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
WYDOT Will Request Exemptions to Federal Electric Vehicle Charging Program
WYDOT Director Luke Reiner told a legislative committee on Wednesday that due to the inefficiency of building electric charging stations on empty stretches of Wyoming highways, the state will appeal for exemptions from the 'every 50 miles' requirement.
Leo WolfsonMay 05, 2022
One Of First Questions Of GOP Convention — Can Laramie County Participate?
The question of whether Republican delegates from the states biggest county will be allowed to take part in the Wyoming Republican Partys convention later this week will be among the first issues settled by the party.
Leo WolfsonMay 04, 2022
Barrasso, Lummis Back Move To Kill Biden ‘Disinformation’ Board
Wyomings U.S. senators signed on to a bill Tuesday that would prohibit the use of federal funds for a "disinformation board" announced recently by President Joe Biden.
Leo WolfsonMay 03, 2022
Wyoming Trump Rally Expected To Draw 20,000
A political rally featuring former President Donald Trump and congressional candidate Harriet Hageman is expected to draw 20,000 people to the parking lot outside of Caspers Ford Center.
Leo WolfsonMay 03, 2022
Corner-Crossing Isn’t Solved Yet; U.S. District Court Now Hearing Case Against Hunters
The question of whether corner-crossing is legal activity isn't solved yet. Now the U.S. District Court (a federal court) is hearing a case where the landowner has filed a lawsuit against the hunters, seeking damages for trespassing.
Leo WolfsonMay 03, 2022
Another Complaint Against State GOP Filed, Alleges Unfair Enforcement Of Rules
A member of the Sheridan County Republican Party is the latest to express dissatisfaction with the State GOP. Gail Symons says chairman Frank Eathorne is selectively choosing which rule violations to enforce.
Leo WolfsonMay 02, 2022
Sec. of State Buchanan Says State Will Challenge Wyoming Gun Owners (WyGO) Ruling
Buchanan and the state attorney generals office on Friday notified the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals of the states intent to challenge a federal court ruling that allowed the firearms advocacy group Wyoming Gun Owners to keep a list of its contributors private.
Leo WolfsonMay 02, 2022
Trump Schedules ‘Save America’ Rally At Casper’s Ford Center On May 28
Former President Donald Trump will stage a Save America rally at Caspers Ford Center on Saturday, May 28.
Leo WolfsonMay 02, 2022
Wyoming Superintendent Candidates Want Return to American Values
Each of the three Republicans running for Superintendent of Public Instruction say they want to return American values to the classroom and to run the job with a conservative mindset.
Leo WolfsonMay 01, 2022
EPA Denies Sinclair’s Exemption For Ethanol Content
One of Wyomings three oil refineries is among 36 nationally to have its request to be exempted from biofuel blending rules refused.
Leo WolfsonApril 29, 2022
With No Lawsuit Ruling, Natrona County Still Limited To Six Delegates At Convention
With no action expected on a lawsuit filed by the Natrona County GOP against the state Republican Party before the convention begins on May 5, the county -- the state's second largest -- will have only six delegates attending the convention.
Leo WolfsonApril 29, 2022
Laramie County GOP Chair: Eathorne Selectively Enforcing Rules, Committing “Voter Fraud”
Laramie County GOP Chair Dani Olsen said Wyoming Republican Chairman Frank Eathorne is "spouting falsehoods" in defending a position that could result in nearly all of the county's delegates not being included in the upcoming GOP convention.
Leo WolfsonApril 28, 2022
Largest Wyoming Coal Plant Target Of Sierra Club Lawsuit
A collection of environmental advocacy groups including the Sierra Club is targeting Wyoming for a perceived lack of enforcement of federal Clean Air Act rules as they pertain to the Jim Bridger Power Plant in Sweetwater County.
Leo WolfsonApril 27, 2022
Same-Sex Wapiti Couple Alleges Harassment By Neighbors
A same-sex couple in Wapiti said they had to call the police after a group of individuals who told them to move away from the area wouldn't leave their property.
Leo WolfsonOctober 16, 2020
Gillette Fugitives Arrested In Utah After Shootout With Police
The Gillette couple, who are now facing a long list of felony charges, eluded authorities for days before shooting at law enforcement officials in Utah.
Leo WolfsonOctober 16, 2020
