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Hageman Reacts to Cheney 2022 Announcement; Cheney Says She Was Always Running
Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman is calling the news that U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney will seek a fourth term in the U.S. House "exciting." But the incumbent's camp said there actually is nothing new about this.
March 02, 2022
Second Amendment Protection Act Moves to House Floor
A bill that would prohibit Wyoming law enforcement officers from enforcing any federal regulations considered to infringe on the Second Amendment was approved by a committee Tuesday for debate on the full House floor.
March 02, 2022
Rylee McCollum Honored During Wyoming House Session Tuesday
The late Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum was honored Tuesday during the Wyoming House of Representatives floor session.
March 02, 2022
Bill Requiring Teachers To Post Class Materials Online Clears Wyoming Senate
A bill that would require teachers to post the teaching materials they use in class online for parents and community members to view cleared the Wyoming Senate on Monday.
March 01, 2022
Hageman, Rand Paul To Host Two Wyoming Towns Halls Next Week
U.S. House candidate Harriet Hageman will be joined by U.S. Sen. Rand Paul during two Wyoming town hall meetings next week.
March 01, 2022
Cheney: U.S. Cannot Stay Out Of Russia/Ukraine Conflict; Isolationism Does Not Work
Liz Cheney strongly disagreed with those who have said the U.S. should stay out of the Russia/Ukraine conflict: "We've been down that road before. We've seen isolationism in both parties and it's always been wrong and it's always been dangerous."
March 01, 2022
Gordon To End Wyoming’s COVID Emergency Declaration In March
Gov. Mark Gordon announced Monday that he has begun the process to end Wyoming's COVID-19 public health emergency declaration.
February 28, 2022
Genetic Privacy Bill Clears Senate Committee
A bill forbidding online ancestry websites from selling Wyoming customers DNA data is moving through Wyomings Legislature with little resistance.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 28, 2022
Bill Making Abortions Illegal Passed Second Reading, No Exemption For Rape Or Incest
A bill that would ban abortions in Wyoming if the landmark abortion ruling in Roe vs. Wade is overturned moved closer to final House approval Monday without an amendment proposing exemptions for victims of rape or incest.
February 28, 2022
Shoshone Tribe Offers $500 Incentive For Child Vaccinations
The Eastern Shoshone Tribe is offering its members $500 to vaccinate their children against COVID-19.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 28, 2022
Bill Making Meth Use By Pregnant Women A Felony Clears House Hurdle
A bill that would make the consumption of methamphetamine or illegal opiates by pregnant women a felony has been approved in its initial review by the full House of Representatives.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 28, 2022
Hageman Says US Has Gone From Energy Independent to “Disaster”
Appearing at the Conservative Political Action Conference, Harriet Hageman said, "The Obama administration very clearly stated that energy independence could not happen. Then we had President Trump elected, and what happened? Energy independence."
February 28, 2022
Senator Says Budget Amendment Kills University of Wyoming; Sponsor Disagrees
Sen. Cale Case said what he believes to be a poorly written amendment to the budget eliminates all funding to the University of Wyoming. The primary sponsor, Sen. Cheri Steinmetz, disagrees.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 26, 2022
Wyoming Senate Passes Crossover Voting Bill On Third Reading
The Wyoming Senate on Friday passed a bill that is intended to keep voters from changing parties to influence the outcome of primary elections, sending it to the House of Representatives for introduction.
February 25, 2022
Government Fraud Hotline Bill Moves To Senate Floor
Despite lobbyist and lawmaker resistance, a bill that would establish a public hotline for reporting government fraud, waste, or abuse of resources has been approved in its first full review by Wyoming's Senate.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 25, 2022
Video Of Incident Between Sens. Driskill and James Released
The Capitol Police on Thursday released video footage showing the incident between Sen. Ogden Driskill and Sen. Tom James on the floor the senate Tuesday evening.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 24, 2022
Bills Restricting Abortions Clear Wyoming House Committee
Two bills aimed at restricting abortions advanced through the House Labor Committee on Wednesday morning with strong support.
February 24, 2022
Senate Passes Bill Banning Critical Race Theory, Now Headed To House
A bill that would prevent the teaching of critical race theory in Wyoming has now passed through the Senate and is now headed for introduction in the House of Representatives.
February 24, 2022
Retired 73-Year-Old Sheridan Teacher To Join National “Freedom Convoy”
Retired 73-year-old teacher Kerry Eblen said she is joining the "Freedom Convoy" because "patriotism, freedom, and pride in one's country mean something to her."
February 23, 2022
After Bus Driver Fails DUI Test, Cheyenne Schools Implementing New Training
The Cheyenne school district is implementing a new round of mandatory drug and alcohol awareness training after one of its bus drivers was arrested last week for driving under the influence while transporting students out of state.
February 23, 2022
Driskill Apologizes For Bumping Into Sen. James; Says It Was An Accident
Sen. Ogden Driskill on Wednesday apologized on the senate floor for "accidentally bumping into" Sen. Tom James after a heated debate on gun legislation.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 23, 2022
Senate Ag Committee Unanimously Supports Crossover Voting Bill
A measure aimed at keeping voters from changing parties to influence the outcome of primary elections won unanimous support Wednesday from the Senate Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources Committee.
February 23, 2022
State Senators Get Heated Following Contentious Debate On Gun Bill
Sen. Ogden Driskill and Sen. Tom James were involved Tuesday evening in what some are calling an altercation on the Senate Floor, after a heated debate regarding a gun bill.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 23, 2022
Wyoming Senate Approves Critical Race Theory Bill For Second Reading
The Wyoming Senate voted on Tuesday to approve a bill limiting the education of the tenets of critical race theory on its second reading.
February 23, 2022