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Barrasso, Lummis Push For Permitting Reform To Significantly Speed-Up Infrastructure Projects
U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis introduced legislation which, if passed, would expedite permitting for everything from road and bridge projects to transmission lines for wind farms.
September 20, 2022
Raise The Woof! Wyoming’s First Family Gets 2 New Dogs
The Governor and First Lady of Wyoming have added two new family members to the household. Charlie and Coco Chanel are nine-week old chocolate Labs and, as of press time, have not destroyed anything in the Governor's Mansion.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 19, 2022
Cheney Introduces Bill With California Democrat To Ensure Presidential Elections Can’t Be Stolen
Rep. Liz Cheney teamed up with California Democrat Rep. Zoe Lofgren to promote legislation they say will help prevent future Jan. 6 events.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 19, 2022
State GOP Censures Cale Case For ‘Unconscionable’ Effort To Challenge Chuck Gray
The Wyoming Republican Party on Saturday voted resoundingly to censure, or publicly rebuke, Sen. Cale Case, for his efforts to recruit a conservative, Independent candidate to challenge Rep. Chuck Gray in the Secretary of State general-election race.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 18, 2022
State GOP Votes Not To Recognize Independents; Independent Candidate Says That’s OK
The Wyoming Republican Party in Riverton on Saturday voted against supporting Independent candidates, regardless of their ideology; Independent State House candidate Jeff Martin, who was at the meeting, said he supports the resolution.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 17, 2022
Wyoming Secretary of State Ed Buchanan Delivers Resignation Letter To Governor
Although Buchanan told Cowboy State Daily he found the Republican primary race to replace him disappointing due to the rampant misinformation, he took the high road in his resignation letter to the governor.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 17, 2022
Wyoming Lawmakers Propose To Nearly Double Cigarette Taxes
The Legislature's Joint Revenue Committee on Wednesday passed a draft bill that would add a 44-cent per pack hike in cigarette taxes.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 16, 2022
Legislature Moves Forward With Permanent Funding For Suicide Call Centers
The State Legislature's Revenue committee supported drafting legislation that permanently funds Wyoming's two 24/7 suicide hotline facilities.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 16, 2022
Pronoun Controversy: Teachers Will Not Get Prosecuted In Sweetwater County For ‘Misgendering’ Students
Teachers in Sweetwater County do not need to fear state criminal prosecution for calling a student by their wrong pronoun, according to the countys top prosecutor.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 16, 2022
Draft Bill Would Make Flying Drones Near Private Property Illegal And Considered Trespassing
Flying drones over or too near private property in Wyoming would be a form of trespassing, according to a draft bill forwarded this week by the Legislatures Joint Judiciary committee.
Mark HeinzSeptember 15, 2022
State GOP To Select Secretary of State Candidates On Sept. 24
GOP State Chairman Frank Eathorne announced the party will convene on Sept. 25 to select a pool of three possible Secretary of State candidates.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 15, 2022
Wyoming Officials Approve 3 Charter Schools After Heated ‘Indoctrination’ Debate
The state's top five elected officials approved charter schools in Chugwater, Casper and Cheyenne Wednesday following a meeting where the public sparred about whether charter schools or public schools "indoctrinate" children politically.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 15, 2022
Defeated Goshen County GOP Legislator Backs Independent Over GOP Candidate That Beat Her
State Rep. Shelly Duncan is bucking traditional norms by backing an Independent candidate in the general election over the Republican who beat her in the primary.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 14, 2022
Sweetwater School Board Defends Teachers Hiding Students’ Transgender Status From Parents
The Sweetwater County School Board on Monday defended teachers' ability to hide students' transgender status from parents where "safety" concerns exist, despite heated inquiry from the father of a transgender student.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 14, 2022
Wyoming GOP Will Not Make Secretary Of State Picks This Weekend
The Wyoming Republican Party will not be selecting candidates for an interim Secretary of State even though it is meeting this weekend.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 14, 2022
Wyoming GOP To Vote On Censuring Cale Case And Corporations Committee
The Wyoming Republican Party will consider censuring State Sen. Cale Case at their meeting this weekend. They are also asking that Case change his party affiliation.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 14, 2022
Draft Bill Would Make Drone Delivery Of Weapons, Cell Phones, Drugs Over Prisons A Felony
A draft bill going before the Wyoming Legislature would make flying drones over prisons to deliver cell phones, drugs, and weapons a felony.
Mark HeinzSeptember 14, 2022
Committee Rejects Bill Adding Protections For Healthcare Workers Against Violent Crimes
The Wyoming Legislature's Joint Judiciary committee rejected moving forward a bill that would have added protections for health care workers who fall victim to violence while on the job by an 8-5 vote.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 13, 2022
USDA Promises It’s Not Trying To Take Away School Lunch Money Over Transgender, Gay Rights
Despite launching a national transgender- and gay-rights policy change tied to federal meals funding, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has now pledged in court that it's not trying to take away school lunch money, mandate alternate pronouns, or mix bathrooms and sports.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 13, 2022
Ukrainian Residents Find Refuge In Cody While Husbands Remain In Ukraine
Displaced by war, Ukrainians Halyna Matsiakh and Olena Kostiushico and their children have found refuge in Cody, Wyoming where they have been warmly welcomed. Their husbands remain in Ukraine.
Wendy CorrSeptember 13, 2022
Hageman Will Not Participate In Any General Election Debates
Republican U.S. Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman announced on Monday that she would not be participating in any debates during the general election season.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 13, 2022
Poll: Americans Think Biden Speech Divisive, But Right About Trump, MAGA GOP Threat
Many Wyoming voters perspective on Trump, Biden, and MAGA GOP may not square with the opinions expressed in a recent nationwide survey.
Coy KnobelSeptember 11, 2022
Sec. State Ed Buchanan Wishes Chuck Gray Well, Despite ‘Disappointing’ Campaign
Secretary of State Ed Buchanan wished likely replacement Chuck Gray well despite the campaign Gray ran. Buchanan said Gray has "a lot of work" to gain the backing of his future employees, but it's not impossible.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 09, 2022
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Explode In Wyoming; Doctor Cites Poverty, Social Media, Boredom
Some Sexually Transmitted Infections were up 30% in Wyoming for 2021 with Fremont County recording the highest rates.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 08, 2022