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Wind River Reservation COVID Quarantine Camp Operating Again
A quarantine camp designed to house transient members of the Northern Arapaho Indian Tribe who test positive for COVID is back in operation.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 17, 2022
Wyoming Senate Introduces Bill That Stops Party Changes, Trump Endorses
The Wyoming Senate on Thursday introduced legislation that would prevent members of one political party from changing their party affiliation to vote in the competing party's primary election, then immediately switch back to their original affiliation.
February 17, 2022
Wyoming Senate Rejects COVID Vaccination Discrimination Bill
A measure that would have prohibited discrimination against individuals for their vaccine status failed introduction Thursday morning in the Wyoming Senate on a tie vote of 15-15.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 17, 2022
Colorado State Patrol Officer Nearly Hit While Performing Traffic Stop on I-25
A Colorado State Patrol trooper was nearly hit on Tuesday following a traffic stop on Interstate 25.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 17, 2022
State Sen. Says 15 Cent Fuel Tax Increase Needed To Fix Roads, Crumbling Bridges
A bill proposing a 15-cent per gallon increase in gas taxes would help the state meet its basic highway maintenance needs, according to one of its sponsors.
Wendy CorrFebruary 17, 2022
Casper Rep Praises Failure Of Film Incentive Bill; C. J. Box Not As Happy
There's a difference of opinion between two Chucks over the Wyoming Legislature's decision not to introduce a bill this week that would have provided incentives for film and TV productions.
February 16, 2022
University Of Wyoming To End Mask Mandate Monday
The University of Wyoming will end its campus-wide mask mandate next Monday, almost two years after the pandemic began and the mandate was first implemented.
February 16, 2022
Bill Which Prevents Employers From Enacting Non-Compete Clause Moves To House
A proposed law that would make it impossible for employers to prevent workers from going to work for a competing company cleared a legislative committee Wednesday morning
Clair McFarlandFebruary 16, 2022
Wyoming Legislature Has Plan To Spend $22 Million On Itself
The Wyoming Legislature has a tentative plan to spend $22 million on itself over the next two years.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 16, 2022
Committee Accepts Bill To Prohibit Human Trafficking Felons From Ever Driving Commercial Vehicles
A bill aimed at prohibiting anyone convicted of using a commercial vehicle in the course of human trafficking from ever driving a commercial vehicle again won approval from a House committee Tuesday.
February 16, 2022
House Rejects Proposal To Investigate Zwonitzer For Residency Allegations By A 36-24 Vote
Representatives declined to take action on the allegations filed against Rep. Dan Zwonitzer, R-Cheyenne, rejecting by a vote of 36-24 a proposal to form a special committee to study the allegations he no longer lives in the district he represents.
February 15, 2022
Sen. Lummis Pays Tribute to Late State Sen. Leland Christensen
In an emotional address on the floor of the U.S. Senate, Wyoming's junior senator Cynthia Lummis paid tribute to late Wyoming state Sen. Leland Christensen
Jimmy OrrFebruary 15, 2022
Lummis: Disruptive Passengers Protesting Masks Should Not Go On No-Fly List
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis said putting people who disrupt airplane flights to protest facemask mandates should not be put on a "no-fly list," as it would put them on the same footing as terrorists.
February 15, 2022
Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket Proposal Defeated
A plan to sell scratch-off lottery tickets to raise money for the states Office of Outdoor Recreation was defeated Tuesday by the Wyoming House of Representatives.
February 15, 2022
Wyoming GOP Legislator Blasted After Standing Up For Cheney On CNN
Rep. Landon Brown, R-Cheyenne, said he was the recipient of hate mail after he appeared on CNN over the weekend where he expressed his support for U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, R-WY, and said President Trump wasnt fit for office.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 15, 2022
House To Review Complaints Against Zwonitzer; Four Sue Seeking Proof Of Residency
A lawsuit filed in state district court in Cheyenne on Friday asked the court to force Rep. Dan Zwonitzer, R-Cheyenne, to prove he lives within House District 43, the district he was elected to represent.
February 15, 2022
Gordon State of the State: Wyoming Has Survived Tough Times & Things are Getting Better
In his state of the state address, Gordon described his budget as well planned, transparent and forward-looking to keep state government operating within the states means.
February 14, 2022
Gray Introduces Legislation To Name Highway After President Trump
Rep. Chuck Gray has filed legislation that would name a stretch of highway in Casper to the "President Donald J. Trump Highway."
Jimmy OrrFebruary 14, 2022
IRS Cancels Facial Recognition Software for Taxpayer Identification
In a rare moment of bipartisanship, members of both parties in Washington -- including Sens. Barrasso and Lummis -- criticized the IRS for implementing facial recognition software for taxpayer identification purposes.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 12, 2022
RNC Did Not Recognize Hageman As Presumptive House Candidate
Kathy Russell, executive director of the Wyoming GOP, told Cowboy State Daily on Friday that the only resolution adopted by the RNC that would affect Wyomings congressional race was the censure handed down for U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney.
February 11, 2022
Liz Cheney: Jan. 6 Committee Won’t Be Intimidated
Rep. Liz Cheney writes: "When courts have resolved any election challenges, and the election result has been certified by the governor of a state, the election is over. That is the rule of law."
Liz CheneyFebruary 10, 2022
Wyoming Republican Party ‘Sets Record Straight’ On Cheney Censure
The Wyoming Republican Party said that the censure of U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney last week was a representation of national dissatisfaction with her, according to a lengthy statement from officials.
February 10, 2022
Man Convicted of Shooting Wyoming Trooper 37 Years Ago Loses Third Appeal
A man convicted of attempted first-degree murder for shooting a Wyoming Highway Patrol officer in 1985 has lost his third attempt to overturn his conviction and life sentence.
February 10, 2022
Former Wyoming GOP Chair Thinks RNC Is “Inappropriate” For Censuring Cheney
Former GOP Chair Diemer True told Cowboy State Daily on Wednesday that it was inappropriate of Wyoming Republican Party State Central Committee and the RNC to censure U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney.
February 10, 2022