Gov. Gordon: Death Penalty Moratorium Could Save Money
The state faces an up to $1.5 billion deficit due to economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic and downturns in the energy industry.
Death Penalty
Judge Blocks Federal Executions, Administration Appeals
The new hold on executions came a day after a federal appeals court lifted a hold on the execution of Daniel Lewis Lee, of Yukon, Oklahoma, which is scheduled for 4 p.m. EDT on Monday.
Death Penalty Repeal Bill Fails In Wyoming House
Supporters of the legislation such as Sabrina King of the Wyoming ACLU expressed disappointment but said they will try again to repeal the death penalty in future sessions of the legislature.
Death Penalty Repeal Bill To Be Proposed In Wyoming Legislature
Rep. Jared Olsen said Thursday that conservatives don't trust the government to fill potholes or deliver mail, so they shouldn't trust it with the death penalty.
Suspect in Deadly Cheyenne Shooting Could Face the Death Penalty
A 25-year-old Cheyenne man could face the death penalty after allegedly killing two people and seriously injuring two others in a shooting in east Cheyenne.
Court: Death Penalty Still Possible in Wyoming Case
Eaton can appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Wyoming Death Penalty Opponents Laud Repeal in New Hampshire
The Granite State is now the 21st state to have abolished capital punishment, after lawmakers voted to override a veto by Republican Gov. Chris Sununu.
Death Penalty Opponents Make Case On Radio Show
A bill to repeal the death penalty passed the Wyoming House in 2019 but failed in the state Senate.