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A vote on a bill aimed at establishing criminal penalties in Wyoming for the grooming of minors caught the eye of Elon Musk. He shared a post calling out Democrats for voting against the bill. However, 13 Republicans also voted against it.

Elon Musk Shares Post Calling Out Democrats For All Voting Against Wyoming Grooming Bill

A vote on a bill aimed at establishing criminal penalties in Wyoming for the grooming of minors caught the eye of Elon Musk. He shared a post calling out Democrats for voting against the bill. However, 13 Republicans also voted against it.

Jen KocherFebruary 11, 2026

Barely a month after the Wyoming Supreme Court struck down the state's abortion bans, legislators fired back Tuesday with a bill that takes a different angle. House Bill 117 requires informed consent for abortions and will allow people to sue over them. Rep. Martha Lawley, R-Worland, is the bill's lead sponsor.

House Advances Bill Requiring Informed Consent, Civil Liability For Abortions

Barely a month after the Wyoming Supreme Court struck down the state's abortion bans, legislators fired back Tuesday with a bill that takes a different angle. House Bill 117 requires informed consent for abortions and will allow people to sue over them.

David MadisonFebruary 11, 2026

At a press conference Tuesday, Gov. Mark Gordon said it was refreshing to see so many bills die. He said he sees that as a sign that lawmakers are respecting their higher priority of passing a two-year state budget - and doing so within about 20 days.

Gordon: It's Refreshing To See So Many Bills Die Because It's A Budget Session, After All

At a press conference Tuesday, Gov. Mark Gordon said it was refreshing to see so many bills die. He said he sees that as a sign that lawmakers are respecting their higher priority of passing a two-year state budget - and doing so within about 20 days.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 11, 2026

Wyoming Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis was one of the members of Congress who got a look at the unredacted Epstein files on Monday. “Now I see what the big deal is,” she said, adding that “it was worth investigating.” Wyoming's other delegation members, Sen. John Barrasso and Rep. Harriet Hageman, also weighed in on the issue.

‘Now I See What The Big Deal Is’: Lummis Gets A Look At Unredacted Epstein Files

Wyoming Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis was one of the members of Congress who got a look at the unredacted Epstein files on Monday. “Now I see what the big deal is,” she said, adding that “it was worth investigating.”

Greg JohnsonFebruary 11, 2026

Rep. Bill Allemand made an impassioned pitch Tuesday for House Joint Resolution 3, a proposed constitutional amendment that would have required an affirmative vote of the people before any high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel could be stored in Wyoming. The measure failed.

Wyoming Lawmakers Vote Down Nuclear Waste Referendum And Nuclear Cop Bill

A proposed constitutional amendment requiring public vote on nuclear waste storage decisions in Wyoming failed on Tuesday, one day after a bill was killed to give armed security guards at nuclear facilities legal authority to defend against threats.

David MadisonFebruary 10, 2026

Rep. Lloyd Larsen, R-Lander, moved for the committee to advance a bill on Tuesday that would let all state law enforcement officers cite truck drivers who lack English proficiency.

Bill Letting All Wyoming Law Officers Cite Non-English-Speaking Truckers Advances

A bill giving all Wyoming law enforcement officers the authority to cite non-English-proficient commercial truck drivers advanced Tuesday by a unanimous vote. Violators would be banned from driving until they could demonstrate English language proficiency. 

Clair McFarlandFebruary 10, 2026

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Undocumented Immigrant Trucker Claims Unlawful Detention After Arrest In Green River

An undocumented trucker arrested in Green River says he’s being held illegally after reporting a broken mirror. His lawyers argue a new DHS policy is illegally keeping him in ICE custody. The sheriff's office says he didn’t provide necessary documentation.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 10, 2026

Joe Rubino, Secretary of State’s Policy Director. Bills HB85 and HB86 - Post Election Audit procedures and Removal of county officers-election code violations

Committee Advances Two Election Reform Bills Born From Weston County Controversy

Two election reform bills inspired by the troubled 2024 general election in Weston County cleared the Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources Committee on Tuesday, sending both to the full Legislature for consideration during the budget session.

David MadisonFebruary 10, 2026

Six of seven Wyoming election integrity bills failed to clear the state House on the first day of the 2026 legislative session on Monday. It’s a blow to a signature issue for the Freedom Caucus, which controls the chamber but faced bipartisan opposition. House Speaker Chip Neiman also is a Freedom Caucus member.

Six Of Seven Election Reform Bills Killed On Monday, Freedom Caucus Not Happy

Six of seven Wyoming election integrity bills considered Monday failed to clear the House on the first day of the 2026 legislative session. It’s a blow to a top issue for the Freedom Caucus, which controls the chamber but faced bipartisan opposition.

David MadisonFebruary 10, 2026

The Wyoming Business Council on Monday survived being dismantled, as the state Senate voted down a bill that would have purged it from state law, 21-10. But the agency is still facing a viable budget amendment that would defund it. Inset: CEO Josh Dorrell

Wyoming Senate Saves Business Council From Dismantling By 2-1 Vote

The Wyoming Business Council on Monday survived being dismantled, as the state Senate voted down a bill that would have purged it from state law, 21-10. But the agency is still facing a viable budget amendment that would defund it. 

Clair McFarlandFebruary 10, 2026

Mike Yin, D-Jackson, said his no vote on a school recalibration bill on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, reflected what he called a lack of trust by educators in lawmakers’ intentions and direction. 

Wyoming House Kills Bill To Change How Schools Get Money, Senate Could Save It

A narrow one-third minority of Wyoming state House representatives voted Monday to block the state’s new proposed method of funding public K-12 schools. But the state Senate has its own version, which could still rescue the proposal. 

