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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
Wyoming GOP Sued By Former Speaker of House & Others Over Process to Replace Balow
Former Speaker of the House Tom Lubnau and 15 other plaintiffs allege the process Frank Eathorne used to replace the Superintendent of Public Instruction was unconstitutional.
January 25, 2022
Gingrich Threatens Jan. 6 Committee Will Be Jailed; Cheney Fires Back
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney criticized former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich on Sunday after Gingrich predicted that members of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, invasion of the Capitol would be jailed for their actions.
January 24, 2022
State GOP Wants Investigation Into Legitimacy of Rep. Dan Zwonitzer
The leadership of Wyomings Republican Party asked the secretary of state to determine whether Rep. Dan Zwonitzer moved out of the district he was elected to represent -- thus making the seat vacant.
January 24, 2022
Explainer: Who Are The Candidates Nominated For Wyoming Superintendent?
Likely by the end of the week, if not sooner, Wyoming will have a new superintendent of public instruction.
January 24, 2022
Investigation Underway As Parents, Players Accuse Cheyenne Football Coach of Bullying, Retaliation
Legislators and parents have asked Laramie School District No. 1 to look into allegations of bullying and excessive verbal abuse by a coach toward student athletes at Central.
January 24, 2022
Marjorie Taylor Greene: Cheney Has “Very Conservative” Voting Record; More Conservative Than Other Republicans
Far right Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene on Friday said Liz Cheney not only had a "very conservative" voting record but was more conservative than other Republican members.
Jimmy OrrJanuary 24, 2022