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Degenfelder Stands With Student Who Claims New Turning Point Chapter Suppressed
Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder on Thursday said she stands with Kylie Wall, a Natrona County High School senior who said school staffers are suppressing her efforts to start a Turning Point USA chapter.
Steve BohnelOctober 09, 2025
Wyoming Democratic Party Hires Executive Director From Colorado
The Wyoming Democratic Party on Wednesday announced Scott Merrifield, a longtime organizer and staffer to Colorado politicians, as its new executive director. He said he will focus on “practical wins” like improving infrastructure, data, fundraising, and messaging.
Steve BohnelOctober 09, 2025
Wyo Democrats Urge Wyomingites To Oppose Bill Targeting Sexually Explicit Books
The Wyoming Democratic Party is urging supporters to keep up pressure against a bill that would punish libraries for making available sexually-explicit books to kids. “It’s not only an attack on free speech - it’s an attack on parental rights,” the party said.
Steve BohnelOctober 09, 2025
Curt Meier Erupts At Chuck Gray, Says He Keeps Derailing Meetings
When Secretary of State Chuck Gray criticized Gov. Mark Gordon on Wednesday in the State Building Commission, Treasurer Curt Meier said he'd had enough. 'This forum is about doing business of this committee, not a stage for the secretary,' Meier said.
Steve Bohnel & Clair McFarlandOctober 08, 2025
Obama U.S. Attorney For Wyoming Says Trump Should Have Authority To Deploy Guard
Former U.S. Attorney for Wyoming Kip Crofts, who was appointed by President Obama, says President Trump should have the authority to deploy the National Guard where necessary. He said Congress has proven it can't be trusted with sole responsibility.
Steve BohnelOctober 07, 2025
Botched Election: Subcommittee On Weston County Clerk Met Monday - In Private
A subcommittee tasked with investigating the 2024 botched election in Weston County met Monday for a working session - in private. It wasn't a law violation, but may not have been best practice, one lawmaker said.
Steve BohnelOctober 07, 2025
Wyoming Lawmaker Pushes Bill to Limit Trump’s National Guard Deployments
With President Trump deploying national guards in various cities - to either cheers or disdain - state Sen. Chris Rothfuss says Wyoming needs to pass a bipartisan bill allowing only Congress to make those deployments.
Steve BohnelOctober 06, 2025
Will Wyoming Revert To Hand Counting Votes in Elections? Maybe, But Hurdles Remain
A botched part of the 2024 election in Weston County has amplified calls in Wyoming to ditch voting machines in favor of hand counting. If it happens, there are hurdles to clear, like what happens when no one shows up to count.
Steve BohnelOctober 03, 2025
Wyoming Counties Honor Republicans Neiman, Williams As State’s Legislators Of The Year
House Speaker Chip Neiman and Rep. J.D. Williams come from different wings of the Wyoming’s Republican Party, but a county advocacy group honored them this week as legislators of the year for 2025.
Steve BohnelOctober 03, 2025
Gordon Hires Former Legislator And Cheney Advisor As Spokeswoman
Amy Edmonds, a former state representative serving Cheyenne and past advisor for former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, has been tapped to serve as Gov. Mark Gordon’s communications director. She starts Monday.
Steve BohnelOctober 03, 2025
Chuck Gray, Curt Meier Spar Over Renewing 50-Year Wind Leases In Carbon County
Secretary of State Chuck Gray and State Treasurer Curt Meier sparred over whether Wyoming needs wind power Thursday as the state land board considered renewing 50-year leases for two Carbon County wind farms. The board voted 3-2 for the leases.
Steve BohnelOctober 02, 2025
25 Laramie County Deputies Sworn In For Immigration Enforcement
The Laramie County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday had 25 deputies sworn in to help U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with its enforcement. The deputies will work with federal authorities in enforcing immigration law, and detaining people who are in the country illegally.
Steve BohnelOctober 02, 2025
Wyoming Libertarian Party Says School Choice Doesn't Have To Be 'MAGA'
The Wyoming Libertarian Party wants school-choice opponents to reconsider, saying teachers can use the system to their advantage. The Wyoming Education Association says those claims don't change its stance that the state's program is unconstitutional.
Steve BohnelOctober 01, 2025
Wyoming Legislators Criticized For Israel Visit Say Trip Was Worth It
Six Republican state lawmakers were criticized by some for their visit to Israel this month, where they toured the ruins of the Hamas attack and spoke with officials. Those who went say they found many themes relevant to Wyoming.
Steve BohnelSeptember 30, 2025