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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
Hageman Selects Former Trump Aide From Kansas To Be Chief Of Staff
Incoming U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman has confirmed that Carly Miller, a former Trump aide from Kansas, will be her chief of staff. Miller was Hageman's campaign manager.
Leo WolfsonDecember 08, 2022
Wyoming Homeless Man Wanted Kids Back, Then Didn’t Show Up For Court And Lost Parental Rights
The Wyoming Supreme Court has affirmed the state had a right to take children from a homeless Cheyenne man, who planned to fight allegations hes an unfit father, but then failed to show up to court to present his case.
Clair McFarlandDecember 08, 2022
‘Not Voodoo’: Wyoming Expands Cloud Seeding Amid Prolonged Drought
Although some consider it voodoo, the state Legislature's Select Water Committee on Wednesday voted unanimously to continue to pay for a $2 million cloud seeding program in Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonDecember 08, 2022
Church Elder Who Called Trans Student A Male Booted From UW Hall For A Year
The University of Wyoming is suspending a Laramie church elders ability to reserve table space in its student union for a year after the man on Friday posted a sign that displayed a transgender students name and called that student a male.
Clair McFarlandDecember 08, 2022
Misconduct Charges Against Bouchard Dropped; Vows Not To ‘Kiss Anybody’s Ring’
After being told that a legislative investigation of his alleged misconduct has been dropped, Sen. Anthony Bouchard told Cowboy State Daily that he represents the people who elected him and he's "not going to kiss anybody's ring."
Leo WolfsonDecember 07, 2022
To Increase Confidence In Elections, Legislator Says Every Ballot Should Be Made Public
State Sen. Cale Case wants a database set up where people can inspect every ballot cast in Wyoming elections. He said only the image of the person's ballot would be viewable, not the name or other identification.
Leo WolfsonDecember 07, 2022
Actually, Only One Committee Chair Signed Sen. Driskill’s Pre-Resignation Letter
Sen. Ogden Driskill on Tuesday said only one committee chair signed a pre-resignation letter that promises good conduct. He said others gave him verbal pledges promising to uphold proper decorum.
Leo WolfsonDecember 07, 2022
Lummis Says Twitter Files Show ‘Wrongdoing,’ Could Prompt FBI Probe
In response to the report that Twitter suppressed the Hunter Biden laptop story, Sen. Lummis said she supports legislation that would compel social media platforms to publicly report every instance of government entities asking for content moderation.
Clair McFarlandDecember 07, 2022
Cheney Slams McCarthy For Not Condemning Trump For Constitution Comments
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney continued her feud with Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-California, the likely next speaker of the U.S. House for not condemning former President Trump over his suggestion to "terminate" the Constitution.
Leo WolfsonDecember 06, 2022
Isolated Wyoming State Senator Dan Laursen Frustrated With No Committee Assignments
Of the 93 incoming members of the Wyoming Legislature only Dan Laursen wasn't appointed to a committee. The senate president-elect says it's because he's not a team player. A former legislator says it's because Laursen has burned all his bridges.
Leo WolfsonDecember 05, 2022
Elon Musk’s Release Of Files Show Twitter Suppressed Hunter Biden Laptop Story
Despite the national media giving little coverage to Elon Musk's Friday release of emails and exchanges inside Twitter two years ago, the information does show the company suppressed a news story on Hunter and Joe Biden's Ukranian business involvement.
Clair McFarlandDecember 05, 2022