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To address pressing concerns in her county, Sen. Stacy Jones, R-Rock Springs, sponsored Senate File 132, which will now give local law enforcement agents the ability to recommend criminal charges against drone operators who fly over critical infrastructures, with some exceptions. Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed the bill late Monday, but Tuesday afternoon, the Legislature overturned his veto.

Wyoming Legislature Overrides Governor’s Mystery Drone Veto

The Wyoming Legislature on Tuesday afternoon overrode the governor’s veto of a bill that gives local officials authority to deal with mystery drones over critical infrastructure. That includes allowing law enforcement to bring them down.

Clair McFarlandMarch 04, 2025

Women's sports rights activist Riley Gaines is blasting U.S. Senate Democrats who voted down a federal bill that would ban males from female-designated sports. She's seen here in May 2024 rally for a handful of University of Wyoming women suing their sorority for admitting a transgender member.

Barrasso Says Senate Democrats Who Killed Federal Trans Sports Law 'Out Of Touch'

Sen. John Barrasso says Senate Democrats are "out of touch" in blocking a federal bill Monday to ban males from female school sports. The move came days after two bills that would have expanded Wyoming’s state-level trans sports ban died, while one remains viable.

Clair McFarlandMarch 04, 2025

Gov. Mark Gordon says he’ll sign a bill that creates a universal school voucher system for K-12 and expand the state’s existing pre-K program. That means money to pay for private education for parents who choose it.

Gordon To Sign Bill To Provide $7,000 Per Child School Vouchers For K-12

Gov. Mark Gordon says he’ll sign a bill that creates a universal school voucher system for K-12 and expand the state’s existing pre-K program. That means $7,000 per child to pay for private education for parents who choose it.

Leo WolfsonMarch 04, 2025

Dones have been reported flying over the Jim Bridger Power Plant, usually at about 2 or 3 a.m.

Gordon Vetoes Bill To Fight Mystery Drones, Wyoming Sheriff Still Worried

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed a bill late Monday meant to give state law enforcement more options to deal with mystery drones over critical infrastructure. Meanwhile, one Wyoming sheriff says the mysterious aircraft are still being reported.

Clair McFarlandMarch 04, 2025

Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed a bill Monday, March 3, 2025, that would require women in Wyoming get ultrasounds before getting the abortion pill. He called the proposal “personally invasive” and an “often medically unnecessary procedure.”

Gordon Vetoes Bill Requiring Women To Get Ultrasounds Before Abortions

Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed a bill Monday night that would require women in Wyoming get ultrasounds before getting the abortion pill. He called the proposal “personally invasive” and an “often medically unnecessary procedure.”

Leo WolfsonMarch 04, 2025

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Wyoming Legislative Recap — Day 34

With only days left in the 2025 Wyoming legislative session, tempers Monday were flaring over the supplemental budget being scrapped and what that means for the items inside it.

Leo WolfsonMarch 04, 2025

Gov. Mark Gordon reluctantly let a bill pass into law that voids out-of-state driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants. He says he’s concerned the new law will violate a compact Wyoming has with other states.

Gordon Reluctantly Allows New Law Voiding Out-Of-State Driver’s Licenses For Illegals

Gov. Mark Gordon reluctantly let a bill pass into law that voids out-of-state driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants. He says he’s concerned the new law will violate a compact Wyoming has with other states.

Leo WolfsonMarch 04, 2025

Karen Budd-Falen

Cheyenne Lawyer, Rancher Karen Budd-Falen Accepts Top Interior Department Post

Karen Budd-Falen, a Cheyenne rancher and lawyer, has been named to a high-level post in President Trump’s Interior Department. She tells Cowboy State Daily she accepted an offer to be associate deputy secretary for the department.

Sean BarryMarch 04, 2025

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Driskill, Bear Throw Down With Accusations Of Lying, Wasting Tax Money

The legislative session may be winding down, but mudslinging between leading members of the Wyoming House and Senate is in mid-session form. Ogden Driskill and John Bear spent part of the weekend accusing each other of lying and wasting tax money.

Leo WolfsonMarch 03, 2025

Wyoming homeschool families say they are “thrilled” with the passage of the Homeschool Freedom Act. It means the don't have to submit their curricula to local school districts. Rep. Tomi Strock, R-Douglas, sponsored the legislation.

Wyoming Homeschoolers “Thrilled” To Be Free Of Reporting Requirement

Wyoming homeschool families say they are “thrilled” with the passage of the Homeschool Freedom Act. It means they don't have to submit their curricula to local school districts.

Dale KillingbeckMarch 03, 2025

Valan Anthos, an attorney and "drag king," testifies against a bill that would allow parents to sue if their children are exposd to "hyper sexualized" shows. Anthos appeared in make-up and said his drag act was inspured by the boy band 'NSYNC.

