Cowboy State Politics

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.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live Jan 9, 2025

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live Jan 9, 2025

Cowboy State Sanctuary Counties 1/8

Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray joins me to discuss the upcoming legislative session--his priorities and what he wants accomplished.  We also discussed sanctuary counties in the State of Wyoming.

Teaser - Cowboy State Sanctuary Counties 1/7

Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray joins the program to talk about his 2025 legislative agenda and about the problem of Wyoming Sanctuary Counties.

Monday Reload - Democrat Denial 1/6

The Democrats have objected to every Republican Presidential victory for more than the last 20 years.  True to form, they always blame Republicans for what they themselves are doing.

Weekend Update - You Paid for Bean Trips to Mexico 1/4

Wyoming Citizens paid for junkets to Mexico to study bean production.  It's absolutely true.  But the Redcoats and their allies in the media have the temerity to criticize conservative attempts to rein in the Wyoming budget.  Incoming House Appropriations member Rep Scott Smith joins me to discuss the upcoming 2025 legislative session.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live Jan 1, 2025

Happy New Year!!  Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live January 1, 2025.  The media and the left have what is happening in the country wrong.  It's not populism, it's conservatism.  Conservatism always works.

A Good Guy but a Terrible President 12/30

There are some people who just shouldn't be President.  Jimmy Carter was one of those.  Nearly every choice he made was the wrong one.  What he did after office was way better.

Weekend Update - Five and Dime NOT $36MM 12/28

Incoming House Appropriations leaders Rep John Bear and Rep Ken Pendergraft join me to talk about their Five and Dime Plan.  It's about addressing the concerns of Wyoming Citizens and not the wants of government.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live Dec 27

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live December 27, 2024.  Open Line Friday!

Christmas Story - Combs and a Watch 12/24

The Cowboy State Politics Christmas Story!  Christmas isn't about stuff, it's about the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Though we do celebrate with gifts, it's really about love and the thought behind the gift.  The Lovely Christine makes an appearance!

Is It Christmas or Something Else?

2024 Christmas Special.  There have been a lot of Christian artifacts unearthed this past year and several recently.  Rep Mark Jennings, Charlie Cole and I discuss what they mean and why we should or shouldn't pay attention to them.

Weekend Update - The Gift of Life 12/21

We have lots to be thankful for this Christmas; like not having to listen to Kamala Harris for 4 years and Donald Trump coming back to the White House!  A piece in the Jackson Hole News and Guide calls little babies "pre-borns," and claims that we need to butt out of a woman's right to choose.  I disagree!

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live Dec 19

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live from Dec 19

Harshman's Hallmark Hijinks 12/18

There are a couple of bills you can always count on Rep Steve Harshman to file.  This year it's his bill to change how vacancies are filled.  It's entirely political and it's purpose is only to help the Redcoats.  Also, the committee makeup of the House is exactly the opposite of the Senate.  But there are still a few assignments I really disagree with!

Monday Reload - Your Own Front Door 12/16

Affordable housing seems to be the only thing that elected officials can talk about right now.  If you listen to them, government is the only way that anyone can find a house.  Might I suggest the free market?

Weekend Update - Guns and Another Piece of Paper 12/14

You only need once piece of paper to keep and bear arms.  SF37 adds another one.  It creates an "enhanced concealed carry permit," that would allow you to carry in a school.  The correct answer is to repeal gun free zones altogether and not add more government.

Replay Cowboy State Politics Live Dec 11

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live from December 11

Who's Wearing the Nicholas Suit? 12/11

Rep Bob Nicholas, the current House Appropriations Chair peppered Gordon's staff with questions about the supplemental budget.  But, that doesn't mean he turned over a conservative leaf.  It's just a sign that he can see the writing on the wall.

Monday Reload - Biteman's Redcoat Committees 12/9

Committee assignments are out and now we know exactly what Sen Bo Biteman gave up to become Senate President.  7 out of 10 committees are now controlled by liberal Redcoats.  The worst one is a pro-choice senator is now the chairman of the committee that handles pro-life legislation.

Weekend Update - Regulatory Reduction Red Herring 12/7

Wyoming's bait and switch committee.  The Regulatory Reduction Task Force was a red herring from the very beginning.  Most of the people on it are the ones responsible for a lot of the regulations in the first place.  It's the perfect example of leading you to believe one thing and then doing another.

Cowboy State Politics Live Replay Dec 5

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live for Dec 5, 2024

The District 2 Spendthrifts 12/4

Governor Gordon has signed on to a lawsuit defending Wyoming's coal industry.  What happened to the whole "carbon negative" stuff?  $54,000,000 was apparently not enough for Sheridan School District #2, they added another $1.51 Million to their budget. 

Don't Be Fooled, They're Still Worse Than Cheney 12/2

The Season 4 Finale!  As the legislative session approaches, we need to start re-educating ourselves on who these people are.  They haven't changed just because leadership has.  One year ago I interviewed Ryan McGowan from the Institute for Legislative Analysis.  It's absolutely applicable today.