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Cheney Votes For Puerto Rico To Decide Statehood Despite Having Nearly 3 Times As Many Dems
Liz Cheney was one of just a few Republicans to support a bill on Thursday that would give Puerto Ricans the choice of whether they want to become a U.S. state. Democrats outnumber Republicans by nearly a 3-1 margin on the island.
Leo WolfsonDecember 16, 2022
Campbell County Commissioner Wants Library Board Members Booted
Campbell County Commissioner Rusty Bell said library board members Sage Bear and Chelsie Collier are part of an anti-LGBTQ group that is wreaking havoc and chaos in Gillette.
Leo WolfsonDecember 16, 2022
Trump Releases Superhero Action Cards Of Himself; Wyoming Republicans Mixed
Unveiled Thursday, new $99 digital trading cards depicting former President Donald Trump as a superhero and as various action figures didnt immediately inspire many prominent Wyoming Republicans.
Clair McFarlandDecember 15, 2022
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon Bans TikTok On All State Owned Devices
Just hours after incoming Sec of State Chuck Gray announced he was banning TikTok from his office, Gov. Mark Gordon banned use of the video sharing app on all state-owned devices.
Leo WolfsonDecember 15, 2022
Wyoming Medicinal Chemist Says Vaping Horrible For Health, Causes Long-Term Damage
Although vaping has been touted as safer alternative to smoking, University of Wyoming Medicinal Chemistry Professor Dr. Guanglong He said his recent study looking at what vaping does at the molecular level shows the practice is very dangerous and causes long-term health issues.
Renée JeanDecember 15, 2022
Chuck Gray To Ban TikTok In Secretary of State’s Office; Says He Hopes Governor Acts Soon
Sec of State-elect Chuck Gray on Thursday said he will ban the use of TikTok in the secretary of state's office once he is sworn-in. He said he hopes his announcement puts pressure on Gov. Gordon to ban TikTok on all state devices.
December 15, 2022
Despite Democrat Control Of Senate, Lummis Predicts More Conservative Legislation
Although Sen. Lummis doesnt expect Sen. Krysten Sinema, I-Arizona, to change her politics after departing from the Democratic Party last week, she does expect more centrist legislation to come out of the Senate than in the previous session.
Leo WolfsonDecember 15, 2022
Don’t Worry, That Magnesium Chloride Highway De-Icer Isn’t Going To Kill All Of Our Fish
Although magnesium chloride highway de-icer can harm fish, Wyoming biologists say we don't use enough of it to be a concern.
Mark HeinzDecember 15, 2022
Wyoming Leadership Predict Water Fights, Tough Economic Times, Tax Reform Battles
The incoming leaders of the Wyoming Senate and House say the battle over water is real and it's coming. Plus, the economic surplus isn't going to last. And then there's Medicaid expansion...
Leo WolfsonDecember 15, 2022
Gillette Woman Sues, Claims Pressure Cooker Exploded Hot Food All Over Her
A Gillette woman says in a lawsuit filed Monday that a defective pressure cooker spewed scalding food onto her, causing serious and substantial bodily injuries and damages.
Clair McFarlandDecember 14, 2022
Wyo Sec Of State Defends Email Asking GOP Members For Lawsuit Money Because Not From Official Email
Interim Sec of State Karl Allred on Wednesday defended his email asking for money to Wyoming GOP Central Committee members because it was sent from his personal email address. A former Sec of State says it's "bad optics."
Leo WolfsonDecember 14, 2022
Black Female Disabled Christian Wyoming Prison Warden Sues, Alleges Discrimination In Firing
The first African American female warden to serve the Wyoming Department of Corrections is suing the prisons system for firing her, claiming her termination stemmed from her race, sex, religion, being disabled, and from investigating an alleged marital affair within her staff.
Clair McFarlandDecember 14, 2022
Riverton Man Who Shot Friend In Head Gets New Trial Because Police Botched Miranda Rights
A man convicted of second-degree murder for mercy-killing his best friend can receive a new trial, after the Wyoming Supreme Court determined much of the mans confession invalid.
Clair McFarlandDecember 13, 2022
Wyoming Legislators Asked To Triple Spending For Schools; Another $148 Million Requested
With the state flush with higher-than-budgeted-for revenues and inflation adding millions to construction projects the Wyoming Legislatures Appropriations Committee is being asked to more than triple spending.
Leo WolfsonDecember 13, 2022
Wyoming LGBTQ Pioneer To Leave Legislature After 13 Years; Retiring From UW As Well
Cathy Connolly, Wyoming's first openly gay legislator and openly gay faculty member at the University of Wyoming, is leaving both institutions at the end of the year.
Leo WolfsonDecember 13, 2022
Church Elder Not Sure If He Will Sue The University Of Wyoming Over Suspension
Amid backlash and public First Amendment debates, the church elder whose tabling privileges were suspended after he called out a transgender student at the University of Wyoming said he doesn't know if he wants to sue, but hopes the school reverses his suspension.
Clair McFarlandDecember 13, 2022
University of Wyoming Violated Church Elder’s First Amendment Right, Law Experts Say
A pair of First Amendment and free speech experts agree that the University of Wyomings yearlong ban of a church elder for calling out a transgender student by name is likely unconstitutional.
Clair McFarlandDecember 12, 2022
Wyoming Legislators Condemn UW For Booting Church Elder, Say “Open Dialogue” Is Essential
More than two dozen current and incoming legislators wrote a letter to the University of Wyoming condemning them for banning a church elder from presenting at the school. The lawmakers said "open dialogue" is the proper environment for higher education.
Clair McFarlandDecember 12, 2022
Lummis To Lead Caucus Of Western Senators
Sen. Lummis will serve as chair of the Senate Western Caucus ,an organization that gathers Republican senators from states west of the Mississippi River to talk about Western issues and best advocate for the Western way of life.
Leo WolfsonDecember 11, 2022
Cheney’s Last Stand: Liz To Keep Target On Trump’s Back For Remainder Of Term
Cheneys office says that drafting and delivering the final report of the U.S. House Select Committee on the Jan. 6 Attack is the congresswomans main focus.
Leo WolfsonDecember 10, 2022
‘Guts’ Or ‘Long-Term Mistake’? Wyoming Republicans Discuss Lummis’ Same-Sex Vote
U.S. Sen. Lummis has riled some conservatives in the Cowboy State with her support of the Respect for Marriage Act. Others respect it. Former Sen. Al Simpson said "it showed guts."
Leo WolfsonDecember 09, 2022
Wyoming Governor Reviewing Use of Chinese-Owned TikTok; No Ban Yet
Gov Mark Gordon has asked for a review of the social media platform TikTok. Some other Republican governors have banned their state agencies from using it due to concerns it could be gathering intelligence for China.
Clair McFarlandDecember 09, 2022
‘Corner Crossing’ Case Could Reshape Wyoming’s Trespass Laws
Recognizing that a pending lawsuit over a corner crossing could have sweeping implications for Wyomings land access and trespass policy, advocacy groups for ranchers and hunters are weighing in.
Mark HeinzDecember 09, 2022
Biden Swaps Russian Arms Dealer For WNBA Player; U.S. Marine Still Imprisoned
President Biden was roundly criticized by many for a prisoner exchange that freed a WNBA player for a Russian arms dealer nicknamed the "Merchant Of Death" while a U.S. Marine still languishes in a Russian prison.
Jimmy OrrDecember 09, 2022