Many homeless people suffer from mental illness and addiction. Wyoming’s lack of resources to treat these underlying problems contributes to more and more people on the streets.
Casper’s “Housing First” program is among the most effective anti-homelessness effort in the state. Its secret? Folks get a place to live—no strings attached.
Give Ed a place to live: “Housing First” works in Wyoming — STATE OF INSECURITY Read More »
There are plenty of well-meaning people in Wyoming trying to make sure their neighbors have roofs over their heads. But the state has neglected to fund or develop infrastructure to ensure everyone is effectively working together.
Over the next several weeks, Better Wyoming will publish a series of articles, “State of Insecurity,” that examines shortcomings in the ways Wyoming deals with homelessness, hunger, and low wages. This is the series introduction.
Better Wyoming launches new series: STATE OF INSECURITY Read More »
Computer scientist Kathryn Lenth was happy to make Casper home, until she and her partner, Kristen, realized Wyoming might not be the best place for LGBT people to live. Now Kathryn is training the tech workforce of tomorrow … in Utah.
Exit Interview: Kathryn Lenth — How to lose a computer scientist (VIDEO) Read More »
A work requirements bill passed the Senate with gusto, suggesting there’s no small number of lawmakers eager to kick folks in Wyoming off Medicaid.
Better Wyoming director Nate Martin spoke with Darian Dudrick for the Cody-based “Speak Your Piece” talk radio show about what BW is, what we want, and how we’re going to get it.
Better Wyoming director Nate Martin appears on “Speak Your Piece” talk radio show Read More »
What should have been an uncontroversial win for public lands advocates became a way for mineral industry-connected lawmakers to demonstrate their supremacy.
In an essay for High Country News, BW director Nate Martin looks at two books that explain why Wyoming can’t keep its young talent.
Book review: The currents young Wyomingites swim against Read More »
The bill vetoed by Gov. Matt Mead that would have punished protesters like those at Standing Rock with imprisonment and absurd fines was a small part of a much larger fight. It’s likely to be back in some form soon.
Session recap: Wyoming hasn’t seen the last of pipeline protest bills like SF-74 Read More »
