U.S. Senate

The party-line vote came after months of public debate between conservationists and ranching and energy groups over the president’s pick to oversee millions of acres of land.

Rancher, distiller, tech worker, Mead is unafraid to stand up to Trump and vouch for public lands.

President Trump’s nominee, Steve Pearce, is a former New Mexico congressman and Vietnam War pilot. The opposition feels he could sell off public land.

Former state Rep. James Byrd said he believes in education for everyone, public lands in public hands, and that healthcare is the bedrock of a strong and thriving community.

Jimmy Skovgard of Mills served for over a decade in the Wyoming Army National Guard and has run his own business. He’s running as a Republican.

Wyoming’s lone congressional representative will run for outgoing U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis’ seat.

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is asking for all information to be released regarding recent boat strikes on alleged drug boats

Senators characterized the agency’s decision-making process as “rigid” and “slow,” and said they want states to have a bigger role.

The Senate appropriations bill could also lift a hiring freeze and prevent future land sell-offs.

Former U.S. Senator Al Simpson passed away Friday in Cody. Former U.S. Senator Al Simpson died on March 14, in Cody at the age of 93. Born in Denver and later living in the Cody community, Simpson was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1978. He served in that role for 18 years.