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Wyoming Native And State's Former Top Educator, Jillian Balow Glad To Be Out Of Politics
Former Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow said she’s happy to be working in the private sector and out of politics after resigning from the same role with the state of Virginia in March.
Leo WolfsonJune 28, 2023
Teton Village Will Use $1 Million Biden Grant To Replace Its Diesel Buses With Electric Ones
The Teton Village Association is planning to uses nearly $1 million from the Biden administration to replace its diesel transit buses in return for a fresh fleet of electric buses in 2024.
Leo WolfsonJune 28, 2023
‘We’re Electing Idiots’: Liz Cheney Says GOP Will Splinter If Trump Nominated
Former congresswoman Liz Cheney on Tuesday said nominating former President Trump in 2024 will divide the GOP and that stopping his reelection is more important than who wins the White House.
Leo WolfsonJune 28, 2023
Analysis: Journalists Are Finally Asking More Questions About Hunter Biden — Joe Biden Does Not Care
Every week, Washington is reminded that Hunter Biden is still a major story. Republicans work every day to keep it that way and Democrats roll their eyes and ignore it.
Charlie SpieringJune 28, 2023
Sheridan Residents Blast Wyoming Legislators Over Sky High Property Tax Increases
Monday's meeting of the Wyoming Legislature's Joint Revenue Committee in Sheridan was overflowing with people who were furious over property taxes that continue to increase year after year.
Leo WolfsonJune 27, 2023
Former Wyoming Education Chief Jillian Balow Has New Job, Still Being Paid $300,000 By Virginia
Three months removed from her resignation as Virginia superintendent of public instruction, Jillian Balow has taken a corporate education job. Virginia also is still paying her nearly $300,000 in salary and benefits over the next year.
Leo WolfsonJune 27, 2023
‘We’re Coming For Your Children’ Chant At LGBTQ Parade Is ‘Sickening,’ Says Degenfelder
Wyoming's top educator Megan Degenfelder said demonstrators chanting "we're coming for your children" at an LGBTQ parade this weekend is 'sickening.' Although some demonstrators said it was a joke, Degenfelder said the protection of children is "never a joking matter."
Clair McFarlandJune 27, 2023
Proposal Would Tighten Wyoming Laws On Organ Donor Discrimination By Insurance Companies
Building off legislation that will go into law Saturday, the Wyoming lawmakers are now trying to protect people who receive organ transplants from being discriminated against for insurance coverage.
Leo WolfsonJune 26, 2023
A Year After Roe Overturned, Wyoming Pro-Life Supporters Celebrate Anniversary
In one of the reddest states in the nation, abortion is still fully legal in Wyoming a full year after the overturn of Roe v. Wade. As pro-life supporters rally to mark the anniversary, pro-choice advocates vow the fight far from over.
Leo WolfsonJune 26, 2023
Wyoming Republicans Part Of National Shift To Work Within ‘Rigged’ Election Systems
Some Republicans in Wyoming, similar to what's happening on the national stage, are shifting their approach to election practices. Although they may not prefer mail-in ballots and early voting, they concede they may have to work within these parameters.
Leo WolfsonJune 25, 2023
Casper Lawmaker Proposes Bill To Give Parents More Access To Their Kids' Health Records
Hospitals and doctors are required by federal law to keep some treatments for kids as young as 12 confidential even from their parents, which prompted state Rep. Jeanette Ward, R-Casper, to propose a state bill chipping away at that requirement.
Clair McFarlandJune 23, 2023
Laramie Regional Airport Digs Out From ‘Unbelievable’ 45 FAA Violations
Although Laramie Regional Airport Director Amy Terrell painted a rosy picture of the state of her airport to Albany County commissioners, some local pilots say there are still serious problems.
Leo WolfsonJune 23, 2023
Hageman Says She Would Vote To Impeach Biden
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, told Cowboy State Daily that she supports Colorado congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s latest effort to impeach President Joe Biden.
Leo WolfsonJune 22, 2023
Lander School Board Adopts Tougher Policy On Sexually Graphic Books
A controversy over “Let’s Talk About It,” a book in the Lander Valley High School library, prompted the local school board Tuesday to approve a tougher policy for weeding out inappropriate books.
Clair McFarlandJune 21, 2023
Harvard Researcher Says Deregulating Wyoming Could Solve State’s Housing Crisis
A researcher with the Harvard Growth Lab told a state legislative task force Monday that to solve its housing crisis, Wyoming needs to deregulate, urbanize and grow cities like Casper and Cheyenne to more than 100,000 people.
Leo WolfsonJune 20, 2023
University Of Wyoming Free Speech Task Force Doesn’t Consider Church Elder’s Ban From Campus
A University of Wyoming free speech task force didn’t consider the case of a Laramie church elder who was publicly banned from the student union in making recommendations on how to improve free speech at UW.
Leo WolfsonJune 20, 2023
Cody Mormon Temple Gets OK, But Not The Enormous 77-Foot Steeple
Although the town of Cody approved a new Latter-day Saints temple Thursday, it tabled the decision on whether to allow a towering 77-foot steeple to go with it. The city planner argued it wouldn't violate the town's 30-foot height limit because the 8-story steeple shouldn't count.
Leo WolfsonJune 17, 2023
Coal, Oil And Gas Rebound Push Campbell County Assessed Valuation To $5.7 Billion
Strong performances in Campbell County’s mineral extraction industries increased the county’s assessed valuation to $5.7 billion, the highest since it posted a record $6.2 billion valuation in 2015.
Leo WolfsonJune 16, 2023
Wyoming Tribes Rejoice Over Indian Child Custody Ruling, But Justice Thomas Invites Challenges
While both of Wyoming's Indian tribes are rejoicing over the Indian Child Welfare Act surviving its U.S. Supreme Court Challenge, a dissenting justice practically invites future challenges to the act.
Clair McFarlandJune 16, 2023
Parent Locked Out Of 12-Year-Old’s Health Records By Casper’s Banner Health
A parent shared a screenshot this week of a Banner Health note that said access to her 12-year-old's account has been revoked because the child is now between the ages of 12 and 17.
Clair McFarlandJune 16, 2023
Wyoming Lawmaker Calls For Boycott Of Businesses That Sponsored Casper Pride Fest
Wyoming Republican state Rep. Jeanette Ward is vowing not to support businesses that sponsored Casper’s Pride Fest celebration last weekend.
Leo WolfsonJune 15, 2023
Wyoming Indian Custody Task Force Chairs To Continue Work Despite High Court Ruling
State Sens. Cale Case and and Affie Ellis disagree on whether a Wyoming task force built to preserve the federal Indian Child Welfare Act on a state level has any purpose now that the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the federal law.
Clair McFarlandJune 15, 2023
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Congress’ Authority To Keep Indian Children Out Of Non-Native Homes
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act on Thursday, a 45-year-old federal law designed to keep American Indian families together by keeping Indian foster and adoptive children out of non-native homes.
Clair McFarlandJune 15, 2023
Here's Which Elected Officials In Wyoming Spoke Out On Trump Indictment
While Wyoming’s congressional delegation all spoke out about the indictment of former President Trump, only one statewide official said anything about it.
Leo WolfsonJune 15, 2023