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Republican state Rep. Jacob Wasserburger is again seeking to ban buying junk food using Wyoming SNAP benefits. The federal government sends nearly $65 million a year into Wyoming homes through the program.

Wyoming Again Considers Banning Buying Junk Food With SNAP Benefits

A Republican state lawmaker is again seeking to ban buying junk food using Wyoming SNAP benefits. The federal government sends nearly $65 million a year into Wyoming homes through the program.

Clair McFarlandJune 25, 2025

Some Wyoming House members donned red jackets Tuesday to a Legislative committee meeting as a warning of a projected nearly $700 million deficit. Detractors of the visual protest say those same lawmakers helped gouge state revenues. They are, from left, Republican Reps. John Bear (Gillette), Scott Smith (Lingle), Abby Angelos (Gillette) and Bill Allemand (Casper).

Wyoming Legislators Wear Red To Warn Of Projected $700 Million Budget Deficit

Some Wyoming House members wore red jackets Tuesday to a legislative committee meeting as a warning of a projected nearly $700 million deficit. Detractors of the visual protest say those same lawmakers helped gouge state revenues.

Clair McFarlandJune 25, 2025

Former Wyoming Govs. Mike Sullivan, from left, Jim Geringer, Dave Freudenthal and Matt Mead.

Former Governors Say Bipartisan Anger Over Public Land Sales Not Surprising

Wyoming’s four living former governors — two Republicans and two Democrats — say they aren’t surprised about the bipartisan anger over the sale of federal public lands. Accessible wildlands are a defining element of Wyoming’s culture, they say.

Mark HeinzJune 24, 2025

After Intense Backlash, Lee To ‘Significantly Reduce’ Public Lands Up For Sale

After intense backlash over his plan to sell off federal public land in 11 Western states, including Wyoming, Utah Republican Sen. Mike Lee is scaling it back. He said late Monday he will “significantly reduce” the scope of his plan.

Clair McFarlandJune 24, 2025

Wyoming Delegation Says Reported Israel-Iran Ceasefire ‘Making The World Safer’

Wyoming’s Republican congressional delegation praised President Donald Trump announcement that he’s secured a ceasefire Monday to the Israel-Iran war. Lummis says the development “is making the world safer.”

Matthew ChristianJune 24, 2025

An debate over selling federal land reminds those in opposition of Wyoming leaders’ efforts to shift those lands into state hands last year. State Rep. Karlee Provenza says now Gov. Mark Gordon and Harriet Hageman are "partners in the public land grab."

Provenza Says Gordon, Hageman Are 'Partners In Public Land Grab'

As debate intensifies over the sale of federal lands, state Rep. Karlee Provenza says actions last year in a federal court case show Gov. Mark Gordon and Harriet Hageman are "partners in the public land grab."

Clair McFarlandJune 24, 2025

Wyoming’s Republican congressional delegation said they support Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’s decision to rescind the 2001 Clinton-era Roadless Rule. Hageman has pushed hard to roll back the rule, saying it increased wildfire danger.

Wyoming Delegation Applauds Trump Agency Decision To Rescind Roadless Rule

Wyoming’s congressional delegation on Monday cheered Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’s decision to rescind the 2001 Clinton-era Roadless Rule. Hageman has pushed hard to roll back the rule, saying it increased wildfire danger.

Matthew ChristianJune 23, 2025

Lee Offers Compromise On Public Land Sales Bill, Hunters Say No Deal

Facing scathing backlash from hunters over proposed federal land sales, Utah Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Lee says he’s willing to “make changes” to his bill. But hunters say compromise is impossible and the bill needs to die.

Mark HeinzJune 23, 2025

A crew of firefighters working the Pack Trail Fire in northwest Wyoming in October 2024.

Firefighter Shortage Could Cripple Ability To Fight Wyoming Wildfires, Officials Say

Firefighters on Monday told the Joint Appropriations Committee they are very worried about fire season this year due to a shortage of qualified people to battle the fires. “I think it should scare everyone in the state," Sublette County Fire Warden Shad Cooper said.

Matthew ChristianJune 23, 2025

Teton County commissioners have sent a letter to Wyoming’s congressional delegation asking for federal lands in the county be exempt from any proposed sale. Montana got an exemption, and Teton County officials want the same.

Teton County Wants Same Federal Land Sale Exemption Montana Got

Teton County commissioners have sent a letter to Wyoming’s congressional delegation asking that federal lands in the county be exempt from any proposed sale. Montana got an exemption, and Teton County officials want the same.

David MadisonJune 23, 2025

Wyoming Delegation Applauds Ruling Allowing Fuel Makers To Sue Over California EV Regs

Wyoming’s congressional delegation is applauding a Friday U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows fuel makers to sue over California's EV regulations. “Today’s Supreme Court ruling is another rebuke of California’s radical climate agenda,” Sen. Barrasso told Cowboy State Daily.

Sean BarryJune 22, 2025

President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation from the White House on June 21, 2025, in Washington, D.C., about the three Iranian nuclear facilities that were struck by the U.S. military early Sunday.

Wyoming Delegation Praises Trump’s Decision To Bomb Iran's Nuke Sites

Wyoming's congressional delegation praised President Trump's decision to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities. Rep. Harriet Hageman told Cowboy State Daily she was grateful the troops were safe and said "Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon."

Matthew ChristianJune 22, 2025

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