Guest Columnists

Guest Column: The Blueprint of Prosperity — Originalism, Accountability And The American Miracle

Guest columnist Fred Harrison writes, "Recently, 110 signators put their names to a letter targeting me and the Freedom Caucus. While political opposition is natural, such coordinated efforts often reveal a frustrating modern reality: a willingness to bypass rigorous, constitutional debate in favor of public posturing."

Guest ColumnApril 23, 2026

Guest Column: Facts, Not Fear — What Oakland’s Air Data Really Shows About Coal Trains

Emily Arthun, CEO of the American Coal Council, writes, "After years of measurement and review, the evidence is firmly on the record: coal trains are not the source of West Oakland’s particle pollution. Facts, not fear, should guide the conversation."

Guest ColumnApril 21, 2026

Guest Column: Sheriff Kozak's Accusations Are Wrong And Numbers Don't Lie

Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins writes, "Sheriff Brian Kozak accused me of 'land-grabbing for property revenue but not expanding public safety resources at the same rate.' Nothing could be further from the truth and the numbers don’t lie."

Guest ColumnApril 18, 2026

Guest Column: Which Freedom Caucus Accomplishments Anger You Most?

Rep. John Bear writes, "Wyoming conservatives have provided the blueprint for the rest of the nation. We have proven that when conservatives are given the reins, we do not just hold the line – we advance."

Guest ColumnApril 18, 2026

Guest Column: Wyoming Voters Get To Decide Who Represents Wyoming. Nobody Else.

Rep. Mike Yin writes, "There are social media pages run by a handful of Wyoming Freedom Caucus legislators and their allies whose entire purpose is to tell you which of your neighbors don't measure up."

Guest ColumnApril 15, 2026

Guest Column: Wyoming Democrats Shouldn’t Be Asked To Fix The Republican Party

Democratic Party executive director Scott Merrifield writes, "It is not the responsibility of the Democratic Party, or Democratic voters, to abandon their own party in order to manage or moderate the internal divisions of the Republican Party."

Guest ColumnApril 10, 2026

Rep. Lee Filer on the House Floor in February, 2025

Guest Column: If You Voted For The Budget, You Don't Get To Say You Opposed It

Rep. Lee Filer writes, "Let’s be honest with the people of Wyoming if they truly believed the budget was irresponsible, why did they vote for it? You don’t get to claim the mantle of 'most conservative' while supporting a budget you say you oppose."

Guest ColumnApril 09, 2026

Rep. Harriet Hageman with President Donald Trump

Guest Column: Trump Is Defending America By Defeating DEF

Congresswoman Harriet Hageman writes, "In March, the Trump EPA took action to eliminate yet another dystopian requirement of what is more accurately described as the 'green new scam': Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system failures."

Guest ColumnApril 09, 2026

Guest Column: Chuck Gray Should Explain Why He Gave Confidential Voter Info To Feds

Guest columnist George Powers writes, "Chuck Gray has been entrusted with the duty to maintain confidential information. If he says he got permission to violate that duty, then why won’t he show us what he relied on to justify his decision?"

Guest ColumnApril 04, 2026

Guest Column: Where Wyoming Powers More Than The Grid

Cheyenne Chamber CEO Dale Steenbergen writes, "As demand for secure, reliable data infrastructure continues to grow, so does the need for places that handle that responsibility. Wyoming’s long-term growth shows confidence in our ability to support large-scale, mission-critical operations."

Guest ColumnApril 02, 2026

Guest Column: Permanent Mineral Trust Fund Saved Wyoming; "Best Vote I Ever Cast"

Guest columnist Rex Arney writes, "The Permanent Mineral Trust Fund provides financial stability with income available to meet essential obligations during economic downturns and reducing pressure to raise taxes. Supporting the creation of the Trust Fund was the best vote I ever cast."

Guest ColumnApril 01, 2026

Guest Column: How To Tell You’re Being Effective In Three Simple Steps

Rep. John Bear writes, "In Wyoming, you can tell you’re right and effective in three simple steps. Keep an eye out for tantrums from the Wyoming Troika – the trio of status quo politicians, the legacy media, and the deep state."

