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Rammell Continuously Slams, Berates Gordon & Bien During Contentious Gubernatorial Debate
If there was a bull in a china shop on Thursday night at the Wyoming gubernatorial debate in Riverton, his name was Rex Rammell.
Leo WolfsonJuly 29, 2022
Candidate Profile: Incumbent Albert Sommers Faces Two Challenges In House District 20
There are three Republican candidates running in the Aug. 16 primary from HD 20, incumbent State Rep. Albert Sommers, R-Pinedale, Bill Winney of Bondurant and Michael Schmid of La Barge.
Leo WolfsonJuly 29, 2022
Nethercott, Gray Square Off In Secretary Of State Race
State Sen. Tara Nethercott, R-Cheyenne, says the states elections are secure with no major changes needed, while Rep. Chuck Gray, R-Casper, says election fraud has occurred in Wyoming and changes are desperately needed.
Leo WolfsonJuly 28, 2022
State Of Wyoming Says Voter ID Lawsuit Lacks Merit, Asks For Dismissal
The State of Wyoming has asked a judge to throw out a lawsuit contesting its new voter ID law.
Leo WolfsonJuly 27, 2022
Cheney, Hageman Release Latest Round Of Attack Ads In Wyoming
Mudslinging has moved into full gear in the U.S. House race between Harriet Hageman and Rep. Liz Cheney, with both campaigns releasing a new onslaught of campaign ads this week.
Leo WolfsonJuly 27, 2022
National Poll: Barrasso, Lummis Are The Two Most Popular Senators In Country
Wyoming is number one in the nation in terms of liking its governor, disliking President Joe Biden, and now approving of its U.S. senators, according to state-by-state surveys conducted by a national research company.
Coy KnobelJuly 27, 2022
Candidate Profile, Teton County House District 23: One Of Wyoming’s Few Blue Districts
In blue Teton County, the candidates in the Democratic primary want less or zero reliance on fossil fuel, want more taxes, and more government involvement.
Leo WolfsonJuly 27, 2022
Lummis Sponsors Legislation Raising Retirement Age of Pilots To Deal With Pilot Shortage
To help deal with pilot shortage which disproportionately affect rural states, Sen. Cynthia Lummis on Tuesday sponsored a bill that would increase the mandatory retirement age of pilots from 65 - 67.
Jimmy OrrJuly 27, 2022
Hageman Endorsed By Texas Senator Ted Cruz
Wyoming congressional candidate received an endorsement from Texas U.S. Senator Ted Cruz on Tuesday. Cruz said Hageman is a "rock-ribbed conservative."
Leo WolfsonJuly 26, 2022
Barrasso, Lummis Try To Pro-Actively Block Biden Executive Order Forgiving Student Loans
With reports of President Biden getting ready to issue an executive order forgiving all student debt, U.S. Sens. Barrasso and Lummis are trying to pro-actively block it with "The Debt Cancellation Accountability Act."
Leo WolfsonJuly 26, 2022
Opponents Continue Attacks On Hageman’s Water Pipeline Deal
Harriet Hagemans opponents in Wyomings U.S. House race continue to focus criticism on Hagemans involvement in a Flaming Gorge water pipeline project initiated more than a decade ago.
Leo WolfsonJuly 26, 2022
Court Finds Northern Arapaho Tribe’s Former Lawyers Didn’t Steal Tribal Funds
A jury on Friday ruled that the Northern Arapaho Tribes former lawyers didnt steal tribal funds through improper billing.
Clair McFarlandJuly 25, 2022
King Of The Governors! National Poll Shows Gordon Tied For Most Popular Governor In Nation
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon is popular among Wyoming voters. In fact, hes tied for being the most popular governor in the nation, according to a recent national poll.
Coy KnobelJuly 25, 2022
Cheney Says She Will Always Choose Protection Of Constitution Over Politics
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Sunday told a CNN audience that she will always choose protecting the Constitution over making politically-driven decisions to help her get re-elected.
Leo WolfsonJuly 25, 2022
Wyoming Schools Aren’t Requiring Clear Backpacks Even As Shootings Increase
Even as school shootings across the country have increased, Wyoming schools have not yet started to require students to carry clear backpacks.
July 25, 2022
Liz Cheney, Bob Budd: Sage Grouse Management Continues To Be Critical For Wyoming’s Future
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and Bob Budd write: "If we choose to conserve Sage-Grouse and other species, it is time to re-think how we compensate habitat providers, and how we develop our resources in a responsible manner."
Liz CheneyJuly 25, 2022
Harriet Hageman Lights Up Crowd At “Save Wyoming” Rally In Lander
Out of a list of more than 50 speakers, U. S. Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman drew the loudest ovations during a rally featuring the most conservative members of the Wyoming Republican Party.
Bill SniffinJuly 24, 2022
Gordon, Rammell Trade Barbs At Gubernatorial Forum In Casper
A Republican gubernatorial candidate forum featuring Gov. Mark Gordon, Rex Rammell and Brent Bien brought some division in Casper Wednesday night over Gordons handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Leo WolfsonJuly 23, 2022
University Of Wyoming Requested 33 Of Former Professor’s Papers Be Retracted
A day after the University of Wyoming confirmed that it investigated one of its former professors' work for "data irregularities," a UW spokesman said top university officials requested 33 of the professor's papers be retracted.
July 22, 2022
Wyoming Delegation Blasts Biden’s Likely Climate Emergency Executive Order
All three members of Wyoming's congressional delegation blasted President Biden for his likely executive action on the climate which could raise gas prices even higher and make the U.S. more dependent on foreign energy.
Leo WolfsonJuly 22, 2022
Cheney Chairs Last Jan 6 Committee Hearing Of Summer; “Trump Refused To Defend Our Nation”
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney chaired the final Jan. 6 Committee hearing of the summer on Thursday night. In her remarks, she said "Trump refused to defend our nation and our Constitution."
Leo WolfsonJuly 22, 2022
Hageman Protests Cheney/Bouchard Claim That She Bargained Away Wyoming Water To Colorado
Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman claims she never was hired to "bargain away Wyoming's water" as opponents U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and Anthony Bouchard are claiming.
Leo WolfsonJuly 22, 2022
Former University Of Wyoming Professor’s Papers Retracted For ‘Data Irregularities’
A former University of Wyoming professor's publications are being investigated for "data irregularities" and some are being retracted, according to UW officials.
July 21, 2022
Booze On Demand: Alcohol Delivery Companies See Growth In Wyoming
As companies such as DoorDash and Uber Eats continue to grow in popularity in Wyoming, a new business model has taken off: alcohol deliveries.
July 21, 2022