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Twitter’s Popular, And Partisan, RoomRater Bashes Hageman, Praises Cheney
The partisan Twitter account that reviews people's videoconferencing set-ups for TV appearances not surprisingly rated Harriet Hageman a "zero out of 10" and Liz Cheney an "8 out of 10."
Leo WolfsonJuly 19, 2022
Wyoming Caucus Leader Says 3 Reps Running For Senate Are ‘Abandoning’ Conservative Cause
Rep. John Bear said the decision made by three House Republicans to run for the state Senate is an act of "abandonment" of the Freedom Caucus.
Leo WolfsonJuly 18, 2022
Woman Who Killed Pinedale Man In Drunk Head-On Collision Gets Sentence Overturned By Supreme Court
A Wyoming woman who was convicted of vehicular homicide after colliding head-on with a Pinedale man while driving under the influence on New Year's Day in 2021 had her sentence overturned by the Wyoming Supreme Court on Monday.
July 18, 2022
USDA Weakens Federal Gender Identity Mandate; Schroeder Skeptical
The USDA appears to be backing away from its earlier federal mandate which would have instituted sweeping gender-identity policies in public schools nationwide. Superintendent Brian Schroeder said it's because of the national outcry.
Clair McFarlandJuly 18, 2022
Trump’s PAC Gives $500,000 To Help Harriet Hageman Get Elected In Wyoming U.S. House Race
Federal election filings show former President Donald Trump's PAC has given $500,000 to help Harriet Hageman in her bid to oust U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney.
Jimmy OrrJuly 16, 2022
Republicans Out Of Freedom Caucus; Other Wyoming GOP Trade Barbs Over Gun Bills
Just because this year's legislative session is over doesn't mean the hard feelings have subsided. Some GOP representatives have been kicked out of the House Freedom Caucus while two other lawmakers are trading barbs and challenging each other to debate gun bills.
Leo WolfsonJuly 15, 2022
Northern Arapaho Tribe’s Top Governing Official Endorses Liz Cheney
Jordan Dresser, the Northern Arapaho Tribes top governing official on Thursday endorsed Rep. Liz Cheney but he'll have to change his voter status in order to vote.
Clair McFarlandJuly 15, 2022
Cheney, Hageman Campaigns Rake In Millions, Set Wyoming Election Records
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and challenger Harriet Hageman continue to set fundraising records this year. Cheney brought in nearly $3 million this quarter while Hageman raised $1.8 million.
Leo WolfsonJuly 15, 2022
Wyoming Moves Closer To Approving New Charter Schools Focused On Classical Education
Wyomings top elected officials approved a change Wednesday to the rules of a state board that could soon allow the creation of two new Wyoming charter schools focused on classical education.
Clair McFarlandJuly 14, 2022
Supreme Court: It Was OK For Police Officer To Describe Gasoline As Accelerant In Arson Trial
The court rejected the argument that a police officer should not have been allowed to describe gasoline as an accelerant, a substance that will speed the spread of a fire, because he was not an expert on the subject.
July 14, 2022
No More Babies Born On Side Of The Road: Sublette County To Get Its Own Hospital
Kari DeWitt nearly bled to death when she was pregnant with her son. In 22 counties, she could have gone directly to a hospital to deliver her child. However, since she lives in Sublette County, she had to wait 45 minutes at the local clinic to get a flight to Idaho.
July 14, 2022
Senate District 1: Two Challengers To Incumbent Ogden Driskill Say He’s Not Conservative Enough
Sen. Majority Floor Leader Ogden Driskill will likely be President of the Senate if re-elected to Senate District 1. It will be the first time since someone from Crook County held that position in nearly 70 years. Driskill has two challengers in the primary.
Leo WolfsonJuly 14, 2022
New PAC Surfaces Backing Liz Cheney; Paid For $183,000 In Internet Ads Last Week
A new major political action committee has surfaced in support of U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, paying $183,000 for web ads last week.
Leo WolfsonJuly 13, 2022
Police Say “Crazy” Montana Man Sent Cheney Witchcraft Book In Suspicious Package
A package sent last month to U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney which was initially feared to be a bomb actually contained a book on witchcraft from whom Montana police called a "crazy" man.
Clair McFarlandJuly 12, 2022
No One Knows (Or Will Tell) If Trump Rally Was Biggest Ever At Event Center In Casper
Former President Trump would not like hearing this but no one will say if his rally in Casper was the biggest ever at the Ford Wyoming Center. What officials will say is that it was comparable to Elton John and Eric Church.
Leo WolfsonJuly 12, 2022
Wyoming Legislators Fight Back Against Banks Regulating Behavior Through “Social Credit Scores”
Wyoming legislators are fighting back against banks who deny loans to people or companies based on environmental and social justice metrics known as "social credit scores."
Jimmy OrrJuly 12, 2022
Hageman Debuts First TV Ad In Wyoming House Campaign
Harriet Hageman, on Tuesday, released her first TV ad of the 2022 congressional campaign. The ad has a "Tombstone" feel to it with Hageman, clad in black, walking along the windy, Wyoming plains.
Leo WolfsonJuly 12, 2022
Barrasso On House Race: Cheney Has A Lot Of Work To Do To Win The Primary
Appearing on FOX News Sunday, U.S. Sen. John Barrasso was critical of Wyoming colleague Liz Cheney and said "she has a lot of work to do if she hopes to win the primary."
Leo WolfsonJuly 12, 2022
Secretary Of State Candidate Mark Armstrong To Sue Secretary Of State’s Office; Blasts Other Candidates
Sec of State candidate Mark Armstrong said he was planning on suing Secretary of State Ed Buchanan and and others in the office on Wednesday for a variety of reasons including failure to release absentee ballot status reports.
Leo WolfsonJuly 12, 2022
Woman’s Death On Wind River Reservation Blamed On Multiple Dog Mauling
The autopsy of a woman mauled by many dogs last April was released on Monday and confirmed the multiple dog bites resulted in her death. Loose packs of wild dogs are a persistent problem on the reservation
Clair McFarlandJuly 11, 2022
Barrasso: Not Enough Democrats To Influence Cheney – Hageman Wyoming House Race
Despite concerns among some Republicans that crossover voting might have an impact on the upcoming U.S. House primary, U.S. Sen. John Barrasso said he does not believe the practice is prevalent enough to make a difference.
Leo WolfsonJuly 11, 2022
Wyoming House District 9: Challengers Say Landon Brown Isn’t Conservative Enough
Incumbent State Rep. Landon Brown, a native of Cheyenne, is being challenged by two candidates who say he's not conservative enough.
Leo WolfsonJuly 10, 2022
Wisconsin Court Bans Ballot Boxes; More Difficult For Wyoming To Follow Suit
Wisconsins Supreme Court on Friday outlawed the use of ballot drop boxes. To do the same in Wyoming would require a revision of state law by the Legislature.
Leo WolfsonJuly 08, 2022
Buchanan: Allegations Of Election Fraud In Wyoming Are “Patently False”
Secretary of State Ed Buchanan said he is concerned about Wyoming campaigns claiming that there is voter fraud in the state when there is no evidence of any impropriety. They are "playing on the fears of voters that is patently false," he said.
Leo WolfsonJuly 08, 2022