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Cheyenne Roundup is back for a special series previewing Wyoming’s 2026 primary election. Check back for episodes about statewide and federal offices ahead of the Aug. 18 primary Produced by Wyoming Public Media and WyoFile.

  1. 4d ago

    Cheyenne Roundup: Decision 2026 | Wyoming's next top leaders

    Who are the candidates running to lead Wyoming? And what exactly do they do? This week, a look at the offices of governor, secretary of state, superintendent of public instruction, treasurer and auditor. Editor's Note: A previous version of this podcast said Rep. Tom Kelly voted against a bill creating a new literacy program. Kelly was excused and did not vote on that measure. Test your knowledge of our politics coverage! Sign up to get an email when a new WPR Politics Quiz goes live here: http://bit.ly/4dzuaq1

    Cheyenne Roundup: Decision 2026 | Wyoming's next top leaders

  2. Jul 13

    Cheyenne Roundup: Decision 2026 | Legislative balance of power

    Cheyenne Roundup is back for a special series previewing Wyoming’s primary election. This week, we’re looking at the state Legislature, where the hardline Freedom Caucus is hoping to grow its majority in the House and add to its allies in the Senate. Test your knowledge of our politics coverage! Sign up to get an email when a new WPR Politics Quiz goes live here: http://bit.ly/4dzuaq1

    Cheyenne Roundup: Decision 2026 | Legislative balance of power

  3. Mar 13

    The Wyoming budget session is over. What's next?

    The Legislature adjourned with a budget and over 90 new laws on the books. On this season’s last episode, WyoFile's Maggie Mullen and Wyoming Public Radio's Jordan Uplinger recap what passed, back-and-forth between the governor and lawmakers, and what happens next.

    The Wyoming budget session is over. What's next?

  4. Mar 7

    Wyoming budget inked, ‘Checkgate’ checked

    Wyoming has a budget for the next two years! After weeks of divisive lead up, how did we get here? Plus, the House issues its report on an activist handing out campaign checks on the House floor. WyoFile's Maggie Mullen and Wyoming Public Radio's Chris Clements break down the penultimate week of the budget session.

    Wyoming budget inked, ‘Checkgate’ checked

  5. Feb 27

    Bridging the House and Senate’s $170M budget gap

    Wyoming lawmakers are working to agree on the state's budget for the next two years. And they’re still plowing through a lot of other bills – and the continuing reverberations of “Checkgate.” WyoFile's Maggie Mullen and Wyoming Public Radio's Chris Clements break down week three of the budget session.

    Bridging the House and Senate’s $170M budget gap

  6. Feb 20

    All the budget’s amendments. Plus, a Checkgate update

    Week two of the budget session is when all lawmakers get their first chance to weigh in on how much, and on what, the state will spend over the next two years. Until this point, only a small group has shaped the budget. WyoFile's Maggie Mullen and Wyoming Public Radio's Chris Clements break down the process, from the Senate's Big Beautiful Amendment to the House's late nights and tense debates. They've got the latest on Checkgate, too.

    All the budget’s amendments. Plus, a Checkgate update

  7. Feb 14

    Checkgate, dead bills and the start of the session

    Bills are flying and dying in the Wyoming Legislature’s budget session. And lawmakers haven’t even touched the budget itself yet. WyoFile's Maggie Mullen and Wyoming Public Radio's Chris Clements highlight some of the biggest upsets – and an incident of checks on the House floor that’s launched investigations.

    Checkgate, dead bills and the start of the session

  8. Feb 6

    How Wyoming’s budget gets made

    The 68th Wyoming Legislature begins its budget session on Monday, Feb. 9. Lawmakers' main duty: Passing a balanced budget for the next two years. But that's a task easier said than done. WyoFile's Maggie Mullen and Wyoming Public Radio's Chris Clements review how this fast-paced lawmaking process works.

    How Wyoming’s budget gets made
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Cheyenne Roundup is back for a special series previewing Wyoming’s 2026 primary election. Check back for episodes about statewide and federal offices ahead of the Aug. 18 primary Produced by Wyoming Public Media and WyoFile.

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  • Creator
    Wyoming Public Media
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Cheyenne Roundup