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Guest Column: Freedom Caucus Didn’t Kill “Chloe’s Law”
Rep. John Bear writes: "Efforts to prevent the mutilation of children in our state has been a clear priority of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus... Most followers of the Legislature would find it to be unbelievable that the Wyoming Freedom Caucus would then kill the bill. They'd be right not to believe it."
Rep. John BearFebruary 28, 2023
Aaron Turpen Car Review: 2023 Toyota 4Runner 40th Anniversary is Retro Awesome Guzzling
Automotive writer Aaron Turpen says the 2023 Toyota 4Runner 40th Anniversary Special Edition is a remembrance of what vehicles were before we put effort into making them efficient. And comfortable. And ergonomic. And truly useful.
Aaron TurpenFebruary 28, 2023
Albert Sommers: I’m Focused On Wyoming Solutions, Not Out-Of-State Influences
Wyoming Speaker of the House Albert Sommers writes: "Bills that are unconstitutional, not well vetted, poorly written, duplicate bills or debates, and bills that negate local control, restrict the rights of people, or risk costly litigation financed by the people of Wyoming should not become law."
Jimmy OrrFebruary 27, 2023
Aaron Turpen: Heads Up! Feds Now Say Steering Wheels Are Optional In Vehicles
Automotive writer Aaron Turpen says the steering wheel is eventually going to go the way of the dodo bird. The U.S. Department of Transportation has ruled that manual controls in autonomous vehicles are logically unnecessary.
Aaron TurpenFebruary 25, 2023
Clair McFarland: Outrunning Winter With Machine Guns And Mini Golf
Clair McFarland writes: The days are evil, says our Bible. That means the days will sneak up on you, play tricks on you and leave you behind. Not even winter lasts forever. But every day is a little fuller, a little brighter, when we cuddle up in a restaurant booth together and remember that someday, theyll end.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 25, 2023
Aaron Turpen On Trucks: Ford F-150 Lightning is the Ultimate Urban Cowboy Truck
In his review of the Ford F-150 Lightning electric truck, automotive columnist Aaron Turpen writes: "Most of us in Wyoming are familiar with urban cowboys. Now we have the pickup truck equivalent."
Aaron TurpenFebruary 19, 2023
Aaron Turpen: The Largest Auto Show Is Visited By the Smallest State
Columnist Aaron Turpen the largest auto show in North America last week. He writes: "The Chicago Auto Show is held every year at the McCormick Center. Those who have been to McCormick know that there are ranches for sale in Laramie that have smaller footprints than that place does."
Aaron TurpenFebruary 14, 2023
Roger Huckfeldt: Wyoming’s Bureaucratic High Fences Are Destroying Our State
Guest columnist Roger Huckfeldt writes: "I can only imagine the debate in the the House and Senate for the need to license barbers. 'Look at the Governor's haircut, if we had licensed these barbers he wouldn't look like he just lost a bet and got sheered by a drunk sheepherder.'"
Roger HuckfeldtFebruary 12, 2023
Rod Miller: An Open Letter to Frank “Oral” Eathorne
In an open letter to GOP chair Frank Eathorne, columnist Rod Miller writes: "Ill gladly dance on your coffee table and tell the world that you, Oral, dont amount to a gnat on Bud Brimmers butt and you aint worthy to carry Jack Speights jockstrap."
Rod MillerFebruary 12, 2023
Clair McFarland: Hell Hath No Fury Like Mom’s Flying Toilet Paper
Clair McFarland writes: There are toilet paper rolls in weird places throughout the house. I wish I had known all along wish someone would have told me that it was my job to make the ruckus.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 10, 2023
Aaron Turpen: Belize is the Wyoming of Central America
Automotive columnist Aaron Turpen writes: "I recently visited Belize and found the culture and circumstances of that country to be very familiar. Especially in driving habits and general attitude. Getting stuck in a traffic jam there because of a horse made me think of home."
Aaron TurpenFebruary 06, 2023
Guest Column: Right To Bear Arms? Absolutely. Peace Officers Can’t Be Everywhere…
Guest columnist and former peace officer Frank Groth writes: "The problem is that, like all peace officers, they cannot be everywhere. The simple fact that when danger, or the threat of it, can happen in seconds, the police are just minutes away is as true in the halls of the capitol as it is on my quiet street in Campbell County."
