Jan 11, 2010Gov Race Takes Shape
The 2010 election campaigns will begin later this month as two more Republicans announce their intentions to run for governor.
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Oct 16, 2009Enzi Blocks Labor Appointee
The Wyoming Democratic Party on Thursday called on U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., to withdraw his opposition to President Barack Obama's nomination of Patricia Smith as Department of Labor solicitor.
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Feb 21, 2008'Once in a Lifetime'
Wyoming Democrats could make a difference this year in the race for the party's presidential nomination.
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Jan 29, 2008Freudenthal: Reconsider property tax relief for seniors
Gov. Freudenthal criticizes two recent decisions of the Joint Revenue Committee that result in Exxon avoiding an estimated $3 million a year in taxes, while people over 65 will receive no meaningful property tax relief.
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Jan 4, 2008Democrats plan house parties, organize brilliantly
The Wyoming Democratic Party organization is in better shape than it has been in years. Staffing has increased, they remain aggressive with fundraising, and more than a dozen strategy house parties are planned across the state in the coming weeks.
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Dec 20, 2007DCCC targets 40 GOP seats
DCCC Targets 40 GOP Seats
December 20, 2007 By David M. Drucker, Roll Call Staff
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, convinced that its vulnerable incumbents are now well-positioned for re-election, is shifting...
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Sep 29, 2007Gary Trauner, opening remarks
Gary Trauner, 2006 Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, opens the 2007 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in Rock Springs, Wyoming.
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Sep 29, 2007Party Builder of the Year, Kim Floyd of the Wyoming AFL-CIO
Sen. John Hastert introduces the Wyoming Democratic Party's Party Builder of the Year, Kim Floyd of the Wyoming AFL-CIO, during the 2007 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in Rock Springs.
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Sep 29, 2007Gov. Dave and first lady Nancy Freudenthal
Gov. Dave Freudenthal and First Lady Nancy Freudenthal provide words of encouragement for Wyoming Democrats at the 2007 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in Rock Springs, Wyoming.
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Jan 22, 2010Campaign Finance Ruling Hits Home
In a ruling that could reshape how elections in Wyoming and the nation are run, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday overturned government bans on independent political spending by corporations and labor unions.
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Economy
Dec 20, 2007Building the Wyoming we want
Building the Wyoming We Want
By Gov. Dave Freudenthal
Wyoming residents face a time of unparalleled opportunity. We’re witnessing modest increases in population, strong growth in the energy fields and new...
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Nov 29, 2007Freudenthal: Use AML funds to build Wyoming's economic future
Use AML funds to build Wyoming's economic future
By Gov. Dave Freudenthal
For decades the federal government has failed to pay Wyoming its full entitlement under the Abandoned Mine Lands program. Currently, the state is owed approximately $600 million....
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Health Care
Dec 25, 2009Wyo senators decry passage of Senate health bill
Wyoming's two senators lamented passage of the Senate health care bill Thursday. Republicans Mike Enzi and John Barrasso voted against the bill they characterized as deeply flawed. A Wyoming AARP official, meanwhile, applauded the bill's progress and expressed disappointment in the senators'...
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Dec 23, 2009Governor's office optimistic on health reform
The state of Wyoming is anxious to see the final version of health care overhaul legislation. But after looking at both bills, the Governor's health policy advisor believes that, for the most part, Wyoming residents will see improved care with the legislation.
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Dec 22, 2009Bill Would Boost Wyo Doc Payments
A provision in the U.S. Senate health care overhaul would increase Medicare payments to doctors and hospitals in Wyoming, but it hasn't swayed either of the state's senators to support the bill.
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Nov 21, 2009Health reform protest met with protesters
On Saturday (11/21/2009) approximately 20 protesters showed up in response to a rally hosted by docs4patientcare.org. Thanks to all of those who came and showed that there is definitely two sides to this issue and that there are definitely people out there who want and need real reform to the...
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Oct 25, 2009A good panel interrupted
CHEYENNE -- The Democratic Party sponsored a panel of health care professionals who talked about reform one evening last week at Laramie County Community College.
It wasn't well attended, largely, I suspect, because of the foul weather. It was an interesting exchange, though as the pros...
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