Bill Moving Through Montana Legislature Would Let Parents Sue Over Drag Shows

Wyoming lawmakers recently chose not to advance a bill outlawing the use of public money for drag shows. Across the border in Montana, a bill is moving through the Legislature that would let parents sue over "hypersexualized" shows.

David MadisonMarch 03, 2025

President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office.

Trump Making English Official Language Long Overdue, Wyoming Delegation Says

President Donald Trump’s Saturday order making English the official language of the United States was long overdue, says Wyoming’s congressional delegation. Wyoming has already designated English the state’s official language.

Sean BarryMarch 03, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meet in the Oval Office at the White House on Feb. 28, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Wyoming Delegation Backs Trump After Tense Meeting With Zelenskyy

Wyoming’s congressional delegation voiced strong support for President Trump after his explosive Friday meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. “It’s nice to have a president who puts America first,” Sen. Cynthia Lummis said.  

Clair McFarlandMarch 01, 2025

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Keep China Away From US Military Bases, Energy, Say Lummis And Barrasso

U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis has introduced legislation to ban anyone affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party from buying property next to federal lands in America. Sen. John Barrasso is a co-sponsor, saying “opening the door” puts national security at risk.

Sean BarryMarch 01, 2025

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Wyoming Close To Outlawing Buying And Selling Of 'Sexual Contact'

After surviving a close vote Thursday and getting approval from the Senate on Friday, a bill that would criminalize the sale and purchase of “sexual contact” in Wyoming is closer to becoming law.

Clair McFarlandMarch 01, 2025

With its pending elimination of gun-free zones, Wyoming will join New Hampshire, Alabama, Oregon and Utah in allowing people to carry concealed firearm in public school, without requiring the schools’ permission.

Wyoming Is Fifth State To Allow Guns In Public Schools Without Special Permission

With its pending elimination of gun-free zones, Wyoming will join New Hampshire, Alabama, Oregon and Utah in allowing people to carry concealed firearm in public school — without requiring the schools’ permission.

Mark HeinzFebruary 28, 2025

A new Wyoming license plate that will be available next year will feature a rodeo theme. The lawmaker who pushed for new license plates says it was in response to a PETA effort to strip the bucking horse logo from plates because it glorifies rodeo.

Wyoming To Make Rodeo-Themed License Plate In Response To PETA Rodeo Protest

A new Wyoming license plate that will be available next year will feature a rodeo theme. The lawmaker who pushed for new license plates says it was in response to a PETA effort to strip the bucking horse logo from plates because it glorifies rodeo.

Leo WolfsonFebruary 28, 2025

Plans for a huge, world-class shooting complex on this tract of land near Cody, Wyoming, are in limbo. A $10 million allocation for the $19.5 million projecrt was cut when the Legislature decided not to approve a suplemental budget this year. An effort to tag the money onto a nother bill failed, with some like Sen. Chris Rothfus, left, saying the money wasn't supposed to be approved that way. Othes like Sen. Stephan Pappas, right, saying the money's allready been approved.

Plans For $19.5M Wyoming Shooting Complex Stall As Senate Pulls Promised $10M

Boosters of a $19.5 million shooting complex south of Cody, Wyoming, hoped to start construction in April. Those hopes were dashed Friday when the state Senate declined to release $10 million in promised money for the project.

Mark HeinzFebruary 28, 2025

State Sen. Larry Hicks, R-Baggs.

Property Tax Cut Bill Headed To Gov’s Desk, But Not Without Senator Calling It "Fertilizer"

A bill that would cut property taxes by 25% is officially headed to the governor’s desk, but not without some last-minute opposition from state Sen. Larry Hicks, who compared it to "fertilizer" for failing to provide backfill funding.

Leo WolfsonFebruary 28, 2025

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Wyoming Legislative Recap — Day 32

The 32nd day of the 2025 Wyoming legislative session saw Gov. Mark Gordon let a bill banning gun-free zones pass into law and lawmakers scrambling to smush parts of the supplemental budget that was thrown out on Wednesday into other bills.

Leo WolfsonFebruary 28, 2025

Wyoming Gov Mark Gordon on Thursday let a bill banning gun-free zones go into law without his signature. In announcing his decision, he said the bill wasn’t about self-defense, rather it was about legislators “grabbing power.”

Gordon Slams Legislators As He Lets Bill Banning Gun-Free Zones Go Into Law

Wyoming Gov Mark Gordon on Thursday let a bill banning gun-free zones go into law without his signature. In announcing his decision, he said the bill wasn’t about self-defense, rather it was about legislators “grabbing power.”

Leo WolfsonFebruary 28, 2025

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