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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
Gordon: Digital Church Safer Than Physical Church on Easter Weekend
Gordon discouraged people from gathering for Easter festivities, pointing to the massive death toll in Italy due to the coronavirus pandemic.
April 09, 2020
Defiant Gordon Defends Reluctance On ‘Stay-At-Home’ Order
Apologizing later for what he called an outburst, Gov. Mark Gordon spent the first five minutes of his press conference on Friday defending why he would not issue a stay-at-home order
April 04, 2020
Teton County Spokesperson: Governor Gordon is Failing Us
"Were gonna let the numbers climb, allow hospitals to get inundated and watch people die," said Teton County spokesperson Kristen Waters
March 28, 2020
Gov. Gordon Vetoes “Born Alive” Bill
Gordon, in his veto message, said the legislation was unnecessary because existing law guarantees appropriate medical care.
March 27, 2020
Wyoming Hospitals Take Extra Precautions to Prevent Coronavirus Spread
Take a look at what hospitals across Wyoming are doing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
March 26, 2020
Wyoming Residents Have 90-Day Window to Renew Expired Licenses
Gov. Mark Gordon announced Tuesday that he signed an executive order granting a reprieve for those with expired driver's licenses.
March 25, 2020
Gordon: Wyoming May Put More Restrictions in Place
The impacts of the coronavirus in Wyoming are likely to last far beyond two weeks and the state may have to put more restrictions in place to slow the spread of the virus, Gov. Mark Gordon said Monday.
March 24, 2020
Statewide Shutdown: Governor Shuts Down Bars, Gyms, Museums, Other Public Places
Gov. Mark Gordon announced the closure of public places including schools, theaters, bars, coffee shops, cafeterias, self-serve buffets, gyms, conference rooms and museums through April 3.
March 19, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus: Gov Gordon to Form Five Coronavirus Task Forces
The states top elected officials will create five task forces aimed at finding solutions to problems posed by the coronavirus both during the illness outbreak and after, Gov. Mark Gordon said Monday
March 16, 2020
Wyoming’s Smoking Age To Rise To 21
Wyomings legal age for consuming nicotine products will match up with the federal governments under a bill signed into law by Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday.
March 16, 2020
UW Undergraduates To Finish Out Semester Online
All undergraduate courses at the University of Wyoming will be offered only online for the rest of this semester, the university announced Monday.
March 16, 2020
Gordon Says Final Closure Decisions Because Of Coronavirus Will Be Made Locally
Decisions to close local facilities such as schools or cancel events in the face of the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 will be left in the hands of local officials, Gov. Mark Gordon said Thursday.
March 13, 2020
Wyoming’s First Coronavirus Disease 2019 Case Reported
Lab testing at the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified the first known case of a state resident with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
March 12, 2020