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Wyo State Sen. Schuler Says International Transgender Swimming Ban Good For Her Bill
Wyoming state Sen. Wendy Schuler applauded the decision by the international swimming federation to ban transgender athletes from women's swimming competitions. She said it will help her "Fairness In Women's Sports" bill when it is introduced next year.
Jimmy OrrJune 20, 2022
Wyo Dem Leaders Prefer Crossover Voting To Continue
Merav-Ben David, a former Congressional candidate and current candidate for the state House of Representatives, said nearly every Democrat she knows is planning to cross over this year.
Leo WolfsonJune 19, 2022
State Of Wyoming Appealing BLM’s Massive Land Purchase Near Casper
The state of Wyoming is appealing a massive land acquisition the Bureau of Land Management received in May south of Casper, Gov. Mark Gordon announced on Friday.
June 17, 2022
Rivertonites Spar Over Student Cell Phone Ban
A ban on cell phones in classrooms at a Riverton school is being met with strong objections in the face of a recent rash of school shootings nationwide.
Clair McFarlandJune 17, 2022
Drunk Driving Conviction Overturned Because Trooper Illegally Entered Sundance Woman’s Home
The drunk driving conviction of a Sundance woman must be overturned because a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper improperly entered the womans home without permission, Wyomings Supreme Court ruled on Thursday.
June 17, 2022
Cody Firefighter’s Widow Endorses Cheney In Commercial; “She Doesn’t Back Down,” Widow Says
The widow of Cody wildland firefighter Tim Hart, who passed away after parachuting into a fire in New Mexico, appeared in a commercial released on Thursday endorsing U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney.
Leo WolfsonJune 17, 2022
Hageman Blasts Committee Investigating 2021 Capitol Riot
Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman strongly criticized the committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, calling its work an attempt to discredit former President Donald Trump and influence future elections.
Leo WolfsonJune 16, 2022
SOS Candidate Chuck Gray Hosts Screenings Of 2,000 Mules Movie
Rep. Chuck Gray is hosting screenings of the controversial Dinesh D'Souza film "2000 Mules" which claims to show evidence of coordinated voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election.
Leo WolfsonJune 16, 2022
It Ain’t Easy Being A Democrat In Wyoming
The Democratic party in Wyoming arguably faces a more difficult uphill battle than in any other state. In the last presidential election, former President Donald Trump won by a wider margin in Wyoming than in any other state.
Leo WolfsonJune 15, 2022
Wyoming Attorney General Demands USDA Back Down On Gender ID Mandate
Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill joined forces with 25 other states Tuesday, demanding President Joe Biden withdraw a federal policy linking school lunch funds to gender ideology provisions.
Clair McFarlandJune 14, 2022
Legislators Disagree On When State Can Say No To Feds On Gender ID Mandates With School Lunches
Rep. Chip Neiman said Wyo should take over school lunch funding now rather than bend to the federal government's "social engineering" where Rep. Landon Brown said the state needs to exercise caution due to budgetary concerns.
Clair McFarlandJune 14, 2022
Cheney: Trump Campaign Knew There Was No Legitimate Argument To Overturn Election
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Monday said, "The Trump campaign legal team knew there was no legitimate argument fraud, irregularities, or anything to overturn the election. And yet, President Trump went ahead with his plans for Jan. 6 anyway.
Leo WolfsonJune 13, 2022
Wyoming Democrats Call For End To Electoral College at Democratic State Convention
The Wyoming Democratic Party on Saturday approved a resolution calling for a constitutional amendment to end the Electoral College.
Leo WolfsonJune 12, 2022
Gov Mark Gordon: The Energy Crisis of Tomorrow Can Be Averted Today
In a guest column, Gov Mark Gordon writes: "There should be absolutely no reason for blind dependency on China and Russia when we have the resources and capabilities to mine both critical minerals and uranium on American and Wyoming soil..."
Gov. Mark GordonJune 11, 2022
Wyoming Democrat Gubernatorial Candidate Rex Wilde Focuses On Water
Wilde, a veteran U.S. Army paratrooper and retired cabinet maker, has never held a political office before. He does have experience running for office, as this will be his third attempt at running for governor.
Leo WolfsonJune 10, 2022
Gov. Gordon Orders Flags Lowered To Honor Fallen Buffalo Marine Seth Rasmuson
Gov Mark Gordon on Friday ordered flags to fly at half-staff through Monday evening as a result of the death of a Wyoming Marine Seth Rasmuson who was killed on Wednesday.
Jimmy OrrJune 10, 2022
Wyoming Not Invited To Join Lawsuit Against Sanctuary Cities
A spokesman for Gov Gordon said the Wyoming attorney general's office was not asked to join 17 states in lawsuit to support banning sanctuary cities but "it's possible" Wyoming would join if asked.
Leo WolfsonJune 10, 2022
Cheney Takes Center Stage In Prime Time January 6 Hearing
At the first primetime Jan. 6 committee hearing, U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney said, "President Trump summoned the mob, assembled the mob and lit the flame of this attack.
Leo WolfsonJune 10, 2022
Marine From Buffalo Killed In Osprey Crash Near California-Arizona Border
U.S. Marine Seth Rasmuson from Buffalo, Wyoming was one of five Marines killed on Wednesday when an Osprey crashed in the desert near the California and Arizona border.
Jimmy OrrJune 10, 2022
Gun Group Endorses Hageman Over Cheney
The Gun Owners of America said they did not endorse U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney because of her "personal war on President Donald Trump and working for Nancy Pelosi on the illegitimate January 6th Committee."
Leo WolfsonJune 10, 2022
Wyoming Senate District 19: Battle of Legislative Veterans
Each of the three candidates vying for Wyoming Senate District 19 in the Big Horn Basin area is either a current or past Wyoming legislator.
Leo WolfsonJune 09, 2022
Beartooth Highway Finally Reopens After 12 Days; 10-Foot Snow Drifts Cleared
After 12 days, the famed Beartooth Highway is open again. Ten foot snow drifts and avalanches kept the roadway closed but now WYDOT is optimistic it will stay open through the summer.
Jimmy OrrJune 09, 2022
Liquor Is Inflation-Proof Says Wyoming Booze Expert
Although inflation is affecting consumer decisions across the board, one product that is inflation-proof is alcohol, according to Wyoming State Liquor Association Director Mike Moser.
June 09, 2022
Lummis Introduces Bill For Cryptocurrency-Friendly Regulation
On Tuesday, U.S. Sen Cynthia Lummis introduced bipartisan cryptocurrency legislation that she believes may revolutionize the way these assets are regulated in America.
Jimmy OrrJune 09, 2022