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Schroeder Sworn In As Wyoming Superintendent Of Public Instruction
Brian Schroeder was sworn in as the superintendent of public instruction on Friday afternoon. He will serve in the position until January 2023.
February 04, 2022
Republican National Committee Formally Censures Cheney, Kinzinger
The Republican National Committee voted on Friday to formally censure U.S. Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger for their work on the Jan. 6 committee.
February 04, 2022
Wyoming Sen. Introducing Transgender Athlete Bill Says It’s A Matter of Fairness
In discussing her bill which would ban trans-athletes from competing against biological women, Sen. Schuler said: "If you take away the opportunity from one girl in our state and give it to a trans-athlete, its wrong and thats the bottom line."
Jimmy OrrFebruary 04, 2022
Resolution To Expel Cheney Changed To Censure; “I Don’t Recognize Those In My Party,” Says Cheney
Liz Cheney on Thursday said, "I do not recognize those in my party who have abandoned the Constitution to embrace Donald Trump. History will be their judge."
February 04, 2022
More Than 1,200 Wyo Bridges Need Fixing But The State Lacks the Resources To Fix Them
After a bridge collapsed in Pittsburgh last month, concern has grown in Wyoming about the condition of its bridges. The state has identified more than 1,200 bridges need fixing at a cost of $529 million. But there's not the money to fix them.
Wendy CorrFebruary 03, 2022
Wyoming Supreme Court Suspends Former Teton County Prosecutor Becket Hinckley
Three members of the court voted only to suspend the license of Becket Hinckley for three years, while two others argued that Hinckley should be barred from practicing law completely.
February 03, 2022
More Of Hageman’s Early Donors Come From Wyoming Than Any Other State
More of Republican congressional candidate Harriet Hagemans donations in the opening weeks of her campaign came from Wyoming than any other state, according to reports filed with the Federal Election Commission.
February 02, 2022
More Than 50 GOP Officials Support Removing Cheney, Kinzinger From House GOP
More than 50 Republican National Committee members are supporting a proposal to endorse removing U.S. Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger from the House Republican Conference.
February 02, 2022
Cynthia Lummis: Standing Up For The Jim Bridger Power Plant
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis writes: "The environmental activists that President Biden hired have put their agenda ahead of science and facts, but I will keep blocking any EPA nominees until the Biden administration comes to the table and works with the State of Wyoming."
Sen. Cynthia LummisFebruary 02, 2022
Defense Secretary Tells Gordon National Guard Members Must Get COVID Vaccine
The Secretary of Defense told Gov. Mark Gordon that despite objections, the Air and Army National Guard members in Wyoming will have to be vaccinated against COVID.
February 02, 2022
Bouchard’s Campaign Donations Evaporate In Latest Quarter Report
Donations have severely declined for Anthony Bouchard's congressional campaign as he brought in $26,000 in the fourth quarter -- roughly 1/10th of his total in the prior time period.
February 01, 2022
Wyoming Seventh In Fundraising For Cheney; California Leads Followed by Virginia, Florida, New York
California leads in contributions to the Cheney campaign followed by Virginia, Florida, Texas, and Washington, DC. Wyoming comes in 7th.
February 01, 2022
Cheney: Trump Will Do Jan. 6 All Over Again If Given The Chance
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney took to social media early Monday to criticize former President Donald Trump after he released scathing remarks about former Vice President Mike Pence over the weekend.
January 31, 2022
WYDOT Proposes Reroute Of I-80 To Avoid Winter Closures
The Wyoming Dept of Transportation has asked the federal government to reroute parts of Interstate 80 to avoid the severe winter weather which causes constant closures.
Wendy CorrJanuary 30, 2022
Zwonitzer Calls Complaint About Residency A ‘Political Hit Job’
Rep. Dan Zwonitzer said accusations that he does not live in House District 43 are "ludicrous" and a "political hit job."
January 28, 2022
Wyoming GOP Celebrates Judge Ruling In Its Favor In Superintendent Lawsuit
The Wyoming Republican Party celebrated the news that a judge ruled in their favor in a lawsuit regarding the process of choosing a replacement for Wyoming superintendent of public instruction.
January 28, 2022
Despite Failed Lawsuit, Plaintiffs Hope Legislature Will Change Nomination Process for Vacant Seats
A federal lawsuit filed over the way nominees are picked to fill vacant statewide offices may convince the Legislature to take action to change the existing process, according to a plaintiff in the lawsuit.
January 28, 2022
Schroeder Appointed To Wyoming Superintendent Of Public Instruction
Gov. Mark Gordon has appointed Brian Schroeder to be Wyoming's Superintendent of Public Instruction until January 2023, his office announced Thursday.
January 27, 2022
Gordon Opposes Halt On Superintendent Pick, Says He’s Upholding The Law
Gov. Mark Gordon is asking a federal court to allow him to follow Wyoming law and proceed with the appointment of a new superintendent of public instruction.
January 27, 2022
Flu Cases Remain Low Compared to Prior Seasons in Wyoming
Wyomings influenza season appears to be off to a mild start, with cases markedly lower than prior flu seasons.
January 27, 2022
Eathorne Calls Plaintiffs In Superintendent Lawsuit “RINOs,” “Cheney Supporters”
Wyoming Republican Party Chairman Frank Eathorne lashed out Wednesday at the multiple plaintiffs who brought a lawsuit against the party over the way it selected nominees for an open statewide office, calling them "RINOs" and "Cheney supporters."
January 26, 2022
Supreme Court Orders Sentence Adjustment For Casper Man Who Killed Mother
A Casper man sentenced to life in prison for murdering his mother was improperly sentenced to another 10 to 15 years in the burglary that led to the killing, Wyomings Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.
January 26, 2022
Romney To Stump For Cheney At Fundraiser In March
U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, will help raise money for U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney at a fundraiser in March, according to reports released Wednesday.
January 26, 2022
Federal Judge Tells Governor Not To Appoint New Superintendent
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered Gov. Mark Gordon not to appoint a new superintendent of public instruction.
January 26, 2022