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Understanding Wyoming’s New Gun-Free Zones Repeal Law: What HB0172 Actually Does

In 2025, the Wyoming State Legislature passed House Bill 0172, also known as the Wyoming Repeal Gun Free Zones Act. The bill, which goes into effect on July 1, 2025, significantly reshapes where individuals can lawfully carry concealed firearms in the state.. As news of the law spread, so did a mix of curiosity, concern,…

Hospital Pricing Transparency? Wyoming Lawmakers Said No.

Here in Wyoming, we have the unenviable distinction of facing some of the highest healthcare costs in the region. According to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation, Wyoming residents’ per capita healthcare expenditures in 2020 were roughly 50% higher than in neighboring Utah.     Recent legislation that would have helped Wyoming residents save money on their…

New Wyoming Law Blocks Ranked Choice Voting—Here’s Why It Matters

Wyoming lawmakers successfully passed HB165 – Ranked Choice Voting-Prohibition during the 2025 legislative session. The bill reaffirms Wyoming’s commitment to clear, transparent, and fair elections. At its core, HB165 ensures that every Wyomingite retains the right to vote for one candidate who best represents their values, without interference or confusion caused by Ranked Choice Voting…

Your Tax Bill May Still Spike—Even After Wyoming’s ‘Relief’ Measures

Now that Wyoming has implemented some minor property tax relief for residents, are our property tax issues truly resolved?  The short answer is no. While these measures provide some relief, they are not a sustainable solution. The real problem lies in the structure of Wyoming’s property tax system itself. Unless we address fundamental flaws through…

Censored by the State: Wyoming House Kills Bill restoring Citizen Free Speech

Wyoming citizens deserve unfiltered, direct communication with their elected officials. Yet, thousands of emails from constituents to their legislators have been blocked by the State’s email quarantine system—silencing voices and possibly violating constitutional rights. Honor Wyoming recently learned that these emails have been blocked through the State’s email quarantine system.  Whether wittingly or unwittingly, the…

Teton County Illegal Immigrant Sanctuary Status

Since February 2023, ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) has issued 118 detainer requests to Teton County Sheriff Matt Carr’s Office, asking the local agency to hold illegal immigrants in the jail for up to 48 hours until ICE could take over custody.  According to an ICE statement, 103 of those detainers fell apart after…

Left-Wing News Media Bias Growing in WY

Trust in the news media by the American people is at an all-time low, especially among those on the right side of the political spectrum. You would think that news outlets and their reporters would respond by rededicating themselves to journalistic integrity. Unfortunately, many instead choose to double down on left-wing bias.  Equally disappointing is…

Wyoming Becomes a Destination for Abortion Tourism: Is This the Future We Want?

Wyoming law permits abortions up to the point of viability, which can be as late as 26 weeks into a pregnancy. This legal framework places Wyoming among a small number of states where abortion access is relatively unrestricted, comparable to states like California and New York.

Is the Cowboy State Daily Showing Political Bias? Evidence Suggests Yes

Independent research has revealed that the Cowboy State Daily, one of Wyoming’s largest news outlets, may be providing biased political coverage, favoring politicians who receive donations from its owner, Wayne Hughes.

Wyoming families carrying burden of energy taxes and incentives

The energy industry operates under system of taxes and incentives. In the end, it’s the citizens who los through their electric bills, and indirectly, through taxes that subsidize these industries.