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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
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
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
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
Guest Column: Parental Rights Shouldn't Put Wyoming Kids At Risk Of Abuse
Rep. Karlee Provenza writes, "We must find a balance when it comes to children who are homeschooled in Wyoming. Families should have freedom, but not if they use that freedom to hurt kids."
Guest ColumnFebruary 12, 2026
Guest Column: Proud Of Wyoming And UW – And If You Take Time To Learn, I Bet You Will Be Too
Guest columnist Marilyn Kite writes, "Most Wyoming citizens are proud of our state. But today, we hear attacks. Where all these attacks are coming from is a puzzle, but they are likely driven by out of state forces that know little about our history and public assets."
Guest ColumnFebruary 12, 2026
Guest Column: Wyoming Has A Great University. Our Kids — And Our State — Deserve It
UW President Ed Seidel writes, "In new rankings by TIME Magazine, we are listed as the No. 61 public university in the U.S. By comparison, UW’s ranking is significantly higher than a number of larger flagship and land-grant universities in neighboring states."
Guest ColumnFebruary 10, 2026
Guest Column: Don't Get Fooled By Catchy Bill Titles, This Is A Budget Session
Former State Sen. Rex Arney writes, "If the past is prologue, far too many non-budget bills will be introduced in spite there being no compelling reason. My hope is legislators will show restraint and give careful consideration when voting on introduction of non-budget bills."
Guest ColumnFebruary 10, 2026
Guest Column: The Hidden Price of Tax Relief — What Every Wyoming Citizen Should Know
State Sen. Cheri Steinmetz writes, "When we reduce property tax collections, we do not “trim Cheyenne” or the state’s savings accounts — we reduce local revenues, self-sufficiency, and local control."
Guest ColumnFebruary 09, 2026