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Documents Indicate Tribes Have No Firing Power Over St. Stephen’s Staff, Board
Public documents indicate that the tribal governments of the Wind River Indian Reservation dont own or control the school and therefore do not have the authority to fire its elected board or employees.
Clair McFarlandMay 17, 2022
Democrat Superintendent Candidate Says He Wouldn’t Politicize Top Education Job
Democratic candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction Sergio Maldonado said if he were to be elected, he would not politicize education and instead would rely on local control and local input.
Leo WolfsonMay 17, 2022
Secretary Of State Ed Buchanan Changes Mind; Says He Will Not Run For Second Term
In a surprising reversal, Wyoming Secretary of State Ed Buchanan announced Tuesday morning he will not run for reelection this fall. Buchanan had said a few weeks back he intended to run.
Leo WolfsonMay 17, 2022
Cheney Criticizes House GOP Leadership After Buffalo Shooting
Liz Cheney on Monday said the racially motivated shooting in Buffalo, New York, that left 10 people dead is the result of extremist behavior enabled by Republican leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Leo WolfsonMay 16, 2022
Cynthia Lummis Booed For Saying There Are Only Two Sexes At UW Commencement
Delivering the University of Wyoming commencement speech on Saturday, U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis was interrupted by boos for stating it was a "scientific fundamental truth" that there are two sexes -- male and female.
Leo WolfsonMay 16, 2022
Green River Couple Runs To Be Husband-Wife Legislative Team
Green River resident Jennifer James is running as a Republican for the state House this fall, while her husband Tom James is already a state senator.
Leo WolfsonMay 14, 2022
Jackson Luxury Hotel Sues Designer For Not Soundproofing Walls Enough
A luxury hotel in Jackson, with nightly rates of $949 per night for a one-bedroom, is suing a hotel's designer for not soundproofing its walls enough.
May 13, 2022
Legislative Committee To Study Film Incentives in Wyoming After Missing Out On ‘Yellowstone’ & ‘Joe Pickett’
A legislative committee will once again study a film incentive program for Wyoming after the Office of Tourism said Wyoming missed out on hit TV shows "Yellowstone" and "Joe Pickett" because there is no such incentive in the state.
Leo WolfsonMay 13, 2022
Gordon Kicks Off Election Season By Filing For Second Term
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon kicked-off the opening day of election season by filing his candidacy for a second term at 8am in the state Capitol. The filing deadline is May 27.
Leo WolfsonMay 12, 2022
Mysterious Hepatitis Outbreak In Children Skips Wyoming So Far
Although three neighboring states have seen the mysterious hepatitis cases in children now being reported nationally, the phenomenon hasnt hit Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandMay 12, 2022
Donald Trump, Jr. Launches Ads For Hageman Campaign
A new ad for the Harriet Hageman campaign with Donald Trump, Jr. launched on Wednesday in Wyoming. The group behind the ad said it would spend more than $500,000 in advertising leading up to former President Trump's rally on May 28 in Casper.
Leo WolfsonMay 12, 2022
Former UW Student With $100K in Student Loan Debt Says No To Fed Loan Forgiveness
Former UW student Molly Wiesner may be facing more than $100,000 in student loan debt but doesn't want loan forgiveness because she said she received something of value from her degrees and it's her responsibility to pay the loan off.
Leo WolfsonMay 12, 2022
Forbes Brother Loses Appeal Over Way Siblings Valued His Sheridan Ranch Shares
A member of the Forbes family has lost his challenge of the way his brother and sisters valued shares in a Sheridan County ranch he gave to his stepsons.
May 12, 2022
Barrasso’s Outdoor Recreation Act Moves To Senate Floor
Sen. John Barrasso (bottom right) and Sen. Joe Manchin (left) have sponsored legislation that would provide funding to build new trails and recreation areas on America's public lands.
Leo WolfsonMay 11, 2022
Longtime Wyo County Clerk: Democrats Registering As GOP To Vote In Cheney Race
Longtime Fremont County Clerk Julie Freese said many Democrats have told the office they are registering as Republicans specifically to vote for Liz Cheney.
Clair McFarlandMay 11, 2022
Former House Speaker Tom Lubnau Resigns From GOP Leadership
Former Wyo Speaker of the House Tom Lubnau resigned from state GOP leadership citing differences with actions and ethics of the state party. "The lack of integrity, toxicity, and move toward secrecy have convinced me to resign...," he said.
Leo WolfsonMay 11, 2022
Wyo GOP Hostilities Continue; Now Laramie County Members Demand Chairwoman Resign
Although the Wyoming GOP convention may be over, hostilities remain as factions within Laramie County are calling on each other to resign including a resolution for the chairwoman to step down.
Leo WolfsonMay 11, 2022
‘Roe v. Wade’ Court Leak ‘Deplorable,’ Could Backfire, Says Former Wyo Justice
The leak of a U.S. Supreme Court draft decision on abortion will probably have little benefit and may even backfire on those responsible, according to several Wyoming attorneys including former Supreme Court Justice Bill Hill.
Leo WolfsonMay 10, 2022
Reservation School Meltdown: Mass Firings After Allegations of Drugs, Corruption, Sexual Misconduct
After a federal investigation alleging sexual misconduct, drug use, misspending, nepotism, intimidation and corruption among St. Stephen's Indian School leaders, the superintendent, two principals, and the entire school board has been fired.
Clair McFarlandMay 10, 2022
Three Wyoming GOP Superintendent Candidates Agree Parents Need More Control In Schools
In speaking with Cowboy State Daily at the Republican convention, all three candidates for Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction agreed on one thing: parents need to have more authority in the classroom.
Leo WolfsonMay 10, 2022
Senator Cale Case Censured by Fremont County Republican Central Committee
The Fremont County Republican Central Committee on Monday evening censured Sen. Cale Case by a vote of 11 - 7 for a variety of complaints including advocating for Medicaid expansion.
Clair McFarlandMay 10, 2022
Wyoming Gov Mark Gordon Proud Of Work In First Term, Says Covid Was Toughest Challenge
Gov Mark Gordon told Cowboy State Daily that his toughest challenge as governor so far was helping the state navigate the problems posed by COVID-19.
Leo WolfsonMay 09, 2022
Wyoming GOP Convention Wrap-Up: Civility & Optimism Despite Laramie County Walkout
Certain members from Laramie County, including party Chairman Dani Olsen, accused the party of playing politics with this decision as retribution for the countys party speaking out against state party leadership.
Leo WolfsonMay 09, 2022
Fremont County GOP Seeking to Censure Sen. Cale Case For “Insubordination” To Oath of Office
The GOP in the precinct covering the town of Pavillion has lost confidence in Sen. Cale Case-R-Lander, according to a proposed resolution leaked Monday morning to Cowboy State Daily.
Clair McFarlandMay 09, 2022