Hardworking Wyomingites are tired of politicians hell-bent on creating conflict.
We want solutions to our state’s real problems and opportunities to build a future for our families and communities — That’s why we’re working to educate, organize, and mobilize folks on behalf of statewide change.
It’s up to us to build a better Wyoming.
What makes a better Wyoming
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Strong communities
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Engaged citizens and a responsive government
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Opportunities to build a brighter future
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Campaign Updates
Stop doom-scrolling Zillow and VOTE
We’ve all noticed housing becoming less and less affordable. And it’s not just house prices: rent is going up, too. But what can be done?
Read MoreThe best remedy for Wyoming’s healthcare problems? VOTING.
Our healthcare system is sick. It needs some strong medicine, and it needs it now. Fortunately, we have just about the strongest prescription out there: VOTING.
Read MoreWhat are Friend-Banks?
Better Wyoming volunteers have been hosting ‘friend-banks’ across the state. These gatherings aim to mobilize voters through small social events, where participants encourage their friends and family to commit to voting in the upcoming elections.
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SESSION RECAP: A school “voucher” program is unconstitutional in Wyoming. The Legislature created one anyway.
The Wyoming Constitution is stricter than other states’ when it comes to education funding and prohibits giving public funds to private or religious schools or individuals. The Legislature ignored these provisions in creating the new program, while Gov. Gordon slightly reined it in with a line-item veto.
Read MoreSession recap: Harrison Ford and other needy Wyoming seniors receive property tax relief
Wyoming legislators wanted to give property tax relief to seniors on fixed incomes, but gray-haired lawmakers couldn’t help giving a bit of relief to themselves—despite the Baby Boomer generation being the richest in history.
Fortunately, other successful property tax proposals this session were more thought-out.
SESSION RECAP: Vetoed abortion bill provides a preview for fights to come
With multiple bans already in place but tied up in the courts, the Wyoming Legislature’s attempt to criminalize abortion this year was at once an attempt at a back up plan in the likely event that the state Supreme Court rules in favor of abortion access, and at the same time and admission that the procedure is, in fact, healthcare.
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