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In a dedicated effort to serve the constituents of House District 19 with unwavering leadership, accountability, and tangible results, Representative Jon Conrad has officially announced his intention …

Y ou’d never expect a tax revolt to start in the blue California city of Oakland. But a bunch of angry, over-taxed and under-protected local business people there have said, “Enough …

Defunding the University of Wyoming’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion might have brought ear-to-ear grins to our state’s far-right senators, but they won’t be smiling when …

It’s probably not the Easter message you expected, but for the sake of argument, let’s set aside miracles, repentance, heaven, hell and claims of divinity. Countless people who …

“As long as there is one person on earth that remembers you – it isn’t over.” - From the movie “Carrousel” by Oscar Hammerstein Cabin fever is a real illness …

R epublicans are never going to impeach Joe Biden. I wish more Republicans would beat that fact into their skulls. Just as Democrats weren’t able to impeach Donald Trump because they …

This year we observe the 37th anniversary of Women’s History Month, which is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture, society, and business. Women have been the driving force behind America’s economic rebound from the pandemic, creating 50 percent of all new businesses since 2020.

I am optimistic that Wyoming can grow its small businesses, create good-paying jobs at local companies and successfully diversify its statewide economy. I am hopeful because, as the director of Laramie’s Main Street program, I’ve been deeply involved in the process of developing a thriving downtown business district.

As some of you may already know the 67th Wyoming State Legislature barely performed its constitutional duty to get a budget passed. Unlike the federal government, we have to pass a balanced budget, and it was in doubt up to the final deadline. All but one of our Uinta County delegation — myself, Sen. Fred Baldwin, Rep. Ryan Berger and Rep. Jon Conrad voted to accept the results of the “free committee” final budget. Rep. Heiner did not.

I am very pleased to report solid actions and deliverables for our residents — specifically, property tax relief. We passed five bills that will have positive, demonstrable and positive impacts …

A miracle occurred last week in California’s U.S. Senate primary race. In a deep Blue state where Democrat voters outnumber Republicans 2-1, Steve Garvey, the former L.A. Dodger star, ran …

Our founding fathers recognized that the success of their new democracy and a viable economy would depend on educated and skilled citizens. Consequently, from the early days education often was …

When Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro engaged in a legal battle with the Little Sisters of the Poor over their refusal to subsidize birth control for their employees, I got very angry. As a …

T he 2024 legislative session has revealed a lot about the state of Wyoming politics. As with most legislative sessions, we have seen both calculated grandstanding and remarkable instances of …

The 67th Legislative Session has been one of many surprises and some strange happenings in the Senate. After a rousing State of the State address by Gov. Mark Gordon, we were energized to get to the …

I blame my lack of success in adulthood on the mediocre dolls of my youth. I have to blame it on something and that beats blaming me. Barbie dolls have been inspiring young girls for generations but …

Editor: When Hitler rose to power in 1933, he dismantled democratic institutions and militarized Germany with the goal of conquering Europe. Utilizing tailored speeches, he swayed the populace …

OK, Nikki Haley. Sing along with me, the Republican Party and the great Kenny Rogers: You’ve got to know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em, Know when to walk away, know when (NOT) to run.

The 2024 legislative session has revealed a lot about the state of Wyoming politics. As with most legislative sessions, we have seen both calculated grandstanding and remarkable instances of …

T he Democrats are trying to put Donald Trump in jail. The Republicans are trying to put Joe Biden in jail — along with the rest of his extended political crime family. Both sides …

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