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
Cynthia Lummis Booed For Saying There Are Only Two Sexes At UW Commencement
Delivering the University of Wyoming commencement speech on Saturday, U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis was interrupted by boos for stating it was a "scientific fundamental truth" that there are two sexes -- male and female.
Leo WolfsonMay 16, 2022
Green River Couple Runs To Be Husband-Wife Legislative Team
Green River resident Jennifer James is running as a Republican for the state House this fall, while her husband Tom James is already a state senator.
Leo WolfsonMay 14, 2022
Park County Property Taxes Explode; Assessor Calls For Tax Cap
Stating that he doesn't want Park County to turn into Jackson Hole, county assessor Pat Meyer said he supports a cap on property taxes after rates in the county went up by as much as 45 percent in the last year alone.
Leo WolfsonMay 13, 2022
Legislative Committee To Study Film Incentives in Wyoming After Missing Out On ‘Yellowstone’ & ‘Joe Pickett’
A legislative committee will once again study a film incentive program for Wyoming after the Office of Tourism said Wyoming missed out on hit TV shows "Yellowstone" and "Joe Pickett" because there is no such incentive in the state.
Leo WolfsonMay 13, 2022
Gordon Kicks Off Election Season By Filing For Second Term
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon kicked-off the opening day of election season by filing his candidacy for a second term at 8am in the state Capitol. The filing deadline is May 27.
Leo WolfsonMay 12, 2022
Donald Trump, Jr. Launches Ads For Hageman Campaign
A new ad for the Harriet Hageman campaign with Donald Trump, Jr. launched on Wednesday in Wyoming. The group behind the ad said it would spend more than $500,000 in advertising leading up to former President Trump's rally on May 28 in Casper.
Leo WolfsonMay 12, 2022
Former UW Student With $100K in Student Loan Debt Says No To Fed Loan Forgiveness
Former UW student Molly Wiesner may be facing more than $100,000 in student loan debt but doesn't want loan forgiveness because she said she received something of value from her degrees and it's her responsibility to pay the loan off.
Leo WolfsonMay 12, 2022
Barrasso’s Outdoor Recreation Act Moves To Senate Floor
Sen. John Barrasso (bottom right) and Sen. Joe Manchin (left) have sponsored legislation that would provide funding to build new trails and recreation areas on America's public lands.
Leo WolfsonMay 11, 2022
Former House Speaker Tom Lubnau Resigns From GOP Leadership
Former Wyo Speaker of the House Tom Lubnau resigned from state GOP leadership citing differences with actions and ethics of the state party. "The lack of integrity, toxicity, and move toward secrecy have convinced me to resign...," he said.
Leo WolfsonMay 11, 2022
Wyo GOP Hostilities Continue; Now Laramie County Members Demand Chairwoman Resign
Although the Wyoming GOP convention may be over, hostilities remain as factions within Laramie County are calling on each other to resign including a resolution for the chairwoman to step down.
Leo WolfsonMay 11, 2022
‘Roe v. Wade’ Court Leak ‘Deplorable,’ Could Backfire, Says Former Wyo Justice
The leak of a U.S. Supreme Court draft decision on abortion will probably have little benefit and may even backfire on those responsible, according to several Wyoming attorneys including former Supreme Court Justice Bill Hill.
Leo WolfsonMay 10, 2022
Three Wyoming GOP Superintendent Candidates Agree Parents Need More Control In Schools
In speaking with Cowboy State Daily at the Republican convention, all three candidates for Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction agreed on one thing: parents need to have more authority in the classroom.
Leo WolfsonMay 10, 2022
Wyoming Gov Mark Gordon Proud Of Work In First Term, Says Covid Was Toughest Challenge
Gov Mark Gordon told Cowboy State Daily that his toughest challenge as governor so far was helping the state navigate the problems posed by COVID-19.
Leo WolfsonMay 09, 2022
Wyoming GOP Convention Wrap-Up: Civility & Optimism Despite Laramie County Walkout
Certain members from Laramie County, including party Chairman Dani Olsen, accused the party of playing politics with this decision as retribution for the countys party speaking out against state party leadership.
Leo WolfsonMay 09, 2022
Laramie County Delegates Walk Out of GOP Convention After State Party Vote To Expel
Nearly every member of the Laramie County delegation walked out of the Wyoming GOP convention on Saturday after the Republican Party voted to ban most of the delegation from participating.
Leo WolfsonMay 07, 2022
Wyo Republican Convention: Resolutions Committee Wants End To EPA, BLM
Resolutions calling for the dismantling of some of the state and federal governments biggest agencies were approved Friday by the Resolutions Comittee of the state Republican Convention.
Leo WolfsonMay 07, 2022
Barrasso, Gordon Receive Mostly Support At GOP Convention Dinner, Some Boos
Gov. Mark Gordon and U.S. Sen. John Barrasso spoke during the congressional delegation dinner at the GOP Convention on Friday night, drawing mostly support from the audience, but also some noticeable jeers.
Leo WolfsonMay 07, 2022
Wyoming GOP Committee Votes For ‘English As Official Language’ Resolution
In voting for the "English As Official Language" resolution, many committee members said they were concerned that English is becoming a minority language bringing traditional American culture under attack.
Leo WolfsonMay 06, 2022
Legislators Say Intergalactic Military Space Force Should Be Part of Wyo Military Structure
Members of Wyoming's Transportation Committee on Wednesday agreed that Wyoming should recognize the intergalactic military Space Force as part of the states military structure.
Leo WolfsonMay 06, 2022
Cheney Will Not Be Attending Wyo GOP Convention Because Eathorne Is “Oath Keeper”
U.S. Rep Liz Cheney's spokesperson told Cowboy State Daily Thursday evening that the congresswoman will not be attending the Republican convention because Wyoming GOP chair Frank Eathorne is a member of the far-right anti-government group "Oath Keepers"
Leo WolfsonMay 05, 2022
Laramie County Denied: Credentials Committee Votes 15-8 Against Seating Laramie County Delegates
At the GOP convention on Thursday, the Credentials Committee voted 15-8 that Laramie County only be allowed to seat three delegates instead of the 36 the county sent to the state meeting in Sheridan.
Leo WolfsonMay 05, 2022