Cowboy State Politics

Monday Reload - All Politics is Personal 3/31

Today is the deadline for all county Republican Parties in Wyoming to have their elections.  In just about all of them there are liberals claiming to be conservative.  Sheridan is no exception.

Weekend Update - An Apology, Non-Apology 3/29

Rep Tom Kelly was interviewed by Wyoming Public Media about the session.  One of his votes caught my attention--HB64.  Kelly claims that it amounts to a mandate which is against the GOP Platform.  I disagree.  Also The Sheridan Press has published a piece that seemingly contradicts their earlier claim.  But does it?  Not even close.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live March 27

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live March 27.  1/3 of DC judges are foreign-born and all of them have their hands in Trump cases.  Tulsi Gabbard says climate change isn't the national security threat that liberals claim.  And, Who's on First?

The Democrats Disingenuous Disclosure 3/26

The Wyoming Democrat Party has issued a statement about Rep Hageman's cancellation of in-person town halls.  It's as disingenuous as you'd expect.  Also an update on Monday's story about the Sheridan Press.  Where most people would admit fault, the Sheridan Press doubles down!

Breaking: Sheridan Press Makes FALSE Accusation 3/24

The Sheridan Press has made a provably false accusation about the Sheridan County Republican Party.  They claimed the party had failed a legal requirement to notice a meeting.  That claim was hilariously printed directly beside the legally required ad.  This amounts to nothing less than the media's political activism at the national level

Weekend Update - Agent 29 on the 5 and Dime 3/22

The last bill in the Freedom Caucus' 5 and Dime Plan has passed into law.  Rep Pendergraft joins me to discuss those key pieces of legislation.  The media and the other side said that conservatives couldn't govern--seems like they all were wrong about that.  Also, some hints at what I have been working on.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live March 20

Audio from Rep Hageman's town hall last night--the rowdy crowd, snarky responses and Harriet standing  her ground.

Guns and Babies: The Usual Suspects 3/19

Guns and Babies are the two subjects that always come up in the Wyoming Legislature.  Gordon just vetoed SF196 Amendments to the Second Amendment Protection Act.  Of course, there's a lawsuit against one of the abortion bills that the governor signed.  Weird, they want it moved to Teton County.

Monday Reload - They're Just as Crazy Here 3/17

The Democrats are just as nuts in Wyoming as they are in the rest of the country.  Multiple Harriet Hageman events have been disrupted recently by them.  Audio from inside a Sheridan County Democrat meeting proves they're planning to disrupt another event.  Also some curious comments from a 28 year old Democrat who claims to have infiltrated the Freedom Caucus.

View From the Floor with John Bear 3/15

Rep John Bear joins me to talk about the 2025 session.  It's a very different perspective than what the media has been feeding you.  There were great conservative bills that didn't get heard, there is no $1.3 Billion and lots more.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live March 13

Rep Ken Pendergraft joins the program for the entire hour to discuss the session--what passed, what didn't pass.  He also talked about a very personal bill for him that is now Wyoming law.

Chris Adamo on the 2025 Session 3/12

Chris Adamo is the author of the book Rules for Defeating Radicals.  He wrote it based on his observations of Redcoats in Wyoming.  Our interview is a 30,000 foot view of this year's legislative session.

Teaser - Chris Adamo on the 2025 Session 3/12

On Wednesday's installment of the program, author of the book Rules for Defeating Radicals Chris Adamo joins me to recap the 2025 session.  Let's just say he's not all that impressed with what he saw.  Cheyenne is still chock-full of Redcoats.

Monday Reload - What They Did Then Said 3/10

Legislative recaps are upon us--the time politicians tell us what they did in Cheyenne.  The story they tell us is often very different than the truth.  Recently, senators told Wyofile that funding measures were not crammed into other bills.  But is that entirely true?

Breaking: WY AG Ignores Election Complaints 3/8

The Wyoming Attorney General has not acted on ANY election related complaint that the Wyoming Secretary of State has forwarded to that office in the last year.

Zombie Bills ARE NOT Conservative 3/5

In an attempt to cover up the disaster of not passing a budget, the Senate created a "zombie bill" to fund the shooting sports complex.  At the same time Sen Steinmetz attempted to bring the run-off election bill to the floor.  The people who voted for the zombie voted against the election integrity bill--26 of them.

