Government & Politics

Cody Anderson addresses the Carbon County School District 1 board during its regular meeting Thursday, June 26, 2025.

Rawlins Homeschool Parents Blast Proposed Sports Ban At Board Meeting

Rawlins-area homeschool parents on Thursday blasted a proposal to ban their middle schoolers from sports and other public school activities. Several school board members then voiced opposition to the move.

Clair McFarlandJune 27, 2025

An estimated 300-400 people gathered at the Wyoming Capitol in Cheyenne on Thursday, June 26, 2025, to rally in opposition of U.S. Sen. Mike Lee's proposal to sell off parcels of federal public land.

Hundreds Cheer At Public Lands Rally As Provenza Calls Sen. Mike Lee A 'Jackass'

Hundreds attended a rally Thursday evening in Cheyenne to protest Utah Sen. Mike Lee’s proposal to sell federal public land. State Rep. Karlee Provenza received the loudest cheer when she called him a “jackass.”

Matthew ChristianJune 27, 2025

U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, talks to reporters about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Barrasso Remains Confident As One Big Beautiful Bill Takes Procedural Beating

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is taking a procedural beating. How much of a beating is a matter of spin. Sen. John Barrasso said Republicans remain confident as the Senate parliamentarian continues to nix key portions of the budget bill.

Sean BarryJune 26, 2025

Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, right, has only himself to blame for the downfall of his plan to sell federal public lands. Former Assistant Interior Secretary Rob Wallace, left, says Lee shot his bill in the foot when “he cut the public out of the discussion.”

Former Asst. Interior Secretary Says Downfall Of Land Sale Bill Lee’s Own Fault

Sen. Mike Lee has only himself to blame for the downfall of his plan to sell federal public lands. Former Assistant Interior Secretary Rob Wallace says Lee shot his bill in the foot when “he cut the public out of the discussion.”

Mark HeinzJune 26, 2025

RNC Wants To Help Chuck Gray Defend Wyoming’s Voter Citizenship Law

The Republican National Committee filed a motion Thursday to help defend Wyoming’s new law requiring proof of citizenship to vote. Secretary of State Chuck Gray said he welcomes the RNC to help “combat radical left-wing” opposition.

Clair McFarlandJune 26, 2025

Wyoming Farmers Want More Federal Oversight Of Foreign Ag Land Ownership

The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation supports a bill that would provide more federal oversight of foreign ownership of agricultural land. The bill, introduced Monday, would include the Secretary of Agriculture in overseeing foreign investment in the U.S.

Matthew ChristianJune 26, 2025

State Sen. Ogden Driskill, R-Devils Tower, left, and Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, R-Cody.

‘Great Job Of Feeding The Legal Profession’: Driskill Blasts Freedom Caucus

State Sen. Ogden Drisill is blasting the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, saying bills backed by the group are “doing a great job of feeding the legal profession.” The Freedom Caucus says Driskill has “flip-flopped” to take “the side of woke Democrat attorneys.”

Matthew ChristianJune 26, 2025

Wyoming Takes Cautious Step Toward Licensing Natural Health Doctors

Wyoming lawmakers have taken a tentative step toward licensing naturopathic doctors to practice in the state. Multiple state representatives noted during the meeting that they've benefitted from natural healing.

Clair McFarlandJune 26, 2025

Wyoming ranchers say they support protecting what beef can be labeled “Product of the USA” by making it a federal law. But they aren’t behind his push for mandatory country-of-origin labeling, saying that should be voluntary.

Wyoming Ranchers Behind Federal Push To Make American Beef Labeling The Law

Wyoming ranchers say they support protecting what beef can be labeled “Product of the USA” by making it a federal law. A bill that would do that passed the U.S. House on Monday.

Matthew ChristianJune 25, 2025

Federal Public Lands Sale Not Dead As Lee Works On Scaled-Back Plan

U.S. Senate Republicans said Wednesday they have no timetable for releasing a new proposal from Utah Sen. Mike Lee to sell public lands in the West. The Senate referee ruled his first plan violated the budget process by straying too far into policymaking.

Sean BarryJune 25, 2025

Barrasso Says Senate Republicans ‘United’ Behind Megabill As Vote Looms

U.S. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso of Wyoming was upbeat Tuesday about the massive budget legislation called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. He says “Republicans stand united” with voting expected to begin later this week or early next week.