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Harrist Believes Early Action Stopped Significant Coronavirus Spread
Dr. Alexia Harrist didn't expect to become such a public figure over the last few months, but believes officials have made the right decisions for Wyoming during the coronavirus pandemic.
June 09, 2020
WYDOT To Close 10 Rest Areas To Cut Costs
The rest area closures will result in a savings to WYDOT of approximately $197,453 from June 15 through Sept. 30, the end of the fiscal year. After that, the department will save about $789,812 per year.
June 05, 2020
Gordon Praises Wyoming Protesters, Police
Gov. Mark Gordon is proud of protesters and law enforcement officers in Wyoming for the way they have behaved during demonstrations following the death of a Minnesota man at the hands of police, he said Thursday.
June 04, 2020
Gordon Tells State Agency Heads To Prepare For Drastic Cuts
Gov. Mark Gordon is asking state agency heads to do whatever they can to reduce spending and to prepare for more spending cuts in coming months in response to what he said was the largest loss of income in state history.
June 04, 2020
University Of Wyoming Ranked Nation’s Best College For Education Majors
The University of Wyoming is the best college in the nation for education majors, according to a company that provides educational programs through video courses.
June 04, 2020
Barrasso: Violence and Looting Must Stop Now
Barrasso said the criminals responsible for looting and violence are trying to undermine the nation.
June 02, 2020
One-Third Of Wyoming Legislators Unopposed In Re-Election Bid
A large number of candidates for the state Legislature find themselves unopposed.
June 01, 2020
Gordon Announces New Health Rules: Up To 250 People Can Gather in Public
Effective June 1, restrictions on public gatherings will be eased, allowing outdoor gatherings of up to 250 people, nearly three months after gatherings had been initially limited.
May 27, 2020
Wyoming Department Of Health Sees ‘Alarming’ Vaccine Decline
The Wyoming Department of Health has seen an "alarming" decline in the number of administered immunizations since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
May 27, 2020
Utah Woman Killed In Sublette County Crash Due To Texting And Driving
A Utah woman became the 30th fatality on Wyoming highways this year when she was killed in a crash in Sublette County over Memorial Day weekend.
May 26, 2020
Gordon Signs $1.25 Billion Federal Coronavirus Bills
Three measures authorizing Gov. Mark Gordon to spend $1.25 billion in federal coronavirus relief funds and spelling out how some of that money should be spent have been signed into law.
May 21, 2020
Gordon Allocating $17 Million To Expand Coronavirus Testing, Response
Gov. Mark Gordon announced Wednesday that he is allocating $17 million in federal funding to expand coronavirus testing, improve contact tracing and add to the state's supply of personal protective equipment.
May 13, 2020
Public Can Watch Wyoming Special Legislative Session On YouTube
The public will be able to watch the Wyoming Special Legislative Session beginning Friday on YouTube.
May 13, 2020
Cheney: China Intentionally Let Virus Spread to U.S. and the World
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney today said the Chinese government purposely let the coronavirus spread to the United States and the rest of the world.
May 12, 2020
Wyoming Bipartisanship on Display in Wall Street Journal
One example of the two parties actually getting along occurred just last week in a Wyoming-focused video published on the Wall Street Journal.
May 11, 2020
UW Poll: 75% Approve of Gordon’s Response to Coronavirus
The majority of Wyomingites approve of the way Gov. Mark Gordon is handling the coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey released by the University of Wyoming's Wyoming Survey and Analysis Center (WYSAC) on Thursday.
April 30, 2020
Gov. Gordon Allows Gyms, Hair Salons, Barbers to Reopen May 1
Gov. Mark Gordon announced Tuesday afternoon that some businesses can reopen on May 1 after more than a month of being shuttered.
April 28, 2020
Rep. Scott Clem: Gov. Gordon’s Coronavirus Response Is Unconstitutional
"When we had governors here in America, like sheep, follow the China model, I was not expecting that," said State Rep Scott Clem.
April 27, 2020
Cheyenne Hospital Likely to Lose $10M for April Due to Coronavirus
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center saw a $1 million loss for March and CEO Tim Thornell projected an operating loss close to $10 million for April.
April 24, 2020
Wyoming’s Logan Wilson Ready For NFL Draft
"It's all in God's hands," he said. "I've done what I'm supposed to do in these steps leading up to the draft, so, we will see where I end up."
April 23, 2020
Interview: Gordon Discusses Thinking Behind Not Issuing Stay-At-Home Order
Were not out of the woods, but I feel so far our efforts have been successful, Gordon told Cowboy State Daily.
April 21, 2020
Liz Cheney Donates to Primary Opponent of “Most Hated Man in Congress”
Liz Cheney donated to the primary opponent of Rep. Massie after he forced the House to return to DC to vote on the $2 trillion economic stimulus package.
April 17, 2020
Gordon Expresses Condolences for Wyoming Coronavirus Victims
Gov. Mark Gordon opened his Wednesday afternoon press conference with remarks about the two Wyomingites that have died from the coronavirus.
April 15, 2020
Gordon: Do Business With Companies that Keep Employees and Customers Safe
Gov. Mark Gordon is urging the states residents to give their business to companies taking steps to keep their customers and employees safe in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
April 10, 2020