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WEBSep 13, 2024 · Mailers, canvassing and Facebook — Wyoming politicos share what won primary elections. Some say Wyoming’s 2024 primary election ushered in a new era of ugly campaigning, while others contend the results — and the voters — delivered a different message. by Maggie Mullen September 9, 2024.
Wyoming’s elections will look different this year. Here’s ... - WyoFile
WEBApr 15, 2024 · Voters are now prohibited from changing party affiliation during the 96 days leading up to the primary election. The law lines up with the candidate filing period, and opponents have criticized the regulation for effectively forcing voters to choose a party before even knowing the slate of candidates. This year, the deadline falls on May 15.
Wyoming Freedom Caucus gains power, but November will
WEBAug 22, 2024 · The hard-line Wyoming Freedom Caucus gained at least three seats in Tuesday’s primary, setting the stage for the November general election to determine which faction of the Republican party controls the House. Going into Tuesday, members and allies of the Freedom Caucus controlled about 26 votes in the 62-member House.
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WEBTwo more allege Boys’ School abuse, including bean-bag shooting. by Angus M. Thuermer Jr. 4 hours ago. Share this: Facebook X WhatsApp Messenger Email. Solitary confinement drove one boy to bolt then staffers allegedly “ran over him” with a side-by-side.
How does Wyoming’s tax structure compare to other states?
WEBMay 16, 2017 · Wyoming’s sales tax is the 44th lowest in the nation, and its tax on beer is the 50th, unchanged since 1935 when it was set at $0.02 a gallon. Its property tax for homeowners is 46th lowest. Wyoming is one of seven states with no individual income tax, and one of only two with no corporate income tax, South Dakota being the other one.
What the rise of Wyoming’s Freedom Caucus means for liberty
WEBNov 29, 2022 · Formed by Republicans in September 2020 after that year’s primaries, the Freedom Caucus is modeled after the far-right contingent with the same name in the U.S. House. Led by Reps. Tim Hallinan (R-Gillette) and Dan Laursen (R-Powell), its membership was not disclosed, but likely had between 12 and 16 legislators.
Wyoming's 2024 Candidates | WyoFile 2024 Election Guide
WEBAug 25, 2024 · Welcome to WyoFile’s guide to the 2024 election. This guide aims to help voters inform themselves before heading to the polls. Every federal and state legislative candidate was sent a questionnaire crafted by WyoFile reporters and editors about the key issues facing Wyoming. The candidates’ responses, or lack thereof, are included in their original, unedited form in the guide.
Speaker of the House Sommers loses bid for Senate seat
WEBAug 21, 2024 · PINEDALE—Rep. Albert Sommers (R-Pinedale) lost to a political newcomer in a close-fought contest for a state Senate seat Tuesday, an upset that ousts one of the most influential figures in Wyoming politics in recent years. Laura Taliaferro Pearson, a sheep rancher and school bus driver who lives north …
Analysis: Four Wyoming takeaways from new census numbers
WEBApr 28, 2021 · Wyoming experienced a natural population increase of about 25,000 people during the decade, with the 72,000 births far outweighing the 47,000 deaths, according to state numbers. Approximately 11,800 more residents left Wyoming than moved into the state between 2010 and 2020, however — due largely to recent downturns in …
Supreme Court ruling to trigger Wyoming abortion ban - WyoFile
WEBJun 24, 2022 · The Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade, eliminating Americans’ constitutional right to abortion and clearing the way for Wyoming’s abortion ban trigger law to go into effect.. House Bill 92 – Abortion prohibition-supreme court decision, passed during the 2022 legislative session, makes all abortions illegal in the state except in cases of rape, incest and serious risk of ...
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