wyoming politics

The “Ban on cell phone use in schools” act aims to limit student phone usage during class time. The bill, supported by some educators, seeks to reduce distractions and cyberbullying, while opponents argue it undermines local control and could impact student safety.

Wyoming lawmakers Cody Wylie and J.T. Larson have filed a defamation lawsuit against the Wyoming Freedom PAC, claiming the group falsely accused them of voting to remove Donald Trump from the ballot.

Wyoming lawmakers are facing more threats amid rising political polarization across the nation. The growing trend threatens democratic values and public trust in government.

A bill that would incentivize property owners in Wyoming to refurbish abandoned buildings was reconsidered in a Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee meeting on Monday.

A drag show bingo event in Laramie has been happening annually for years. It raises money for AIDS and HIV testing in Wyoming, and to support those living with the virus. Recently, however, it’s come under fire from ultraconservative state legislators.

If Ivan Posey wins in Nov., he’ll be the only Native American representative in the state Legislature. He’s running as a conservative Democrat against Rep. Sarah Penn (R-Lander) for House District 33, which encompasses part of the Wind River Reservation.

The House voted 27 to 35 against returning to Cheyenne this summer, while the Senate voted 16 to 15 in favor of the idea.

In a combative committee hearing, U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyoming) spoke in favor of a bill last week that would bar transgender athletes from competing in the Olympics.

A bill that requires teachers in Wyoming to notify parents of changes in their students’ physical, mental or emotional health has passed into law without Gov. Mark Gordon’s signature. It also mandates educators in the state to obtain parental consent to teach classes on gender identity and sexual orientation.

Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed a bill this week that would have placed regulations on clinics that provide procedural abortions. It would've meant the temporary closure of the only clinic providing that care in Wyoming, according to staff.