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Donald Trump Jr. Plans Wyoming Trip to Campaign Against Cheney
Former President Donald Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., intends to make a trip to Wyoming to campaign against U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney in the near future.
February 08, 2021
Gordon Says Biden’s Energy Lockdown is “Devastating” to Wyoming
Gov. Mark Gordon said that President Joe Biden's recent moratorium on oil and natural gas leases on federal lands was a "direct attack" on Wyoming during an appearance on Fox and Friends Monday.
February 08, 2021
Cheney Dismisses Wyoming GOP Call To Resign Following Censure
Responding to the Wyoming Republican Party's call for her to resign, Liz Cheney defended her impeachment vote.
February 07, 2021
Wyoming National Guard Makes History With Artillery Test
Members of the Wyoming Army National Guard made history last month by conducting its first test of a weapon deployment system.
February 05, 2021
Lummis Slams Biden, Senate Dems for Passing New COVID Bill
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis criticized President Joe Biden and Senate Democrats following their decision to use a procedural maneuver to bypass a potential GOP filibuster and pass the new coronavirus relief bill.
February 05, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court Lifts Suspension Against Casper Attorney
The Wyoming Supreme Court has lifted a suspension against a Casper attorney that was issued in January.
February 04, 2021
Liz Cheney Wins Resounding Affirmative Vote To Stay In Leadership
By a commanding margin, Liz Cheney beat back challengers and retained her position as the third highest ranking Republican in the U.S. House.
February 04, 2021
Weld County Will Never Leave Colorado For Wyoming
It's fun to talk about, but the chance of Weld County seceding from Colorado and joining Wyoming is essentially zero.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 03, 2021
Wyoming School Board Association Opposes School Consolidation Bill
The Wyoming School Board Association has expressed its opposition to a recently proposed bill that would consolidate Wyoming's school district from 48 to 24.
February 03, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court Suspends Sheridan Attorney for 3 Years
The Wyoming Supreme Court suspended a Sheridan attorney related to a felony alcohol-related case.
February 03, 2021
Cheyenne Lawmaker Proposes Reducing Wyoming’s School Districts
Rep. Dan Zwonitzer recently introduced House Bill 77, which would cut the amount of Wyoming's school districts in half, down from 48 to 24 (one per Wyoming county and one for the Wind River Reservation).
February 02, 2021
Balow Slams Biden’s Energy Moratorium on Fox
Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow on Monday harshly criticized President Joe Biden's moratorium on oil and gas leasing on federal lands as a threat to Wyoming's schools.
February 02, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court Overturns Denial Of Laramie County Quarry
A planning commission had no authority to deny a companys request to build a controversial gravel mine in southwestern Laramie County, Wyomings Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
February 02, 2021
McConnell Praises Cheney’s Courage In Wake of Impeachment Vote
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, has praised U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney for her courage in the wake of voting to impeach former President Donald Trump.
February 02, 2021
Barrasso: Biden Drew Target on the Back of American Energy
President Joe Biden's executive orders aimed at slowing climate change have unfairly targeted America's energy sector, U.S. Sen John Barrasso said late last week.
February 01, 2021
Gordon Backs Effort To Eliminate Slush Funds
Consolidating the states various accounts into one main checking and savings account will give Wyoming residents a better idea of how much the state has to spend on the services it provides, according to Gov. Mark Gordon.
January 29, 2021
Central Park Five Member to Speak at UW for MLK Event
One of five youths falsely accused of raping a woman in Central Park in the late 1980s will be the keynote speaker for the University of Wyoming's Martin Luther King Jr. Days of Dialogue event.
January 29, 2021
Barrasso: Biden Talks About Uniting Country, But I Haven’t Seen It
Barrasso, in his first television appearance in more than a month, criticized Biden for doing more to divide the country than unite it.
January 29, 2021
CNN Visits Gillette Woman Who Started Liz Cheney Recall Petition
The Gillette woman who started a petition to recall Liz Cheney was visited by CNN on Thursday to discuss the effort.
January 29, 2021
Hundreds Gather for Matt Gaetz’ “Anti-Cheney” Rally at Wyoming Capitol Thursday
Hundreds of people gathered at the state Capitol building on Thursday to hear U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, who was in Cheyenne to speak out against his colleague, U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney.
January 28, 2021
Bouchard Campaign Ad Says Cheney “Betrayed” Wyoming
Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne, released a new campaign ad this week in which he condemns incumbent U.S. Rep Liz Cheney for her "America last" agenda.
January 28, 2021
Wyoming Supreme Court Upholds 55-Year-Old Fishing Rights
The rights to fish a neighbors property along the banks of the Little Laramie River remain in effect 55 years after they were granted, Wyomings Supreme Court has ruled.
January 28, 2021
More Than 170 Wyoming Republicans Changed Party Affiliation After Capitol Siege
More than 170 Wyoming Republican voters changed their party affiliation following the U.S. Capitol insurrection earlier this month.
January 27, 2021
Wyoming Lawmakers Consider Sales Tax Hike To Address Budget Issues
As the Biden administration places new restrictions on the oil and as industry, Wyoming lawmakers are discussing tax increases to shore up budget holes.
January 27, 2021