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Wyoming Delegation Says Reported Israel-Iran Ceasefire ‘Making The World Safer’
Wyoming’s Republican congressional delegation praised President Donald Trump announcement that he’s secured a ceasefire Monday to the Israel-Iran war. Lummis says the development “is making the world safer.”
Matthew ChristianJune 24, 2025
Provenza Says Gordon, Hageman Are 'Partners In Public Land Grab'
As debate intensifies over the sale of federal lands, state Rep. Karlee Provenza says actions last year in a federal court case show Gov. Mark Gordon and Harriet Hageman are "partners in the public land grab."
Clair McFarlandJune 24, 2025
Wyoming Delegation Applauds Trump Agency Decision To Rescind Roadless Rule
Wyoming’s congressional delegation on Monday cheered Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’s decision to rescind the 2001 Clinton-era Roadless Rule. Hageman has pushed hard to roll back the rule, saying it increased wildfire danger.
Matthew ChristianJune 23, 2025
Lee Offers Compromise On Public Land Sales Bill, Hunters Say No Deal
Facing scathing backlash from hunters over proposed federal land sales, Utah Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Lee says he’s willing to “make changes” to his bill. But hunters say compromise is impossible and the bill needs to die.
Mark HeinzJune 23, 2025
Firefighter Shortage Could Cripple Ability To Fight Wyoming Wildfires, Officials Say
Firefighters on Monday told the Joint Appropriations Committee they are very worried about fire season this year due to a shortage of qualified people to battle the fires. “I think it should scare everyone in the state," Sublette County Fire Warden Shad Cooper said.
Matthew ChristianJune 23, 2025
Teton County Wants Same Federal Land Sale Exemption Montana Got
Teton County commissioners have sent a letter to Wyoming’s congressional delegation asking that federal lands in the county be exempt from any proposed sale. Montana got an exemption, and Teton County officials want the same.
David MadisonJune 23, 2025
Wyoming Delegation Applauds Ruling Allowing Fuel Makers To Sue Over California EV Regs
Wyoming’s congressional delegation is applauding a Friday U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows fuel makers to sue over California's EV regulations. “Today’s Supreme Court ruling is another rebuke of California’s radical climate agenda,” Sen. Barrasso told Cowboy State Daily.
Sean BarryJune 22, 2025
Wyoming Delegation Praises Trump’s Decision To Bomb Iran's Nuke Sites
Wyoming's congressional delegation praised President Trump's decision to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities. Rep. Harriet Hageman told Cowboy State Daily she was grateful the troops were safe and said "Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon."
Matthew ChristianJune 22, 2025
Witnesses, Evidence Say Man Arrested At Speech Tournament Was With East High Team
Despite the school district saying a Cheyenne man arrested Thursday for causing a panic and stampede at the national high school speech competition wasn't associated with the East High team, witnesses and evidence say he was.
Clair McFarlandJune 21, 2025
Wyo Legislative Leaders Range From Lukewarm To Angry On Public Lands Sale
Leaders of the Wyoming Legislature range from lukewarm to angry about the proposed sale of federal public lands in Wyoming and 10 other Western states. And even though they can’t do anything about it, they’re hearing from constituents.
Clair McFarlandJune 20, 2025
‘Roadless Rule’ Leaves Wyoming Vulnerable To More Huge Wildfires, Hageman Says
The 24-year-old federal Clinton Roadless Rule is largely to blame for Wyoming’s devastating wildfires, Rep. Harriet Hageman says. She told Wyoming legislators Thursday that more blazes are in store if the rule isn’t changed.
Mark HeinzJune 20, 2025
Homeschool Students, Parents Say Wyoming Needs ‘Tebow Rule’ For Sports, Activities
Wyoming homeschooled middle schoolers and their parents say Wyoming needs a “Tebow Rule” to make sure sports and activities are open to them in their local school districts.