Escape from Communism Vol IV: Mailyn in Cuba 3/3

The latest in my series Escape From Communism.  My friend Mailyn Salabarria spent an afternoon describing the horror show that is life in communist Cuba.  The idiots wearing Che t-shirts should spend 2 months there.

Weekend Update - Bills that Died 3/2

In a slightly delayed episode, (Thank you for your patience) It's that time of a year for bills to meet an untimely death.  The comparison between the chambers is interesting.  Convention of States got beat yet again in the House.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live Feb 27

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live February 27.  WEA Lawsuit against the Wyoming Legislature.  Bo Biteman kills the budget and Gene Hackman has died.  Jeff Bezos says that he is going to focus on personal liberties and free markets.

The SF69 Deal That Never Was 2/26

The Senate JCC and some in the media is claiming there was a deal in place to finish off SF69.  Members of the House Joint Conference Committee say that no such deal existed.  One big reason that such a deal never existed is that it would be against the joint rules of the legislature.  House JCC members Reps Tony Locke and Chris Knapp as well as Rep John Bear join me to discuss it.

Monday Reload - Votes Against Your Liberties 2/24

The Attorney General is no fan of your gun rights.  HB234 would have forced her to do something if your gun purchases were being tracked by credit card companies.  The Senate killed it.  Also, an update from the SF40 episode--one more prominent Representative that can't seem to tell the truth.

Replay - Convention of States Debate

Convention of States will he heard in the House Education Committee tomorrow.  A year ago, Sen Bo Biteman and a representative from Convention of States Action debated me and Leah Southwell from the John Birch Society.  It was a smack-down of epic proportions. 

Weekend Update - Other People's Money 2/22

Some counties in Wyoming are engaging in socialism in the name of "affordable housing."  It's worse than you think, they are actually taking money from home owners and giving it to people who didn't earn it.  SF40 would stop it but some in the Wyoming Senate is trying to kill the bill to help their liberal allies.

Teaser - Other People's Money 2/22

Teaser for Weekend Update.  What happens when you refer to a chairman as "madame."  Even in Wyoming there are people that think they are entitled to the fruits of your labor.  How one simple bill that should be a no-brainer has exposed some in the legislature for who they are.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live Feb 20

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live February 20.  Senate File 69 in the House!

Not So Conservative Commissioners 2/19

The Wyoming County Commissioners Association is not the conservative group you are led to believe.  It's no big surprise considering their chairwoman is an elected Democrat.

Monday Reload - Not the Crown Jewell 2/17

A tax cut is not a benefit.  It's the government taking less of your money.  Some are claiming SF69 as the "crown jewell" of this legislative session.  It's not.  Thursday, an amendment was added in the House that goes a long way towards a better solution.

Weekend Update - Wyoming Gold Act 2/15

Rep Bob Davis says if the federal government prints more money the state should just raise taxes.  Another idea is SF96 which requires Wyoming to hold precious metals.  Fred Dashevsky of U.S. Coin Capitol joins the program to talk about how important the bill is.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live Feb 13

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live February 13.  SF69 and all the insanity on the floor.  Most of what everyone is saying about the bill isn't true.  School boards and party affiliation and more..

A $7,000.00 Check? 2/12

Gillette Representative Ken Clouston joins me to discuss a few bills that have gone through the House.  There's some leaking going on about ICE raids in Jackson.  Lloyd Larsen thinks that we should continue to fund booze fueled drag shows because Jesus healed lepers.

Teaser - A $7,000 Check?

Wednesday, Campbell County Representative Ken Clouston joins me to talk education and HB199.  Do home school parents actually get a check under the bill?

What's Behind SF69 with Scott Clem 2/10

Some Senators made it clear why they voted for SF69 and it's not exactly to give tax relief to Wyoming Citizens.  Former Representative and current Campbell County Commissioner Scott Clem joins the program to talk about that and the larger problem of high property taxes.

Weekend Update - Legislating in the Budget 2/8

There's no rule against legislating in the budget.  It's a practice that I don't care for but sometimes it's necessary if you have exhausted all other options.  On Friday, the Redocats threw a fit about it--even though they're the experts in the practice.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live February 6

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live February 6.  The shooting sports complex.  Breaking news about the Rock Springs and Buffalo RMP's.  What's been happening in the Wyoming Senate. 

