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Ukrainian Student at UW Says Ukraine Will “Never Give Up”
Anastasiia Pereverten, a Ukrainian student at the University of Wyoming, said her grandparents have told her they "would never leave" and will defend their country to the end.
Wendy CorrMarch 07, 2022
Bill Banning Trans Athletes From Women’s Sports Dies In Wyoming House; Sponsor Disappointed
Sen. Wendy Schuler said despite 'overwhelming support from the citizens of Wyoming,' the bill banning transgendered athletes from competing against females was not introduced in the House.
March 07, 2022
UW Athletics Selects Hall Of Fame Members For Class Of 2022
The 1988 UW football team, which was ranked as high as 10th in the nation, was one of many named to the Class of 2022 University of Wyoming Hall of Fame.
Jimmy OrrMarch 06, 2022
Senate Committee Approves Bill Creating Felony For Meth Use While Pregnant
A bill classifying methamphetamine use while pregnant a felony crime narrowly passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on Friday, winning approval on a 3-2 vote despite some vocal opposition.
Clair McFarlandMarch 04, 2022
Bill Banning Trans Athletes From Women’s Sports Passes Wyoming Senate
A bill that would ban transgender athletes from competing in women's sports passed through the Wyoming Senate on Wednesday, and is now headed to the Wyoming House of Representatives for introduction.
March 03, 2022
Legislature Nears Final Approval Of Own Budget
The Wyoming Legislature has nearly finalized its plan to spend $22 million on its own operations over the next two years.
Clair McFarlandMarch 03, 2022
Wyomingites Banding Together To Support Ukraine
From the Wyoming Legislature to community ski areas, public support for Ukraine and condemnation of Russian actions has spread across the state.
Wendy CorrMarch 02, 2022
Bill Making Meth Use While Pregnant A Felony Moves To Wyoming Senate
A bill that make it a felony for pregnant women to use methamphetamine or illegal opiates is awaiting Senate review following its approval in the House on Tuesday.
Clair McFarlandMarch 02, 2022
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