Federal Watch
Federal Watch: national news and federal political developments that matter to Wyoming.
- *Updated* Trump Offers Diesel Relief. Wyoming Drivers and Retailers Lack Answers.
The order contains no explicit retailer reimbursement provision for that inventory. A broader tax suspension paired with inventory credits, or customer refunds for documented clear-diesel purchases, deserves consideration. Nebraska's state agricultural refunds... - As AI Use Explodes, Political Labs Move to Fence in the Compute Boom
On one side, advanced AI tools offer everyday individuals the ability to build software without needing millions in corporate backing. On the other side, establishment political figures and tech executives are calling for increased federal oversight, safety pa... - It’s Not Just Iran: Why Wyoming Is Still Paying High Gas Prices
If supply tightens in one place, fuel can often be brought in from somewhere else. The Rockies do not have that luxury. There is no tanker waiting off the coast of Thermopolis. - Federal Legislation and Gillette Fuel Plant Reframe Wyoming’s Nuclear Landscape
As Congress considers measures to reduce administrative delays for nuclear licensing, Wyoming communities and industry stakeholders continue to assess the specific scope, material inputs, and regulatory requirements of proposed nuclear developments. - Manufactured Panic and Regulatory Capture? Inside the Push to License and Control AI
Industry watchdogs argue that establishing a federal regulatory body, essentially an FDA for artificial intelligence, serves the commercial interests of dominant technology firms at the expense of independent innovation. - Western Declares the War on Coal Over. Wyoming Still Has the Law He Voted For.
There is an inconvenient piece of Wyoming history missing from Western's victory lap. While Cyrus Western triumphantly declared that the war on coal is over, he neglected to mention that the EPA’s rollback will not remove Wyoming’s own carbon-capture requireme... - Reid's Endorsement That Never Was
The Election Day text was not an isolated misunderstanding. Whether the message originated directly with Rasner’s campaign or someone else, it relied on the same cultivated association Rasner had repeatedly used: place his name beside a prominent conservative,... - Senate Candidates' GOP Speeches Reveal Very Different Approaches
For a first-time attendee, that undercurrent was hard to miss, because the convention isn’t just about candidates or speeches. It’s about contrast—tone versus tone, style versus style, and a quiet but persistent question about where the party is headed and who... - Gray Holds, At Times Contentious, Sheridan Town Hall
An interesting dynamic emerged as both Gray and attendees encouraged orderly discussion, reminding participants to allow space for questions and respectful dialogue. Toward the end of the event, the tone shifted into a more open exchange, with individuals from... - SCOTUS: Lying About Party Affiliation is Not Protected Speech
April 9, the U.S. Supreme Court denied a challenge to a lower court ruling that lying about one's party affiliation to infiltrate another party is not covered by the First Amendment. This may have effects in Wyoming which has some of those most restrictive law... - A Crowded Corral: Nine Candidates in Wyoming House Race
Candidates are largely appealing to the same bloc of voters, using the same language, and prioritizing the same national issues. That dynamic has left relatively little room for deeper discussion on topics that uniquely affect Wyoming. - Hageman Holds Town-Halls in Northeast Wyoming - Part One
"According to Rep. Hageman, 13,000 vehicles travel across I-80 every day, with about half of those being trucks. We have the highest truck fatality rate in the United States. This problem is intensified by non-English-speaking illegal aliens." - Wyoming Speaker of the House Chip Neiman Endorses Chuck Gray for U.S. House
I've worked with Chuck on many issues, including school choice, property tax relief, and election integrity, and he has shown his track record of effective conservative leadership time and time again. He has my complete and total support. - The SAVE Act and Election Integrity in Wyoming
"Election integrity remains one of the highest polling concerns across the United States. In Wyoming this is also true. Unfortunately in this year’s 2026 Budget Session, nearly all of the election integrity measures were killed in the legislature." - Matt McGinnis: The Latest to Enter the WY House Race
McGinnis describes himself as a lifelong hunter and outdoorsman, and he makes strong support for the Second Amendment a core part of his campaign. He opposes federal gun restrictions and frames gun ownership as part of Wyoming’s heritage and a practical realit... - It’s no wonder the US is so broke when any talk about cutting government spending is met with ‘progressive’ outrage
By 2025, because of the government’s unlimited generosity, the tuition at a public university had soared over 33 times the amount it was in 1965, going from $350 per year to $11,610. Private college tuition has escalated from $1,200 per year to an average of $...