Pragmatist Republicans tapped to lead Wyoming Legislature following Freedom Caucus’ electoral defeat

When the Wyoming Legislature convenes in January, they’ll likely be led by two Republicans known more for their traditionalist, pragmatic approach than the ideological conservatism of their predecessors. Senate Republicans selected Cheyenne Sen. Tara Nethercott as the next president while House GOP members chose Lander Rep. Lloyd Larsen as incoming speaker, several legislators told WyoFile. Leadership positions hold significant power in both chambers, particularly the speaker and the president. They decide the makeup and head of each committee as well as what legislation goes to which committees, and in what order. Leadership also has the tools to kill legislation before it’s even considered by the larger body. While the GOP has controlled both chambers in the Wyoming Legislature for decades, its supermajority split in recent years between more traditional Republicans and those aligned with the Wyoming Freedom Caucus.

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