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Bill Sniffin: Wyoming Has More Guns Than People, And Lots Of Crazy Stories
Bill Sniffin writes: Wyoming is Gun Central in the United States. Two-thirds of the residents own guns and there may be more guns than citizens of this fine state."
Bill SniffinJanuary 27, 2023
“Old, Beat-Up Trailer Just Sold For $675,000!” Legislators Wrestle With Soaring Property Tax Bills
In discussing soaring property tax rates which have increased from up to 30% - 50% in his district, Wyoming Sen. Dan Dockstader on Thursday said a "old, beat-up, doublewide trailer on a itty-bitty lot" sold for $675,000 last year
Renée JeanJanuary 27, 2023
Clair McFarland: Bigfoot Riding On Unicorn Cannot Take Me From Decorating My January Cake
Clair McFarland writes: "Even if Bigfoot burst from the Yellowstone wilds riding a unicorn through a lava flow and forced Governor Gordon to abdicate, it would not be enough to drive me from this kitchen..."
Clair McFarlandJanuary 27, 2023
Western Ag Network Report: Friday, January 27, 2023
Today's Western Ag Network Headlines: Record low hay stocks seen in top producing states; and Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis co-sponsors American Beef Labeling Act.
Jimmy OrrJanuary 27, 2023
Ice Build-Up Threatens To Flood, Break Though Bridge Near Cody
For the second time in four years, a bridge south of Cody is threatened by rising ice. Sandbags are ready to be filled in case the Shoshone River backs up toward a residential area.
Wendy CorrJanuary 27, 2023
Legislator: Wyoming Is The ‘The Last Hope’ For Gun Rights
Rep. Jeremy Haroldson told Cowboy State Daily that the reason there are so many gun bills in the legislature this year is Wyoming is "the last hope" for gun owners and manufacturers.
Mark HeinzJanuary 27, 2023
Bill Allocating $5.25 Million Of Wyoming Money To Help Build Border Wall Passes Committee
A bill dedicating $5.25 million to help Arizona and Texas build a border wall and transport migrants to other places passed a Wyoming legislative committee on Thursday afternoon. Gov Gordon said he supports the legislation.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 27, 2023
Natl Motorcycle Club President Says Harley-Davidson Transition To All-Electric ‘Stupidest Thing Ever’
Harley-Davidsons CEO said recently the company will transition to producing only electric motorcycles. The president of the National League of Riders Motorcycle Club says that's "the stupidest thing ever."
January 27, 2023
Bill Targeting Critical Race Theory In Wyoming Public Schools Sails Through To Senate Floor
Sen. Lynn Hutchings said she sponsored the anti-CRT bill because factions through the nation are spreading divisive and destructive, instruction to young people in a way that undermines gains made by Black people in America.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 26, 2023
Banning Foreign Ownership Of Ag Land, Mineral Resources Not So Easy Even In Wyoming
Although some may think in red-state Wyoming that banning foreign ownership of ag land would be a slam dunk, one bill barely made it out of committee on a 5 - 4 vote because of constitutionality concerns.
January 26, 2023
Dave Walsh: Watch For Trifecta Of Former UW Cowboys On NFL’s Championship Sunday
There are three former Wyoming Cowboys who will be playing this weekend in the NFL conference championship games. Logan Wilson of the Cincinnati Bengals, Marcus Epps of the Philadelphia Eagles, and Tashaun Gipson of the San Francisco 49ers. Gipson is in his 12th season in the NFL.
Dave WalshJanuary 26, 2023
Chuck Gray Wants To Do Away With ‘Predatory’ Campaign Tactic Used By Cheney
While some call sending unsolicited absentee ballots to voters a predatory campaign practice, others say its just being accommodating. Legislators are debating the tactic used by Liz Cheney and whether her mailers were unethical.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 26, 2023
Bill Would Allow Treeing Of Mountain Lions With Dogs Even After Filling Hunting Tags
Letting Wyoming hunters to keep pursuing mountain lions with hounds, even after theyve filled their hunting tags, would help keep the hounds well-trained and condition the big cats to avoid people and livestock, say proponents of a bill that would allow it.
Mark HeinzJanuary 26, 2023
“It’s A New Form Of Discrimination”: Foster Parents Dispute Native-First Custody Law
While some Wyoming legislators push to codify the Indian Child Welfare Act on a state level in case the federal law is overturned, several foster moms say the law discriminates against the very children it was designed to protect by denying them permanent homes.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 26, 2023
Wyoming Closer To Being First State With Its Own Cryptocurrency; Gordon Doesn’t Like It Though
Sen. Chris Rothfuss expressed frustration with a member of Gov Gordon's staff on Wednesday after she said the governor still had concerns with a cryptocurrency bill. Rothfuss said the governor's office was "moving the goalposts."
Renée JeanJanuary 26, 2023
Wyoming House Re-Establishes 988 Suicide Call Center Trust Fund – With A $0 Balance
The Wyoming State House added an amendment to legislation on Wednesday morning that would allow private individuals and nonprofits to help fund state-run 988 suicide call centers in Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 26, 2023
The Roadhouse Law: Bill Would Allow Use Of Force To Remove Criminal Trespassers
Although House Bill 126 wouldn't turn every trespassing situation into a Roadhouse movie, it would strengthen trespass law to allow physical force to remove trespassers.
Mark HeinzJanuary 26, 2023
Hageman On Committee That Will Investigate FBI, Social Media Tech Giants
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman was chosen for a committee on Tuesday that will allow her to fulfill some of her campaign promises to investigate the federal government and its dealings.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 26, 2023
Tempers Run Hot Over Fate Of Proposed Cell Tower Between Cody and Yellowstone
Residents are deeply divided over a proposal that would place a 195 cell tower on the scenic highway between Cody and Yellowstone National Park.
Wendy CorrJanuary 26, 2023
Barrasso Wants US Petroleum Reserves For Emergencies Only
President Joe Biden has tapped the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to its lowest level since 1984. Now new federal legislation aims to limit draws to national emergencies, but Biden threatens veto.
January 26, 2023
Dennis Sun: The Consumers’ Trust
Columnist Dennis Sun writes: "Anyone in the meat business, from the grocery store manager to the meatpacker, the feeder and the producer, realize they need consumers trust. This trust must not be taken for granted, nor does it come cheap."
Dennis SunJanuary 26, 2023
Wyoming Senate Green-Lights Lower Property Taxes; Housing Allowance For Judges
The Wyoming State Senate passed two bills Tuesday: one would grant property tax relief and another would give a housing allowance to state judges.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 26, 2023
Former DOE Nuclear Security Official Says Wyoming Reactor Not Safe
A Wapiti man whose career in the Department of Energy focused on nuclear security says the TerraPower Natrium reactor planned for Kemmerer poses significant risks for proliferation and accident. TerraPower says these risks have been considered and addressed as much as reasonably possible.
January 26, 2023
Wyoming Lawmakers Flush Attempt At Corporate Transparency
Senate File 93, which would have required disclosing the identify of a trust owning an LLC, has been narrowly defeated in a Wyoming legislative committee.
Renée JeanJanuary 26, 2023