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Gordon Says He Strongly Opposes Federal Vaccine Mandates
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon told Cowboy State Daily that he will "strongly oppose" any federal vaccine mandate.
August 24, 2021
Jimmy Orr: The COVID Vaccine and The Price of Tomatoes in Texas
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Jimmy OrrAugust 23, 2021
AARP Scam Alert: Car Warranty Scams
While extended warranties might be a sensible investment for some, its a product that you should research rather than react to, and only with verified and trustworthy sources.
August 23, 2021
Gordon ‘Not Interested’ In Accepting Afghan Refugees Into Wyoming
Gov. Mark Gordon "has no interest" in accepting Afghan refugees into Wyoming, his spokesman told Cowboy State Daily on Wednesday.
August 19, 2021
Report: Wyoming Has Highest Rate Of COVID Nursing Home Deaths
Wyoming has the highest rate of COVID-19-related nursing home deaths, according to a recent report released by AARP Wyoming.
August 18, 2021
Gordon: No Mask, Vaccine Mandates Coming From My Office
No new requirements for the use of facemasks will be coming from the office of Gov. Mark Gordon despite the recent spike in active coronavirus cases, he said Monday.
August 17, 2021
Cheney: Trump and Biden Both to Blame For Failed Policies in Afghanistan
Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney blamed both former President Trump and President Biden for the disaster in Afghanistan.
August 16, 2021
AARP Scam Alert: Travel Scams
If youre trying to squeeze in a summer trip before Labor Day, its buyer beware when hunting for that last-minute deal.
August 15, 2021
Gordon Tells Lincoln County Republicans That He Won’t Shut Down State Again
Despite growing active coronavirus cases and hospitalizations across the state, Gov. Mark Gordon won't shut down the state again, he told the Lincoln County Republican Party this week.
August 12, 2021
UW President Seidel Says UW Is Entering ‘Exciting Time’
The University of Wyoming and the states community colleges are partnering to help improve the states economy, UW President Ed Seidel said
Bill SniffinAugust 12, 2021
Indian Veterans Memorial Dedication Thursday Morning At Fort Washakie
Gov. Mark Gordon heads a large group of national and local dignitaries attending the dedication of the Path of Honor Wind River Veterans Memorial Thursday morning.
Bill SniffinAugust 12, 2021
Two More County GOP Organizations Rescind Recognition Of Cheney
Two more county Republican parties have joined some of their counterparts in rescinding their recognition of U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney as Wyoming's Republican representative.
August 11, 2021
Cheney Responds To “Firings,” Says She’s Not “Bound By Loyalty To One Man”
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney's actions in Congress are dictated by her constitutional duties to that body, not by loyalty to former President Donald Trump, a spokesman for the congresswoman said Tuesday.
August 10, 2021
Carbon County GOP Passes Resolution Stating Cheney No Longer Represents Them
Joining their Park County counterparts, the Carbon County Republican Party "fired" Liz Cheney from representing them in Congress.
August 09, 2021
Bill Sniffin: 20 U.S. Senators Attended Mike Enzi Funeral – Unprecedented
Bill Sniffin writes: "On this day thousands of his friends and family members said good-bye and to celebrate a life well lived."
Bill SniffinAugust 09, 2021
Park County Republicans ‘Fire’ Cheney, Tell Her They Don’t Recognize Her As Rep
The Park County Republican Party sent a letter to U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney this week, telling her they no longer recognize her as their legitimate representative.
August 06, 2021
UW President Seidel Testifies Before U.S. Senate
University of Wyoming president Ed Seidel praised the university's efforts to drive energy innovation and economic development during a U.S. Senate committee hearing on Thursday in Washington, D.C.
August 05, 2021
Wyoming Justices Call For Specific Timelines To Finish Cases
Wyomings court system needs to adopt specific timelines for the resolution of cases, two Wyoming Supreme Court justices said.
August 05, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court Upholds Man’s Murder Conviction In Wife’s Death
Wyomings Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of a Wapiti man convicted of murder in killing of his wife.
August 05, 2021
Gordon Won’t Issue Another Mask Mandate
Gov. Mark Gordon will not issue another statewide mask mandate and won't require Wyoming school districts to implement one, either, his office announced this week.
August 04, 2021
Barrasso: White House, CDC Are Guilty Of Medical Malpractice
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso said the White House and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were guilty of "medical malpractice" due to the chaos and confusion coming from them regarding the coronavirus pandemic.
August 04, 2021
Two More Republicans Surface As Cheney Opponents
An online political publication has identified two more Wyoming Republicans as congressional candidates who were interviewed by former President Donald Trump in his search for a challenger to the re-election campaign of U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney.
Bill SniffinAugust 04, 2021
Justice Gorsuch To Speak At UW In September
U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch will speak at the University of Wyoming in September, the university announced this week.
August 02, 2021
Federal Judge Rules Wyoming Election Day Campaign Limits Unconstitutional
A Wyoming law prohibiting campaign activities within 300 feet of a polling place on election days is unconstitutional because the buffer zone is unreasonably large, a federal judge has ruled.
July 30, 2021