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Bill Sniffin: What Is That Special Spirit That Holds Far-Flung Wyoming Together?
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Just what is that special secret ingredient that defines people here in the Cowboy State? Just what holds us together while so many forces are trying to tear us apart?”
Bill SniffinApril 11, 2026
Joan Barron: They're Lining Up For Hageman's Seat
Columnist Joan Barron writes, "Nine candidates for a statewide office is not a record. We have had more crowded Republican races for the GOP nomination for governor. The largest was 14 in the 1980s when Democratic Gov. Ed Herschler retired after serving three terms."
Joan BarronApril 11, 2026
Jonathan Lange: Let's Not Cherry-Pick The Constitution
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “Last week 110 lawyers ganged up on Wyoming attorney Frederick Harrison. Harrison represented Wyoming Right to Life. Rather than offer point-by-point answers to his reasoning, they launched a statewide broadside against him."
Jonathan LangeApril 10, 2026
Dennis Sun: Labor Strike Not Hurting the Packinghouse
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "JBS has not been hurt badly by the strike. Sure, they’ve been hurt and have been losing money on every cow they’ve processed for the last couple of years, but by processing less cows, they are losing less money."
Dennis SunApril 10, 2026
Scott Clem: America Didn’t Run Out of Coal, It Ran Out of Common Sense
Columnist Scott Clem writes, "To put it bluntly, Americans are being squeezed by energy monopolies that have lost the spirit of excellence because they lack competition, and by government watchdogs who are failing to protect ratepayers."
Scott ClemApril 10, 2026
Tom Lubnau: The Myth Of Runaway Spending In Wyoming
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "This election year, politicians are pounding their chests about runaway spending saying they're here to save you. When they start boasting, it is time to switch on your nonsense detector. The numbers tell a different story."
Tom LubnauApril 09, 2026
Ken Buck: Who's Really Funding The Socialist Movement In America?
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "The ultra-wealthy -- names like George Soros and John Arnold -- have long pumped money into Washington to advance the left's agenda. But these latest efforts take dark money to a new level, and, worse, they do so by cheating the tax system."
Ken BuckApril 08, 2026
Dave Simpson: Did Biden's Advisors Get Anything Right?
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “One must wonder if an advisor advised AGAINST opening our borders to millions of undocumented aliens. Did anyone say, 'Now wait a minute. What could go wrong with this?'”
Dave SimpsonApril 06, 2026
Gail Symons: In Wyoming, The Real Election Day Is August
Columnist Gail Symons writes: “Unless you live in Teton or Albany County, or you hold strong Democratic convictions, registering Republican and voting in the Republican primary election gives you the greatest opportunity to influence who governs Wyoming.”
Gail SymonsApril 06, 2026
Joan Barron: A Rare Pro-Union Veto By Gordon?
Columnist Joan Barron writes, "Gov. Mark Gordon never seemed to be a union guy. But he acted like one when he vetoed an anti-union bill this session. His denial of the bill raised eyebrows, particularly from hard-right Republicans who never fully trusted him."
Joan BarronApril 04, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Crazy Politics In Wyoming? Yes, I Have Had A Little Experience
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "I’ve watched statewide campaigns here for 56 years as a journalist and participated in two: my own run in 2002 and another statewide race in 2018. One thing has changed dramatically over the years: the cost."
Bill SniffinApril 04, 2026
Dennis Sun: If You’re in Agriculture, Get Out the Dartboard
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "To say our world is currently full of volatility is a true statement. Those in agriculture could actually make some planning decisions using a dartboard these days and come out alright."
Dennis SunApril 03, 2026
Jonathan Lange: Constitution Requires Care For Body And Soul
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, "As we pause to reflect on the death and resurrection of Jesus, let us be reminded that to love one another requires attention both to the body and to the soul of every citizen."
Jonathan LangeApril 03, 2026
Scott Clem: What We Lose When Politics Becomes A Religion
Columnist Scott Clem writes, "In Wyoming, I see a growing trend where politics is treated not as public service but as a pathway to status, influence, and self‑promotion. The people who lose in that arrangement are the ones who can least afford it."
Scott ClemApril 02, 2026
Tom Lubnau: The Price of Voting. No Privacy.
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "If you voted in Wyoming, your personal information now lives in a massive federal database which is shared across agencies, combined with other datasets, and stored who-knows-where in the cloud. Forever. Because databases don’t forget."
Tom LubnauApril 02, 2026
Dave Simpson: Impaired Engineer Went Right Past My Place
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “Had the impaired engineer not stopped the train where he did, a collision at the downtown depot – in the very center of Cheyenne - could have been reminiscent of that disaster three years ago in East Palestine, Ohio.”
Dave SimpsonApril 01, 2026
Gail Symons: Follow The Zip Code
Columnist Gail Symons writes, "Wyoming people have always had a talent for spotting a con when someone tries to sell one. So the next time you hear a Freedom Caucus member talk about local control, follow the zip code."
Gail SymonsMarch 29, 2026
Bill Sniffin: This Futurist Thinks Wyoming Could Thrive In An AI-Robotic Future
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Most folks think Artificial Intelligence will negatively affect most places. The smartest person I know thinks Wyoming might be just fine with it.”
Bill SniffinMarch 28, 2026
Joan Barron: "Toyota Never Came" Or Wyoming Business Council Has Troubled Past
Columnist Joan Barron writes, “The Business Council, which is the state’s economic engine, had its beginning decades ago. Gov. Stan Hathaway pushed for the 'Wyoming Ambassadors.' It was not very successful. 'Toyota never came,' the skeptics said."
Joan BarronMarch 28, 2026
Jonathan Lange: Finnish Censorship Is Already Here
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “Wyoming is a long way from Finland. But the seeds of its toxic censorship have sprouted already in Cowboy State soil."
Jonathan LangeMarch 27, 2026
Dennis Sun: It's A Democratic Smoke Screen
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "High food prices and demand for beef in a midterm election year may spell more trouble. Election years always come with a number of promises which last until Election Day but then are quickly forgotten."
Dennis SunMarch 27, 2026
Tom Lubnau: The Court Drew a Map. The Legislature Drove Into the Ditch.
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "The 'Human Heartbeat Act' will likely be struck down — for the same reasons as before. The Constitution hasn’t changed. The Court’s reasoning hasn’t changed. And when it happens, expect outrage. Expect blame aimed everywhere but the mirror."
Tom LubnauMarch 26, 2026
Ken Buck: Accountability Is A Patriotic Duty
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "Americans are experiencing the ugly reality of big government, often without even realizing it. Every day, taxpayers lose billions of dollars to fraud."
Ken BuckMarch 25, 2026
Dave Simpson: 'Gas Bags' and 'Blowhards' In Washington
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “When the debate on TV got hot, I figured it could be a valuable teaching moment for my granddaughters.”
Dave SimpsonMarch 23, 2026