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Cheyenne Chamber CEO “Ecstatic” With Possibility of Amtrak Service in Cheyenne
Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce CEO Dale Steenbergen said Amtrak passenger service would be great for Wyoming's economy.
April 12, 2021
Barrasso, Cheney, Lummis Say Biden Is Infringing on Consitutional Rights With Gun Orders
Wyoming's congressional delegation all criticized President Biden's executive actions on firearms.
April 09, 2021
Cheney Detractor Matt Gaetz Sees Troubles Continue
A Florida congressman known for his criticisms of U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney is seeing major troubles in his life after it was announced last week he was being investigated for sex trafficking.
April 09, 2021
Gordon Says He Will Get Involved In School Funding Debate
According to state estimates, the states schools will face a funding shortfall of about $300 million a year.
April 09, 2021
Gordon Says Wyoming Will Defend Second Amendment Rights
In response to President Biden's executive orders on firearms, Gov Mark Gordon said Wyoming will resist any attempts to weaken Second Amendment rights.
April 09, 2021
Good News: Scraping Up Roadkill & Eating It Will Be Legal In July
If the idea of seeing a squashed raccoon in the middle of Interstate 80, taking out a shovel and putting it in your backseat, and then throwing it on the barbecue when you get home sounds like a great idea, youre in luck.
Jimmy OrrApril 08, 2021
Wyoming Likely to Receive More Than $1B In COVID Relief
Wyoming is likely to receive more than $1 billion in federal coronavirus relief funds later this year, Gov. Mark Gordon's office announced this week.
April 08, 2021
WyGO Calls Biden a “Tyrant,” “Gun Grabber” For Latest Executive Orders
The Wyoming Gun Owners group had strong words for President Joe Biden on Thursday with the announcement of new firearm-related executive orders.
April 08, 2021
Former Tribal Judge Disbarred By Wyoming Supreme Court After Drug Charge Plea
A former tribal judge for the Wind River Indian Reservation has been disbarred from practicing law by the Wyoming Supreme Court after pleading guilty to drug distribution charges.
April 07, 2021
Gordon Vetoes Bill On State Land Leases
A bill dictating that the state give preference in awarding leases on state lands to people who own or lease adjoining lands has been vetoed by Gov. Mark Gordon.
April 07, 2021
Wyoming Gun Owners Praises Passage of Concealed Carry Bill
The Wyoming Gun Owners organization is celebrating the recent signing of a bill to let visitors to the state carry concealed weapons without a permit.
April 07, 2021
Gray, Bouchard Celebrate Gordon Signing Voter ID Bill Into Law
Two Wyoming legislators who are also running for U.S. Congress are celebrating the passage of the Wyoming Voter ID bill.
April 07, 2021
Wyoming To Vote In 2022 To Allow Local Governments To Invest In Stocks And Equities
The Wyoming State Legislature referred a constitutional amendment to the 2022 ballot that would allow local governments to invest funds in stocks and equities.
April 07, 2021
Gordon Lets Ag-Related COVID Bill Become Law Without Signature
Gov. Mark Gordon is warning Wyomings farmers and ranchers to think carefully before taking advantage of a new law that would let them collect coronavirus relief funds.
April 06, 2021
Gordon Calls UW Water Bill Best Outcome Of Poor Options
A bill allowing the University of Wyoming to develop its own water system without regulation by the city of Laramie is a poor solution to the ongoing dispute between the university and the city, according to Gov. Mark Gordon.
April 06, 2021
Rod Miller: The Matt Gaetz Political Death-Spiral
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "Matt Gaetz was, just a short while ago, the corn-fed, rosy-cheeked favorite son of the Trump wing of the Republican Party, and poster boy of 21st Century conservative values."
April 06, 2021
Gordon Vetoes Limits On State Rent In Budget Bill
Limits on the amount the state spends to rent office space proposed by the Legislature are unnecessary because the state has already committed to reducing that cost, Gov. Mark Gordon said.
April 05, 2021
Wyoming Toll Road Bill Dies Again; Will Be Studied During Interim
A controversial bill that could have generated funds for Wyoming highways has died in a legislative committee.
Wendy CorrApril 04, 2021
Gov Gordon Says No to Vaccination Passports
Gov Mark Gordon on Friday said Wyoming will not be participating in any vaccination passport program no matter what the federal government says.
April 02, 2021
Cheney, Barrasso Mourn Slain U.S. Capitol Officer
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and U.S. Sen. John Barrasso mourned the loss of a U.S. Capitol police officer who was killed in the line of duty on Friday.
April 02, 2021
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon Signs Supplemental Budget
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon signed a supplemental budget that includes more than $430 million in cuts
April 02, 2021
Eli Bebout Misses Legislature; Has Strong Feelings About Energy Future
Eli Bebout is the only person in Wyoming history to serve both as Speaker of the House and President of the Senate. He spent a total of 28 years in the Wyoming Legislature.
April 01, 2021
Bill To Create Airport Districts In Wyoming Counties Dies On Tie Vote
A measure that would allow the creation of airport districts within counties to help pay for the operations of local airports was killed in Wyomings House on Thursday on a tie vote.
April 01, 2021
Wyoming’s Delegation Oppose Biden’s Infrastructure Plan; “Out-Of-Control Socialist Spending Spree”
Wyoming's congressional delegates have all come out against President Joe Biden's newest infrastructure plan, with them calling it "out-of-control" and a "political football."
April 01, 2021