Crossover-voting ban, ‘Zuck bucks’ up for legislative review
The controversial bill is among a heap of election-related measures before a legislative committee meeting this week in Douglas.
Dying in jail, ‘better than a cold alley.’ Is there another option?
Detaining people for public intoxication is a tool Torrington police use to keep people safe, but a death in the county jail raises questions about the policy and the lack of alternatives in Wyoming.
How should the state govern political parties? A pair of election complaints seeks a change.
Republicans voted in support of two election complaints lodged against the Wyoming Democratic Party in order to dispute the way the state governs political parties.
A horse-drawn POTUS hopeful is touring Wyoming. And suing Yellowstone along the way.
Red Lodge, Montana attorney Walter Clapp says he gave up everything to run for president in pursuit of a singular solution to the country’s woes: a larger U.S. House.
Tribes, state look to improve Wyoming’s Indigenous child custody laws
A state task force is discussing enhancements to the Wyoming’s Indian Child Welfare Act in favor of tribal involvement.
When white nationalists come to town, how to respond?
No violence erupted when anonymous agitators protested a Pride drag show in Lander. But LGBTQ+ organizers see it as another sign of increasing national and local hostility.
Wyoming Dreamers’ futures on hold pending DACA ruling
Immigrant children brought to U.S. without authorization found protection under a federal policy being challenged by nine Republican-led states in a Texas district court.
State trains cities, counties to apply for federal funds
Gov. Mark Gordon and U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis held summit aimed at giving Wyoming competitive edge on billions available through federal programs — spending all three have criticized.
Halverson, ‘grandma’ of Wyo’s shift right, has a zeal for helping others
The former state representative built up the Lincoln County Republican Party through her activism and organizing. She’s flamboyant, straight-talking and not immune from controversy.
Frank Eathorne retains power in Wyoming GOP by 2-to-1 margin
Republicans from around the state doubled down on the direction of the Wyoming Republican Party, overwhelmingly dismissing former legislator Frank Moore’s bid for the chairman’s seat.
Lawmakers to examine legislative ethics, misconduct rules
Provenza flap is latest ripple in an ongoing conversation about how lawmakers are expected to behave — on and offline — and how leadership should address misconduct.
County clerks pen letter to Secretary of State Gray refuting election denier
Douglas Frank, a prominent election conspiracy theorist, gave six public presentations in Wyoming, and met privately with lawmakers, clerks and the secretary of state.
Far-right advances motivate ‘pro-Wyoming’ lawmakers to organize
It all started on a Friday in late January with a joke on the floor of the Wyoming House. Rep. Barry Crago (R-Buffalo), addressing the soon-adjourning body, invited counterparts of the then-fabricated “Wyoming Caucus” out for a 7 p.m. social hour. Crago, caught up perhaps in poking fun at the far-right clique, the Freedom Caucus,…
Republican lawmakers divided on scope of government
Conservative concepts like constitutionality and local control have long held sway at the Legislature, but this session Republicans butted heads over these ideals.
‘Election Integrity and Security’ facts vanish from state website
Previous secretary of state launched a public information campaign following the 2020 election to combat misinformation, boost voter confidence. It’s since gone missing from the web.
Lawmakers, state execs disclose their finances, contracts with Wyoming
Annual forms, which reveal prospective conflicts of interest, are cataloged by the Wyoming Secretary of State’s Office — and shared with the public by WyoFile.
Border wall funding bill fails following heated debate
CHEYENNE—Sen. Larry Hicks (R-Baggs) doesn’t consider himself a racist, bigot or xenophobe. In the majority floor leader’s office just off the Wyoming Senate gallery last week, he said that part of the promise of the United States is what it offers to immigrants: “the freest country in the world, prosperity and a better life.” The…
Hageman blasts administrative state, enviro agencies
Freshman U.S. Rep., appointed to Judiciary, Natural Resources committees, remains critical of government spending.
Gov. Gordon to Legislature: Wyoming ‘ideal model’ of governance
In his annual State of the State address, Gov. Gordon outlined his legislative priorities, identified areas for improvement and touted state successes to the just-convened 67th Wyoming Legislature.
Staffing challenges reach Wyoming’s top offices
Recruitment and retention difficulties have plagued state government agencies in recent years. Now, staff vacancies are showing up in some top offices.
‘Desperate Democrats’ hope they’ve reached ‘rock bottom’ in Wyoming
The minority party once held power along the state’s southern rail corridor. These days, however, statehouse representation has dwindled to just two counties and 7%.