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Cheney: America Must Invest In Defense To Deter China
Cheney, a member of the China Task Force created in May to look into threats posed to Americas freedom and security by the Chinese government, said the committee found that China is expanding its military footprint around the world and is preparing measures to counteract Americas defense systems.
October 02, 2020
Barrasso: President, All Americans Should Condemn White Supremacy
"I think we should hear [condemnation] from the president and from every American," Barrasso said. "I certainly condemn what we've been seeing in terms of white supremacy, in terms of racism, in terms of anti-semitism."
October 01, 2020
UW Wrestling Shut Down Through October 14 Due to Covid
The University of Wyoming's wrestling team has seen an outbreak of the coronavirus over the last week, prompting the university to take action.
October 01, 2020
University Of Wyoming K-9 Passes Away
UW Police Department K-9 officer Enzo unexpectedly passed away this week at the age of 10, the department announced on Facebook. Enzo served the UWPD since 2012, alongside his handler Sgt. Chad Bade.
September 30, 2020
Cheney, Barrasso Praise Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso and Rep. Liz Cheney recently praised President Donald Trump's nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court, the replacement for late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg.
September 28, 2020
Gordon: DC Mayor Put Wyo on Travel Advisory List Because She’s Afraid of Republicans
"I was wondering [after seeing the list] if the virus the mayor was worried about was Republicanism and fiscal responsibility or if they were really talking about the[corona]virus," Gordon joked.
September 24, 2020
Cheney: Constitution Requires Peaceful Transfer Of Power
Cheney, in a tweet issued Thursday morning, wrote that a peaceful transfer of power was enshrined in the U.S. Constitution and fundamental to the survival of the republic.
September 24, 2020
Jimmy Orr: Kristi Noem’s Brilliant Social Media Succeeds Again
If there is any doubt as to why some politicos look to South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as the future of the Republican Party, her social media feed could provide a clue.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 23, 2020
Cheney: Americans Are Sick Of Dems Ignoring Constitution
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney told Fox News this week that Congressional Democrats were desperate if they considered impeaching President Donald Trump for nominating a replacement for the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg.
September 23, 2020
Gordon, Barrasso Call For Update Of Endangered Species Act
Gordon testified during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on Wednesday. He expressed strong support for allowing states and tribes to continue and expand their work on conserving imperiled species.
September 23, 2020
Alexis Barney Named Wyoming’s 2021 Teacher Of The Year
Alexis Barney, a fourth- and fifth-grade teacher at Evansville Elementary School in Natrona County School District #1, was named Wyomings 2021 Teacher of the Year.
September 22, 2020
Gordon: Trump Administration Policies Have Benefited Wyoming
Wyoming has benefited from the Trump Administrations policies that have helped to expand our weakened economy and get more people back to work quickly.
Gov. Mark GordonSeptember 22, 2020
Documentary To Showcase Wyoming Students On Road Trip; Applicants Needed
An upcoming documentary will showcase Wyoming students on a road trip across the state, but applicants are still needed.
September 21, 2020
Barrasso: AOC is de Facto Speaker of the House; Pelosi Terrified of Her
Sen. John Barrasso said the real leader of the Democratic Party is far-left Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
September 21, 2020
Barrasso: Republicans Are Not Hypocrites By Filling Supreme Court Vacancy
Sen. John Barrasso said filling the Supreme Court vacancy is consistent with the "Joe Biden rule".
September 20, 2020
Gordon Supports Letting Cowboys Play Football This Year
Gov. Mark Gordon supports the reopening of the University of Wyoming football program for a limited season if it can be handled safely, he said.
September 18, 2020
Wyoming Supreme Court Rules Man’s Parental Rights Improperly Terminated
A man who had not seen his newborn daughter within the first three years of her life was improperly denied a chance to argue against the termination of his parental rights, Wyomings Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
September 18, 2020
Barrasso Backs Bipartisan Military Spouses Licensing Bill
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso is joining 22 other senators in supporting a bill that would make it easier for the spouses of members of the military to practice their professions where their spouses are stationed.
September 18, 2020
Jimmy Orr: Don Day Says Wyoming Will Get Break From Smoke Soon
Wyoming's weatherman Don Day says relief from the smoke is coming but we may have to endure two more days of it.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 18, 2020
Barrasso: Pelosi “Fixated” On Bailing Out Big Cities, Poorly-Run States
U.S. Sen John Barrasso took to the airwaves this week to again criticize Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and the Democratic Party, two topics also frequently on the mind of his colleague U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney.
September 17, 2020
Cheney: Our Cities Are Burning Because Dems Won’t Stand Up To Thugs
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney continued to speak out against Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and vice president nominee Sen. Kamala Harris this week.
September 17, 2020
Gordon Extends Wyoming Health Orders For Fifth Time
Gov. Mark Gordon announced Tuesday that Wyoming's public health orders will be extended for at least two more weeks until Sept. 30.
September 15, 2020
Enzi Criticizes EPA Decision On Small Refineries
A decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to deny requests by small oil refineries to be considered exempt from renewable fuel standards will hurt energy workers, U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi said Monday.
September 15, 2020
Cheney Questions Disney’s Work With China For “Mulan” Remake
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and a number of other bipartisan legislators are inquiring about the Walt Disney Company's cooperation with the Chinese government during the production of the "Mulan" remake.
September 15, 2020