Frank GrothFebruary 05, 2023
Aaron Turpen: Buying A Car At An Auction? Here’s What To Know So You Don’t Screw It Up
Columnist Aaron Turpen writes: "A lot of people in Wyoming are turning to automotive auctions as a way to get a vehicle. Its easy to screw this up, though. Especially if youre new to vehicle auctions. Lets talk turkey so you dont look like one."
Aaron TurpenJanuary 30, 2023
Guest Column: Wyoming Republicans Are Focused on Pocketbook Issues
In a guest column, Wyoming's Legislative Majority writes: "[We are] focused on the pocketbook and dinner table issues affecting Wyomings hardworking men and women. And we wont let dug-in, out-of-state forces distract us from advancing commonsense legislation."
Sen. Jim AndersonJanuary 30, 2023
Clair McFarland: Bigfoot Riding On Unicorn Cannot Take Me From Decorating My January Cake
Clair McFarland writes: "Even if Bigfoot burst from the Yellowstone wilds riding a unicorn through a lava flow and forced Governor Gordon to abdicate, it would not be enough to drive me from this kitchen..."
Clair McFarlandJanuary 27, 2023
Shooting The Breeze: Legislative Update With Cat And Rod
Two weeks in, Cat and Rod discuss the 67th Wyoming Legislature: "The good thing about the rules debate is that it took time away from everything else, and I think the less time spent developing legislative solutions to nonexistent problems, the better."
Rod MillerJanuary 24, 2023
Chuck Gray: Wyoming Should Not Open The Door to Ranked-Choice Voting
Secretary of State Chuck Gray writes: "I simply want to strengthen our electoral process. For this reason, I oppose ranked-choice voting, which is being presented as a proposal before the House Corporations Committee."
Chuck GrayJanuary 20, 2023
Ogden Driskill: Medicaid Expansion — The Democrat Version of the American Dream
Guest columnist Wyoming Senate President Ogden Driskill writes: "There are people who dont believe federal overreach and out of control spending is such a bad thing, and those people support Medicaid expansion. That includes some 'Biden Republicans. here in Wyoming."
Senate President Ogden DriskillJanuary 20, 2023
Clair McFarland: Here Comes Dad To Resurrect Papa Wheelie
Clair McFarland writes: So here comes Dad to help co-write this column. But dont be surprised: Dad and I used to co-write a column titled Papa Wheelie Says when I was just a teenaged salesgirl peddling motorcycles at the family shop.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 13, 2023
Shooting The Breeze With Cat And Rod: Previewing The 67th Wyoming Legislature
Columnists Cat Urbigkit and Rod Miller team up to discuss Wyoming's 67th Legislature. Or as Cat puts it "It's been too long since we've annoyed CSD readers with our insightful political punditry..."
Cat UrbigkitJanuary 11, 2023
Aaron Turpen: I Went To The DMV In Cheyenne And It Wasn’t Horrible
Aaron Turpen writes; "My trip to the Cheyenne DMV was not the hell promised by Les Claypool when he sang about it in that Primus song. Perhaps the new age has brought improvements to the bureaucracy that Claypool referenced. Or maybe its just that Im not attending a DMV in California."
Aaron TurpenJanuary 11, 2023
Aaron Turpen: Roundabouts — Evil Efficiency Monstrosities or Bastions for Intelligent Drivers?
Called in to officiate another Cowboy State Daily newsroom dispute, automotive writer Aaron Turpen discusses roundabouts and whether they should be embraced or banned.
Aaron TurpenJanuary 02, 2023
Brian Olson: Lighten Up Wyoming Cowboys Fans, Barstool Sports Was Fun To Watch
Guest columnist Brian Olson writes: "Barstool play by play was right out of Saturday Night Live. The announcers were using the same cuss words on air as lets face it, we as fans use watching games. Talk about connecting with your audience."
Brian OlsonJanuary 02, 2023
Clair McFarland: The Best Gifts Make All Hell Break Loose
Clair McFarland writes: Money was tight in my early childhood years in rural Wyoming. My dad lost his truck-driving job the moment he finished building all the bookshelves for my preschool classroom.
Clair McFarlandDecember 30, 2022