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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

2025 Wyo. Legislature Grassroots Accountability Campaign

How well do your local Wyoming state legislators represent you? How do you know? 

Check out Better Wyoming’s 2025 Grassroots Accountability Reports, which track how your own local lawmakers voted during the legislative session on important issues like healthcare, education, and taxes to find out. 

Learn whether their votes represent your values on issues that impact us all.

Updates

Three ways YOU can get involved for the 2025 legislative session

December 19, 2024

The 2025 legislative session is just around the corner. Here are three concrete things you can do to get involved with Better Wyoming for the session.

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Make your voting plan

October 7, 2024

Better Wyoming wants YOU to vote in both elections, all the way “down the ballot” in local races. Making a vote plan helps ensure that voting isn’t a task you forget until it’s too late.

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Take our Survey!

September 27, 2024

We’re launching a new survey to learn about what YOU want to see in your Wyoming community, the obstacles you and your family face, and how we can work together to advocate for improvements

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Together, we can build a Better Wyoming

Reporting and Commentary

“INTERIM” SPOTLIGHT: BANNING BOOKS

August 8, 2025

Medicaid is among the most common forms of payment to care for people with developmental disabilities, but the rates are terribly low. The Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee is looking at increasing the rates of pay for providers who offer this critical care.

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“INTERIM” SPOTLIGHT: MEDICAID FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CARE

July 18, 2025

Medicaid is among the most common forms of payment to care for people with developmental disabilities, but the rates are terribly low. The Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee is looking at increasing the rates of pay for providers who offer this critical care.

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“INTERIM” SPOTLIGHT: MATERNITY CARE DESERTS

June 19, 2025

The Legislature’s Joint Labor Health Committee has historically failed to find solutions to Wyoming’s inadequate maternal healthcare. They will try again this year.

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The Community Compass

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