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.
Latest from Leo Wolfson
‘Not Voodoo’: Wyoming Expands Cloud Seeding Amid Prolonged Drought
Although some consider it voodoo, the state Legislature's Select Water Committee on Wednesday voted unanimously to continue to pay for a $2 million cloud seeding program in Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonDecember 08, 2022
Misconduct Charges Against Bouchard Dropped; Vows Not To ‘Kiss Anybody’s Ring’
After being told that a legislative investigation of his alleged misconduct has been dropped, Sen. Anthony Bouchard told Cowboy State Daily that he represents the people who elected him and he's "not going to kiss anybody's ring."
Leo WolfsonDecember 07, 2022
To Increase Confidence In Elections, Legislator Says Every Ballot Should Be Made Public
State Sen. Cale Case wants a database set up where people can inspect every ballot cast in Wyoming elections. He said only the image of the person's ballot would be viewable, not the name or other identification.
Leo WolfsonDecember 07, 2022
Actually, Only One Committee Chair Signed Sen. Driskill’s Pre-Resignation Letter
Sen. Ogden Driskill on Tuesday said only one committee chair signed a pre-resignation letter that promises good conduct. He said others gave him verbal pledges promising to uphold proper decorum.
Leo WolfsonDecember 07, 2022
Cheney Slams McCarthy For Not Condemning Trump For Constitution Comments
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney continued her feud with Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-California, the likely next speaker of the U.S. House for not condemning former President Trump over his suggestion to "terminate" the Constitution.
Leo WolfsonDecember 06, 2022
Isolated Wyoming State Senator Dan Laursen Frustrated With No Committee Assignments
Of the 93 incoming members of the Wyoming Legislature only Dan Laursen wasn't appointed to a committee. The senate president-elect says it's because he's not a team player. A former legislator says it's because Laursen has burned all his bridges.
Leo WolfsonDecember 05, 2022
Bouchard Won’t Sign “Good Behavior Or Be Kicked Off Committee” Letter
Senate President-elect Ogden Driskill has asked committee chairs to sign a letter promising to resign if they act in bad behavior in an attempt to bring decorum back to the body. He also asked controversial senator Anthony Bouchard to sign it but Bouchard said he won't.
Leo WolfsonDecember 03, 2022
Driskill Reappoints Bouchard, Snubs Laursen As Wyo Senate Committee Chairs Are Announced
State Senate president nominee Ogden Driskill announced the new committee chairs of the Wyoming Senate on Friday. He had them agree to a behavior pledge that can force them to resign if they act up.
Leo WolfsonDecember 02, 2022
Move To Subpoena Wyoming Attorney General Killed By Management Council
The Wyoming Legislatures Management Council on Thursday denied a request to compel Attorney General Bridget Hill to testify before the Agriculture Committee with a subpoena.
Leo WolfsonDecember 02, 2022
Analysis: Incoming Wyoming Legislature Grows Younger, More Christian
A Cowboy State Daily analysis of the incoming Wyoming Legislature shows that in addition to there being a slight increase in the number of female lawmakers, it will be a younger and more Christian-affiliated body.
Leo WolfsonDecember 01, 2022
Boner Subpoenas Attorney General Over Decision Made In State Lands Office
Because Attorney General Bridget Hill said she "wasn't interested" in speaking to the Legislature's Ag Committee, state Sen. Brian Boner has issued a subpoena for her to appear in a meeting in December or early January.
Leo WolfsonNovember 30, 2022
Lummis Votes Yes On Same-Sex Marriage Bill
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis was one of 11 Republican senators to vote Tuesday afternoon to pass federal same-sex marriage legislation, saying she and others have been vilified and despised by some that disagree with our beliefs.
Leo WolfsonNovember 30, 2022
No Decision Yet Over Lawsuit To Remove 100-Yards Distance Rule In Polling Places
The 10th Court of Appeals is still considering arguments in a lawsuit that will determine how close people can campaign around polling places. Plaintiffs believe they should be able to campaign and gather signatures much closer to polling places.
Leo WolfsonNovember 29, 2022
Wyoming State Rep. Chad Banks Chosen To Help Decorate The White House
Rep. Chad Banks, D-Rock Springs, spent 10 hours a day for three days working at the White House, a process in which the volunteers were not allowed to take photos documenting their progress.
Leo WolfsonNovember 29, 2022
Rex Rammell In Trouble Again; Accused Of Illegally Driving RV On Federal Land
Perennial political candidate Rex Rammell, who has had many brushes with the law in the past, has been cited for operating his giant RV in a prohibited area on federal land where vehicles are prohibited.
Leo WolfsonNovember 29, 2022
Wyoming Attorney General Says Park County Cannot Count Ballots By Hand
The Wyoming Attorney Generals office has determined that Park County doesnt have a right to allow a group of citizens to inspect and count ballots by hand.
Leo WolfsonNovember 28, 2022
Teton County Duo Saves Legendary Nora’s Fish Creek Inn From Developers
After decades of feeding people living in and traveling through Wilson, Wyoming, and being featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Noras Fish Creek Inn reopens with new owners who have vowed to keep the landmark going and protect the place from developers.
Leo WolfsonNovember 27, 2022
Legislation Could Give Wyoming Voters Final Say On Capping Property Tax Rates
Wyoming property valuations were up $7 billion this year. To deal with skyrocketing property taxes, the Revenue Committee approved an act that -- if passed by the Legislature -- would allow citizens to vote on capping property taxes.
Leo WolfsonNovember 24, 2022
Wyoming Republicans Lobbying Lummis To Change Stance On Same-Sex Marriage
The Wyoming House Freedom Caucus has joined in voicing its displeasure with U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis in her vote to codify same-sex marriage in federal law. Lummis has doubled down.
Leo WolfsonNovember 23, 2022
By The Numbers: Wyoming Voters Showed Up For The Primary But Stayed Home For The General
Voter turnout in August was the highest on record for a Wyoming primary election and the largest percentage of eligible voter turnout in a primary since 1994. As for the general, voters stayed home.
Leo WolfsonNovember 23, 2022
Wyoming Lawmakers Advance Eighth Medicaid Expansion Bill In Last Two Years
The Joint Revenue Committee voted 9-5 Tuesday to move forward with expanding Medicaid services to those eligible under the Social Securities Act -- an estimated 19,000 people in Wyoming, at a cost of $11 million a year.
Leo WolfsonNovember 23, 2022