Matthew ChristianJune 20, 2025
Hageman Says Claims Of Huge Selloff Of Federal Public Land Is 'Silly'
At an early-morning town hall meeting in Newcastle on Friday, Rep. Harriet Hageman fielded a lot of questions about selling off federal public lands. She said she doesn’t know why the Senate exempted Montana and claims of a huge selloff are “silly.”
Matthew ChristianJune 20, 2025
Wyoming Schools Say Banning Gun-Free Zones Is Hiking Insurance Rates
Multiple Wyoming school districts say the repeal of Wyoming’s gun-free zones has prompted hikes in their liability insurance costs. The situation sparked debate between supporters and detractors of the new law at a legislative committee this week.
Clair McFarlandJune 19, 2025
More Changes For Rock Springs BLM Plan; Locals Say ‘We’ve Studied That Thing To Death’
In what’s become a familiar pattern, the Bureau of Land Management’s controversial Rock Springs management plan is up for another round of reviews. Wyoming legislators and officials say “we’ve studied that thing to death.”
Mark HeinzJune 19, 2025
Degenfelder Plans $6.4 Million School Choice Payout, But Judge Could Stop It
As a lawsuit against the program escalates, Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder is still planning at this point to pay out $6.44 million for school choice July 1. A judge could decide next week to halt the payments.
Clair McFarlandJune 19, 2025
Wyoming Land Expert Tapped For BLM As Trump Considers Selling Federal Land
A Wyoming land expert with deep ranching roots has been tapped for a senior position with the Bureau of Land Management. Her appointment comes at a time when the potential sale of public lands in Wyoming has become a lightning rod across the state.
Renée JeanJune 19, 2025
By The Way, Montana Is Exempt From Public Land Sales In Budget Bill
While many in Wyoming and other western states are worried about potential public land sales, our neighbors to the north aren't sharing those concerns. Montana's congressional delegation was able to exempt the state from any potential public land sell-offs.
David MadisonJune 18, 2025
Parade To Protests: Wyo Delegation Says One Side Is Patriotic, Other Side Is Destructive
From riots in Los Angeles to a military parade in D.C., the past week in America has shown the country’s growing divide. Wyoming's congressional delegation says one side is patriotic while the other side is for chaos and destruction.
Jackson Walker for Cowboy State DailyJune 18, 2025
Hageman Says Vast Swaths Of Wyoming Public Lands Won’t Be Sold
Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman says a Wilderness Society map that shows nearly 15 million acres of public land could be sold if the Senate budget bill passes is wrong. The group stands by its report, which it says is based on what the language of the bill says.
Mark HeinzJune 18, 2025
Blue-Collar Sector To Wyoming Schools: Give Us More Welders
With voids of unfilled technical education jobs in Wyoming — like welders, plumbers and construction workers — the state needs to adjust its education system to those fields. That was the message from the state’s blue-collar sector to legislators Tuesday.
Clair McFarlandJune 18, 2025
Crowning Moment For ‘Crypto Queen’ Lummis As Senate Passes Landmark Bill
The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed a landmark cryptocurrency bill Tuesday in a big win for Sen. Cynthia Lummis, aka Wyoming’s “Crypto Queen.” It goes to the House after a bumpy ride for several weeks.
Sean BarryJune 17, 2025
With ‘California EV Mandate’ Dead, Delegation Targets Emissions Rules For States
After throwing out the latest auto emissions rules that California set, Wyoming’s congressional delegation and fellow Republicans are refocusing. They now want to limit or outright eliminate states setting auto emissions rules.
Sean BarryJune 16, 2025
Trump, Musk And The Politics Of Being A Tesla Owner In Wyoming
Tesla owners in Wyoming have been targets of vandalism, harassment and internal strife since Elon Musk joined the Trump administration. Now that the Trump-Musk alliance has hit the skids, Tesla owners are hoping all the drama just goes away.
Zakary SonntagJune 15, 2025