Guest ColumnMarch 31, 2026

Guest Column: The Truth About The Second Amendment Protection Act

Gun Owners of America's Mark Jones writes, "When Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed SAPA, which would have added a civil process to Wyoming's existing criminal Second Amendment Protection laws, he misrepresented many aspects of the actual bill text."

Guest ColumnMarch 25, 2026

Guest Column: From Breach to Breakthrough: Delivering for Wyoming Water

State Sen. Cheri Steinmetz writes, "Sen. Cheri Steinmetz writes, "When one part of our state faces an emergency like this, the effects ripple outward — and Wyoming responds as it always has: neighbors stepping forward to support one another. This is how government should work."

Guest ColumnMarch 19, 2026

Guest Column: The People Of Wyoming Spoke

Gov. Mark Gordon writes, "At times, this year's Budget Session was tense and deeply contested. But in the end, something important happened: the people of Wyoming spoke. You spoke up about 'cutting just to cut' changes made to Wyoming’s biennial budget."

Guest ColumnMarch 18, 2026

Guest Column: A Tale of Two City Councils

In a guest column, Rep. Ann Lucas writes, "But if we are going to go to the lengths of literally spending millions to bring a western way of life to Cheyenne, why on earth are we devoting time, money, and resources trying to keep a farm out?"

Guest ColumnMarch 11, 2026

J.R. Riggins represents House District 59 in Casper.

Guest Column: SAPA – A Solution Looking For A Problem

Rep. J.R. Riggins writes, "The Second Amendment Protection Act (SAPA) wants to protect gun owners from wide-reaching federal firearm confiscation. I certainly agree, but the failure to cite federal law leaves Wyoming law enforcement to speculate throughout the day about whether they are complying with SAPA."

Guest ColumnMarch 10, 2026

Guest Column: Congress Must Codify Trump’s Rule To Make Forests Manageable Again

Rep. Harriet Hageman writes, "Last week, I introduced legislation to codify Trump’s efforts and cement the gravestone for the Roadless Rule once and for all. Repealing the Roadless Rule is the first step to saving ourselves from further environmental harm."

Guest ColumnMarch 05, 2026

Guest Column: Wyoming Voters Want Solutions — Not Political Theater

Rep. Landon Brown writes, "Some members aligned with the Wyoming Freedom Caucus continue to frame nearly every public investment as 'welfare.' That argument may sound good for national talking points, but falls apart when those that scream are exposed."

Guest ColumnFebruary 28, 2026

Guest Column: A Convention Of The States Is Wyoming’s Constitutional Lifeline

Guest columnist Sam Galeotos writes, "If legislators want to protect the Constitution and Wyoming, stop hoping Congress will tie its own hands, because that will never happen. Pass SJR5 in the House. Restore the republic the Founders entrusted to us."

Guest ColumnFebruary 27, 2026

Guest Column: Circle the Firing Squad

Former State Rep. Sarah Penn writes, "The allegation is bribery. Did House Representatives take bribes to vote in a certain favor? We have a photograph and admissions that checks were distributed on the House floor. But bribery?"

Guest ColumnFebruary 20, 2026

Guest Column: Wyoming Doesn’t Need Saving

Rep. Cody Wylie writes, "I was born and raised in this great state. Wyoming shaped me under these wide-open skies. I find myself increasingly concerned by a growing tone in our Legislature suggesting Wyoming is broke and we need to be 'saved.' We don’t."

Guest ColumnFebruary 19, 2026

Guest Column: Respect For The People’s House

State Sen. Ed Cooper writes, "Wyoming is plagued by money from unknown sources. In 2024, a lot of our good, thoughtful legislators came under attack with lies peddled by out of state groups and their dark money donors. Many of those legislators lost their seats."

Guest ColumnFebruary 16, 2026

Guest Column: Wyoming’s Future Shines Bright With Nuclear Power

Former State Sen. Eli Bebout writes, "Nuclear power — especially the new generation — offers Wyoming a path not only to remain an energy leader, and to expand our economic strength, stabilize communities, and secure a cleaner, more reliable energy future.

Guest ColumnFebruary 15, 2026