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Hageman Denounces Transgender Surgeries, Doesn’t Regret Criticizing Legislators For Failure To Act
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman on Wednesday defended calling out Wyoming lawmakers last month for not passing legislation that would prohibit gender-related surgeries in Wyoming. It is absolutely something that should not be going on and I will double down on that when it comes to our children, she said.
Leo WolfsonMarch 09, 2023
Secretary of State Chuck Gray Pleased With Election Integrity Improvements Passed In Legislature
Although it wasnt an overwhelmingly successful legislative session for staunch conservatives, election security was one bright spot, which Secretary of State Chuck Gray made his presence well-heard in.
Leo WolfsonMarch 09, 2023
Lawsuit Claims Former Wyoming Education Chief Used State Money To Pay For Political Event
Former Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder, along with the Wyoming Department of Education, is being sued for using state money for a political event and offering misleading statements when asked about it.
Leo WolfsonMarch 08, 2023
The Ghost Of Liz Cheney: Legislature Passed Two Bills In Reaction to Cheney’s Failed Campaign
The successful bills to ban crossover voting and to prohibit any campaign from distributing official absentee ballot request forms were both drafted in response to former Rep. Liz Cheney's campaign.
Leo WolfsonMarch 08, 2023
Wyoming Not Poised To Ban Child Sex Changes Via Executive Action Like Florida And Texas
Texas and Florida both went around their legislatures to ban transgender treatments for kids through executive action, but Wyoming shows no signs of doing the same.
Clair McFarlandMarch 07, 2023
Former Wyoming Education Chief Balow Won’t Say Why She Abruptly Resigned As Virginia Superintendent
Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow who formerly held the same position in Wyoming won't say why she resigned from her post last week although the Virginia Dept of Education blasted her for "numerous unresolved messes created by her mishandling..."
Clair McFarlandMarch 07, 2023
Leo Wolfson: It Was A Wild And Woolly 2023 Legislative Session
Posting nearly 360 legislative stories during the 37-day session of the 2023 Wyoming Legislature, Cowboy State Dailys lead politics reporter Leo Wolfson already counting the days until 2024.
Leo WolfsonMarch 07, 2023
2023 Legislature By The Numbers: 500 Bills, 23 Vetoes (So Far) & More Than 3,000 Cups Of Coffee
From gender identity to health care and property taxes, Wyoming lawmakers plowed through high-profile issues in a 37-day session. Along the way, they considered nearly 500 bills fueled by more than 3,000 cups of Capitol coffee.
Leo WolfsonMarch 06, 2023
Wyoming Freedom Caucus, House Democrats Kill Bill To Charge Drug Dealers For Adult OD Deaths
In a rare union, Wyoming House Democrats and the Freedom Caucus teamed up to kill a bill that would have allowed charging drug dealers whose customers die from overdose with manslaughter.
Clair McFarlandMarch 06, 2023
“It’s A Time Machine”: There’s No One Better To Give A Tour Of The Capitol Than Rep. Steve Harshman
State Rep. Steve Harshman, who has represented Casper for 20 years in the Legislature, takes a special interest in the history of the Wyoming Capitol as he has helped oversee many of its recent restoration projects.
Leo WolfsonMarch 05, 2023
Who Are The Guys That Read Out The Bills During The Legislative Session?
There are two voices likely heard more than any other in the Wyoming Legislature, yet their names are rarely uttered on the two chamber floors. The two reading clerks announce the title and number of each bill assigned in the House and the Senate.
Leo WolfsonMarch 05, 2023
If Gov Gordon Signs Bill, Wyoming Will Be First State In Nation With Its Own Digital Coin
If approved, Wyoming would be the first state in the nation with a digital coin. That could set the Cowboy State up for a $9 billion payday, advocates say. But Gordon has already vetoed Wyomings stable token once before.
Renée JeanMarch 04, 2023
Lloyd Christmas Would Be Proud: Freshman Legislator Starts Cringeworthy “Flashy Friday” Tradition
One outfit in particular looked like Lloyd Christmas' from the movie 'Dumb and Dumber.' But no one was filming a sequel in the Wyoming State Capitol, it was just something a freshman legislator called "Flashy Friday."
