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Candidate Profile: Tara Nethercott For Wyoming Secretary of State
Sen. Tara Nethercott, a fifth-generation Wyomingite, has received support from some of the biggest names in the Wyoming Legislature, with 10 current legislators, former legislators and state GOP leaders donating to her campaign.
Leo WolfsonAugust 16, 2022
Primary Season Is Over: Wyoming’s Election Is Tuesday Night
Election season, for the most part, ends on Tuesday. In Wyoming, which is overwhelmingly Republican, most of the drama ends Tuesday night.
Leo WolfsonAugust 15, 2022
Only Ketamine Clinic in Wyoming Helps Residents with Chronic Pain and Mental Health
With Wyoming's suicide rate being the highest in the nation, it is hoped that ketamine can help people with depression issues. Wyoming's only ketamine clinic opened in Jackson 2 1/2 years ago.
August 15, 2022
Candidate Profile: Chuck Gray For Wyoming Secretary Of State
Rep. Chuck Gray, who moved to Wyoming in 2013, said his desire to run for Secretary of State is built on a distrust of elections in Wyoming and America. Gray has received an endorsement from former President Donald Trump.
Leo WolfsonAugust 15, 2022
Speaker Of The House Battles Write-In Candidate For Vacant Senate Seat In Northeast Wyoming
Write-in candidate Patricia Junek said she is challenging Wyoming Speaker of the House Eric Barlow because he did not introduce the Fairness in Women's Sports Act last year.
Clair McFarlandAugust 15, 2022
In Last Ad Of Primary Election Cycle, Cheney Asks Citizens To Join In Fight Against Trump
In her last ad of the primary election cycle, Wyomings U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney never directly asked people to vote for her. She does ask them to join in her fight against former President Donald Trump.
Leo WolfsonAugust 15, 2022
Al Franken Endorses Liz Cheney, Hilarity Ensues
Former U.S. Sen. Al Franken on Saturday announced his endorsement of Rep. Liz Cheney. The comedian, who resigned from the senate after sexual misconduct allegations, sarcastically said his support "will carry a lot of weight with Wyoming Republicans."
Jimmy OrrAugust 14, 2022
Gigantic $750 Billion Tax And Spending Bill Clears House, Cheney Votes Against
The massive $750 billion tax and spending bill known as the Inflation Reduction Act cleared the U.S. House on Friday and is headed to President Joe Bidens desk. U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney voted against the measure.
Clair McFarlandAugust 12, 2022
Wyoming Legislators Say Chuck Gray Is Wrongly Taking Credit For Voter ID Bill
Two Republican legislators are saying that secretary of state candidate Chuck Gray is wrongly taking credit for a voter ID bill which passed in 2021.
Leo WolfsonAugust 12, 2022
WYDOT Offers To Plow Stretch Of Critical Yellowstone Road So Citizens Aren’t Stranded
Although it's the dog days of summer, winter weather comes early in Yellowstone. WYDOT has offered to keep a critical road open if a flood-damaged road isn't fixed in time.
Wendy CorrAugust 12, 2022
House District 3: Open Seat Battle In Gillette Between Rusty Bell And Abby Angelos
With Speaker of the House Eric Barlow running for Wyoming Senate, the House seat in District 3 is up for grabs. Taxidermist Rusty Bell is taking on firearms business owner Abby Angelos.
Leo WolfsonAugust 12, 2022
University of Wyoming Poll: Hageman’s Lead Over Cheney Has Grown
According to a July 25-Aug. 6 University of Wyoming poll, Harriet Hageman is now leading U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney by 28 points.
Leo WolfsonAugust 12, 2022
House Could Approve $750 Billion “Inflation Reduction Act” Friday
Both Wyoming Senators voted against the bill which, among other things, allocates another $80 billion to the IRS so the agency can hire another 87,000 employees.
Clair McFarlandAugust 12, 2022
Cody Gubernatorial Debate: Gordon, Bien Would Consider Medical Marijuana Legislation
In a forum held in Cody Thursday morning, Republican gubernatorial candidates Gov. Mark Gordon and Brent Bien said they would not rule out approving medical marijuana if legislation came before them, legalizing the substance.
Leo WolfsonAugust 11, 2022
Cheney Defends FBI Raid On Trump Residence
Rep. Liz Cheney on Thursday afternoon issued a strong statement against her fellow Republicans and in defense of the FBI, regarding the Monday FBI raid on former President Donald Trumps Mar-a-Lago home.
Clair McFarlandAugust 11, 2022
Diana Enzi Endorses Tara Nethercott for Secretary Of State
On Wednesday, Tara Nethercott's campaign announced that Diana Enzi, wife of the late and former U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi, has endorsed her candidacy.
Leo WolfsonAugust 11, 2022
Leaked FBI Memo: Gadsden Flag, Other Symbols Are Signs Of Militia Violent Extremists
Wyoming citizens who fly the Gadsden, Betsy Ross, Liberty Tree or certain other flags be aware. According to a leaked FBI document, these flags have made the list as potential signs of domestic terrorism.
Coy KnobelAugust 11, 2022
Gordon Tops All Fundraising For State Office Races With $541K
With less than week to go before the primary, Gov. Mark Gordon has raised more than any other campaign for Wyoming state office with just over $541,000.
Leo WolfsonAugust 11, 2022
Chuck Gray’s Father Donated 95% Of His $528K Secretary Of State Campaign
Records show State Rep. Chuck Grays father, Jan Charles Gray, contributed $500,000 of Grays $527,980 total contributions in his Secretary of State race.
Leo WolfsonAugust 10, 2022
Wyoming Teachers Spending Their Own Money On Classroom Supplies Is Common
Although Wyoming teachers appear to be better supported financially than most around the country, many still have to pay for school supplies out of their own pockets.
Wendy CorrAugust 10, 2022
Wyoming Reacts To FBI’s Raid On Trump Estate, Cheney Goes Silent
Although Gov Gordon and Sens. Barrasso and Lummis registered concern about the FBI's raid of former President Trump's estate, Rep. Cheney hasn't said anything publicly about the event.
Clair McFarlandAugust 10, 2022
Harriet Hageman Profile: More To Hageman Than Just Anti-Cheney, Pro-Trump
In a profile piece of congressional candidate Harriet Hageman, Hageman told Cowboy State Daily: We did not send Cheney to Congress to be the judge, jury, and executioner of President Trump."
Leo WolfsonAugust 10, 2022
Out-Of-State Congressional Democrats Ask Wyoming Dems To Change Parties For Cheney
In another unprecedented move in Wyoming politics, two out-of-state congressmen have begun airing advertisements in Wyoming asking Democrats to change parties to vote for Liz Cheney.
Leo WolfsonAugust 09, 2022
Wyoming Is Only State Without Monkeypox But Vaccine Is Available For Select People
The Wyoming Dept of Health announced on Tuesday that the monkeypox vaccine is now available to a select group of people. Wyoming remains the only state in the nation without a confirmed monkeypox case.
Jimmy OrrAugust 09, 2022