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Laramie County Delegates Walk Out of GOP Convention After State Party Vote To Expel
Nearly every member of the Laramie County delegation walked out of the Wyoming GOP convention on Saturday after the Republican Party voted to ban most of the delegation from participating.
Leo WolfsonMay 07, 2022
Wyo Republican Convention: Resolutions Committee Wants End To EPA, BLM
Resolutions calling for the dismantling of some of the state and federal governments biggest agencies were approved Friday by the Resolutions Comittee of the state Republican Convention.
Leo WolfsonMay 07, 2022
Barrasso, Gordon Receive Mostly Support At GOP Convention Dinner, Some Boos
Gov. Mark Gordon and U.S. Sen. John Barrasso spoke during the congressional delegation dinner at the GOP Convention on Friday night, drawing mostly support from the audience, but also some noticeable jeers.
Leo WolfsonMay 07, 2022
Wyoming GOP Committee Votes For ‘English As Official Language’ Resolution
In voting for the "English As Official Language" resolution, many committee members said they were concerned that English is becoming a minority language bringing traditional American culture under attack.
Leo WolfsonMay 06, 2022
Legislators Say Intergalactic Military Space Force Should Be Part of Wyo Military Structure
Members of Wyoming's Transportation Committee on Wednesday agreed that Wyoming should recognize the intergalactic military Space Force as part of the states military structure.
Leo WolfsonMay 06, 2022
Cheney Will Not Be Attending Wyo GOP Convention Because Eathorne Is “Oath Keeper”
U.S. Rep Liz Cheney's spokesperson told Cowboy State Daily Thursday evening that the congresswoman will not be attending the Republican convention because Wyoming GOP chair Frank Eathorne is a member of the far-right anti-government group "Oath Keepers"
Leo WolfsonMay 05, 2022
Laramie County Denied: Credentials Committee Votes 15-8 Against Seating Laramie County Delegates
At the GOP convention on Thursday, the Credentials Committee voted 15-8 that Laramie County only be allowed to seat three delegates instead of the 36 the county sent to the state meeting in Sheridan.
Leo WolfsonMay 05, 2022
WYDOT Will Request Exemptions to Federal Electric Vehicle Charging Program
WYDOT Director Luke Reiner told a legislative committee on Wednesday that due to the inefficiency of building electric charging stations on empty stretches of Wyoming highways, the state will appeal for exemptions from the 'every 50 miles' requirement.
Leo WolfsonMay 05, 2022
Pay Boost Could Put Powell Teachers Near Top For Salaries in Wyoming
Trustees for Park County School District No. 1 in Powell are considering raising teacher pay significantly, moving the districts salaries from among the lowest in the state to among the highest.
Wendy CorrMay 04, 2022
Shoshone Tribe Asks UW To Consider Free Tuition For Native Students
After the University of California decided to waive all tuition for American Indian students, the Shoshone Tribe asked the University of Wyoming for the same. UW agreed to discuss the issue.
Clair McFarlandMay 04, 2022
Public Right To Public Land At Stake In Fed Corner Crossing Lawsuit, Wyoming Hunters Say
A jury in state circuit court found four hunters innocent last week of criminal trespass charges. However, new trespass charges were filed on Monday against three of the hunters in connection with a 2020 incident.
May 04, 2022
One Of First Questions Of GOP Convention — Can Laramie County Participate?
The question of whether Republican delegates from the states biggest county will be allowed to take part in the Wyoming Republican Partys convention later this week will be among the first issues settled by the party.
Leo WolfsonMay 04, 2022
Barrasso, Lummis Back Move To Kill Biden ‘Disinformation’ Board
Wyomings U.S. senators signed on to a bill Tuesday that would prohibit the use of federal funds for a "disinformation board" announced recently by President Joe Biden.
Leo WolfsonMay 03, 2022
Wyoming Trump Rally Expected To Draw 20,000
A political rally featuring former President Donald Trump and congressional candidate Harriet Hageman is expected to draw 20,000 people to the parking lot outside of Caspers Ford Center.
Leo WolfsonMay 03, 2022
Roe V. Wade Reversal Would Force Wyoming Legislators To Take Hard Stand, Says Senate Leader
State Sen. Chris Rothfuss on Tuesday said if Roe v Wade is overturned, Wyoming legislators who may have voted pro-life for political ease in the past will have to take a solid position if a repeal expands their authority over the issue
Clair McFarlandMay 03, 2022
UW Gives Officials $38,000 In Tickets, Meals, Gifts Over Three Years
Using private donations, the University of Wyoming spent nearly $38,000 on tickets, dinners and gifts for elected officials in three years.
Clair McFarlandMay 03, 2022
Corner-Crossing Isn’t Solved Yet; U.S. District Court Now Hearing Case Against Hunters
The question of whether corner-crossing is legal activity isn't solved yet. Now the U.S. District Court (a federal court) is hearing a case where the landowner has filed a lawsuit against the hunters, seeking damages for trespassing.
Leo WolfsonMay 03, 2022
Another Complaint Against State GOP Filed, Alleges Unfair Enforcement Of Rules
A member of the Sheridan County Republican Party is the latest to express dissatisfaction with the State GOP. Gail Symons says chairman Frank Eathorne is selectively choosing which rule violations to enforce.
Leo WolfsonMay 02, 2022
Rawlins Hospital Stopping Labor And Delivery Services, Will Save $2M
The Memorial Hospital of Carbon County in Rawlins will soon discontinue obstetrics services, hospital spokeswoman Stephanie Hinkle told Cowboy State Daily on Monday.
May 02, 2022
Sec. of State Buchanan Says State Will Challenge Wyoming Gun Owners (WyGO) Ruling
Buchanan and the state attorney generals office on Friday notified the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals of the states intent to challenge a federal court ruling that allowed the firearms advocacy group Wyoming Gun Owners to keep a list of its contributors private.
Leo WolfsonMay 02, 2022
Trump Schedules ‘Save America’ Rally At Casper’s Ford Center On May 28
Former President Donald Trump will stage a Save America rally at Caspers Ford Center on Saturday, May 28.
Leo WolfsonMay 02, 2022
Wyoming Superintendent Candidates Want Return to American Values
Each of the three Republicans running for Superintendent of Public Instruction say they want to return American values to the classroom and to run the job with a conservative mindset.
Leo WolfsonMay 01, 2022
Expect Delays: Road Construction From Cody To Yellowstone About To Begin
Travelers going to Yellowstone from Cody will need to plan ahead as major road construction starts next week.
Wendy CorrApril 29, 2022
Pandora Papers: Legislators Debate Strengthening Wyo Laws To Prevent Stashing of Foreign Billions
Wyoming lawmakers on Thursday discussed strengthening laws that would help prevent the state from being a haven for illicit activity. A Russian billionaire hid a private jet and lands through a LLC & trust in Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandApril 29, 2022