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Two-Year Covid Anniversary: Gordon Says Wyoming Handled Pandemic “Very Well”
Gordon said Wyoming was one of seven states not to issue a 'stay-at-home' order and that was the right decision. "I'm very proud we stood up for people's liberties," he said.
March 14, 2022
Hageman Campaign Creates ‘Cheney For Virginia’ Website
Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman has doubled down on her claims that her Republican primary opponent U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney is not a true Wyomingite by creating a spoof website called "Liz Cheney for Virginia."
March 14, 2022
Legislators Concerned Police Put Themselves Above The Law; Prosecutors Disagree
While discussing a gun rights bill that he believed was weak, Rep. Bob Wharff said he knows of two instances where county prosecutors refused to charge police officers implicated in wrongdoing.
Clair McFarlandMarch 12, 2022
Wyo Hospital Association President Lodges Complaint Against Bouchard
The president of the Wyoming Hospital Association has filed a complaint against Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne, and described him as "combative" and "disrespectful."
March 11, 2022
Republican National Committee Sues Cheney, Jan. 6 Committee
The Republican National Committee has filed a lawsuit against U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and her fellow legislators that sit on the committee investigating the events of the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
March 11, 2022
Wyoming Virtual Currency Plan Clears House
A plan to make Wyoming the first state with its own virtual currency won final approval from the House on Thursday.
March 11, 2022
Sen. Bouchard Removed From Committee Assignments After Tense Vote
By nearly a 2 - 1 vote on Thursday, Wyoming State Sen. Anthony Bouchard was removed from his committee assignments after a number of serious charges -- including threatening others members -- were levied against him by Senate leadership.
Jimmy OrrMarch 11, 2022
Nuclear Power Plant, Storage Bill Passes Wyoming Senate, Headed Back To House
A bill that would adjust the state's rules for regulating nuclear power plants and waste storage facilities, prepared in anticipation of the construction of a nuclear power plant near Kemmerer, cleared the Wyoming Senate on Thursday.
March 11, 2022
Wyoming Abortion Ban Bill Approved With Rape And Incest Exemption
During the third reading of the bill Thursday morning, Sen. Case urged the Senate to vote against it, calling it a form of bondage. The bill passed 24-5 with one excused.
March 10, 2022
“Second Amendment Protection Act” Clears House By 43 – 15 Margin
Opponents of the bill said it provides no actual protection of Second Amendment rights. "It says one branch of government is going to hold the other branch accountable and that fails every time," said Rep. Robert Wharff (R-Evanston).
March 10, 2022
No Critical Race Theory Bills Made It Through 2022 Wyoming Legislative Session
Sen. Anthony Bouchard said the legislature's failure to pass any Critical Race Theory bills could cause Wyoming to lose its designation as a 'red state.'
March 10, 2022
Bill Prohibiting Electronic ‘Stalking’ Moves Ahead In House
Senate File 100, which was approved Tuesday in its first review by the full House, would create a crime covering those who use electronic devices such as Apple "AirTags," Tiles, or cell phones to stalk people.
March 09, 2022
Trump-Backed Crossover Voting Bill Dies In Wyoming House
The Trump-backed crossover voting bill, aimed at stopping voters from switching parties to influence the results of an election, failed on Tuesday when it was not considered by the House of Representatives.
March 09, 2022
Bill That Allows Wyoming To Issue Own Digital Currency Moving Through House
A plan to make Wyoming the only state in the nation with its own digital currency won initial approval from the state House on Tuesday.
March 09, 2022
Bill Outlawing Abortions Moves On In Wyoming State Senate
A bill that would ban abortions in Wyoming should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe vs. Wade won initial approval from the Senate on Tuesday.
March 09, 2022
Biden Bans Russian Oil; Cheney, Hageman Come Together In Praise Of Decision
President Joe Biden on Tuesday banned all oil imports from Russia due to the Ukraine invasion, and managed to bring together two political foes in the process.
March 08, 2022
Flu Tracking In Wyo Back After Two Years, Infections Slightly Above Projections
After a hiatus of nearly two years, the Wyoming Department of Health is tracking influenza infections once again.
Clair McFarlandMarch 08, 2022
Civics Transparency Bill Dies In Wyoming House Education Committee
A bill that would have required teachers to post their class materials online for public view died in a Wyoming House of Representatives committee meeting Monday.
March 08, 2022
Bill Making Meth Use By Pregnant Women A Felony Dies In Senate
State Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne, told the Senate he opposed the bill because he wanted to see more emphasis on treatment and was worried women would get abortions in prison.
Clair McFarlandMarch 08, 2022
Bill Prohibiting Use of Electronic Devices To Stalk People Clears House Committee
A bill that would prohibit the use of electronic devices, like Tiles and Apple AirTags, to stalk people cleared a House committee on Monday and will be sent to the House floor.
March 08, 2022
Second Amendment Protection Act Bill Moves Ahead In House
A bill that would prohibit Wyoming law enforcement officers from enforcing unconstitutional federal firearms regulations was approved in its first full House review on Monday.
March 08, 2022
Wyoming GOP Announces Trump To Visit The State Soon
Details are being finalized for former President Donald Trump to visit Wyoming sometime soon, the Wyoming Republican Party confirmed to Cowboy State Daily Monday.
March 08, 2022
Wyoming House, Senate Approve $2.7 Billion Budget; On Its Way To Governor’s Office
A two-year budget detailing spending of roughly $2.7 billion from the states main bank account in fiscal 2023-24 was approved Monday by both the Wyoming House and Senate.
Clair McFarlandMarch 07, 2022
Wyoming Abortion Ban Bill Passes Committee, Heads To Senate Floor
A bill that would make abortion illegal in the state if the U.S. Supreme Court decides to overturn its ruling in the landmark abortion ruling Roe vs. Wade was sent to the Senate floor on Monday.
March 07, 2022