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Wyoming’s ‘State Of Emergency’ Needed For Federal Funds
The state of emergency declared for Wyoming last year because of the coronavirus pandemic needs to continue to allow the state to take advantage of certain federal programs related to the illness, according to a spokesman for Gov. Mark Gordon.
April 15, 2021
Cowboys’ Marcus Williams — Mountain West Freshman of the Year — Enters Transfer Portal
Williams is the second Cowboy to enter the transfer portal since the season ended.
April 15, 2021
Trump Calls Cheney “Crazy”; Bouchard Urges Other Candidates To Stay Out of Race
Former President Trump on Wednesday said Liz Cheney was "crazy" and he would be endorsing someone "soon" to run against her.
April 15, 2021
Lummis, Cheney Differ on Biden’s Afghanistan Troop Removal Announcement
Lummis praised the announcement that the U.S. was removing troops from Afghanistan while Cheney said it was a victory for the Taliban.
Jimmy OrrApril 14, 2021
Bouchard Claims Cheney Is Scared, Being Backed By “Woke” Corporations
Hours after Cowboy State Daily revealed U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney smashed her fundraising record during the first quarter of 2021, one of her challengers is making claims about the representative's backers.
April 14, 2021
Cheney Hits Record-Setting Quarterly Fundraising Amount With Over $1.5 Million
Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney had a record-breaking first quarter for fundraising as the campaign hauled-in more than $1.5 million. Her previous high quarter was $321,000.
April 14, 2021
Barrasso Says Humanitarian, Security Crises Exist at Border; “We Want to Finish the Wall”
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso told his Senate colleagues this week there are two crises currently going on at the U.S./Mexico border: humanitarian and national security.
April 13, 2021
White House Claims Wyo Public Trains Are Outdated; Barrasso Explains There Are No Public Trains in Wyo
Sen. John Barrasso took exception to the White House's claim that Wyoming's public transit trains are outdated -- mainly because Wyoming has no public transit trains.
Jimmy OrrApril 13, 2021
Cheney: Trump Using Same Language That Provoked Violence on January 6
Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney said former President Trump is "using the same language that provoked violence on January 6".
April 13, 2021
Gray, Bouchard Begin to Ramp Up Congressional Campaigns
Two Wyoming legislators are ramping up their respective congressional campaigns against incumbent U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney.
April 12, 2021
Cheney Says Biden Infrastructure Bill is 94% Not Infrastructure And Middle Class Tax Hikes Would Pay For It
Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney said 94% of President Biden's infrastructure bill has nothing to do with infrastructure and middle class tax hikes would pay for it.
April 12, 2021
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