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Leo Wolfson

Leo Wolfson is the State Government and Politics Reporter for Cowboy State Daily and is based in Cheyenne. He is responsible for covering Wyoming politics on a federal and statewide level. 

Leo led Cowboy State Daily's coverage of the 2022 Wyoming primary election, including the highly contentious race between former congresswoman Liz Cheney and her successor U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman. He also managed CSD's coverage of the 2023 State Legislature, which was by far the most extensive and timely media coverage of a legislative session in the state's history.

Before joining Cowboy State Daily, Leo was a general assignment reporter for the Cody Enterprise Newspaper in Cody from 2018-2022. Prior to that, he reported for a suburban newspaper outside Denver. 

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Republican state Rep. Lee Filer runs a Cheyenne-based cryptocurrency mining operation, and that tariff threats with Canada are spiking equipment prices. “I didn’t think it would hit my business, but it did,” Filer said.

Wyoming Crypto Miner Says Tariff Threats Spiking Prices For Equipment

Republican state Rep. Lee Filer runs a Cheyenne-based cryptocurrency mining operation, and that tariff threats with Canada are spiking equipment prices. “I didn’t think it would hit my business, but it did,” Filer said.

Leo WolfsonApril 02, 2025

The way some Wyoming county Republican parties have been conducting their elections this spring is causing some to feud with the state party. In one case, the conflict may have impacted results.

County Republicans Feuding With State GOP Over Local Party Elections

The way some Wyoming county Republican parties have been conducting their elections this spring is causing some to feud with the state party. In one case, the conflict may have impacted results.

Leo WolfsonApril 02, 2025

Colin Pitet stares out at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple being built next door to his home.

As Construction Moves Fast, Divide Over 101-Foot Cody LDS Temple Remains Wide

As a controversial 101-foot-tall LDS temple is taking shape in Cody, locals remain strongly divided over it. There’s still plenty of open opposition to the temple, including protest signs.

Leo WolfsonApril 01, 2025

The family and close friends of former U.S. Sen. Al Simpson gave him a final goodbye in Cody on Monday, sharing laughs, tears and hugs. His brother and lifelong best friend Pete got a standing ovation for his tribute.

Tears, Laughter As Family And Friends Give Final Goodbye To Al Simpson

The family and close friends of former U.S. Sen. Al Simpson gave him a final goodbye in Cody on Monday, sharing laughs, tears and hugs. His brother and lifelong best friend Pete got a standing ovation for his tribute.

Leo WolfsonMarch 31, 2025

A series of combative town halls last week prompted Wyoming congresswoman Harriet Hageman to cancel future in-person events. After threats in Laramie and Wheatland last week, there were no fireworks during her Friday phone-in town hall March 28, 2025.

After Threats Last Week, No Fireworks During Hageman Phone-In Town Hall

A series of combative town halls last week prompted Wyoming congresswoman Harriet Hageman to cancel near-future in-person events. After threats in Laramie and Wheatland last week, there were no fireworks during her Friday phone-in town hall.

Leo WolfsonMarch 29, 2025

Dr. Eric Cubin, left, is suing Gov. Mark Gordon for reinstatement to the Wyoming State Board of Medicine.

Casper Doctor Not Giving Up Fight To Get Back On Wyoming Board Of Medicine

Casper radiologist Eric Cubin has filed an appeal to get back on the Wyoming Board of Medicine after pressure from Gov. Mark Gordon to resign last year. Cubin lobbied for legislation banning transgender surgeries and treatments on minors.

Leo WolfsonMarch 28, 2025

More than 100 Wyoming attorneys and judges, including a former governor and two former attorneys general, have sent a letter to the Wyoming congressional delegation. They demand Barrasso, Lummis and Hageman denounce recent attacks on judges.

More Than 100 Wyoming Attorneys And Judges Demand Delegation Protect Judges

More than 100 Wyoming attorneys and judges, including a former governor and two former attorneys general, have sent a letter to the Wyoming congressional delegation. They demand Barrasso, Lummis and Hageman denounce recent attacks on judges.

Leo WolfsonMarch 28, 2025

President Donald Trump’s administration eliminated $12 billion in federal COVID-era health grants Wednesday. Wyoming’s cut of that is $40 million, almost all for the state’s Public Health Division. The Wyoming Department of Health's administration offices are in the Hathaway Building across from the Capitol in Cheyenne.

Trump Cuts $40 Million In Wyoming COVID-Era Health Grants

President Donald Trump’s administration eliminated $12 billion in federal COVID-era health grants Wednesday. Wyoming’s cut of that is $40 million, almost all for the state’s Public Health Division.

Leo WolfsonMarch 27, 2025

In a March 26, 2025, Truth Social post, President Donald Trump endorses Wyoming Republican U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummiss for reelection.

Trump Endorses Cynthia Lummis For Reelection To Senate

President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Wednesday night, praising Wyoming Republican U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis. He also gave her an official endorsement for reelection in 2026.

Leo WolfsonMarch 27, 2025

Former Wyoming U.S. Sen Al Simpson’s body was brought into the Wyoming Capitol on Thursday to lie in state for two days. Best friend to President George H.W. Bush and decades-long legislator, Simpson’s March 14 death was international news.

Al Simpson Makes Final Trip To Wyoming Capitol, Lies In State

Former Wyoming U.S. Sen Al Simpson’s casket was brought into the Wyoming Capitol on Thursday to lie in state for two days. Best friend to President George H.W. Bush and decades-long legislator, Simpson’s March 14 death was international news.

