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Wyoming Republican Party ‘Alerts’ Members Against Child Marriage Bill
The Wyoming GOP dispatched an outside analysis condemning House Bill 7, which would ban all marriages for children younger than 16; the analysis argued that children who get pregnant should be allowed to marry with a judge's permission.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 10, 2023
Wyoming House Speaker Makes Emotional Plea For Elderly Fraud Victims
While debating a proposed law that would let banks intervene if they suspect elderly or disabled customers are being scammed, House Speaker Rep. Albert Sommers was tearful in relating the story of a vulnerable Wyomingite who was forced to live in dog poop while family members spent that person's money on drugs.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 10, 2023
Wyoming Senate OKs $1.2 Million For Pro-Coal Litigation
$1.2 million to sue Washington state in defense of Wyoming coal interests has gone unspent, so the governor wants to expand how else it can be used to support the industry.
February 10, 2023
Fake ‘No Trespassing’ Sign Bill One Step Closer To Law After Committee Approval
A bill that would make false no trespassing signs tantamount to hunter harassment took a key step forward Thursday with a Wyoming legislative committee voting unanimously to forward it to the full Senate
Mark HeinzFebruary 10, 2023
Dave Walsh: Keep An Eye Out For Philly’s No. 22, Former UW Star Marcus Epps In The Super Bowl
Dave Walsh writes: No. 22 on the Philadelphia defense brings special interest. Former Wyoming Cowboy, Marcus Epps, will be manning the secondary for the Eagles."
Dave WalshFebruary 10, 2023
Wyoming Filmmaker Says Film Incentives Bill Deliberately Killed By House Majority Leader
A Wyoming filmmaker says a bill that would have provided incentives to film companies that shoot Wyoming-centric films in the Cowboy State was targeted for failure by the Wyoming Freedom Caucus.
Renée JeanFebruary 10, 2023
Clair McFarland: Hell Hath No Fury Like Mom’s Flying Toilet Paper
Clair McFarland writes: There are toilet paper rolls in weird places throughout the house. I wish I had known all along wish someone would have told me that it was my job to make the ruckus.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 10, 2023
Yes, They Are Coming For Your Gas Stove
The backlash against a proposed federal ban on gas stoves was dismissed as culture war bluster while Americans were assured nobodys coming for their gas stoves. Theres evidence that shows otherwise.
February 10, 2023
Sweeping Wyoming Abortion Ban Jumps To Senate With Huge ‘Trigger’ Caveat
The Life Is A Human Right Act has passed the Wyoming House of Representatives with a huge caveat: That it only can become law if the existing abortion "trigger" ban now blocked by a court is found unconstitutional by the Wyoming Supreme Court.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 09, 2023
Wyoming’s Wild Horses Debate Draws Attention Of English Wildlife Filmmakers
Some English documentary filmmakers told Cowboy State Daily on Thursday that wildlife management issues in the United Kingdom are similar to some in the U.S., and theyre exploring making Wyomings wild horses as the subject of their next film.
Mark HeinzFebruary 09, 2023
Rex Arney: Thank Chip Neiman For Another Failure Of Medicaid Expansion
Guest columnist Rex Arney writes: Maybe it is time for Wyoming voters, through the initiative process, to place Medicaid Expansion on the ballot for consideration in the 2024 general election.
Rex ArneyFebruary 09, 2023
Property Tax Relief Bills Die After Freedom Caucus Blocks Them
Both bills that aimed to give residential property a category of its own -- and would make it easier to provide property tax relief -- failed. That means any specifically targeted homeowner relief is likely dead as well.
Renée JeanFebruary 09, 2023
Wyoming Inmate Who Strangled, Beat Prison Nurse To Death Does Not Get ‘A Do-Over’
A district court judge says Floyd DeWayne Grady, serving a life sentence for the murder and attempted rape of a female prison nurse doesnt get to reopen his case just because hes wishing for a do-over.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 09, 2023
Chuck Gray’s Crossover Voting Bill Gets Shot Down By Committee
The last bill still alive in the Wyoming Legislature that would have eliminated crossover voting failed Thursday in a Senate committee, dashing the chances of Secretary of State Chuck Gray to make good on one of his main campaign promises.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 09, 2023
Bill Banning Teens Younger Than 16 To Marry Passes Unanimously Through Senate Committee
Despite its rocky travels through the Wyoming House of Representatives, a bill forbidding people ages 15 and younger to marry unanimously passed its first state Senate committee meeting.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 09, 2023
Riverton Dad Accused Of Breaking Newborn Twins’ Bones To Plead Guilty
Anthony Long, 27, has signed a plea agreement in which he promises to plead guilty to two counts of child abuse against his 3-week-old daughters. He faces up to 10 years in prison for each count.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 09, 2023
Wyoming State Rep. Says No Truth To Ethics Complaint
State Rep. Jon Conrad said of an ethics complaint against him that there is nothing to the complaint and it is politically motivated.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 09, 2023
Wyoming Property Owners Closer To Some Tax Relief As $50,000 Exemption Passes House
The bill would provide a an average savings of $300 for Wyoming homeowners under House Bill 98, which advanced to the Senate floor Wednesday evening.
Renée JeanFebruary 09, 2023
Rod Miller: Peddling Influence in the Big Empty
Columnist Rod Miller decides to be a social media influencer like Alix Earle who was paid $70k last weekend just for strutting around Jackson looking cool. But first he had to get a full body wax...
Rod MillerFebruary 09, 2023
Local Control Sways Close Vote To Kill Wyoming Rodeo Ban Bill
House Bill 95 was drafted in response to communities in California and other states that are banning rodeos. The House killed the bill on Wednesday by a 32-30 vote.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 09, 2023
Wyoming House Passes Extension Of Medicaid Postpartum Coverage To 1 Year
A bill extending postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to a year in Wyoming passed through the state House of Representatives on Wednesday by a 34-28 vote. It will now go to the Senate.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 09, 2023
House Kills Effort To Exempt Wyoming From CDC COVID-19 Regs
A bill that would have prevented Wyoming from following World Health Organization and Centers For Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for COVID-19 restrictions died on a close 32-29 vote on the House floor Wednesday afternoon.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 08, 2023
Without Commercial Exemption, Wyoming Drone Trespass Bill Won’t Pass, Critics say
An exemption for business and commercial drone use must be written into a bill proposing to make trespassing by drone a criminal offense or it will never get off the ground, lobbyists told Wyoming lawmakers Wednesday.
Mark HeinzFebruary 08, 2023
Rock Springs Man Weeps As He Pleads Not Guilty In Overdose Death Of Toddler Son
Daniel Scott James, 35, pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter and two felony drug charges Wednesday in the death of his toddler, and wept when told he's not allowed to see his other children, ages 4 and 5.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 08, 2023