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
Opponents Continue Attacks On Hageman’s Water Pipeline Deal
Harriet Hagemans opponents in Wyomings U.S. House race continue to focus criticism on Hagemans involvement in a Flaming Gorge water pipeline project initiated more than a decade ago.
Leo WolfsonJuly 26, 2022
Cheney Says She Will Always Choose Protection Of Constitution Over Politics
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Sunday told a CNN audience that she will always choose protecting the Constitution over making politically-driven decisions to help her get re-elected.
Leo WolfsonJuly 25, 2022
Gordon, Rammell Trade Barbs At Gubernatorial Forum In Casper
A Republican gubernatorial candidate forum featuring Gov. Mark Gordon, Rex Rammell and Brent Bien brought some division in Casper Wednesday night over Gordons handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Leo WolfsonJuly 23, 2022
Wyoming Delegation Blasts Biden’s Likely Climate Emergency Executive Order
All three members of Wyoming's congressional delegation blasted President Biden for his likely executive action on the climate which could raise gas prices even higher and make the U.S. more dependent on foreign energy.
Leo WolfsonJuly 22, 2022
Cheney Chairs Last Jan 6 Committee Hearing Of Summer; “Trump Refused To Defend Our Nation”
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney chaired the final Jan. 6 Committee hearing of the summer on Thursday night. In her remarks, she said "Trump refused to defend our nation and our Constitution."
Leo WolfsonJuly 22, 2022
Hageman Protests Cheney/Bouchard Claim That She Bargained Away Wyoming Water To Colorado
Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman claims she never was hired to "bargain away Wyoming's water" as opponents U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and Anthony Bouchard are claiming.
Leo WolfsonJuly 22, 2022
Park County Voting Machines Pass Test, Skeptics Remain Unconvinced
Although everyone in attendance agreed that the election equipment performed without issue on Thursday. morning, Park County residents who observed the test remain unconvinced about election integrity and want paper ballots.
Leo WolfsonJuly 21, 2022
Uinta County Judge Rules Political Party Bylaws Take Precedence Over Wyo State Laws
Judge Joseph Bluemel dismissed a lawsuit against the Uinta County Republican Party and its leadership last Thursday, deciding the county partys rules allow its leadership to decide who can vote for future county party leaders.
Leo WolfsonJuly 21, 2022
Hageman Blasts Cheney For Not Voting On Abortion Legislation
Challenger Harriet Hageman blasted U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney for not voting on two abortion bills last week. "I believe it was reprehensible that Wyomings lone representative was nowhere to be found when that vote was taken, Hageman said.
Leo WolfsonJuly 20, 2022
Cheney Votes For Same-Sex Marriage Bill; Hageman Dodges Question Again
While U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney cast a vote on Tuesday supporting same-sex marriage in the United States, challenger Harriet Hageman refused to say what her position is on gay marriage.
Leo WolfsonJuly 20, 2022
Cheney Beats Hageman For Out-Of-State $$, Hageman Beats Cheney In State $$, Bouchard Trails
FEC reports show Hageman is dominating Cheney when it comes to funding from in-state donors while Cheney is doing the same with out-of-state donors. Anthony Bouchard's fundraising efforts have all but dried up.
Leo WolfsonJuly 19, 2022
Twitter’s Popular, And Partisan, RoomRater Bashes Hageman, Praises Cheney
The partisan Twitter account that reviews people's videoconferencing set-ups for TV appearances not surprisingly rated Harriet Hageman a "zero out of 10" and Liz Cheney an "8 out of 10."
Leo WolfsonJuly 19, 2022
Georgia Couple Identified As Passengers In Bighorn Mountains Plane Crash
Friends and family have identified a Georgia couple as the victims of a plane crash which occurred in the Bighorn Mountains last week in northwest Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonJuly 19, 2022
Wyoming Caucus Leader Says 3 Reps Running For Senate Are ‘Abandoning’ Conservative Cause
Rep. John Bear said the decision made by three House Republicans to run for the state Senate is an act of "abandonment" of the Freedom Caucus.
Leo WolfsonJuly 18, 2022
Wyoming One Catastrophe Away From Severe Increase In Gas Prices
Wyoming is just one catastrophe away from a severe increase in the already sky-high fuel prices, industry leaders told a state panel studying Wyomings gas and diesel prices Friday.
Leo WolfsonJuly 18, 2022
Republicans Out Of Freedom Caucus; Other Wyoming GOP Trade Barbs Over Gun Bills
Just because this year's legislative session is over doesn't mean the hard feelings have subsided. Some GOP representatives have been kicked out of the House Freedom Caucus while two other lawmakers are trading barbs and challenging each other to debate gun bills.
Leo WolfsonJuly 15, 2022
Cheney, Hageman Campaigns Rake In Millions, Set Wyoming Election Records
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and challenger Harriet Hageman continue to set fundraising records this year. Cheney brought in nearly $3 million this quarter while Hageman raised $1.8 million.
Leo WolfsonJuly 15, 2022
Murder Charges Dropped In Laramie County, New Charges Filed In Park County
After murder charges were dropped in Laramie County for a Cheyenne man accused of strangling a woman to death and taking her corpse to Cody, new charges have been filed against him in Park County.
Leo WolfsonJuly 14, 2022
Senate District 1: Two Challengers To Incumbent Ogden Driskill Say He’s Not Conservative Enough
Sen. Majority Floor Leader Ogden Driskill will likely be President of the Senate if re-elected to Senate District 1. It will be the first time since someone from Crook County held that position in nearly 70 years. Driskill has two challengers in the primary.
Leo WolfsonJuly 14, 2022
Wyoming Wildlife Task Force Enters Final Stretch After Controversial Hunting Recommendations
After making recommendations on controversial topics such as hunting permit ratios for residents and non-residents and the lottery system for drawing game licenses, the Wyoming Wildlife Task Force is entering the final stretch of its existence.
Leo WolfsonJuly 13, 2022
New PAC Surfaces Backing Liz Cheney; Paid For $183,000 In Internet Ads Last Week
A new major political action committee has surfaced in support of U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, paying $183,000 for web ads last week.
Leo WolfsonJuly 13, 2022