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U.S. Supreme Court Doesn’t Hear Wyoming’s Case Against COVID Vax Mandates
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear Wyomings case against COVID-19 vaccine mandates for healthcare workers.
Clair McFarlandOctober 04, 2022
Feds Threaten To Pull More Than $9 Million In Special Education Funding From Wyoming
A spending mistake made by the Wyoming Department of Education means the federal government may revoke more than $9 million grant money from Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonOctober 04, 2022
Wyoming Attorneys Send Second Letter To Hageman Condemning Her For Election Denials
More than 50 Wyoming attorneys have issued a second letter to Harriet Hageman asking her to accept the rulings made by more than 60 courts that the 2020 election was sound, whether she likes it or not.
Leo WolfsonOctober 04, 2022
Wyoming: Struggling To Provide Mental Health Services In State That Has Highest Suicide Rate In Nation
Distance between communities, staff shortages and few beds for crisis patients all are barriers for patients and the professionals who treat them in Wyoming.
Wendy CorrOctober 03, 2022
Majority Whip Of Wyoming House Targeted By Anti-Semitic Fliers
Jared Olsen, a Christian, Republican legislator who celebrates his Jewish heritage, said he found antisemitic literature on his lawn Sunday, along with another 30 fliers on lawns of his supporters.
Clair McFarlandOctober 03, 2022
Wyoming State Bar Declines To Investigate, Disbar Hageman
A complaint filed this summer against U.S. Congress candidate Harriet Hageman with the Wyoming State Bar was centered around comments she made about the 2020 election.
Leo WolfsonOctober 03, 2022
Infighting Cuts Into Wyoming GOP Dominance In Raising Money
The financial statements belonging to Wyomings Democratic and Republican parties are surprisingly competitive entering the general election.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 30, 2022
What Is Pornography? Casper Residents Clash At School Board Meeting Over Library Books
Many Casper parents are upset that books that contain multiple nude and sex-act photographs, instructions for teens on where to find and how to shoot pornography, and graphic guides showing sexual acts are available in the Kelly Walsh High School library.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 30, 2022
Cheney Called Out For Missing 34 Votes Since Primary
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney's voting record remains mostly conservative, but she's missed a majority of votes taken since Congress reconvened Sept. 13.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 30, 2022
Governor Gordon Appoints Karl Allred Interim Secretary of State
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Karl Allred as Secretary of State. Allred replaces Ed Buchanan, who resigned September 15 after being appointed a District Court Judge.
September 30, 2022
Hageman Gives Hundreds Of Thousands To Republican Party, Other Candidates
Republican U.S. House candidate Harriet Hageman has not been stingy with her campaign money since winning the August primary election. She has given more than $200,000 to assist other Republicans seeking office.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 29, 2022
Controversial Books ‘Gender Queer’ And ‘Trans Bodies’ Remain In Casper High School Library – Here’s What’s In Them
Explicit content: The following story and photos depict mature subject matter. Cowboy State Daily gently blurred nude images, but in the original books, both available at Kelly Walsh High School, the nude images are generally uncensored. Read at your own discretion.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 29, 2022
Wyoming Legislators To Consider Giving Themselves More Than 50% Raise
A bill has been drafted by the Wyoming Legislature that would increase lawmakers salary by more than 50%. There has not been a pay raise for the legislature since 2005.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 29, 2022
Explainer: Senate President, Speaker Of House Hold Significant Sway in Wyoming Legislature
Heres why it matters who is chosen the next Senate president and speaker of the House in Wyomings Legislature.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 29, 2022
Write-In Candidates Seeking To Unseat Incumbents (And Chuck Gray) In Wyoming General Election
There are a large number of write-in candidates in Wyoming this general election who are challenging formidable incumbents and SOS primary winner Chuck Gray.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 28, 2022
No Litter Boxes: Gillette School Board Disclaims ‘Furry’ Policy For Kids Who Identify As Animals
The Campbell County School District Board of Trustees assured parents on Tuesday that there are no litter boxes in school bathrooms to accommodate students who identify as animals.
Greg JohnsonSeptember 28, 2022
Democrat Marcie Kindred Trying To Unseat GOP Sen. Stephan Pappas In Cheyenne Senate Battle
Democrat Marcie Kindred said incumbent Sen. Stephan Pappas is "blatantly sexist" for questioning the time she could spend as a lawmaker because she has children and works full-time.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 28, 2022
Republican’s Proposal Would Give Party Authority To Determine Who Can Represent GOP
Carbon County GOP Committeeman Joey Correnti has crafted language that would allow political parties to choose who can represent them in elections and direct appointment power.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 27, 2022
Man Shot By Police On Reservation Died Of Multiple Gunshot Wounds
Terrance Posey died of multiple gunshot wounds following an Aug. 11 police shooting on the Wind River Indian Reservation, according to documents and interviews released on Tuesday.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 27, 2022
Some Small Wyoming Towns Dominate On Test Scores While Largest School Districts Languish
The top-scoring school districts on the annual WyTOPP test in Wyoming public schools are located in tiny communities while the largest communities did much worse.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 27, 2022
With Two New Monkeypox Cases, Wyoming No Longer Has Fewest In Country
The Wyoming Department of Health confirmed two more cases of monkeypox, one in Natrona and one in Campbell County. With four cases, Wyoming no longer has the fewest monkeypox cases in the country.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 27, 2022
Wyoming Lawmakers Draft Bill Would Strip Parties Of Appointment Powers
A Wyoming legislative committee has drafted a bill that would initiate special elections to fill vacant state executive and legislative political seats in Wyoming rather than the appointment process which happens now.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 27, 2022
Lawsuit: States Don’t Believe USDA’s Claims That Bathrooms, Pronouns Aren’t Affected By New Rules
Twenty-one states are suing the USDA stating they dont believe its claims that the agencys new gender-identity policies wont affect bathrooms and pronouns.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 26, 2022
Liz Cheney Says She Will Campaign Against Republicans
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney said she will actively campaign against the Republican gubernatorial candidates in Arizona and Pennsylvania this fall.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 26, 2022