Government & Politics

Fresh Off Las Vegas Bitcoin Conference, Lummis Plans Another Crypto Bill

Wyoming Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis will roll out another cryptocurrency bill soon, her office says. In the current Congress, it will be the third crypto bill either led or co-led by Lummis, who spoke this week at a Las Vegas bitcoin conference.

Sean BarryMay 31, 2025

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon, U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman and former BLM chief William Perry Pendley.

Wyoming Leaders Hail Supreme Court Ruling Limiting Environmental Reviews

Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman was among those celebrating a Supreme Court ruling Thursday that limits the scope of environmental reviews for major infrastructure projects. “Environmentalists for years destroyed development in the U.S.,” she said.

David MadisonMay 29, 2025

English-Speaking Trucker Enforcement Intensifies As Hageman Brings Bill

The push for tougher enforcement of English-language requirements for commercial truck drivers intensified Thursday when Harriet Hageman introduced a bill to make it a federal law. Wyoming trucking companies largely support the requirements.

Clair McFarlandMay 29, 2025

Headquarters for the Wyoming Republican Party at 1714 Capitol St. in Cheyenne.

Out Of One Lawsuit, Into Another, As State GOP Argues For Private Group’s Right

Just as Wyoming Republican Party leaders dropped the party's lawsuit against the Laramie County Clerk, they launched a counter-argument in another case, where the party is being sued on claims it cheated its own election processes.

Clair McFarlandMay 29, 2025

Wyoming Delegation Cheers Poll Showing 50% Of Americans Think US Is On Right Track

Wyoming’s congressional delegation cheered a new poll that showed more Americans than ever say the country is on the right track. It’s the most optimism ever recorded by the weekly poll, which was started nearly 20 years ago.

Sean BarryMay 28, 2025

$20M WYDOT Computer Upgrade Is First Major Overhaul In 40 Years

The last time the Wyoming Department of Transportation made a significant upgrade to its Driver Services computer system, “Top Gun” was the No. 1 movie and Wyoming voters elected a Democrat for governor, Mike Sullivan. It’s the most significant overhaul of the system since 1986.

Andrew RossiMay 27, 2025

Gordon Goes On Offensive To Counter Chuck Gray’s 'Social Media Lies'

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon launched an aggressive counterattack Friday in an ongoing feud with Secretary of State Chuck Gray. He said he feels compelled to counter Gray’s “social media lies.”

Clair McFarlandMay 24, 2025

After Postal Service Said ‘No,’ Congress On Track To Give Mills Its Own ZIP Code

Mills, Wyoming, has an identity crisis having to share a ZIP code with parts of Casper, frustrating people trying to get home deliveries from FedEx and UPS. The Postal Service turned the city down for its own ZIP, so Congress may make it happen.

Dale KillingbeckMay 23, 2025

Gordon Rejects Call To Remove Weston County Clerk Over Election Mistakes

Though her actions and those of her office skewed three unopposed races in the 2024 general election, the clerk of Weston County didn’t act with misconduct, malfeasance or willful negligence, Wyoming Gov Mark Gordon concluded in a Friday decision letter.

Clair McFarlandMay 23, 2025

Though firearms suppressors are used by Wyoming hunters and targets shooters, to protect against hearing loss.

Wyoming Shooters Closer To Being Able To Buy Suppressors Over-The-Counter

Wyomingites might soon be able to buy firearms suppressors over-the-counter. A bill lifting restrictions on them passed the U.S. House on Wednesday.

Mark HeinzMay 22, 2025

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman on Thursday lauded the passage of the One Big Beautiful Act. Among other things, it preserves income tax cuts, scraps green energy tax incentives and promotes the oil, coal and timber industries. She's pictured here in a file photo from the 2025 Wyoming legislative session.

Hageman’s Budget Vote Critical As House Passes One Big Beautiful Act 215-214

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman on Thursday lauded the passage of the One Big Beautiful Act, which passed by one vote, 215-214. Among other things, it preserves income tax cuts, scraps green energy tax incentives and promotes the oil, coal and timber industries.

Sean BarryMay 22, 2025

Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso cheered Thursday’s vote (May 22, 2025) to kill California regulations that would end using gas-powered vehicles in favor of EVs. He said Republicans rejected Democrats’ “efforts to force-feed electric vehicles to every single American.”

Barrasso Cheers Vote To Kill California Mandate To ‘Force-Feed’ EVs On Everyone

Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso cheered Thursday’s vote to kill California regulations that would end using gas-powered vehicles in favor of EVs. He said Republicans rejected efforts by Democrats "to force-feed electric vehicles to every single American.”