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Barrasso Disagrees With Trump Over ‘Hang Mike Pence’ Chant
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso did not agree with former President Donald Trump commenting that rioters at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 chanting "Hang Mike Pence" was "common sense."
November 16, 2021
Gordon Proposes Budget $500 Million Below Current Levels
Gov. Mark Gordon is proposing a two-year budget for Wyoming that will reduce state spending by about $500 million while setting aside money for future financial woes, he announced Monday.
November 15, 2021
Gordon Signs Special Session Bill That Pushes Back Against Vaccine Mandates
Gov. Mark Gordon signed the one bill that made it through the recent Wyoming Legislature special session that pushes back against the federal vaccine mandate.
November 12, 2021
Harriet Hageman: Wyoming Needs A Congresswoman Who Will Fight Government Overreach
Guest columnist Harriet Hageman writes: "As a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Wyoming, I promise that, once elected, I will oppose government intrusions and fight to restore our freedoms."
Harriet HagemanNovember 12, 2021
Trump Says Cheney Has 19% Approval Rate And Is A Threat To “Fair And Free Elections”
Former President Trump attacked Rep. Cheney on Wednesday stating her approval rating is only 19% and that she is a threat to "free and fair elections."
November 10, 2021
Wyoming Files Third Lawsuit Over Biden’s Vaccine Mandate
Wyoming on Wednesday filed a third lawsuit aimed at stopping the federal coronavirus vaccine mandate proposed by President Joe Biden.
November 10, 2021
Wyoming Teacher Of The Year Warns Casper School District Of Burnout
Wyoming's Teacher of the Year for 2021 warned Casper school district officials of teacher burnout during a board of trustees meeting this week.
November 10, 2021
Cheney: “I Love My Party, But I Love My Country More”
Despite her vote to impeach former President Trump, Cheney said she was a conservative Republican who "disagrees strongly with nearly everything President Biden has done."
November 10, 2021
Woman’s Conviction For Forging Notary’s Stamp, Signature Upheld By Wyoming Supreme Court
Wyomings Supreme Court has upheld the forgery conviction of a woman who signed a notarys name eight times on documents necessary to withdraw money from a retirement account.
November 10, 2021
Barrasso: Biden Embarrassed America During Climate Conference
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso felt that President Joe Biden embarrassed the nation last week while he attended a climate conference in Scotland.
November 08, 2021
Cheney Awarded For Loyalty To Country Over Party
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney was recognized over the weekend for her loyalty to her country, not her political party, following her vote to impeach former President Donald Trump and her serving on the Jan. 6 commission.
November 08, 2021
Former Campbell County CEO Receives $675,000 Severance Pay
Campbell County Health has agreed to pay Colleen Heeter, its former chief executive officer, $675,000 as part of her contract-obligated severance package, the organization announced Friday.
County 17November 07, 2021
University Of Wyoming Officials Delay Eliminating Some Programs Until 2023
University of Wyoming officials have proposed delaying the elimination of some programs and staff positions until 2023, it was announced on Friday.
November 05, 2021
Wyoming Files Lawsuit Against Biden, Calls Mandate “Unconstitutional”
On Friday, Wyoming and 10 other states filed a lawsuit to halt the emergency temporary standard for vaccines issued by President Joe Biden's administration, Gov. Mark Gordon's office announced.
November 05, 2021
Sen. Bouchard Calls Senate Colleagues “Slime Ball” and “Liar”; Says They Should Resign
Sen. Anthony Bouchard on Friday called one senate colleague a "slime ball" and another colleague a "liar" and a "swamp monster."
November 05, 2021
County Clerks In Wyoming Hear Increased Questions About Election Integrity
Following questions about the 2020 presidential election, county clerks in Wyoming have seen an uptick in people who are concerned with election integrity.
Wendy CorrNovember 05, 2021
Wyoming To Sue Biden Administration on Friday Over Fed Vaccine Mandate
Gordon said the state will file a lawsuit as soon as the rules to put Bidens mandate in place are issued, a move expected Friday.
November 04, 2021
Wyoming Legislators Have Mixed Reaction To Special Session, Don’t Feel Bill Is Effective
Wyoming legislators had a mixed reaction to the weeklong special session that concluded Wednesday with one bill passed, out of 20 that were on the slate when they gaveled in last week.
November 04, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court Sides With Mother In Guardianship Dispute
Wyomings Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a woman and her parents in a guardianship dispute that saw the three take the womans child to South Dakota without the knowledge of the childs co-guardians.
November 04, 2021
During Mandate Discussion, Members Frequently Debate Whether Vaccine Works
While the focus of the special session is to counter President Biden's federal vaccine mandate, frequently members get in to debates over whether the vaccine is safe to use.
Jimmy OrrNovember 03, 2021
Senate Kills Anti-Vaccine Mandate Bill Citing Business Concerns; One Bill Remains
A bill that would prohibit some employers from requiring their workers to get the coronavirus vaccination to keep their jobs died in the Senate on Wednesday, leaving just one bill left.
November 03, 2021
Gray Says Harshman’s Disparaging Comments Come From Lack Of Accountability
Rep. Chuck Gray, R-Casper, addressed the disparaging remarks made about him from one of his fellow representatives last week.
November 03, 2021
Harshman Won’t Be Censured For Dropping F-Bomb & Swearing At Colleague On Hot Mic
Rep. Steve Harshman will not be censured for calling Rep. Gray a "little fu***er" during a legislative proceeding.
November 03, 2021
Explainer: What Is The Cost Of The Special Session?
The cost of the Wyoming Legislature's special session will cost at least $125,000, according to latest calculations.
November 03, 2021