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Text Messages Show Education Chief's Staff Did Not Feel Right About Political Event
Text messages show former Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder’s own staff was concerned about how he was planning a “Stop The Sexualization Of Our Children”political event in 2022.
Leo WolfsonNovember 03, 2023
Hageman’s Push To Block Controversial BLM Rock Springs Plan Passes U.S. House
An effort to shut down the controversial Bureau of Land Management’s Rock Spring plan gained traction on Thursday, as an amendment to block it from Wyoming Congresswoman Rep. Harriet Hageman passed the U.S. House.
Mark HeinzNovember 03, 2023
Hageman Surprises Some With Vote To Not Censure Tlaib For ‘Antisemitic Activity’
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman said she showed her dedication to the First Amendment on Wednesday when she voted against a proposal to censure Democratic congresswoman Rashida Tlaib.
Leo WolfsonNovember 02, 2023
Centrist Political Group No Labels Wants On Wyoming Ballot In 2024
For the centrist No Labels political organization, getting on the 2024 Wyoming election ballot is a necessary step in its 2024 bid to have a candidate for president.
Leo WolfsonNovember 02, 2023
Lummis Wants To Use Federal Land For Affordable Housing
Cynthia Lummis is co-sponsoring legislation that would allow Wyoming communities to more easily develop neighboring federal land into affordable housing.
Leo WolfsonNovember 01, 2023
Degenfelder: New Guidance Targets Sexually Graphic School Books, Not Viewpoints
Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder unveiled statewide guidance Wednesday for school districts about sexually graphic books. It targets sex acts, not viewpoints.
Clair McFarlandNovember 01, 2023
House Speaker Sommers Tells New York Podcaster He Won’t Be Intimidated
Wyoming House Speaker Albert Sommers said he won't be intimidated by others in the Wyoming Legislature during a recent interview on a New York podcast, another example of Wyoming politics and people getting national attention.
Leo WolfsonNovember 01, 2023
Wyoming ‘Locked And Loaded’ With $50 Million To Fight BLM’s Rock Springs Plan
Wyoming will be “locked and loaded” with a $50 million war chest to fight the BLM’s controversial Rock Springs management plan from a draft bill passed on Monday.
Leo WolfsonOctober 31, 2023
ACLU Accuses Gordon Of 'Grandstanding' On NCAA Policies For Transgender Athletes
The ACLU of Wyoming says Gordon is "grandstanding" by signing a letter Monday urging the NCAA to make its transgender policy fairer to females because it goes against his position that Wyoming's ban on trans female grade-school athletes is "draconian."
Clair McFarlandOctober 31, 2023
Lawmakers Want To Make It More Difficult To Condemn Property For Wind Projects
A legislative committee passed two bills Monday that aim to give property owners more power in their negotiations with wind power companies, including restricting their use of eminent domain to force compliance.
Leo WolfsonOctober 31, 2023
Cale Case Shuts Down Chuck Gray In Angry Exchange Over Election Bills
State Sen. Cale Case, R-Lander, had enough of Secretary of State Chuck Gray during a legislative committee meeting Friday, shutting down Gray as they sparred over election bills.
Leo WolfsonOctober 31, 2023
Barrasso And Lummis Vote To Ban ‘Misguided And Ineffective’ Mask Mandates
Wyoming Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis both voted to support an amendment that would prohibit the U.S. Department of Transportation from spending federal money to support public health mask mandates.
Leo WolfsonOctober 30, 2023
Evanston Rallies To Save Historic Wyoming State Hospital From Wrecking Ball
Despite the state seemingly willing to pay more than $50 million to raze the 27 buildings on the historic Wyoming State Hospital campus in Evanston, locals are working to save them from the wrecking ball.
October 29, 2023
Isolated Wyoming Ranchers Want To Build One-Room Schoolhouse In Middle Of Nowhere
Parts of northern Albany County, Wyoming, are so remote it takes more than an hour to get to the nearest school — in good weather. Instead of an insane commute, a ranch family wants to build a one-room schoolhouse on their property.
Mark HeinzOctober 28, 2023
Wyoming Lawmakers To Other States — Pay For Your Own Energy Decisions
A state committee advanced legislation Friday that would prohibit utility companies from charging Wyoming residents to pay for energy decisions made by other states.
Leo WolfsonOctober 27, 2023
Lawmakers OK Bill To Expand Wyoming’s Voter Intimidation Law
Members of the state Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Committee approved proposed legislation Thursday that would expand Wyoming’s voter intimidation laws to include misdemeanor charges.
Leo WolfsonOctober 27, 2023
Freedom Caucus Slams Gordon For Climate Change Remarks At Harvard Visit
The Wyoming Freedom Caucus is slamming Gov. Mark Gordon for speaking at a Harvard University event earlier this week, where he said Wyoming needs to urgently address climate change by going “carbon negative.”
Leo WolfsonOctober 27, 2023
Degenfelder Says Oregon Removing Education Standards A ‘Road To Failure’
Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder says Oregon is going down a “road to failure” by not requiring students demonstrate mastery of reading, writing and math to graduate from high school.
Clair McFarlandOctober 26, 2023
Presidential Elections Would Be Exempt From Wyoming 30-Day Residency Voting Law
A legislative committee advanced a bill Thursday that would require people to live in Wyoming 30 days before they could vote in state elections. Presidential races would be exempt.
Leo WolfsonOctober 26, 2023
Wyoming Schools Could Get $68 Million Boost To Deal With Inflation
Wyoming's Joint Appropriations Committee on Wednesday approved a $68 million annual payout for elementary and secondary schools to adjust for inflation. If approved, this would add to the $1.6 billion the schools receive yearly.
Clair McFarlandOctober 26, 2023
Burns Restaurant Owner Sues To Keep Town From Evicting It
The owner of the Rustic Plate Café in Burns, Wyoming, is suing to halt an eviction from a building it had been leasing from the town.
Leo WolfsonOctober 26, 2023
Hageman Pleased With Election Of ‘Solid Conservative’ Mike Johnson As Speaker
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman is pleased that Louisiana Republican Rep. Mike Johnson, whom she called “a solid conservative,” was selected as the new House speaker on Wednesday.
Leo WolfsonOctober 25, 2023
CREG: Wyoming Can Expect Nearly $870 Million Surplus Through 2026
Wednesday’s release of the October CREG report shows revenues are up nearly $180 million from previous projections and an overall surplus of nearly $870 million is expected through 2026.
Leo WolfsonOctober 25, 2023
Riley Gaines Speaks To 600 At UW, Calls Kappa Sorority Members 'Inspiring'
Women’s rights activist Riley Gaines said the six sorority members suing over a transgender member's induction are “inspiring” while talking to 600 people at a University of Wyoming stop on her “Speak Louder” tour Tuesday night in Laramie.
Clair McFarlandOctober 25, 2023