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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
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