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Analysis: Wyoming Moderate Conservatives Had More Success In 2023 Legislative Session
A Cowboy State Daily political analysis shows that although there were a few outliers, Wyoming lawmakers closer to the center of the aisle politically had the highest success rate for getting bills passed during this years legislative session.
Leo WolfsonMarch 11, 2023
Wyoming’s American CryptoFed DAO Isn’t Worried About SEC Enforcement Action, Says It’s Moving Ahead With Its Plans
Wyomings first legal DAO is in the midst of an SEC enforcement action, but company officials say its just a temporary drama. Theyre hopeful, meanwhile, that Gordon will sign Wyomings stable token bill into law.
Renée JeanMarch 11, 2023
Pennie Hunt: Don’t Let One Weakness Stop You
Pennie Hunt writes: I keep this little dictionary in my desk drawer as a reminder. Its a reminder that although my fourth grade success didnt follow me through my life, it didnt stop me from my dreams.
Pennie HuntMarch 11, 2023
Dennis Sun: I Don’t Need San Francisco Telling Me How To Invest My Money To Save The Planet
Wyoming rancher Dennis Sun writes: "I invest my money to make money, as long as it is legal and not harmful. Im alright with an oil company selling oil or a cow belching, but I dont need someone from San Francisco telling me how to invest my money to save our planet. They need to clean up their neighborhood first."
Dennis SunMarch 11, 2023
3,700-Mile Cross-County ‘Rail Trail’ Will Include 500 Miles Across Wyoming – If It Ever Happens
A 3,700-mile coast-to-coast cycling and hiking trail, including roughly 500 miles across Wyoming, is ambitious in its scope, but actually getting it done is another story.
Mark HeinzMarch 11, 2023
Wandering With Wendy: Time Traveling Through South Dakota
Although Wyomingites may groan about the impending annual ritual of springing ahead and advancing their clocks an hour this weekend, residents in Fort Pierre, South Dakota cross the line between Mountain Time and Central Time every day.
Wendy CorrMarch 11, 2023
Average Home Price In Jackson, Wyoming Is $5 Million; New Record For Nation’s Wealthiest County
With an average cost for a single-family home hitting $5 million in 2022, Jackson has seen its housing prices nearly double from $2.6 million in 2019. Currently there are no homes on the market for under a million.
Renée JeanMarch 11, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Children Should Be Taught What Energy Is So They Can Fight Idiocy
Dear editor: If we taught our children what energy is and what energy abundance has done, then they would make an informed opinion on things like the idiocy behind banning gas ranges.
March 11, 2023
Cheyenne Woman Facing Up To 100 Years For Embezzlement Of $255,000 To Plead Guilty
A Cheyenne woman, who was facing up to 100 years in prison, for allegedly embezzling $255,000 from the Cheyenne Little Theater established a plea agreement Thursday in federal court and is scheduled to enter the plea this month.
Clair McFarlandMarch 11, 2023
Would You Give Up Red Meat To Avoid One Degree Of Global Warming By 2100?
A new study recommends that everyone on the planet give up red meat so the Earth's temperature won't increase one degree by 2100. Critics call the study "completely insane."
March 11, 2023
Two Weeks After Being Trained To Detect Fentanyl, Highway Patrol K9 Scores
Only two weeks after being trained and certified to detect fentanyl, one of the Wyoming Highway Patrols K9s brought down a convicted felon outside of Evanston who was allegedly trafficking fentanyl and meth into the state.
Jimmy OrrMarch 11, 2023
To Reduce Methane In Cow Burps, Bill Gates Launching Startup To Feed Cows Seaweed Supplement
Bill Gates is launching a startup to produce seaweed supplements for cows designed to cut down on methane produced when they belch. The Wyo Farm Bureau laughed at the proposal.
March 10, 2023
Casper Mother Sobers Up, Tries To Get Meth-Riddled Baby Back But It’s Too Late, Supreme Court Says
Though she sobered up in the days leading up to her parental rights termination hearing, Robin Alcorn did not do enough to get her child back after police found the baby was strung out on meth, the Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Clair McFarlandMarch 10, 2023
California Cell Phone Tower Company Sues Park County For Denying Build Permit Of 195-Foot Tower
A California-based cellphone tower builder is suing the Park County Commission after it unanimously rejected its bid to build a 195-foot cell tower in the Cody area. The company said it has to right to build wherever it wants.
Clair McFarlandMarch 10, 2023
Battle of Eliminating Gun-Free Zones In Wyoming Will Continue, Opponents Vow
Rep. Jeremy Haroldson said he will continue to introduce legislation to eliminate gun-free zones in Wyoming until he wins. Meanwhile, a Wyoming chapter of a anti-gun group vows to continue to fight it every time its introduced.
Mark HeinzMarch 10, 2023
City of Cheyenne To Cancel Animal Shelter Contract Ending 50-Year Partnership
Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins told Cowboy State Daily he believes the City of Cheyenne can shelter animals for less money than the animal shelter charges. The cost of the shelter has increased from $320,000 in 2019 to $800,000 in 2022.
Clair McFarlandMarch 10, 2023
Kinetic Dance Floors Can Generate Electricity, But It Would Take 1,000 Hoofers To Power A Home
A London-based company makes dance floors that generate electricity. Although the technology is promising, don't look to them to start powering anything of significance yet. The entire cast of Riverdance would likely be needed to power a reading light.
March 10, 2023
Wyoming Wolf Packs Are Gang-Like When It Comes To Protecting Their Turf
Research in Wyoming and Minnesota indicates wolf packs respect each others turf with gang-like loyalty sometimes under the pain of death.
Mark HeinzMarch 10, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Chip Neiman Did The Same Thing That Albert Sommers Did
Dear editor: I'm sorry, but I'm not exactly sure what it is Sue Paroski thinks Rep. Albert Sommers, Former Senator Al Simpson and Rep Landon Brown need to get over.
March 10, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Sommers, Gordon Not Listening To Will Of The Wyoming People
Dear editor: If, with regard to social legislation, some of our leaders have a pause to finding conservative solutions for progressive problems, they should just say so, rather than hiding behind a newly woven mantle of Wyoming isolationism.
March 10, 2023
Gordon Announces WYDOT Director Luke Reiner’s Retirement
In a short three paragraph statement released late Thursday afternoon, Gov. Mark Gordon announced Wyoming Dept of Transportation Director Luke Reiner would be retiring.
Leo WolfsonMarch 10, 2023
Hageman Supportive Of Release of Additional January 6 Footage
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman on Thursday said she was supportive of the release of all the footage related to January 6.
Leo WolfsonMarch 10, 2023
America’s Energy IQ At A Forrest Gump Level, Making Us Poorer And Harming The Environment
A Texas-based foundation is on a mission to raise Americas energy IQ amid evidence that a lack of energy literacy is driving policies that will make Americans less prosperous and negatively impact the environment.
March 09, 2023
Wyoming Watches As Colorado Is On Verge Of Passing Sweeping Gun Control Legislation
A leading gun advocate in Wyoming said the four gun control bills which could be passed in Colorado soon, could actually pay off for Wyoming as firearms and firearms accessory companies could move to the Cowboy State.
Mark HeinzMarch 09, 2023