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House Insider: news, bills, votes and analysis from the Wyoming House of Representatives.
- Connolly Conservatism: $1.241 Billion in New Spending
Connolly voted for approximately $1.241 billion in additional spending during the House’s consideration of HB 1. When House members were presented with opportunities to add, restore or expand spending, she repeatedly voted for amendments the combined fiscal im... - HD 30: Koltiska Had Campaign Signs on State Land in Clear Violation of Statute
In another case of “What if a conservative had done it?”, Wednesday, July 29, a video surfaced clearly showing a Ryan Koltiska for House District 30 sign on Wyoming State Trust land off Wyarno Road in Sheridan County. - Mills Mayor Leah Juarez Makes Accusations Against Jeske, She's Wrong.
It is clear from the documents provided to The Open Range Record by Neil Jeske that he does meet the qualifications to run for the Wyoming House of Representatives. It is also clear that any discrepancy brought up by Juarez has already been corrected. - Beyond the Mailer: A Closer Look at House District 48
Campaign mailers and candidate forums are valuable sources of information, but they represent only part of the public record. Legislative history, public documents, and the candidates’ responses often provide additional context that helps voters evaluate the i... - Experience Shows as Mark Jennings Outclasses Ryan Koltiska in House District 30 Debate
By the end of the evening, Mark Jennings had demonstrated the depth of policy knowledge and legislative experience expected of a longtime legislator, while Ryan Koltiska often appeared to be auditioning for the job rather than showing he was ready to perform i... - Representative Heiner Attends Energy Council Meetings in Saskatchewan
Representative Heiner also had a productive discussion with the Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick in Washington, DC about creating a financial backstop for investors in coal to prevent a future presidential administration from undoing what the Trump Adminis... - HD18 Candidate Ken Roberts Attacks Freedom Caucus Instead of Introducing Own Campaign
Rather than focusing on energy policy prescriptions made by Heiner in his remarks, Roberts opted to make dubious claims about the Freedom Caucus. - Zeta Anderson Brings Community Service Background to House District 1 Race
Her record shows a consistent pattern of service in the kinds of local roles that rarely make headlines, yet help hold small communities together. Anderson said she decided to run after being asked to consider the seat and after adjusting her existing commitme... - Lucas: The AFL-CIO Is Spending Big in Wyoming. Here’s Why I’m Not Backing Down.
Government employees don’t bargain against a corporation’s shareholders. They bargain against the taxpayer, and the taxpayer isn’t at the table. The officials sitting across from the union at the bargaining table are often the same politicians that union helpe... - Mark Jones Announces Candidacy for Wyoming House District 40
“I want to hear directly from the people of District 40,” Jones said. “This campaign is about representing our communities honestly, protecting our freedoms, and ensuring Wyoming remains strong for future generations.” - Bill Allemand Announces Re-Election Campaign for House District 58
Since taking office in 2023, Allemand has built a conservative legislative record focused on lowering property taxes, defending constitutional rights, protecting children and families, supporting Wyoming energy and agriculture, expanding educational freedom, a... - Earl Collier Announces Candidacy for Wyoming House of Representatives, District 3
“I believe our representatives should be everyday working people — not career politicians,” Collier said. “If sent to Cheyenne, I will fight every day for the values and opportunities that make Wyoming the best state in America.” - Guggenmos Announces Re-Election Bid for House District 55
Should Guggenmos be successful, this would be his second term in the Wyoming House - Darin McCann Announces Re-election Campaign for House District 48
My background as a Green Beret prepared me for difficult challenges and standing firm under pressure. My work as a physician assistant has strengthened my commitment to serving families and communities across Wyoming. - Marlene Brady Announces Re-Election Campaign for House District 60.
What matters more than any score is this: I worked hard and voted to defend conservative families in Wyoming. - Campbell Rep John Bear Announces Re-Election Campaign
Wyoming State Representative John Bear (R-HD 31), Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, today announced his candidacy for re-election to the Wyoming House of Representatives asserting that in a state full of rhinos, it’s good to be a Bear. - Rep. Ann Lucas Announces Re-Election Bid for Wyoming House District 43
“I ran for office two years ago to fight for Wyoming families, protect our way of life, and ensure that government works for the people—not the other way around,” said Lucas. “We’ve made real progress, but there’s more work to do.” - Neil Jeske Launches Campaign for Wyoming House District 59
In addition to his work as a truck driver and small business owner, Jeske served three years as a garbage man for a public works department. This experience gave him a firsthand understanding of the importance of reliable public services and the challenges fac... - Gary Brown Announces Re-Election Campaign for HD41
True to my word I have supported all pro-life, 2nd Amendment, religious freedom, and parental rights legislation. We worked and passed property tax relief for Wyoming residents and made long-term homeowner 50 percent property tax relief permanent. - Freedom Caucus Unveils Plan to Create Unity Inside Fractured Party
"If everyone is a Republican, then no one is secretly a Democrat pretending to be a Republican,” said caucus Chairwoman Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, unveiling a new membership policy - SCGOP Chair James Temple Announces Run for House District 29
We came here to build a life based on Wyoming values, Conservative values. But I see that slipping away from the Wyoming people. We all must continue to fight for what is morally right, or we will lose what makes Wyoming great. - Zeta Nuckolls Anderson Announces Run for House District 1