Clair McFarlandFebruary 09, 2026

Governor Mark Gordon is delivering his State of the State address at the 68th Wyoming Legislature Budget Session on Monday, February 9.

Gordon Clashes With Freedom Caucus As Wyoming Budget Fight Intensifies

Gov. Mark Gordon urged Wyoming lawmakers to restore his budget priorities, protect state workers’ raises and keep investing in education and development. He also pushed for an abortion-limiting constitutional amendment and took a veiled shot at the Freedom Caucus.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 09, 2026

Representative Rachel Rodriguez-Williams at the Freedom Caucus Press Conference at the Capitol on February 9

Wyoming Freedom Caucus Unveils 2026 Agenda Outside Wyoming Capitol

From banning abortion to raising concerns about “East Coast professors” at UW, the Freedom Caucus spelled out its priorities for the 2026 legislative session Monday. “The Freedom Caucus exists for the people of Wyoming," chair Rodriguez-Williams said.

David MadisonFebruary 09, 2026

Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice Lynne J. Boomgaarden speaks at the opening session at the 68th Wyoming Legislature Budget Session on Monday, February 9.

Wyoming Chief Justice Urges Legislature Not To Revamp Courts Over Abortion Ruling

The chief justice of the Wyoming Supreme Court urged the Legislature Monday not to revamp the state’s courts based on the high court’s opinion declaring abortion a fundamental health care right. Early in her speech, the Freedom Caucus chair walked out.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 09, 2026

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2026 State of the State & State of the Judiciary

Governor Mark Gordon delivers his State of the State address to the 68th Wyoming Legislature, followed by Chief Justice Lynne Boomgaarden's State of the Judiciary address.

February 09, 2026

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Proposed Bill Would Legalize Corner-Crossing On Wyoming Public Lands

Rep. Karlee Provenza, an outspoken advocate for public land access has introduced a bill legalizing corner-crossing in Wyoming. But Jim Magagna, of the Stock Growers Assoc. says it's too vague. “It almost isn’t a serious piece of legislation,” he said.

Mark HeinzFebruary 07, 2026

Investigators found special‑education violations at Sweetwater County School District No. 1. Now a Rock Springs mother is calling for the censure of the school board chair months after the board publicly censured her husband.

Parents Demand Apology From Sweetwater County School District

Investigators found special‑education violations tied to student privacy and parental rights at Sweetwater County School District No. 1. Now a Rock Springs mother is calling for the censure of the school board chair — months after he publicly censured her husband.

Zakary SonntagFebruary 07, 2026

Bar Nunn Mayor Peter Boyer, left, and Rep. Bill Allemand.

'No-Nuclear’ State Rep. Bill Allemand Has Challenger For House Seat

One of Wyoming state Rep. Bill Allemand’s biggest critics, Bar Nunn Mayor Peter Boyer, is running for Allemand's seat in the Legislature. Allemand has made headlines as an opponent of nuclear storage facilities, including one near Casper.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 07, 2026

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Wyoming Bill Could Let 18-Year-Olds Carry Concealed Guns On UW Campus

Wyoming Legislature voted last year to allow concealed firearms on the University of Wyoming campus. Bills this year would allow 18-year-old students to carry, while those 21 and older could do so without permits.

Mark HeinzFebruary 07, 2026

Wyoming Business Council CEO Josh Dorrell told Cowboy State Daily on Friday they've launched a myth-busting campaign to save the agency from its potential destruction. "I was hoping to give a little bit of a reality check," he said.

Wyoming Business Council Launches 'Myth-Busting' Campaign In Effort To Save Itself

Wyoming Business Council CEO Josh Dorrell told Cowboy State Daily on Friday that it's launched a myth-busting campaign to save the agency from potential destruction. "I was hoping to give a little bit of a reality check," he said.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 07, 2026

State Sen. John Kolb, R-Rock Springs, said he disagrees with a proposed Colorado bill that would allow people hurt by ICE agents during protests to sue the agents. "It's not even a no for me," he said, "it's a hell no."

Wyoming Officials Say Colorado Bill To Sue ICE Agents Would Have Zero Chance Here

Wyoming officials say a bill in Colorado targeting qualified immunity for ICE and other law enforcement would have no chance in Wyoming. “It’s not even a no for me, it’s hell no,” Sen. Jon Kolb said. “It’s an insane bill, and thank God I live in Wyoming.”

Greg JohnsonFebruary 06, 2026

State Sen. Ed Cooper (left) is retracting a statement he made about the Freedom Caucus hinging campaign donations to its local members based on their voting records

State Sen. Retracts Statement Accusing Freedom Caucus Of Rewarding Votes

State Sen. Ed Cooper is retracting a statement he made last week, accusing the national Freedom Caucus network of hinging campaign donations to its local members on their voting records. "I spoke incorrectly on that because I can’t substantiate it," he said.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 06, 2026

University of Wyoming in winter.

Joint Approps Committee Votes To Protect Two More Institutions From UW Budget Cuts

The Joint Appropriations Committee on Thursday voted to shield two more institutions from its proposed $40 million budget cut to the University of Wyoming. One of those institutions shares a financial backer with the campaign arm of the Freedom Caucus.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 06, 2026

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Wyoming Senate President Bo Biteman 'Looking Seriously' At U.S. House Run 

Wyoming Senate President Bo Biteman told Cowboy State Daily he is considering a run for Wyoming's U.S. House and has formed an exploratory committee to look into a campaign. "I will have a decision after session – one way or another," he said.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 04, 2026

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