Leo WolfsonMarch 04, 2023
Gov. Gordon Criticizes Out-Of-State Influences; Rep. Bear Calls Gordon “Arrogant” For Criticism
In remarks to the Legislature on Friday, Gov Gordon criticized legislation that was modeled on bills already passed in other states. Rep. John Bear said Gordon's remarks were "arrogant" and an excuse for "more conservative bills not passing."
Leo WolfsonMarch 04, 2023
With Time Running Out, Dockstader & Storer Led Successful Effort For Property Tax Reform
Maybe bipartisanship can work after all. Sen. Dan Dockstader, R-Afton, praised the efforts of Rep. Liz Storer, D-Jackson, for her "hard work and perseverance" to adapt his original tax reform bill to make it a more comprehensive solution. "We all worked together to make this happen," he said.
Renée JeanMarch 03, 2023
Gordon “Scolds” Two Senators For Getting Appointee Voted Down But Victorious In The End
Things got testy after two Park County senators were successful in getting one of Gov Gordon's appointees shot down. But after a successful campaigning effort, Gordon's appointee got voted back in, much to the displeasure of the senators.
Leo WolfsonMarch 03, 2023
Biteman Puzzled By Indifference To ‘Woke Capitalism’ Movement While Biden Goes Gung-Ho For It
Sen. Bo Biteman said he doesn't understand the reluctance among some legislators to support legislation that would prohibit Wyoming from supporting companies that actively oppose coal, oil, and gas.
March 03, 2023
Lions And Coyotes And Wolves, Oh My – Trio Of Predator-Related Bills Signed Into Law
Wyomingites will soon be clear to chase mountain lions with hounds during the off-season, shoot coyotes through night vision scopes on public land, and ask for compensation for livestock killed by wolves anywhere in the state.
Mark HeinzMarch 03, 2023
Bill Giving Gun Rights Back To Nonviolent Felons Headed To Governor’s Desk
The Wyoming Senate won out over the state House of Representatives and now will send to Gov. Mark Gordon's desk a bill restoring nonviolent felons' gun and other rights five years after they complete their sentence, rather than immediately as the House majority hoped.
Clair McFarlandMarch 03, 2023
Gordon Allows Crossover Voting Bill To Pass Into Law Without Signature; Big Win For Chuck Gray
Although Gov Mark Gordon didn't sign the crossover voting bill on Thursday, he didn't veto it either. So it went into law without his signature. Stopping crossover voting was one of Chuck Gray's top priorities.
Leo WolfsonMarch 03, 2023
‘We Don’t Always Get What We Want’ – Two Abortion Bills Head To Gov’s Desk With Compromises
Two abortion bills, one banning chemical abortion drugs and another that's a targeted re-wording of last year's ban on nearly all abortions, are headed to Gov. Mark Gordon's desk.
Clair McFarlandMarch 03, 2023
Maybe Nonresidents Can Spend Week At $10 Million Wyoming Shooting Complex While Waiting To Hunt Shed Antlers
Nonresidents will have to wait a full week before joining the hunt for shed antler, after Gov. Mark Gordon signed a bill into law that called for that delay. Gordon on Thursday also signed a bill that could give Wyoming a $10 million shooting complex.
Mark HeinzMarch 03, 2023
Hageman’s Comments To State Legislative Members ‘Unheard Of’ In History Of Body
When U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman criticized members of the Legislature earlier this week, she did something that the congressional delegation never does -- get involved in their business. Former Sen. Al Simpson called it "embarrassing." Other former members said it was bad form.
Leo WolfsonMarch 02, 2023
Transgender Sports Ban Bill Heads To Governor’s Desk
A Wyoming bill banning biological males from girls school sports now is one step away from becoming law. Senate File 133 received final approval from the state Senate on Thursday.
Clair McFarlandMarch 02, 2023