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Wyoming Legislators Warming Up To Campaign Finance Bill, But Still On Fence
The Wyoming Legislatures elections committee is considering a new campaign finance bill that calls for a Constitutional amendment banning corporations from making independent campaign expenditures.
Leo WolfsonAugust 31, 2022
Wyoming Legislature Discussing Medicaid Expansion Again
Recent legislation provided through the America Rescue Plan Act allows states to extend postpartum coverage offered through Medicaid to mothers for a 12-month period.
Leo WolfsonAugust 31, 2022
State In Talks To Continue St. Stephen’s Support By Sending Federal Bureau $1.5 Million
Now that the once-private St. Stephens Indian School has been taken over by the federal government, Wyomings $1.5 million funding allotment to help the school will have to go to the federal Bureau of Indian Education, rather than to the schools elected board.
Clair McFarlandAugust 31, 2022
State Now Torn Between Tax-Exempting Internet Sales For Natives Or Giving Taxes Back
Wyoming lawmakers now are torn on whether they should exempt sales taxes for American Indians shopping online or tax those purchases but share the revenues with tribal governments.
Clair McFarlandAugust 30, 2022
Wyoming Supreme Court To Consider Uinta County GOP Lawsuit
A Mountain View man, who sued the Uinta County Republican Party because he said its leadership elections were improper, is requesting the Wyoming Supreme Court to reconsider his lawsuit.
Leo WolfsonAugust 30, 2022
No Change In Park County Election Recount: Newsome Still Beats Webber
The results of the State House District 24 race election recount Monday turned out exactly the same between State Rep. Sandy Newsome, R-Cody, and Challenger Nina Webber. Newsome still won by 83 votes.
August 29, 2022
Second Monkeypox Case in Wyoming, Health Dept Says Condoms Might Not Be Enough
As the state health department announced Wyomings second monkeypox case on Monday, it warned that condoms may not be enough to stop the spread.
Clair McFarlandAugust 29, 2022
‘Deadman’s Curve’ Takes Another Victim In Fiery Crash; WYDOT Launches Safety Campaign
Last week, a fiery crash claimed the life of a semi truck driver who failed to navigate "Deadman's Curve" on Highway 16 near Buffalo, Wyoming.
Wendy CorrAugust 29, 2022
State Elections Director Looking For New Job Following Chuck Gray Primary Win
State Elections Director Kai Schon is looking for a new job. Schon's announcement comes one week after the policy director for the Secretary of State's office said she was resigning because of Chuck Gray's primary win.
Leo WolfsonAugust 27, 2022
Wyoming Public Land Users Watch “Corner Crossing” Case With Interest
Two Wyomingites who frequently tread public lands a hunter and a scientific researcher said theyre taking a wait-and-see approach to the outcome of a pending lawsuit regarding a corner-crossing trespassing case.
Mark HeinzAugust 26, 2022
Nathan Winters Says No To Secretary Of State Race; Urges GOP To Support Chuck Gray
Despite lots of pressure by prominent Republicans in the state, former legislator Nathan Winters says he has no interest in running as an Independent against Chuck Gray in the Secretary of State race.
Leo WolfsonAugust 26, 2022
Wyoming Legislature Considering Open Primaries, Ranked Choice Voting Elections
On Thursday morning, a Wyoming legislative committee approved drafting separating bills that would establish open primary elections and a pilot program for ranked choice voting elections in Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonAugust 25, 2022
Explosive Topic Of Liquor Licenses To Be Discussed At Legislative Meeting On Thursday
The often-heated debate over the lack of liquor licenses available in Wyoming communities because of non-local control will be discussed on Thursday morning before a legislative panel in Casper.
Leo WolfsonAugust 25, 2022
Hunters Claim “Intimidation” Used In Elk Mountain Corner Crossing Case
Threats and intimidation were illegally used against four Missouri hunters charged with trespassing on the Iron Bar Ranch near Elk Mountain, according to documents filed in U.S. Civil Court by the hunters attorney.
Mark HeinzAugust 24, 2022
Wyoming Democratic Party Could Become All But Extinct If Voter Turnout Is Bad
There is a lot at stake for the Democratic Party of Wyoming in the upcoming general election. A poor turnout from Democratic voters could lead to the Party losing its status as a major political party in the state.
Leo WolfsonAugust 24, 2022
Barrasso, Lummis Blast Biden For Executive Order Forgiving Millions Of Dollars In Student Debt
Wyoming Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis on Wednesday blasted President Biden for eliminating millions in student debt through executive order. "This is an insult to every American who played by the rules and worked hard to responsibly pay off their debt."
Leo WolfsonAugust 24, 2022
Wyoming Primary Election Recap: Who Raised The Most And Who Spent The Most
Millions of dollars were spent helping politicians get elected in Wyoming this year. The candidates who spent the most money tended to have the most success, but they didnt always win.
Leo WolfsonAugust 23, 2022
Fremont County Coroner, Police Still Won’t Say Who Died After Reservation Police Shooting
The Fremont County Coroner's office and the police agencies involved with the investigation of a death following a police shooting will not release the name of the deceased, which is in sharp contrast to how cases had traditionally been handled.
Clair McFarlandAugust 23, 2022
Cale Case Launches “Hail Mary” Attempt To Draft Nathan Winters Against Chuck Gray In SOS Race
Wyoming State Sen. Cale Case announced on Tuesday he is trying to get more than 5,000 signatures to get former legislator Nathan Winters on the ballot as an Independent to run against Chuck Gray in the Secretary of State race.
Leo WolfsonAugust 23, 2022
Hageman Pleased With Fauci Retirement; Calls For Investigation Over COVID Response
Harriet Hageman said she was happy to hear of Dr. Anthony Fauci's pending retirement. She also called for congressional hearings and investigations over Fauci's response to COVID-19.
Leo WolfsonAugust 22, 2022
Cheney Not Ruling Out Run For President In 2024; Calls Republican Party “Very Sick”
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney wont rule out running for President in 2024 and if she does so, she may run as something other than a Republican.
Leo WolfsonAugust 22, 2022
Wyoming Gets First Case Of Monkeypox; No Longer Only State In Nation Without It
The Wyoming Dept of Health on Monday announced that a Laramie County man has come down with monkeypox.
Jimmy OrrAugust 22, 2022
Cheney Struck Down, But More Powerful?
Wyomings U.S. Representative, Liz Cheney, may have lost her reelection bid, but that has not dampened her spirit nor changed her mission to reshape the Republican Party and relegate former President Donald Trump to his own political oblivion.
Coy KnobelAugust 21, 2022
The Day The News Stopped; A Farewell To Jim Angell
Cowboy State Daily's Jim Angell died on Wednesday. We couldn't have had a better colleague or a better friend. He will remain on our masthead. We love you, buddy.
Jimmy OrrAugust 20, 2022