming Cowboys Drop Road Contest at San Jose State, 27-21
The Wyoming Cowboys dropped a 27-21 road decision at San Jose State on Saturday afternoon at CEFCU Stadium in San Jose, Calif.
Jimmy OrrOctober 31, 2021
Wyoming Travels to San Jose State with New Quarterback
Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl announced that sophomore quarterback Levi Williams will get the start in this Saturday's game at San Jose State.
Jimmy OrrOctober 29, 2021
Lummis to Federal Employees: Get Back To Work!
Because many federal agencies have not required fully vaccinated people to return to work, Sen. Lummis introduced legislation to get them working again.
Jimmy OrrOctober 28, 2021
Busloads of Anti-Vaccine Mandate Citizens Attend Special Session in Cheyenne
Hundreds of Wyoming citizens showed up at the Capitol on Tuesday morning to attend the first day of the state legislatures special session intended to address President Joe Bidens federal vaccine mandate.
Jimmy OrrOctober 26, 2021
Guest Column: The Need For Transparency During the Special Session of the Wyoming Legislature
"We urge our Legislators to reject the proposed rules in favor of the traditional process that gives everyone in Wyoming the opportunity to see and hear the debates in both House and Senate committees and during each chambers floor sessions. The state will be better served."
Jimmy OrrOctober 25, 2021
Cheney Infuriates Marjorie Taylor Greene With Jewish Space Lasers Comment
Liz Cheney appeared to infuriate rightwing conservative Marjorie Taylor Greene on Thursday by referencing Greene's theory that space lasers started California fires.
Jimmy OrrOctober 22, 2021
Cheney Calls Trump Remarks on Colin Powell “Pathetic Garbage”; Hageman, Bouchard Mum
Liz Cheney said Trump's disparaging remarks on Gen. Colin Powell following his death "pathetic garbage" while her opponents offered no comment.
Jimmy OrrOctober 19, 2021
Wyoming to Hold Anti-Biden Vaccine Special Session
Although it hasn't officially been announced, it appears that enough legislators have voted in favor of holding a special session to address President Joe Biden's federal vaccine mandate.
Jimmy OrrOctober 15, 2021
How A Handcuffed Florida Man Stole A Police Car In Rawlins
A Florida man who squirmed his way through the partition of a Rawlins police car and stole it -- while handcuffed -- is a modern-day Houdini.
Jimmy OrrOctober 14, 2021
Florida Man Steals Rawlins Police Car While Handcuffed; Eludes Cops For 70 Miles
An arrested and handcuffed Florida man was able to slide through the partition of a Rawlins police car and steal the vehicle.
Jimmy OrrOctober 11, 2021
Wyoming Drops First Game of the Season in 24-14 Loss at Air Force
It was a typical, hard-fought meeting between the Wyoming Cowboys and Air Force Falcons on Saturday night at Falcon Stadium on the Air Force Academy campus.
Jimmy OrrOctober 10, 2021
Four-Year-Old Sets World Fishing Record in Wind River Mountains
A four-year-old just set the world record in the "Female Smallfry" category for her two-pound golden trout she caught in the Wind River Mountains.
Jimmy OrrOctober 01, 2021
Hageman Called Cheney a “Courageous Constitutional Conservative” in 2016
In 2016, Harriet Hageman lavished praise on Liz Cheney calling her a "proven, courageous, constitutional conservative."
Jimmy OrrOctober 01, 2021
Governor Orders Wyoming Flag Flown at Half Staff to Honor Casper Police Officer
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has ordered the Wyoming State Flag be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Natrona County from sunrise to sunset on Monday, October 4, 2021 in honor and memory of Casper Police Lt. Dan Dundas.
Jimmy OrrOctober 01, 2021
Rep. Hans Hunt Steps Down From Legislature To Join Lummis’ Staff in DC
State Rep. Hans Hunt (R-Newcastle), on Thursday announced he was stepping down from the Wyoming State Legislature to join U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis staff in Washington, DC.
Jimmy OrrOctober 01, 2021
Jimmy Orr: We Love Your Wyoming Sunrises
Cowboy State Daily editor Jimmy Orr discusses the daily Wyoming Sunrise feature.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 30, 2021