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Law enforcement lobbyists convince House committee to kill CBD bill
CBD oil is essentially harmless. But fear-mongering law enforcement officials convinced legislators that “harmless” is still too dangerous for Wyoming adults.
Here come the abortion bills
Two bills threatening Wyoming women’s reproductive rights are moving through the state legislature. Many more are expected to come.
Profile of a hard-working Wyoming woman barely getting by — STATE OF INSECURITY
Meet Amanda. She’s a typical low-wage worker in Wyoming. Like tens of thousands of others she’s doing her best with a crummy hand made worse by the Wyoming State Legislature.
As the Wyoming Legislature convenes, Foster Friess’ influence is everywhere
The billionaire and gubernatorial loser has brought two bills, created a new media outlet, and recruited lobbyists to support his causes.
Better Wyoming launches advocacy campaigns for the 2019 State Legislative session
Our new grassroots organizing staff will recruit volunteers to focus on public school funding, commonsense cannabis reform, and LGBTQ nondiscrimination
A brief history of the Wyoming Legislature’s not raising the minimum wage — STATE OF INSECURITY
An economist, a small business owner, and a waitress—all serving in the Wyoming Legislature—have been lonesome voices advocating for a higher minimum wage.
Want to improve Wyoming’s economy? Raise the minimum wage — STATE OF INSECURITY
Tens of thousands of Wyoming workers earn poverty wages or less. More money for them would mean more for their local economies, plus a decreased need for welfare and, of course, better lives.
Food meant to feed Wyoming’s hungry often goes to waste — STATE OF INSECURITY
Big anti-hunger organizations have trouble distributing food across Wyoming’s vast spaces before it sours or rots. But the problem might have local solutions.
Wyoming’s food stamp problem — STATE OF INSECURITY
Wyoming has fewer of its hungry residents signed up for SNAP benefits than any other state, meaning we lose out on millions of dollars in federal food aid.
Wyoming is the only state without a “food policy council” to fight hunger and improve food access — STATE OF INSECURITY
Unlike everywhere else, Wyoming lacks a mechanism to coordinate its fight against hunger. Thankfully, some activists are working to change that.
Wyoming’s lack of mental health and substance abuse services fuels homelessness — STATE OF INSECURITY
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.
Give Ed a place to live: “Housing First” works in Wyoming — STATE OF INSECURITY
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.
Uncoordinated, underfunded, and inadequate: Wyoming’s approach to homelessness — STATE OF INSECURITY
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.
Better Wyoming launches new series: STATE OF INSECURITY
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.
The Wyoming Legislature’s Judiciary Committee has a great idea: Stop sending so many people (back) to prison
New proposals would reform parole sentencing and increase substance abuse treatment in Wyoming.