Two candidates announce run for Wyoming state House seat near Yellowstone
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by Olivia Weitz
1w ago
Two people announced they are planning to run for the Wyoming House of Representatives seat that includes some of the area between Cody and Yellowstone National Park ..read more
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In a reversal, legislative leaders decide to consider a special Legislative session
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by Kamila Kudelska
1M ago
After initially shutting down thoughts of a special session Monday morning, Wyoming legislature leaders are now seriously considering it ..read more
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Wyoming flag will be at half staff at Capital and Carbon County in honor of Pat O'Toole Friday
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by Kamila Kudelska
2M ago
Pat O'Toole passed away February 25th. O'Toole was a rancher who worked in the state to champion agriculture and the environment ..read more
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Wyoming protesters call for a ceasefire while state lawmakers remain unchanged on Gaza war
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by Jordan Uplinger
3M ago
Wyomingites joined a national day of protest in calling for a ceasefire, but Wyoming Democrats and Republicans have yet to change course ..read more
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The new book “True West” seeks to untangle the region’s myths from its realities
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by Hannah Habermann
3M ago
Betsy Gaines Quammen is the author of a new book titled "True West: Myth and Mending on the Far Side of America." The book explores polarization, extremism, and the impact of the pandemic on the landscapes and communities of the West. Wyoming Public Radio’s Hannah Habermann spoke with Quammen about what she learned in the process of writing the book ..read more
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An era of nationalized voting: How presidents and parties became local issues
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by Jordan Uplinger
3M ago
Have you noticed local issues taking a back seat to much bigger national debates? There’s a name for that - it’s called nationalized politics. A trend seen in voters and politicians alike, where the focus starts in Washington and trickles back to your town hall. That’s the topic of a new book, "Nationalized Politics: Evaluating Electoral Politics Across Time", co-authored by University of Wyoming professor Ryan Williamson. Wyoming Public Radio’s Jordan Uplinger sat down with Williamson to discuss what exactly nationalized politics looks like in Wyoming and across America ..read more
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Bobbi Barrasso dies after two year battle with brain cancer
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by Kamila Kudelska
3M ago
Wyoming U.S. Senator John Barrasso announced Thursday that his wife, Bobbi, has passed away. She battled with brain cancer the last two years ..read more
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Bobbi Barrasso dies after two year battle with with brain cancer
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by Kamila Kudelska
3M ago
Wyoming U.S. Senator John Barrasso announced Thursday that his wife, Bobbi, has passed away. She battled with brain cancer the last two years ..read more
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Chris Christie called out Sen. Barrasso when he withdrew from the presidential race. Why does it matter?
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by Kamila Kudelska , Matt Laslo
4M ago
Ahead of Iowa’s first in the nation GOP caucuses on Monday, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie dropped out of the contest – but not before taking a jab at Wyoming senior Senator John Barrasso and other Republicans who he calls “cowards.” Wyoming Public Radio correspondent Matt Laslo joined Kamila Kudelska from Washington to discuss ..read more
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Which Mountain West states could have abortion on the 2024 ballot?
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by Kaleb Roedel
4M ago
In 2024, abortion could be on the ballot in nearly a dozen states, including some in the Mountain West ..read more
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