Guest Columnists
Points of view on Wyoming issues from Wyoming people.
John Bear: Uniparty's Push For Anti-Conservative Wyoming
Wyoming Rep. John Bear writes, "It was the Speaker’s decision to create an Appropriations Committee consisting only of socially liberal legislators from big cities, and now it appears that the President of the Senate sees some benefit in a Senate Appropriations committee loyal to the Uniparty’s cause as well."
Rep. John Bear4 min read
Albert Sommers: Why Does Freedom Caucus Tell Its Members How To Vote?
In a guest column, Speaker of the House Albert Sommers writes, "Wyomingites are independent thinkers, why does the Freedom Caucus pander to a national agenda, instead of seeking Wyoming solutions to Wyoming problems?"
Rep. Albert Sommers4 min read
Nathan Winters: With Women’s Rights, Wyoming Giveth and it Taketh Away…
Guest columnist Nathan Winters writes, "The women of Kappa Kappa Gamma likely had no intention of making a political statement or of becoming social pariahs, yet anyone who didn’t embrace their newest sorority “sister” became a target of scorn and labeled as unkind and transphobic."
Nathan Winters3 min read
Letter To The Editor: Lessons From Merv And Paul
Dear editor: The Second Amendment and Thoughts and Prayers don’t seem to be working. At least not for the children, women and men gunned down in schools, churches, shopping malls, grocery stores, hospitals and the list goes on and on and on.
Brian Olson2 min read
John Bear: Driskill vs Kinskey -- Hypocrisy, Or Is It?
Rep. John Bear writes, " It may be hypocritical to punish a member of the legislature for attending a meeting virtually when you don’t stand for important roll call votes yourself."
Rep. John Bear3 min read
Guest Column: Why Conservatives Are Wary Of Federal Solutions, From Land Disputes To Suicide Hotlines
Rep. Pepper Ottman writes, "To insinuate to someone impacted by suicide that had they simply paid a little more in taxes, they wouldn’t have suffered the loss that they suffered is more than deeply offensive, and displays a fundamental misunderstanding of mental health and wellness."
Rep. Pepper Ottman4 min read
Guest Column: Rep. Harshman Says "Good News For Wyoming's Future"
In a guest column, Rep. Steve Harshman writes, "As I look back at my childhood growing up in Wyoming in the 60s and 70s, it amazes me that we are closer to 2070 than we are 1970. Time marches quickly on! Let’s keep our eye on the horizon, our future is bright, and we are blessed to live in this great state."
Rep. Steve Harshman5 min read
Landon Brown, Jared Olsen: Wyoming Solutions Mean a Brighter Future for Wyoming Children
Reps Jared Olsen and Landon Brown write, "The 25 Freedom Caucus voting bloc joined House Democrats to form a majority alliance that ended Committee of the Whole, thus ending the debate on these pro-child bills."
Landon Brown & Jared Olsen5 min read
Rep. Don Burkart: Hydrogen, Carbon Capture Will Help Wyoming Stay A Leader In Energy
Rep. Don Burkhart writes: “Wyoming has been, and will remain, a leader in domestic energy, so long as we continue to put together a sensible regulatory framework that advances new energy technologies.”
Rep. Don Burkhart4 min read
Ashley Harpstreith: Wyoming Must Engage In Honest And Robust Tax Reform Discussion
Wyoming Taxpayers Association executive director Ashley Harpstreith writes, "True conservative tax reform begins when the state makes structural changes that lessens the state’s dependence on the minerals industry and addresses spending on services to which Wyoming residents have become accustomed to."
Ashley Harpstreith3 min read
Guest Column: Gov Gordon — Legislative Accomplishments Are A Win For People Of Wyoming
In a guest column, Gov. Mark Gordon writes, "I am pleased to report several noteworthy achievements that benefit our citizens and our state."
Gov. Mark Gordon5 min read
Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams: “Wyoming Solutions for Wyoming Problems,” Translated
In a guest column, Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams said most Americans believe that in the marketplace of ideas, the best ideas will win out but that didn't happen in the Legislature because "The Speaker of the House unilaterally withheld bills aimed at bolstering the rights of Wyoming parents."
Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams3 min read