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New laws complicate Wyoming's abortion situation as bans set to be argued in state Supreme Court

New laws complicate Wyoming's abortion situation as bans set to be argued in state Supreme Court

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) -- When a Wyoming woman phoned the state's only abortion clinic recently to make an appointment to end her pregnancy, she received news that complicated her life even more.

Colorado artist denies trying to distort Trump in portrait

Colorado artist denies trying to distort Trump in portrait

A Colorado artist denies trying to distort Donald Trump's likeness in a portrait that hung until recently in the state Capitol and says the president's criticisms are hurting her business.

Freedom Caucus in Wyoming claims victory with approval of most priorities

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) -- Leaders of the first Freedom Caucus majority in a U.S. statehouse took a victory lap in Wyoming on Friday after wrapping up a legislative session in which most of their conservative priorities were passed, including a steep property tax cut and ban on diversity programs in government.

Wyoming's governor vetoes ultrasound requirement for medication abortions

Wyoming's governor vetoes ultrasound requirement for medication abortions

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) -- A bill that would have required women seeking medication abortions to get ultrasounds has been vetoed by Wyoming's Republican governor, who questioned whether it was reasonable and necessary especially for victims of rape and incest.

Wyoming's only full-service clinic stops providing abortions after new regulations signed

Wyoming's only full-service clinic stops providing abortions after new regulations signed

CHEYENNE, Wyol (AP) -- Wyoming's only full-service abortion clinic stopped providing abortions Friday, but it remained open after Gov. Mark Gordon approved a law requiring that such facilities be licensed as surgical centers.

Wyoming Republican John Barrasso wins third full term as US senator

Wyoming Republican John Barrasso wins third full term as US senator

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) -- Republican U.S. Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming has won reelection, beating a little-known Democrat to secure a third full term.

John Barrasso, Wyoming's high-ranking Republican U.S. senator, seeks 3rd full term

John Barrasso, Wyoming's high-ranking Republican U.S. senator, seeks 3rd full term

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) -- A little-known Democrat faces overwhelming odds Tuesday against John Barrasso, Wyoming's long-serving and high-ranking Republican U.S. senator.

Living costs dominate a debate between Montana's Republican governor and Democratic challenger

Living costs dominate a debate between Montana's Republican governor and Democratic challenger

How to help people struggling with Montana's rising cost of living -- driven in part by people inspired by the hit show "Yellowstone" to move there -- dominated a debate between the state's Republican governor and his Democratic challenger Wednesday.

Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte to debate Democratic rival

Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte to debate Democratic rival

Montana's Republican governor on Wednesday will face his Democratic challenger in likely their only debate this election season in a state tilting toward the GOP.

Former Colorado county clerk Tina Peters sentenced to 9 years for voting data scheme

Former Colorado county clerk Tina Peters sentenced to 9 years for voting data scheme

A judge sentenced a former Colorado county clerk to nine years behind bars Thursday for leading a voting system data-breach scheme inspired by the rampant false claims that fraud altered the 2020 presidential outcome.

Former Colorado county clerk Tina Peters to be sentenced for voting data scheme

Former Colorado county clerk Tina Peters to be sentenced for voting data scheme

A former Colorado county clerk and one-time hero to election conspiracists is set to be sentenced Thursday for leading a data-breach scheme inspired by the rampant false claims that voting fraud altered the result of the 2020 presidential race.

Ruling blocks big changes to Utah citizen initiatives but lawmakers vow appeal

Ruling blocks big changes to Utah citizen initiatives but lawmakers vow appeal

Utah voters won't decide this November on a proposal to amend the state constitution that would let state lawmakers rewrite voter-approved ballot measures but the question will remain on ballots with just weeks to go until the election, a judge ruled Thursday.

Former Vice President Dick Cheney says he will vote for Kamala Harris

Former Vice President Dick Cheney says he will vote for Kamala Harris

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) -- Former Vice President Dick Cheney, a lifelong Republican, will vote for Kamala Harris for president, he announced Friday.

Dick Cheney says he will vote for Kamala Harris

Dick Cheney says he will vote for Kamala Harris

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) -- Former Vice President Dick Cheney, a lifelong Republican, will vote for Kamala Harris for president, his daughter Liz Cheney said Friday.

Dick Cheney will back Kamala Harris, his daughter says

Dick Cheney will back Kamala Harris, his daughter says

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) -- Former Vice President Dick Cheney, a lifelong Republican, will vote for Kamala Harris for president, his daughter Liz Cheney said Friday.

Wyoming incumbents Barrasso and Hageman win GOP primaries for US Senate and House

Wyoming incumbents Barrasso and Hageman win GOP primaries for US Senate and House

Wyoming Republican primary voters opted Tuesday to stick with long-serving U.S. Sen. John Barrasso and U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, the first-term congresswoman who ousted Liz Cheney two years ago.

Wyoming incumbents Barrosso and Hageman win GOP primaries for US Senate and House

Wyoming incumbents Barrosso and Hageman win GOP primaries for US Senate and House

Wyoming Republican primary voters opted Tuesday to stick with long-serving U.S. Sen. John Barrasso and U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, the first-term congresswoman who ousted Liz Cheney two years ago.

US Rep. Hageman secures Republican nomination in first bid for re-election to Wyoming's House seat

US Rep. Hageman secures Republican nomination in first bid for re-election to Wyoming's House seat

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman has won Wyoming's Republican primary in her first bid for re-election to the House, defeating a little-known attorney who ran as a Democrat in the last election.

Political newcomers seek to beat US House, Senate incumbents in Wyoming

Political newcomers seek to beat US House, Senate incumbents in Wyoming

Republicans will decide in Wyoming's primaries Tuesday whether to stick with long-serving U.S. Sen. John Barrasso and the first-term congresswoman who ousted Liz Cheney two years ago, Harriet Hageman.

Political newcomers seek to beat U.S. House, Senate incumbents in Wyoming

Political newcomers seek to beat U.S. House, Senate incumbents in Wyoming

Republicans will decide in Wyoming's primaries Tuesday whether to stick with long-serving U.S. Sen. John Barrasso and the first-term congresswoman who ousted Liz Cheney two years ago, Harriet Hageman.

Democrats are dwindling in Wyoming. A primary election law further reduces their influence

Democrats are dwindling in Wyoming. A primary election law further reduces their influence

LUSK, Wyo. (AP) -- In some far reaches of rural America, Democrats are flirting with extinction. In Niobrara County, Wyoming, the least-populated county in the least-populated state, Becky Blackburn is one of just 32 left.

Utah Supreme Court sides with opponents of redistricting that carved up Democratic-leaning area

Utah Supreme Court sides with opponents of redistricting that carved up Democratic-leaning area

Utah's Supreme Court handed a victory Thursday to opponents of redistricting that carved up Democratic-leaning Salt Lake County among four congressional districts that have since all elected Republicans by wide margins.