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
Wyoming National Guard Details Spike In Sexual Assault Reports
Wyoming National Guard Maj. Gen. Gregory Porter told a legislative committee on Wednesday that the number of sexual assaults reported in the Guard more than doubled.
Leo WolfsonNovember 02, 2022
Now Cheney Endorses Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan For U.S. Senate
Another day, another Democrat. U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Tuesday endorsed Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan for U.S. Senate over Republican candidate J.D. Vance.
Leo WolfsonNovember 01, 2022
Wyoming GOP Loses Registered Voters In Lead Up To General Election
Although Wyoming is one of the most conservative states in the country, the Republican Party has lost 1,335 registered Republicans in the last month.
Leo WolfsonNovember 01, 2022
Brent Bien Lost By 50,000 Votes To Mark Gordon But Volunteers Still Push Write-In Effort
Write-in gubernatorial candidate Brent Bien was overwhelmingly defeated by incumbent Gov. Mark Gordon in the primary losing by nearly 50,000 votes but that hasn't stopped volunteers from embarking on a write-in campaign.
Leo WolfsonNovember 01, 2022
Trinity Teen Solutions, Wyoming Facility For Troubled Teens, Shuts Doors Despite Courtroom Win
A Wyoming ranch for troubled teens Trinity Teen Solutions which was accused of employing cruel punishments and subjecting residents to forced labor, has won a significant court ruling, and also has abruptly closed its doors.
Leo WolfsonNovember 01, 2022
Harriet Hageman Endorses Michigan Opponent Of Dem Backed by Liz Cheney
After U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney backed a Democratic congresswoman in Michigan last week, Harriet Hageman backed her GOP opponent on Monday.
Leo WolfsonNovember 01, 2022
Amendment A: Cities, Counties Could Get More Investment Freedom From Wyoming Voters
Amendment A would give Wyoming municipalities more leeway in making higher-risk investments if they choose. Proponents say they can manage their money better and realize greater returns, while opponents argue for less risk with public money.
Leo WolfsonOctober 31, 2022
Wyoming HD 17 Race: Incumbent Chad Banks (D) and Republican J.T. Larson Differ Most On Taxes
State Rep. Chad Banks, D-Rock Springs, favors eliminating tax exemptions in Wyoming while his Republican opponent for House District 17 would take a different approach for a seat that hasnt had a Republican in it since 2012.
Leo WolfsonOctober 29, 2022
Cheney Promotes Dems in Michigan & Arizona But Won’t Even Call Wyoming’s Grey Bull Back
Although Liz Cheney has endorsed Rep. Elissa Slotkin, a Michigan Democrat, and is actively speaking out against other Republicans, she's ignoring Wyoming Democratic House candidate Lynette Grey Bull.
Leo WolfsonOctober 28, 2022
Hageman Blasts University For Monitoring Her Twitter Posts For “Toxicity”
Harriet Hageman said a North Dakota university's decision to monitor her Twitter account represents the "unholy triumvirate of academia, mainstream press, and Big Tech coming together to squelch free speech."
Leo WolfsonOctober 28, 2022
In New Campaign Ad, Liz Cheney Blasts Arizona Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Kari Lake
A day after formally endorsing a Democrat U.S. House member in Michigan, U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney released a television ad against two Arizona Republicans include gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake.
Leo WolfsonOctober 28, 2022
Federal Building In Cheyenne Named After First Woman To Vote In Wyoming And In America
A federal building in Cheyenne was named for Louisa Swain on Thursday. She was not only the first woman in Wyoming to cast a vote in 1870, but also the first woman in America.
Leo WolfsonOctober 28, 2022
CREG Report: Wyoming’s Coal, Oil and Gas Revenues Come In Much More Than Expected
Wyomings Consensus Revenue Estimating Group report for October shows state revenues exceeded Januarys predictions by hundreds of millions of dollars.
Leo WolfsonOctober 27, 2022
US Rep. Liz Cheney Endorses Michigan Democrat
UPDATED: U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Thursday morning has endorsed incumbent U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, a Michigan Democrat, who is running against a Republican who has questioned the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Leo WolfsonOctober 27, 2022
State Rep. Says House Freedom Caucus Plans Wyoming Political Takeover
Outgoing State Rep. Bill Fortner said Wyoming's House Freedom Caucus is planning a takeover of Wyoming politics and the effort is being headed by Rep. John Bear who he calls "nothing but a two-faced liar."
Leo WolfsonOctober 27, 2022
Lawmakers Approve Draft Legislation To Tighten Regs On Wyoming Gaming Industry
The Wyoming Legislatures Appropriations Committee passed draft legislation Wednesday that tightens licensure requirements for gaming companies in the Cowboy State as the industry continues to grow.
Leo WolfsonOctober 26, 2022
Cody Superintendent Apologizes For Librarian’s ‘Racist’ Comments, But Not Librarian
A Cody School District librarian has faced rebuke but not apologized for comments she made to Cowboy State Daily calling people in her community pushing to remove two books from district schools racist.
Leo WolfsonOctober 26, 2022
Wyoming’s Top Educator Says Pornography, Indoctrination Of Students A Crisis
In a show of force, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder was joined by a host of Republican state lawmakers to rally against sexually explicit materials found in many Wyoming public school libraries.
Leo WolfsonOctober 25, 2022
Axes And Alcohol: Wyoming Lawmakers To Consider Creating New Class Of Liquor License
A proposal would make some major changes to Wyoming liquor license regulations, including allowing entertainment venues like ax throwing ranges the ability to serve alcohol.
Leo WolfsonOctober 25, 2022
Cheney Won’t Vote For Hageman Or Gray, Talks Of Potential For New Third Party
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney said on "Meet The Press" on Sunday that she will not vote for Harriet Hageman nor Chuck Gray in Wyoming's general election.
Leo WolfsonOctober 24, 2022
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Owner Draws Flack For Supporting Republicans
Jackson Hole Mountain Resorts owner has been criticized for supporting political candidates that hold opposing climate change views to many environmental groups.
Leo WolfsonOctober 23, 2022