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Former Navy Commander Seeks State Superintendent Nomination

Bill Winney

Three Republicans are seeking the nomination for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. One of them is Bill Winney. He is a retired Naval Officer who wants to bring that leadership experience to help run the state department of education. In the Navy he trained a number of people and says training and education were a key part of his career.

He begins the discussion by giving his views on  Common Core. Republican candidate for State Superintendent Bill Winney is facing Sheryl Lane and Jillian Balow in the Republican primary. You can find our more about Winney on his website www.billwinney.org. 

Bob Beck moved to Wyoming from Syracuse, New York, where he worked at WAER Syracuse Public Media as a news anchor, editor, and producer from 2023-2026. While at WAER, Beck was awarded the Syracuse Press Club-Best Public Affairs Program for 2025. Bob Beck also taught radio news for the Newhouse School at Syracuse University in New York.
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