Bill Sniffin
Bill Sniffin has been a publisher and author in Wyoming for 53 years. He formerly owned all or part interest in 20 different newspapers, magazines, print shops, ad agencies, and internet companies.
He is one of Wyomings best-known columnists, having written a statewide column for more than 22 years and a local column for 38 years prior to that.
Sniffin has published six books including three Wyoming-themed coffee table books, called the Wyoming Trilogy. He lives in Lander with his wife Nancy.
Latest from Bill Sniffin
Bill Sniffin: Who Is The Best Political Expert In Wyoming?
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “I am issuing this challenge to the readers of Cowboy State Daily. Who is the smartest political observer of them all?”
Bill SniffinAugust 17, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Barlow, Friess, Hageman, Harshman, Short, Meier, Headed For Wins?
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Who is going to win? This primary election has so many variables. These are the folks I think will win on Tuesday.”
Bill SniffinAugust 16, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Does Steve Friess Have The Momentum To Catch And Defeat Chuck Gray?
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "I saw this year’s House GOP primary much like the Kentucky Derby. The favorite out in front, much like Chuck Gray has been, for almost the entire race. Then came a longshot named Golden Tempo, like late entrant Steve Friess."
Bill SniffinAugust 14, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Political Crunch Time Brings Out Desperation And A Few Funny Lines
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “This is a desperate time for politicians. Just how negative can they go? Here in Wyoming, we discovered it is pretty darned deep.”
Bill SniffinAugust 08, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Can Megan Overtake Barlow? Or Can Bien Overtake The Two Leaders?
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "Barlow touts his polls as showing him with a comfortable lead. Degenfelder says her polls show her doing just fine, and she is pleased with where she stands. Bien was unavailable for comment, so we were unable to ask him about his polling."
Bill SniffinAugust 01, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Political Lessons: Don’t Peak Too Soon; Love Endorsements & Polls
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "The biggest recent news is the break by the state Republican Party leadership committee from the hold of President Trump. The 50-member statewide group endorsed newcomer Brent Bien for governor over Trump-endorsed Megan Degenfelder.
Bill SniffinJuly 25, 2026
