This year’s primary saw unprecedented spending by out-of-state political action committees, as well as “inaccurate” mailers targeting several moderate Republican candidates.
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Freedom Caucus PAC returns Crook County donation after Wyoming senator objects
Senate President Ogden Driskill (R-Devils Tower) said the donation violated part of the state’s Election Code.
Wyoming lawmakers discuss defamation suit against Freedom Caucus PAC over ‘inaccurate’ mailings
The handouts accuse Reps. J.T. Larson and Cody Wylie (R-Rock Springs) of voting to remove former Pres. Donald Trump from the ballot during the 2024 budget session.
Obstacles remain to complete the sale of the Kelly Parcel to Grand Teton National Park
Months after lawmakers passed the outline of a deal to sell the parcel to Grand Teton National Park during the last legislative session, its future remains tenuous.
Wyoming inches closer to Kelly Parcel sale, but fears about it falling apart persist
Even if the legislative stipulations in the deal go according to plan, the State Board of Land Commissioners will also need to vote in favor of it.
Democrat-turned-Republican challenges Wyoming’s Harriet Hageman for U.S. House seat
Steve Helling has filed to run again this year for the U.S. House to provide voters with another choice on the ballot besides Hageman. He ran for the same seat in 2022 but as a Democrat.
Top donors to Wyoming’s Republican PACs gave thousands in 2023
As election season heats up in Wyoming, the far-right House Freedom Caucus and traditionally-conservative Wyoming Caucus are using political action committees to raise funds. In 2023, major donors to both groups’ PACs spent thousands of dollars.
Grizzly bears continue to expand territory in Wind River Range as recreation increases
In recent years, grizzly bears have expanded into new parts of Wyoming, including the southern reaches of the Wind River Range. That territory increase comes as more people are recreating in the Winds than ever before.
