Wyoming Freedom Caucus

When you think about how the state of Wyoming spends its money, where it all goes and why it goes where it goes, things can feel pretty abstract. Those cash questions got real this month.

State office holders and the Democratic party said Gordon missed the mark on elections spending and supporting investments over funding government support programs now

In an ideal, theoretical world, Rep. John Bear (R-Gillette) says he’d like to see churches take more of a lead on some aspects of state government, like certain mental health and welfare programs.

The legislation could make recounts more common, allow for more hand count audits and ban the use of student and non-photo IDs when voting.

That’s according to an October report from state revenue forecasters. The Wyoming Freedom Caucus says big cuts are still needed to the budget.

Without sharing details of where they plan to make cuts, members of the Freedom Caucus say they want to dramatically reduce government spending. Gov. Mark Gordon says he’s drafting a "lean" budget.

The Wyoming Freedom Caucus is calling on Gov. Mark Gordon to join a federal program that funds religious and other non-public schools. The governor is considering it.

Jeremy Haroldson is a pastor at Impact Ministries in Wheatland. He also holds a leadership position in the state House. This is the first in a series on the interplay between religion and politics in Wyoming.

The panel will hear testimony and produce a report on incorrect ballots used in Weston County for three 2024 races.

Wyoming’s gun-free zones repeal went into effect this week. States with similar laws, like Ohio, Nebraska and Georgia, saw an increase in gun-related incidents since passing them, according to an analysis by the Gun Violence Data Hub.