Interview: Ann's Obscenity Bill 2/5

Rep Ann Lucas' obscenity bill is waiting for a hearing in committee.  The Senate passed a 50% tax reduction in residential property taxes.  There's a ton of people claiming that the sky is falling.  But really, in this case, 50% equals a lot less.  Also, I welcome a new sponsor to the program.

Weekend Update - Rocks in the Speaker's Office 2/1

The Speaker of the House held a press conference Friday morning.  Present, were members of the Wyoming media and me.  Are conservatives on the appropriations committee base-line budgeting?  Yes, but there's a reason for it.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live Jan 30

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live Jan 30

Interview: Speaker Chip Neiman on the Session 1/29

Speaker of the House Chip Neiman joins the program to talk about his priorities for the session and to clear up a lot of confusion about one of the Five and Dime Plan bills--HB80.  Also, the wheels may be starting to come off the Redcoats composure in the House.

Teaser - Chip Neiman

Wednesday, Wyoming Speaker of the House Chip Neiman joins me to discuss his legislative priorities.  We also spoke about some of the more controversial bills like HB80

Monday Reload - Let's Create a Crisis 1/27

Wyoming could be broke in a couple of years if we keep up with the crazy spending trend we are on.  But, some politicians aren't interested in reducing our spending--they'd rather create a fiscal crisis that forces Wyoming counties and towns to sue the state.

Weekend Update - Aspiring Elite Elitists: Elissa Campbell 1/25

Elissa Campbell tried to gut the repeal of gun free zones more times than all of the Democrats combined.  On the floor she literally said Wyoming Citizens don't understand complex issues.

Replay - Live Program January 24, 2025

Cowboy State Politics Live January 24, 2025.  WYFC Passes their 5 and Dime Plan.  Harshman and his tax cuts for the rich.  Elitism in the House of Representatives--you're just too stupid to understand.  FACE Act repeal.  Ultrasound requirement before an abortion.

A Convention of Problems 1/22

Senate Joint Resolution 1 is this year's version of the Convention of States.  It's pretty much the same as the last ten times its been defeated in Wyoming, with a few new twists.  Two years ago Mark Meckler and I tangled in the Senate Corporations Committee.

Monday Reload - Why Not Vic the Bot? 1/20

Rep Jarvis claims she is voting based upon the results of a survey she sent to constituents.  If all we are doing is number crunching and then voting accordingly we may as well have a House full of bots like Vic the AI Bot.  There's a bunch wrong with the idea--not the least of which is it's pretty much what the Redcoats accused conservatives of doing.

Exclusive Interview with Rep Harriet Hageman 1/18

Rep Hageman joins me for an exclusive interview to discuss the COAL Act and the First Amendment Accountability Act that she has introduced in the House.  We also discussed her committee assignments and what the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is doing to Wyoming now.  You aren't going to believe it.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live Jan 17, 2025

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live Jan 17.  What is a Woman Act, HB147 the Anti DEI bill.  Soundbites from the floor and much more!

Teaser - U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman 1/16

On Saturday's Installment of Weekend Update, U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman joins the program.  She's introduced a number of bills--one to stop D.C.'s war on Wyoming Coal and another to hold bureaucrats responsible for trashing your First Amendment Rights.  Saturday on Cowboy State Politics.

The Pro-Life Bills in Barlow's Drawer 1/15

Sen Eric Barlow has been no friend to the pro-life movement whenever he's in charge.  He has prevented numerous anti-abortion bills from even being debated on the floor.  Senator Larry Hicks objected to Barlow's appointment as chairman of Senate Health and Labor yesterday for this reason.

Monday Reload - Beer and Guns and Other Shiny Objects 1/13

There are a lot of bills this session intended to misdirect your attention--beer, guns, fireworks and others.  Most of them don't accomplish very much except to distract you from is really going on.

Weekend Update - Wyoming Climate Hysteria 1/11

Just in time for the legislative session, the Pravda on the Platte has fired up its climate hysteria.  They claim that climate change and specifically CO2 is "imperiling all live on Earth."  Preposterous.