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Wandering With Wendy: Winter Driving and Almost Getting Jailed in Canada
Cowboy State Daily features reporter Wendy Corr is traveling the midwest with her band the Dan Miller Cowboy Music Revue. In her latest story, Wendy gets snowed in in Minnesota and almost gets arrested in Canada.
Wendy CorrFebruary 28, 2023
House Freedom Caucus Votes With Democrats To End Voting – Killing Chloe’s Law
The Wyoming House Freedom Caucus on Monday voted to end first-reading debate on bills just hours before the deadline, killing multiple bills with the decision, including Chloe's Law, which child transgender treatments.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 28, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Wildlife Loses Unless We Solve Conflict Between Landowners & Hunters
Sabrina King writes: "Conflict between hunters and landowners is not going to decrease unless we have the hard conversations weve been afraid to have for far too long and come to solutions that work for all of us."
February 28, 2023
Sally Ann Said It Best: ‘Terribly Sad’
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "Where do you go for all those things my 70 co-workers in Illinois once did every day of the week, back when local newspapers were still viable, essential, and a great place to work?"
Dave SimpsonFebruary 28, 2023
House Votes Yes On Law To Keep Indian Children Out Of Non-Native Foster Homes
The state House approved its first reading of the Indian Child Welfare Act. Opponents argued that the law is racist against native children and causes them permanency problems. Proponents said it's necessary to preserve sovereign interests of American Indian tribes.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 28, 2023
Wyoming Snow Plow Driver Overwhelmed By Support After Bringing Tacos To Stranded Truckers
A snow plow driver felt sorry for all the stranded truck drivers outside of Evanston, so he decided to take them some snacks. When he posted his simple little idea on Facebook, inviting drivers who wanted a taco to turn on their flashers, he got a lot more help than he bargained for, a restoration of his faith in humanity, for one.
Renée JeanFebruary 28, 2023
Harriet Hageman Calls Out Another State Legislator; Second Time In Three Days
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman made state Rep. Landon Brown, R-Cheyenne, her target on Monday after he called her out for criticizing Wyoming House Speaker Albert Sommers.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 28, 2023
Property Tax Relief? Not Really. Legislature Has Passed 1 Property Tax Bill Out Of 21 Introduced
House Bill 99 is the only bill for property tax reform to make it across the finish line in the 67th legislative session so far. That's despite there being a huge financial surplus in the state and legislators saying it was a "top priority."
Renée JeanFebruary 28, 2023
Wyoming LGBTQ Advocacy Group Holds Protest In Opposition To Transgender Sports Bill
Opponents of a bill that would ban biological males from competing in girls public-school sports said they accept that their battle may be a losing one as the bill continues to steamroll forward.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 28, 2023
$10 Million Shooting Sports Complex One Step Closer As Bill Moves To Gordon’s Desk
Those who argued that a multi-million dollar shooting sports complex would be a big shot in the arm for Wyoming tourism are closer to getting their wishes, as a bill that could lay the groundwork for the facility is headed for Gov. Mark Gordons desk.
Mark HeinzFebruary 28, 2023
Wyoming Nonresident Hunting Fee Price Hikes Will Soar With Gov’s Signature
The Wyoming Senate on Monday passed a measure to hike prices for many nonresident hunting tags. That means getting first crack at an elk tag in Wyoming could soon cost nonresidents more than $1,200 and $6,000 for a moose tag.
Mark HeinzFebruary 27, 2023
Chemical Abortion Ban Clears First House Vote After Lengthy Debate
The Wyoming House of Representatives on Monday approved the first reading of a bill outlawing chemical abortions. Senate File 109 would make it a misdemeanor to prescribe or dispense abortion drugs in Wyoming, except in cases of rape, incest, or severe health risks.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 27, 2023
Wyoming House Committee Advances Ban On Biological Boys In Girls’ School Sports
A committee of Wyoming lawmakers on Monday advanced a bill that would prohibit biological males from participating in girls school sports in Wyoming.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 27, 2023
Lander Restaurant Cook, Owners Find Two Men Dead In Running Car
Restaurant staffers found two men dead Saturday in a parked car in Lander that had been running all day. The restaurant owner said it appeared the car's exhaust had been leaking into the vehicle.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 27, 2023
Is Bill To Make AR-15 The ‘National Gun’ A Statement Of Freedom, Or Trolling On Epic Scale?
While its too early to determine the effects of an effort among some conservative U.S. Congressmen to make the AR-15 the National Gun of America, theres no denying that rifles popularity, a Wyoming gun rights lobbyist said.
Mark HeinzFebruary 27, 2023
Ethics Complaint Filed Against Sen. Anthony Bouchard After He Calls Person “F**king Idiot”
A Green River woman filed a complaint with the Legislative Management Council Sunday after she said Cheyenne state Sen. Anthony Bouchard cursed at her over a dispute on his "Chloe's Law" bill in a private text message on Saturday night.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 27, 2023
Cancel Culture Run Amok? Judge Rules Jackson Cop’s Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Has Merit
The Town of Jackson will have to answer to a wrongful termination lawsuit brought by a former police lieutenant who claims he was forced out of his job as a result of a hostile work environment and an anti-law enforcement sentiment that swept through the liberal community.
Jake NicholsFebruary 27, 2023
Albert Sommers: I’m Focused On Wyoming Solutions, Not Out-Of-State Influences
Wyoming Speaker of the House Albert Sommers writes: "Bills that are unconstitutional, not well vetted, poorly written, duplicate bills or debates, and bills that negate local control, restrict the rights of people, or risk costly litigation financed by the people of Wyoming should not become law."
Jimmy OrrFebruary 27, 2023
Photo Of Brother Stepping Up For Ranching Family After Dad Died Moves Sundance Woman To Tears
A Sundance woman said that when she caught a glimpse of her brother on their dads tractor plowing the snow to take care of his employees and his sisters and mother, her heart was filled with gratitude for her brother, who has filled-in for their Dad since he passed on.
Wendy CorrFebruary 26, 2023
Texas Policy Foundation Credits Mark Gordon As Starting National Movement Against “Woke Capitalism”
The Texas Policy Foundation said the national movement against ESG (Woke Capitalism) began in 2018 when then-Treasurer Mark Gordon fought back against Bank of the West because of its anti-fossil fuel initiatives.
February 26, 2023
Rod Miller: What Do We Call Folks Who Call Other Folks RINOs? Conserpulists, Populervatives??
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "What do we call folks who call other folks RINOs? Its not logical simply to call them Republicans, since the Wyoming GOP defines Republican as anyone registered with the party."
Rod MillerFebruary 26, 2023
Open-Lake Ice Skating A Nostalgic Tradition At Wyoming’s Boysen Reservoir
Winter is wonderful at Boysen State Park, if you ask those who take advantage of the free ice skating area thats been cleared at the swim beach. Wyomingites have enjoyed skating on the lake for decades.
Wendy CorrFebruary 26, 2023
Chinese Spy Balloon Not First Military Balloon To Target America; Thermopolis Hit First In 1944
Japanese sent an armada of 9,000 balloon bombs to America during World War II. The first explosion to be noticed in America was in Thermopolis in 1944.
Renée JeanFebruary 26, 2023
Pokey’s BBQ In Gillette Lands On Food Network List As Wyoming’s Best Barbecue
True to its name, it took awhile for Pokeys BBQ to take off, but now its recognized by the Food Network and a host of celebrities like Willie Nelson and ZZ Top as Wyomings best barbecue.
Renée JeanFebruary 26, 2023