Powell Tribune

Voting pledges violate a legislator’s duty

Dear Editor: Legislators are bound to represent their constituents. They cannot be bound by a voting pledge defined by third parties. The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) and the … more

Submitted by Dusty Spomer | 6/30/22

You don’t represent everyone

Dear Editor: I am tired of hearing that an elected official is elected to represent all constituents. That is a lie. Tell me, how is it possible to serve everyone when their beliefs are … more

Submitted by Dona Becker | 6/30/22

GOP legislators send message to Barrasso, Lummis

To Wyoming Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis: It is being reported by various media outlets that you are supportive of the draconian gun control measures, including Red Flag gun confiscation … more

Submitted by State Sen. Anthony Bouchard and State Rep. Robert Wharff | 6/28/22

National park entrance restrictions unnecessary

Dear Editor: Someone asked me what restricted park entry system would work best? First, there is no evidence provided by the Park Service that a problem will exist. The park’s justification … more

Submitted by Richard Jones | 6/28/22

False claims made about me

Dear Editor: In a recent letter to the editor, Ms. Astrid Northrup made false claims about me and one of America’s most effective and respected conservative non-profit groups, the American … more

Submitted by Dan Laursen | 6/23/22

Pave Yellowstone roads, stay positive

Dear Editor: Woe is me, can’t let a crisis go to waste, i.e., Reservation System for entering the park! Give me a break! Granted the Gardiner River Road from Mammoth to Gardiner and … more

Submitted by Keith Dahlem | 6/21/22

Shame on you, Liz Cheney

Dear Editor: Anyone watching the Congressional Select Committee hearings regarding the Jan. 6, 2020, riot at the nation’s Capitol cannot help but be struck by the bias of the Democrats and … more

Submitted by Allan Knopp | 6/21/22

Republicans hold GOP candidates accountable

Dear Editor: There is a misconception that those who are elected represent all the people, but people elected in the Republican Primary are elected by Republicans. The Republicans hold them … more

Submitted by Dona Becker | 6/16/22

U.S. agriculture should not be compromised

Dear Editor: I hope this June 12 letter finds you all in good health. We just got done irrigating our barley, oats, and corn. Sugar beet crop is all planted and has received first … more

Submitted by Klodette Stroh | 6/14/22

Reader questions conservative creds

Dear Editor: I recently read an article in another news outlet regarding the race for House District 25. In the article David Northrup takes aim against everyone besides himself. He is critical of … more

Submitted by Vincent Vanata | 6/7/22

What it means to be a conservative

Dear Editor: What does it mean to be conservative? This question was raised in a conversation between RJ Kost, Dan Laursen and Ray Peterson, the three candidates for Senate District 19, as … more

Submitted by Astrid Northrup | 6/7/22

Apology for language, but not for saying what is right

Dear Editor, There has been a lot about me in the paper, but not a lot of people have heard from me, and I would like to correct that. Yes, I wrote an email that contained some language … more

Submitted by Troy Bray | 6/2/22

‘Sanctity of life’ phrase is a farce

Dear Editor: Should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn the Roe v. Wade decision of 1973, the Wyoming Legislature has passed a “trigger law” bill outlawing abortions in the state. Setting … more

Submitted by Phil Anthony | 6/2/22

Obscene, vulgar and pornographic

Dear Editor, Perhaps Troy Bray has a very small vocabulary, so I thought I’d help him to be more descriptive and accurate. In Tuesday’s paper, Troy characterized his email to Sen. … more

Submitted by Astrid Northrup | 5/26/22

‘Passing the buck’ leads to property tax confusion

Dear Editor: In regard to the county property tax increase article dated May 17, 2022: The phrase taxation without representation describes a populace that is required to pay taxes to a … more

Submitted by David Keister | 5/24/22

Regarding the Powell Tribune’s new editor

Dear Editor: I have been curious what the Tribune‘s new editor would be like. Your May 17 editorial on bipartisanship has my full approval and interest. It well displays the attitude we need … more

Submitted by Geoff Baumann | 5/24/22

Biden would cede right to WHO to shut down the U.S.

Dear Editor: The Biden administration has proposed amendments to the WHO (World Health Organization) regulations that would give this U.N. agency unilateral authority to declare a health emergency … more

Submitted by Steve Wood | 5/24/22

Legislature must address runaway property taxes

Dear Editor: The 2022 property assessments recently arrived. I and many other residents are facing 40% or higher increases in our assessments and thus our taxes. In my case, my taxes are set to … more

Submitted by Karl Streitel | 5/17/22

Readers support freedom of speech

Dear Editor, We believe in freedom of speech and appreciate Kevin Killough’s article about it in the May 10 Tribune. Believing in freedom of speech means that everyone can express their … more

Submitted by Linda and Bob Graff | 5/12/22

All citizen legislators have conflicts of some kind

Dear Editor: I am most interested in the mumblings from our Park County Republican “leaders” about the “purge” with regard to our own state Sen. (R.J.) Kost — tagging … more

Submitted by Alan Simpson | 5/10/22