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Hageman Cheers House Passing Her Bill Banning Males In Women’s Sports
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, cheered the House passing a bill Tuesday aimed at preventing males from competing in girls’ and women’s sports. She said it’s a victory over “the left’s anti-woman agenda.”
Sean BarryJanuary 15, 2025
First-Day Fireworks In Wyoming Senate Over Abortion, Pick For Committee Leader
An attempt to prevent Eric Barlow from nomination for chairman of the Senate Health, Labor and Social Services Committee sparked fireworks Tuesday on the first day of the Wyoming Legislature’s 2025 session. The attempt, based on his abortion stance, failed.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 15, 2025
Politicking Already In Full Swing As Legislature Sworn In, Begins 2025 Session
The 68th Wyoming Legislature was sworn in Tuesday, officially opening the first session for the Freedom Caucus holding a majority. And politicking is already in full swing at the state Capitol in Cheyenne.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 14, 2025
Pete Hegseth Grilled In Senate Hearing For Defense Secretary; Lummis, Barrasso Support
Donald Trump’s pick for Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, was grilled in a testy Senate hearing on Tuesday. Sen Cynthia Lummis joined Sen. John Barrasso in support of his confirmation.
Sean BarryJanuary 14, 2025
Wyoming Legislature To Consider Two Transgender Bathroom Bans
The Wyoming Legislature, which convened Tuesday, will consider two bans on biological males entering women's multi-stall bathrooms, and vice versa. One focuses on schools, while another stretches into prisons and other government facilities.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 14, 2025
Wyoming Closely Watching Aggressive Colorado Bill To Ban Semiautomatic Weapons
Wyoming gun owners are watching the progress of an aggressive proposed ban on semiautomatic firearms in Colorado. It would ban many guns with detachable magazines, including many modern pistols and even some duck hunters' shotguns.
Mark HeinzJanuary 14, 2025
Expect An Even More Conservative Focus With A Freedom Caucus Majority In House
The 68th Wyoming Legislature begins its 37-day session Tuesday with the Freedom Caucus holding a majority of seats and leadership positions in the Wyoming House. The group has a number of conservative issues on its agenda.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 14, 2025
Cynthia Lummis, Chuck Gray Team-Up To Oppose Corporate Disclosure Rule
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis and Secretary of State Chuck Gray have teamed up to oppose the federal Corporate Transparency Act. The two filed a Supreme Court brief opposing the act, calling it an "unconstitutional intrusion" by the federal government.
Sean BarryJanuary 13, 2025
Barrasso Backs All Of Trump’s Cabinet Picks, Says They Need Confirmation ASAP
Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso, the No. 2-ranking Republican in the Senate, said on “Face the Nation” Sunday that he backs all of Trump’s cabinet picks. He also said they need to be confirmed ASAP.
Sean BarryJanuary 13, 2025
Price Tag For University Of Wyoming Projects Over Past 10 Years Nearly $900M
Construction on a new $65 million swim center is underway at the University of Wyoming. It’s the 11th capital project in 10 years for Wyoming’s only public university, with a combined price tag of nearly $900 million.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 13, 2025
Degenfelder Says Trans Rules, School Choice Among Top Priorities For Legislature
Wyoming schools chief Megan Degenfelder wants to expand a ban on trans participation in female sports and limit bathrooms to biological sex. She also says school choice and getting rid of gun-free zones are top priorities for the Legislature.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 11, 2025
In Brief: Barrasso Says Use Unspent COVID Money To Finish U.S.-Mexico Wall
Wyoming’s senior senator introduced a bill Thursday that would use unspent COVID-19 money to finish the southern border wall, if it passes. John Barrasso says it’s critical to protect U.S. citizens from “dangerous criminals and cartels.”
Clair McFarlandJanuary 11, 2025
Montana Trans Bill Goes Beyond Bathrooms, Includes Prisons And College Campuses
Montana’s Legislature heard testimony Friday on what could become one of the most far-reaching transgender bills in the nation. House Bill 121 goes beyond requiring use of bathrooms by sex at birth at schools, it includes all public spaces.
David MadisonJanuary 10, 2025
Wyo. Delegation On Trump Trial: “Move On From This Witch-Hunt And Go Forward”
Wyoming’s congressional delegation said good riddance to the hush-money case against Donald Trump which ended Friday. They said it was time to end the “weaponization of the judicial system.”
Sean BarryJanuary 10, 2025
Wyoming Dem Leader Slams Trump's Push For Greenland But Fetterman OK With It
While the head of Wyoming's Democratic Party is saying President-elect Trump's discussion of acquiring Greenland and the Panama Canal is "absurd and dangerous," U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, also a Democrat, says the conversation is responsible and he's open to it.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 10, 2025
Gordon Joins Trump’s Dinner At Mar-A-Lago, Bashes Feds Over Mysterious Drones
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon took an active role in President-elect Donald Trump’s dinner event with GOP governors Thursday. He calls it “incredibly frustrating” the feds have no answers about mysterious drones flying over the U.S., including Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 10, 2025
Lummis, Barrasso Resurrect Bill To Ban Renaming Devils Tower
U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis resurrected a bill this week to ban efforts to rename Devils Tower. They continue a 30-year tradition of Wyoming’s delegation introducing legislation to protect the national monument’s name.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 10, 2025
Concealed Carry At Wyoming Capitol Gets Final OK, But Won’t Happen Right Away
The State Building Commission gave final approval for people to carry concealed firearms in some areas of the Wyoming Capitol on Wednesday. It’s unclear exactly when this will actually be allowed.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 09, 2025
Laken Riley Act Passes Overwhelmingly, Only Nine Democrats Opposed
Wyoming Sens. Barrasso and Lummis voted for the Laken Riley Act on Thursday, mandating illegal immigrants be arrested for burglary and theft. Wyoming’s delegation blames Biden’s immigration policy for the murder of a young woman by an illegal immigrant.
Sean BarryJanuary 09, 2025
Proposed Bill Would Make Corner-Crossing Legal In Wyoming
The question of corner-crossing in Wyoming should be settled once and for all in favor of accessing public land, says a Wyoming legislator sponsoring a bill to make it legal.
Mark HeinzJanuary 09, 2025
Laramie County Residents Angry Over Proposed “Land Grab” Zoning Regs
Some Laramie County residents are angry over proposed zoning laws they call a local government “land grab.” Commissioners say tightening some rules is needed to help neighbors upset with businesses and other operations setting up in neighborhoods.
Renée JeanJanuary 09, 2025
Trump Says No More Wind Farms: “You Don’t Need Energy That Needs Subsidy”
Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday he wants to halt wind farming. Wyoming Sen. Cale Case generally agrees, saying the market — not federal subsidies — should decide.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 09, 2025
Bill Would Require “Made In The USA” Labeling On American Beef Sold In Wyoming
State Sen. Cheri Steinmetz, R-Lingle, wants to make it clear when people in Wyoming are eating beef not raised in America. A bill she’s proposing would require “Made In The USA” labeling on all American beef sold in Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 08, 2025
Freedom Caucus Vows To Unify What’s Been A Deeply Divided Wyoming Legislature
The Wyoming Freedom Caucus announced its legislative priorities at a press conference Tuesday, which includes bringing unity to the Capitol. Especially the past two sessions, the Legislature has grown more deeply divided.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 08, 2025