Governor Investigating Weston Co. Clerk over complaints
On Dec. 19, eight voters asked that the clerk, Becky Hadlock, be dismissed. At issue is a miscount after the general election. The mistake was first revealed when Secretary Gray noticed suspiciously low numbers for Chip Nieman (HD1-Hulett): the tally
Congressional legislation: the EXPLORE ACT is celebrated by outdoor advocates
EXPLORE stands for Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences. This omnibus bill is supported by more than 100 outdoor organizations and passed unanimously in the Senate on December 19. The package includes many pieces, such as improved access to the
The Forum: The worst 2020 congressional gerrymanders
The Forum invited Redistricting experts to discuss redistricting and decide the worst cases.
WY SOS Gray Announces legislative Priorities
AK Judge rules law threatening librarians unconstitutional
Parts of the AK bill were deleted and considered a win for librarians: Define misdemeanors and possible year in prison for introducing “harmful” content Local boards should oversee replies to requests to ban certain books
SCOTUS turns away some cases involving hot-button issues
SCOTUS holds conference days when the Justices meet privately to discuss cases argued earlier and they may vote on petitions for review. In order for SCOTUS to grant such a review, FOUR justices must vote to accept the case. Recent
2025 WY Legislative Committees assigned
Two Special Elections in FL: both parties, then a primary & general election
Gorsch recuses himself from SCOTUS oral arguments
A delegation of 13 Democratic House members wrote Justice Gorsuch asking that recuse himself for the case being heard next week December 10. Since, Gorsch did recuse himself. The case is Seven County Infrastructure Coalition, et al. v. Eagle County,