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WEB5 days ago · Surprising quartet of four southern state congressional representatives unite to sponsor a bill pushed by former Humane Society of the United States’ leader Wayne Pacelle. by Mike Koshmrl September 12, 2024. Wyoming's independent news source. In-depth digital reporting covering politics, energy, …
District Court punts abortion ban case to Wyoming Supreme …
WEBMar 19, 2024 · The bans, passed last year, include a near-total prohibition and a medication abortion ban.Owens put their enforcement on hold, leaving most abortions legal in the state pending a decision. Since late last year, there’s been very little word on when — or whether — she’d decide on their constitutionality, but now she’s asking the high court to answer the constitutional quandaries at ...
What the rise of Wyoming’s Freedom Caucus means for liberty
WEBNov 29, 2022 · Formed by Republicans in September 2020 after that year’s primaries, the Freedom Caucus is modeled after the far-right contingent with the same name in the U.S. House. Led by Reps. Tim Hallinan (R-Gillette) and Dan Laursen (R-Powell), its membership was not disclosed, but likely had between 12 and 16 legislators.
Rapidly growing Fish Creek Fire closes highway 26/287 over …
WEBAug 23, 2024 · The Wyoming Department of Transportation closed U.S. Highway 26/287 over Togwotee Pass on Thursday afternoon in response to the heat- and wind-driven expansion of the Fish Creek Fire. Fire officials estimate the size of the blaze at more than 10,000 acres, more than triple the size it was on Wednesday morning.
Five challengers vying to oust incumbent Gov. Gordon - WyoFile
WEBJul 5, 2022 · If Gordon is able to secure the nomination in August, he’ll face one of two Democratic challengers — Theresa Livingston of Worland or Rex Wilde of Cheyenne — in November for Wyoming’s highest state office. As head of Wyoming’s executive branch, the governor oversees dozens of agencies like the Departments of Health, Transportation ...
Wyoming Supreme Court rejects abortion ban constitutionality
WEBApr 9, 2024 · Contact him at [email protected] or (307) 797-2143. Follow him on Twitter at @joshwolfson. More by Joshua Wolfson. The state’s highest court rejected a request by a Teton County judge to decide on more than a dozen constitutional questions surrounding a pair of abortion bans passed last year by the Wyoming Legislature.
Here’s who won in Wyoming’s primary elections - WyoFile
WEBAug 17, 2022 · In one of the evening’s tighter races, Rep. Chuck Gray (R-Casper) won the Republican nomination for secretary of state. Gray had based his campaign largely on the premise that Wyoming’s elections are not secure and secured an endorsement from Trump. When the race was called by the Associated Press, Sen. Tara Nethercott (R …
A Critical Call - WyoFile
WEBSep 9, 2024 · A Critical Call. What if you call 911 and no one answers? In parts of rural Wyoming, that’s getting closer to a reality as EMS agencies struggle to keep their heads above water. Whether they’re independent companies, part of a hospital or supported by local governments, they’re facing an uphill battle to staff ambulances amid increasing ...
Corner Crossing - WyoFile
WEBDec 16, 2022 · Corner Crossing. In late 2021, WyoFile began closely covering the case of four Missouri hunters charged with trespassing for stepping over a corner of the Elk Mountain Ranch — without setting foot on private property — to hunt on public land that otherwise would be inaccessible. A Carbon County …
Wyoming's 2024 Candidates | WyoFile 2024 Election Guide
WEBAug 25, 2024 · Welcome to WyoFile’s guide to the 2024 election. This guide aims to help voters inform themselves before heading to the polls. Every federal and state legislative candidate was sent a questionnaire crafted by WyoFile reporters and editors about the key issues facing Wyoming. The candidates’ responses, or lack thereof, are included in their original, unedited form in the guide.