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Nethercott, Gray Mix It Up In High-Spirited Secretary Of State Debate
Although technical problems made the first 15 minutes of the debate unwatchable (and outright comical), once the technical issues were solved, the back and forth between Nethercott and Gray was anything but boring.
Leo WolfsonAugust 09, 2022
Barrasso Sponsors Bill To Require Foreign Nationals To Undergo Polygraph Tests
Sen. John Barrasso sponsored a bill that would require foreign nationals from countries of "particular concern" to undergo polygraph tests before being allowed to work in national laboratories.
Leo WolfsonAugust 09, 2022
Candidate Rails Against Wyoming Receiving Federal Funds But He Received $1.7 Million In Federal Funds
Mike Schmid, a Republican running in House District 20, said in a candidate forum that Wyoming must wean itself away from federal dollars. But a year earlier, he accepted more than $1.7 million in federal COVID dollars.
Leo WolfsonAugust 09, 2022
Harriet Hageman: Cheney Falsely Claims To Be Defending Constitution While Guiding Lawless J6 Committee
Congressional challenger Harriet Hageman writes: "All Americans should agree that defending the Constitution is essential. However, when Liz Cheney claims thats what shes doing, it just isnt so."
Harriet HagemanAugust 08, 2022
Cheney Campaign ‘Cautioned’ By Secretary of State After Mailing Out Ballot Request Forms
The Wyoming Secretary of State last week cautioned the Cheney campaign against using official election language on campaign literature after her campaign funded a mass mailing of absentee ballot request forms throughout Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandAugust 08, 2022
Lummis Endorses Hageman, Nethercott, and Degenfelder
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis announced on Sunday that she is endorsing Harriet Hageman for U.S. House, Tara Nethercott for Secretary of State, and Megan Degenfelder for Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Jimmy OrrAugust 08, 2022
Cynthia Lummis: Three Homegrown Wyoming Women Rise to the Top in This Year’s Election
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis writes: "It should come as no surprise that there are three exceptional women at the top of Wyoming ballots this year."
Cynthia LummisAugust 07, 2022
Trump Endorses Two More Statewide Wyoming Candidates Late Friday
Former President Donald Trump on Friday announced his support of two additional statewide candidates on Friday. Secretary of State candidate Chuck Gray and current Treasurer Curt Meier received the vote of confidence from Trump.
Leo WolfsonAugust 06, 2022
Out-Of-State PAC Targets Wyoming Candidates, Even Endorsees Are Mad
A Colorado-based political action committee has been supporting Wyoming state-level candidates and smearing their opponents, without those candidates' support.
Leo WolfsonAugust 06, 2022
Voters Alarmed After Receiving Absentee Ballot Request Forms From Cheney Campaign
Upset voters have been calling county clerk offices after absentee ballot request forms were sent to homes in every Wyoming county this week on behalf of Liz Cheney's campaign.
Clair McFarlandAugust 05, 2022
Wyoming Democratic Congressional Candidates Bash Cheney
The three Democrats running for U.S. House in Wyoming are clear about their thoughts when it comes to U.S. Rep. Liz Cheneys service: Wyoming deserves better.
Leo WolfsonAugust 05, 2022
Liz Cheney Brings In More Than $2 Million In July; Campaign Total Over $15 Million
Liz Cheney raised more than $2 million in July bringing her total fundraising amount to $15.1 million. Challenger Harriet Hageman has raised $3.8 million.
Leo WolfsonAugust 05, 2022
Dick Cheney Calls Trump Coward In New Ad Supporting Liz
In a campaign video released on Thursday, former Vice President Dick Cheney called former President Trump a "coward" and said a "real man wouldn't lie to his supporters."
Leo WolfsonAugust 04, 2022
Rammell Tries To Get Opponent Kicked Out Of Gov Race By Filing Lawsuit Against Wyoming SOS
Wyoming gubernatorial candidate Rex Rammell said he was filing a lawsuit against the Wyoming Sec of State for "dereliction of duty" in hopes that he can get fellow candidate Brent Bien kicked out of the race.
August 04, 2022
Barrasso Introduces Bill To Block Biden From Selling U.S. Oil Reserves To China
After the U.S. agreed to sell one million barrels of oil to China, Sen. John Barrasso introduced legislation that would prohibit the Biden administration from selling any future oil reserves to China.
Clair McFarlandAugust 04, 2022
Harriet Hageman Calls 2020 Presidential Election “Rigged” And “Travesty”
For the first time, congressional candidate Harriet Hageman has taken a firm stance on the 2020 Presidential election. Hageman told a crowd in Casper on Wednesday that the election was "absolutely rigged."
Leo WolfsonAugust 04, 2022
Hageman Bashes Kevin Costner As Pretend Rancher In Hollywood TV Show
Congressional challenger Harriet Hageman on Thursday mocked Kevin Costner's support of Liz Cheney calling the Yellowstone actor a "pretend rancher in a Hollywood production."
Jimmy OrrAugust 04, 2022
Lummis Defends Vote Against PACT Act “Burn Pit” Legislation
Sen. Cynthia Lummis voted against the PACT Act, which allocates health care funds for veterans suffering from exposure to toxic burn pits and Agent Orange, citing the cost of the legislation and expansion of illnesses included.
Leo WolfsonAugust 04, 2022
Maxfield: Chuck Gray’s $10,000 Income “Doesn’t Link Up” With $300,000 Campaign Spending
Former Secretary of State Max Maxfield said he finds it both ironic and troubling that a candidate raising claims about the 2020 elections being fraudulent, may have committed election fraud themselves.
Leo WolfsonAugust 04, 2022
Former President Trump Endorses Brian Schroeder For Superintendent
Former President Trump has endorsed Brian Schroeders candidacy for Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction, Schroeders campaign confirmed Wednesday.
Leo WolfsonAugust 03, 2022
Rock Springs Filmmaker To Host Screening Of Documentary At Dubois Military Museum
A Rock Springs filmmaker will host a documentary about his grandfather, a World War II prisoner of war, at the National Museum of Military Vehicles on Saturday.
August 03, 2022
Crook County Rep: Teton County Flipping From Blue To Red Is Why Wyo Needs Runoff Elections
Teton County flipping from majority Democrat to Republican is a prime example of why Wyoming needs runoffs elections, Rep. Chip Neiman told Cowboy State Daily on Wednesday.
August 03, 2022
Former U.S. Rep. Barbara Cubin: Why I Am Supporting Harriet Hageman
Former U.S. Rep. Barbara Cubin (R-WY), writes: "I urge my fellow citizens to vote for Harriet Hageman for the U.S. House of Representatives because she is the best candidate for Wyoming."
August 03, 2022
Nethercott Blasts Gray For Misleading Mailer; Gray Defends Ad
Secretary of State candidate Tara Nethercott said opponent Chuck Gray lied in a mailer sent out to Wyoming voters. Gray defended the language in the advertisement, however.
Leo WolfsonAugust 03, 2022