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Wyoming Dems Blast Degenfelder For Association With Moms For Liberty
Wyoming Democrats are upset Megan Degenfelder, the state’s top education official, is taking stage with an activist who has supported getting rid of certain books in school libraries and other conservative educational causes.
Leo Wolfson6 min read
It's Been 'Very Trying' For Douglas, Wyoming, After Mayor's Unexpected Death
Longtime Douglas city councilwoman Kim Paxton had known and served with Mayor René Kemper for years. But taking over as mayor after Kemper's unexpected death in March has been "very trying for everybody," Paxton said.
Leo Wolfson5 min read
Emotions Run Hot As Gillette City Council Bombarded Ahead Of Passing Anti-Hate Crime Law
Gillette City Council passed a controversial anti-hate crime ordinance Tuesday on a close 4-3 vote, but not before nearly two dozen people made impassioned pleas against it.
Leo Wolfson6 min read
Cheyenne Parents Fight Over Sex Books In Schools
Cheyenne parents and residents clashed at the Laramie County School District No. 1 board meeting Monday over how to address numerous sexually-charged books in district schools.
Clair McFarland6 min read
Gov. Mark Gordon Says Woke Investing ‘Sucks’ As Wyoming Pushes Back Against It
The State Loan and Investment Board took the first steps toward adopting a policy that would prevent people who manage the state’s investments from using “woke” political aims in decisions and potentially undermining the state’s financial outcomes.
Kevin Killough5 min read
Hageman Champions Bill That Would Limit Presidents Making Major Policy Rules
Wyoming Republican U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman is a vocal supporter of a bill that would limit presidents and federal agencies to direct major policy and rule-making without congressional approval.
Leo Wolfson6 min read
Wyoming County Clerks Want To Tighten Voter Residency Laws, Not Sure How To Do It
Wyoming’s county clerks say the state’s residency laws for voting need cleaning and tightening up, but they aren’t sure how to do it.
Leo Wolfson8 min read
18 Wyoming Legislators Upset Transgender Surgeries Included Under Medicaid, But They Aren't
A group of Wyoming legislators wanted to know why transgender surgeries are no longer on the Medicaid-excluded list, but the Wyoming Department of Health says they have never been covered.
Leo Wolfson4 min read
Wyoming Fighting Back Against Pistol Brace Ban
With restrictions on pistol braces still in effect, Wyoming is pushing back against the ATF’s ruling. Former Attorney General Gay Woodhouse thinks the state has a "great chance for success."
Mark Heinz3 min read
Labeling Republicans, Christian Conservative Groups As Terrorists Is ‘Appalling,’ Hageman says
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman blasts the Biden administration and Department of Homeland Security for giving money to a program that lumps the Republican Party and Christian conservative groups in with others considered terrorists.
Leo Wolfson4 min read
Cheyenne Man Harasses Target Employees, Compares Them To Nazis
A Cheyenne man repeatedly harassed Target employees and compared them to Nazis because they wouldn't agree with his opinion about the appropriateness of an LGBTQ "Pride" display in the store.
Clair McFarland4 min read
Chuck Gray Wants Wyoming To Stop Doing Business With China
Saying he's concerned about the uncertain geopolitical and economic future of China, Secretary of State Chuck Gray wants Wyoming to remove itself from all investing in the Communist nation.
Leo Wolfson8 min read