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Gordon And Lummis Say Ban on Oil and Gas Leasing Would Threaten Wyoming Economy
Gov. Mark Gordon and U.S. Sen-elect Cynthia Lummis said a federal ban on oil and gas leasing would doom Wyoming's economy.
December 15, 2020
Cheney: “Edward Snowden Is A Traitor”
"Edward Snowden is a traitor," Cheney wrote in a tweet on Sunday, discussing the possibility of Snowden being pardoned by President Donald Trump, who has said before that he would "strongly" consider pardoning the whistleblower.
December 14, 2020
U.S. Senator-Elect Cynthia Lummis Announces Senior Staff
U.S. Sen.-elect Cynthia Lummis on Monday announced her senior staff which includes former State Sen. Leland Christensen and State Rep. Tyler Lindholm.
December 14, 2020
Wyoming Legislators Defend Decision To Back Texas Lawsuit
A number of the legislators who supported Wyoming joining a Texas lawsuit contesting the validity of votes cast in the presidential election have taken to social media to defend their decisions.
December 11, 2020
Gordon Says No To Texas Supreme Court Lawsuit
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon said the case could have unintended consequences for Wyoming.
December 11, 2020
Lummis Supports Gordon Joining Texas Election Lawsuit
U.S. Senator-elect Cynthia Lummis voiced her support for the group of Wyoming legislators and legislators-elect asking Gov. Mark Gordon to have the state join a lawsuit filed by the state of Texas over the validity of votes cast in four states.
December 10, 2020
Cheney: Chinese Communist Party Is Attacking United States
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney is continuing her crusade against possible espionage and bad dealings between the United States and China, this time on Fox News with Dana Perino.
December 10, 2020
Wyoming Legislators, GOP Ask Gordon To Join Texas Election Lawsuit
A group of Wyoming legislators and legislators-elect is asking Gov. Mark Gordon to have the state join a lawsuit filed by the state of Texas over the validity of votes cast in four states.
December 10, 2020
Gordon to Announce COVID Relief Program For Bars, Restaurants Which Have to Close at 10pm
Gov. Mark Gordon, the Wyoming Business Council and the Wyoming Department of Health are all working together to quickly roll out a relief program to businesses that now have reduced hours of operation due to the newest health orders passed this week.
December 09, 2020
Cheyenne Police Chief Not Going Quietly After Incoming Mayor Asks For Resignation
After being told by the incoming mayor that he is being fired, Cheyenne Police Chief Brian Kozak has launched a full-blown social media initiative to tout his successes.
December 09, 2020
SageWest: Please #MaskUp
SageWest Health Care and LifePoint Health are proudly joining our community partners and hundreds of hospitals across the country in asking you to #MaskUp.
December 08, 2020
Due to Pandemic-Related Teacher Shortage, UW Students Encouraged To Substitute Teach
Gov. Mark Gordon and Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow, in a letter sent to students at the UWs College of Education, asked those who are certified as substitute teachers to act as substitutes during the period between the UWs fall and spring semesters.
December 04, 2020
Jimmy Orr: National Park Service Re-Enacts Bison De-Pantsing Event With Gingerbread Cookies
Just in time for Christmas, the National Park Service is re-enacting last summer's bison attack where a woman lost her pants after trying to pet a bison.
Jimmy OrrDecember 03, 2020
Wyoming’s First Lady Jennie Gordon Tests Positive For COVID-19; Gov Gordon Recovered
Gov Mark Gordon's office announced on Thursday that First Lady Jennie Gordon has tested positive for Covid-19.
December 03, 2020
Enzi Delivers Farewell Speech To Senate
On Wednesday, Enzi delivered his farewell speech to the Senate, just a few weeks before his term is officially over and Senator-elect Cynthia Lummis steps into the role, becoming Wyoming's first woman senator in the process.
December 03, 2020
‘Threatened’ Status For Tree Concerning, Gordon Says
Gov. Mark Gordon is expressing concern about a federal proposal to list a tree in Wyoming as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
December 03, 2020
Barrasso Spends Thanksgiving In Qatar With Wyoming Soldiers
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso spent his Thanksgiving overseas, celebrating with Wyoming soldiers who are helping defend the country.
November 30, 2020
Wyoming Supreme Court Rules Against Negligence Claim In Cody Traffic Accident Case
A driver failed to prove that another driver was negligent when the two were involved in an auto accident at a Cody intersection, Wyomings Supreme Court has ruled.
November 27, 2020
Jimmy Orr: Denver Mayor Michael Hancock Is A Hypocrite
It only took about eight hours but Denver Mayor Michael Hancock issued a very weak conditional non-apology for lecturing citizens to not travel over the Thanksgiving holiday right before he stepped on a plane to Houston.
Jimmy OrrNovember 26, 2020
Denver Mayor Advises Not to Travel on Thanksgiving; 30 Minutes Later He Boards Flight to Houston
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock advised citizens not to fly on Thanksgiving. 30 minutes later he boarded a flight to Houston.
November 25, 2020
Cheney Praises Trump’s White House For COVID Vaccine Innovation
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney praised President Donald Trump and his administration for their help with the development of two coronavirus vaccines during an award acceptance speech this week.
November 25, 2020
Gordon’s Office Closed Tuesday After COVID Exposure
Gov. Mark's Gordon office was forced to close Tuesday due to one of his employees testing positive for the coronavirus.
November 24, 2020
Cheney: Chinese Communists Steal Our Intellectual Property, Engage In Espionage
The Chinese Communist Party regularly breaches Americas shores to steal our intellectual property, engage in espionage, feed off our markets, and more, Cheney said.
November 24, 2020
Gov Gordon Lowers Flag For Former Legislator Clark Smith
Gov. Gordon ordered the Wyoming State Flag be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Laramie County in honor of former Wyoming Legislator Clark A. Smith.
November 24, 2020