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Daylight Saving Time: Wyoming Champion Of Killing Time Change Hopeful It Dies Next Year
Wyoming state Rep. Dan Laursen, who has led the charge for eliminating the semi-annual changing of clocks in Wyoming, hopes this weekend's time change is the last ever as Congress considers The Sunshine Protection Act, which kills the despised ritual.
Leo WolfsonNovember 05, 2022
Trucker: Wyoming Side of Highway Much Worse Than Colorado During Thursday Storm
Truckers stranded on the Wyoming side of the Colorado state line after Thursdays snowstorm are wondering why the roads were so much better south of the border?
Wendy CorrNovember 04, 2022
Cheney Lashes Out At Marjorie Taylor Greene, Says She’s ‘Exactly What Putin Wants’
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney said America would have lost the Cold War if there were more Republicans like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Georgia, at that time.
Leo WolfsonNovember 04, 2022
Already With 90% Of The Wyoming Legislature, Republican Party Could Get More
The Wyoming Legislatures ratio of 90% Republicans to 10% Democrats represents the widest gap in the nation, and Tuesdays General Election could see the GOP further solidify its super-majority.
Leo WolfsonNovember 04, 2022
Rawlins Gets Denied For Critical Infrastructure Help; Saratoga Gets Nearly $1 Million For Water Project
Despite catastrophic water failure and facing $20 million in critical infrastructure improvements, a $7 million request from the city of Rawlins was declined. Saratoga, meanwhile, received nearly $1 million.
Leo WolfsonNovember 03, 2022
State-Level Candidates Break Wyoming Records For Raising, Spending Money
The race for Jacksons House District 23 has shattered records for individual candidates, and together, Republican Paul Vogelheim and Democrat Liz Storer report raising more than $180,000.
Leo WolfsonNovember 03, 2022
Three Deaths In County Jail Loom Over Albany County Sheriff’s Race
Whichever candidate wins the election for Wyomings Albany County Sheriff will face a tall order of continuing to reform the sheriffs office and rebuilding its reputation with the public.
Mark HeinzNovember 01, 2022
Now Cheney Endorses Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan For U.S. Senate
Another day, another Democrat. U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Tuesday endorsed Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan for U.S. Senate over Republican candidate J.D. Vance.
Leo WolfsonNovember 01, 2022
Although Medical Aid In Dying Is Expanding In North America, Wyoming’s GOP Legislature Unlikely To Follow
Although Rep. Cathy Connolly (D-Laramie) sponsored a medically-assisted suicide bill in 2015, she said because Wyoming's legislature has grown even more conservative, it is unlikely it would ever pass a euthanasia bill.
Greg JohnsonNovember 01, 2022
Wyoming GOP Loses Registered Voters In Lead Up To General Election
Although Wyoming is one of the most conservative states in the country, the Republican Party has lost 1,335 registered Republicans in the last month.
Leo WolfsonNovember 01, 2022
Brent Bien Lost By 50,000 Votes To Mark Gordon But Volunteers Still Push Write-In Effort
Write-in gubernatorial candidate Brent Bien was overwhelmingly defeated by incumbent Gov. Mark Gordon in the primary losing by nearly 50,000 votes but that hasn't stopped volunteers from embarking on a write-in campaign.
Leo WolfsonNovember 01, 2022
Trinity Teen Solutions, Wyoming Facility For Troubled Teens, Shuts Doors Despite Courtroom Win
A Wyoming ranch for troubled teens Trinity Teen Solutions which was accused of employing cruel punishments and subjecting residents to forced labor, has won a significant court ruling, and also has abruptly closed its doors.
Leo WolfsonNovember 01, 2022
Harriet Hageman Endorses Michigan Opponent Of Dem Backed by Liz Cheney
After U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney backed a Democratic congresswoman in Michigan last week, Harriet Hageman backed her GOP opponent on Monday.
Leo WolfsonNovember 01, 2022
Amendment A: Cities, Counties Could Get More Investment Freedom From Wyoming Voters
Amendment A would give Wyoming municipalities more leeway in making higher-risk investments if they choose. Proponents say they can manage their money better and realize greater returns, while opponents argue for less risk with public money.
Leo WolfsonOctober 31, 2022
Gordon, Others Praise $85 Million Investment In Wyoming Special-Needs Health Care
Gov Mark Gordon joined Wyoming Resource Center employees, clients, and supporters in Lander to mark the facility's $85 million 2018 remodel.
Clair McFarlandOctober 31, 2022
WYDOT Says New License Plate Is Dark Blue, Not Black
Good news for people who hate the color of the new Wyoming license plate. It's actually blue, not black. WYDOT says it's the same color of the Wyoming state flag.
Jimmy OrrOctober 31, 2022
Wyoming High Schooler Finds Career Path Through Apprenticeship
While some communities have robust, active apprenticeship efforts for high school students, others dont. The Legislatures Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee is discussing a bill that would expand apprenticeship programs statewide.
Renée JeanOctober 29, 2022
Wyoming HD 17 Race: Incumbent Chad Banks (D) and Republican J.T. Larson Differ Most On Taxes
State Rep. Chad Banks, D-Rock Springs, favors eliminating tax exemptions in Wyoming while his Republican opponent for House District 17 would take a different approach for a seat that hasnt had a Republican in it since 2012.
Leo WolfsonOctober 29, 2022
Cheney Promotes Dems in Michigan & Arizona But Won’t Even Call Wyoming’s Grey Bull Back
Although Liz Cheney has endorsed Rep. Elissa Slotkin, a Michigan Democrat, and is actively speaking out against other Republicans, she's ignoring Wyoming Democratic House candidate Lynette Grey Bull.
Leo WolfsonOctober 28, 2022
Hageman Blasts University For Monitoring Her Twitter Posts For “Toxicity”
Harriet Hageman said a North Dakota university's decision to monitor her Twitter account represents the "unholy triumvirate of academia, mainstream press, and Big Tech coming together to squelch free speech."
Leo WolfsonOctober 28, 2022
In New Campaign Ad, Liz Cheney Blasts Arizona Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Kari Lake
A day after formally endorsing a Democrat U.S. House member in Michigan, U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney released a television ad against two Arizona Republicans include gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake.
Leo WolfsonOctober 28, 2022
US Rep. Liz Cheney Endorses Michigan Democrat
UPDATED: U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Thursday morning has endorsed incumbent U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, a Michigan Democrat, who is running against a Republican who has questioned the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Leo WolfsonOctober 27, 2022
State Rep. Says House Freedom Caucus Plans Wyoming Political Takeover
Outgoing State Rep. Bill Fortner said Wyoming's House Freedom Caucus is planning a takeover of Wyoming politics and the effort is being headed by Rep. John Bear who he calls "nothing but a two-faced liar."
Leo WolfsonOctober 27, 2022
Teton County School District To Return $200,000 Federal Grant For EV Bus They Can’t Use
Although the Teton County School District received a $200,000 grant from the EPA to purchase an electric school bus, they have to return the money because there's nowhere to store it.
October 26, 2022