In announcing her cadidacy, Anderson said, "By rolling up our sleeves and working together we can ensure future generations enjoy the Wyoming we all know and love!" - Fmr Rep Jeanette Ward Announces Candidacy for House District 57
I do not rely on surveys to decide how to vote on legislation. My decisions are guided by the principles I hold and the conversations I have with the citizens of District 57. If you know my principles, you can know how I will vote. I believe elected officials... - Exie Brown Announces Candidacy for House District 9
“I understand the priorities of Wyoming families because I live them. Our elected officials must return to prioritizing the voices of their constituents over the special interest groups who donate to their campaigns.” - When It Hits Home: Rep. Joe Webb Speaks About the Cost of Politics
"Webb’s remarks made clear that the damage from the public controversy had already reached far beyond the Capitol walls. Rather than respond with anger, Webb told colleagues he and his family had chosen a different path." - Empty Seats: Several Lawmakers Marked Absent After SF123 Debate
Legislative sessions are long, and lawmakers often balance official duties with other commitments during the Legislature’s 20-day budget session. But the departures came on a night when legislative deadlines were approaching, and several bills still awaited ac... - From “Complaint” to Headline: A Ten-Minute Incident and a Two-Day Media Surge
"Despite the level of internal awareness established the night before, there were no headlines, no public statements, and no visible reporting. The story did not appear in the press. From the public’s perspective, nothing had happened." - Testimony Links LSO to Check Controversy Coordination
This alleged refusal to provide drafting services to a sitting Republican member, while simultaneously assisting the opposition, has fueled concerns that the LSO is selectively exercising its power to shape legislative outcomes. - Wylie Posts to Image of HB0001 with Caption, "...Burnin' Down the House"
"While debate stretched on — and while the introduction clock ticked down — the image circulating online paired the state budget with “Burning Down the House.” - Why All the Vote Switching?
An analysis of the voting records identifies 12 distinct bills brought to a vote with a total of 137 individual vote changes recorded. These are not random shifts; they are calculated responses to the real-time math happening on every representative's desk - We Could Have More Non-Partisan Elections
Under the bill, candidates for these offices would no longer run as Republicans or Democrats on the ballot. Instead, they would be nominated through nonpartisan primary elections. - HB0017 Would Expand Power of Blockchain Committee
The bill would expand the committee's mission to include oversight of “emerging technologies,” a broad and undefined category - HB0027 - Changing Who Decides in Disputes and When
For communities facing growth pressure, infrastructure strain, or annexation disputes, the bill changes who decides—and when. Early filers gain an advantage, particularly developers anticipating annexation. - Special Report: Statutory “Gap” Prompts Legislative Push Over Public Funding of Private Associations
For officials such as the Wyoming Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police or the Wyoming County Clerks Association, no such independent statutory shield exists. - Abortion Fight Continues: Two Bills Still Moving Through Legislature
Supporters framed the heartbeat as a clear biological marker deserving legal protection, while opponents raised concerns about restricting access to abortion due to how early in pregnancy a heartbeat can typically be identified. - House Advances Multiple Firearm Bills
Perplexingly, there were five Republicans that voted against introduction of HB0130, Second Amendment Protection Act Amendments. - Rights, Authority, and Accountability in Wyoming Education
"Supporters argue that the bill clarifies statutory guardrails to prevent viewpoint-based enforcement while maintaining order." - HB10 Advances After Heated Debate; Rep. Williams Explains Vote
“I’m going to vote yes on this bill — not for the folks at home, because they don’t think there’s a need for it — but for all of you in the state where this is an issue. It’s not an issue in my neck of the woods.” - Is the Wyoming Legislature interested in passing more election laws this session?
Since 2020 there have been 7 election bills that passed the Wyoming Legislature. A good share being about the bond elections on ballots and special district elections. - Updated: Wharff to Ask the Wyoming House to 'Reconsider' the School Recalibration Bill
The motion to suspend the rules to reconsider HB110 failed by a vote of 38-22. - Johnson County Judge Gives Allemand Normal Bail Conditions
Considering the Wyoming Freedom Caucus animus in Wyoming’s media establishment, had this fact been known, it would have already been reported. Now that Allemand’s testing requirement has been reduced, his bail obligations will be even less obtrusive. - Sheridan Republican Mark Jennings Announces Run for House District 30
Throughout his time in the legislature, Jennings championed parental rights, pro-life and second amendment focused legislation. He is the author of what was at the time one of the nation’s first parental rights law, 2017’s HB153. The bill, was later signed int... - Manipulating the Truth: How an Amateur Tried to Deceive Wyoming
In a shocking display of political opportunism, a manipulated video was circulated purporting to show Sheridan Representative Ken Pendergraft saying, “I don’t want a bunch of businesses coming to this state.” The truth is almost completely the opposite. - Larsen and His "Residential" State-Health Land Transfer
"Across Wyoming, “affordable housing” has increasingly been used to justify land transfers, infrastructure spending, and public-private partnerships, often without binding definitions or enforceable outcomes." - The Freedom Caucus and Lobbyists: Let's Compare Principles
The Wyoming media has been telling you these lies for the last few years —that those of the Conservative Movement can’t think for themselves is one of the narratives. But long before there was any association with the national caucus, conservative grassroots l...