The Wyoming legislature recently passed House Bill 175 declaring 4-H as a co-curricular activity. The bill will allow students from the elementary to university level to receive excused absences to participate in 4-H events. Wyoming House Bill 175 states that students “participating in programming or competitions sponsored by nationally recognized organizations and clubs that promote…
The RESTRICT Act, sponsored by Sen. Mark Warner (D- VA) and introduced on March 7, targets restrictions related to information technologies and communications between the U.S. and foreign adversaries. The bipartisan bill’s stated purpose is “to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to review and prohibit certain transactions between persons in the United States and foreign…
The student discussed in this story is a member of the Branding Iron staff but was not involved in the writing of this article. Seven current and former members of the University of Wyoming Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority chapter have filed a lawsuit against the sisterhood. The move comes as a result of Artemis Langford,…
The Wyoming legislative session ended with more funds to the University of Wyoming for pay raises, university projects, and continuing construction. Among those projects were funds for Science Initiative and Tier-1 Engineering programs. The Wyoming Legislature met for its biennial general legislative session from January 10 to March 3 to consider bills. During the 37…
On Friday, March 17, Republican Gov. Mark Gordon signed the state’s medical abortion ban into effect, making Wyoming the first state to ban abortion pills. The new legislation, House Bill 152-Life is a Human Right, reflects Gordon’s strong pro-life record. Previously signed legislation includes Senate File 109 – Prohibiting Chemical Abortion and Senate File 79–Plan…
As University of Wyoming students return for the spring 2023 academic session, so has the 67th Wyoming legislature for its 40-day legislative session. Over 300 pieces of legislation and counting have been submitted to the House and the Senate, with several articles already in committee, on the floor, or on the way to the governor’s…
In the Union on Dec. 2, Todd Schmidt, an elder of the Laramie Faith Community Church, displayed a message targeting a university student. Students crowded around T. Schmidt blocking his message from sight until Dean Ryan O’Neil asked him to take down the name of the student displayed. O’Neil referred to one of many UW…
After 132 years of statehood, Wyoming has elected its first black sheriff, Aaron Applehans, to serve Albany County. Sheriff Applehans is returning to office after his interim appointment in 2021, with hopes to change the culture of Laramie’s law enforcement with new progressive policies. Applehans won a tight race against Republican opponent Joel Senior on…
A bill set to launch a statewide film production incentive is currently being considered by the Wyoming Legislature. The state hopes to attract the production of films, T.V. shows, and commercials by using $3 million dollars in lodging tax to attract producers. The Legislature’s Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Committee voted during its May…
Disclaimer: The Branding Iron has only reached out to electoral candidates whose positions have a direct impact or tie to University of Wyoming students and staff. Questions: Albany County School District #1: A: What is your opinion on gender inclusion & equality in schools? B: Should the School Board be more involved in curriculum development…
According to federal data recently released, a Creek Fire that has been burning in a national forest and around the community of Esterbrook has gone from being contained at 38% to being contained at 73%, as of July 14. The report released Thursday morning stated that “rain fell on much of the fire area overnight”…
For the last 125 years, the city of Cheyenne, WY, has hosted the famous Cheyenne Frontier Days Event, an event held in July of every year, known as “The Daddy of ‘em all,” or the “Daddy of all rodeos.” The idea behind Cheyenne Frontier Days came about in 1897 when a Traveling Passenger Agent of…