Leo WolfsonMarch 27, 2025

In an exhange with reporters shared by CNN reporter Haley Talbot on X (formerly Twitter), U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyoming, says U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth should not resign over a security breach that allowed a reporter in a classified chat exchange.

Lummis Says Hegseth Shouldn’t Resign After Reporter Allowed In On Attack Plans

Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when speaking with reporters Wednesday about a security breach that allowed a reporter into a chat outlining sensitive attack plans. She said he shouldn’t be forced to resign.

Leo WolfsonMarch 27, 2025

State Sen. Tara Nethercott, R-Cheyenne

No More Non-Compete Agreements In Wyoming Starting July 1

Starting July 1, businesses in Wyoming won’t be able to require people to sign non-compete agreements. That’s because of a bill that passed during this past legislative session that largely flew under the radar of public attention.

Leo WolfsonMarch 26, 2025

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Radiant Chief Operating Officer Tori Shivanandan explains the complany's tiny micro nuclear reactors at a Tuesday town hall in Bar Nunn, Wyoming.

Bar Nunn Locals Receptive To Build Micro Reactors, Not So Much Storing Spent Fuel

Bar Nunn locals were receptive to a $250 million to $500 million project to build micro nuclear reactors there at a Tuesday meeting to present the plan. They aren’t as excited about the spent nuclear fuel coming back to be stored there.

Leo WolfsonMarch 26, 2025

Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman has canceled in-person access for two of her upcoming town hall meetings because of “Democrat threats of violence.” She says incidents at recent town halls in Wheatland, Laramie and Rock Springs make safety an issue.

Hageman Cancels In-Person Town Halls Over ‘Democrat Threats Of Violence’

Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman has canceled in-person access for two of her upcoming town hall meetings because of “Democrat threats of violence.” She says incidents at recent town halls in Wheatland, Laramie and Rock Springs make safety an issue.

Leo WolfsonMarch 25, 2025

Wyoming has some of the strictest voter ID laws in the nation after the recently competed legislative session. That includes being the first state in the nation to require proof of U.S. citizenship for all elections in the state.

Wyoming Is First State To Require Proof Of Citizenship To Vote In All Elections

Wyoming has some of the strictest voter ID laws in the nation after the recently competed legislative session. That includes being the first state in the nation to require proof of U.S. citizenship for all elections in the state.

Leo WolfsonMarch 25, 2025

Former House Speaker Albert Sommers lost his bid for the state Senate last year, but was elected chairman of the Sublette County Republican Party this month. County GOP elections followed the trend, electing former legislators to leadership positions.

Former Wyoming Legislators Win Big In County Republican Party Elections

Former House Speaker Albert Sommers was elected chairman of the Sublette County Republican Party this month. County GOP elections around Wyoming followed the trend of putting former legislators into leadership roles.

Leo WolfsonMarch 25, 2025

Wyoming state Reps. Cody Wylie, left, and J.T. Larson, both Rock Springs Republicans, are suing over election mailers they claim are deliberately false and misleading.

Legislators Can Keep Suing Freedom Caucus Over Election Flyers, Judge Says

A Sweetwater County District Court ruled Friday that a pair of Rock Springs state legislators can keep suing the Wyoming Freedom Caucus. They claim the group defamed them in election flyers during the 2024 campaign cycle.

Leo WolfsonMarch 24, 2025

A Trump family 757 jet remains parked at the Cheyenne Reginal Airport on Monday, March 24, 2025, after spending the weekend parked there. Clearly visible from traffic driving by, a steady stream of people stopped to take photos of the plane, including Kevin Williams, who stood in the bed of his pickup to shoot over the fence.

‘Trump Force One’ Parked At Cheyenne Airport A Magnet For Photos And Selfies

President Donald Trump’s family plane remains parked at the Cheyenne Regional Airport on Monday, and has been a magnet for selfies and photos of the jet. The large 757 landed sometime Saturday, and has been drawing attention since.

Leo WolfsonMarch 24, 2025

Jackie Hamilton vacuums the stairs to the Senate Chambers on March 4 during the 2025 Wyoming legislative session.

When The Legislative Mudslinging’s Over, Wyoming’s Capitol Custodians Clean Up

Amid the fast-paced action at the Wyoming Capitol during the legislative session, some workers there often blend into the backdrop without much recognition. When the legislative mudslinging is over, the Capitol custodians clean up.

Leo WolfsonMarch 23, 2025

Former University of Wyoming football star Frank Crum beat the odds last season, making the Denver Broncos as an undrafted rookie. Now comes the hard part — carving out a career in the NFL.

Frank Crum Beat The Odds To Be A Denver Bronco, Now He Works For An NFL Career

Former University of Wyoming football star Frank Crum beat the odds last season, making the Denver Broncos as an undrafted rookie. Now comes the hard part — carving out a career in the NFL.

Leo WolfsonMarch 23, 2025

A group of Democrats gathered Wednesday at the Albany County Courthouse along Grand Avenue in Laramie, Wyoming, on Wednesday to protest President Donald Trump and his policies. The group then walked to the Laramie Plains Civic Center to become part of a raucus crowd for a town hall held by U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman.

With Approval Ratings At An All-Time Low, Wyoming Democrats Searching For Direction

With national approval ratings for Democrats at an all-time low, the party is searching for solutions. Wyoming Democrats attending a “Gather For Good” rally opposing Rep. Hageman on Wednesday offered few clear answers as to how their party should move forward.

Leo WolfsonMarch 20, 2025

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