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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

Help Better Wyoming educate your local community and hold lawmakers accountable during the 2025 legislative session. Our semi-weekly Accountability Reports will contain votes, quotes, and notes about how your local legislators approach our state’s most pressing issues. But we need folks like YOU to help share the information with your networks and neighbors so your local community can decide if your lawmakers’ actions align with their values.

Updates

What are Friend-Banks?

July 15, 2024

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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Together, we can build a Better Wyoming

Reporting and Commentary

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Session preview: The Freedom Caucus wants budget cuts. Will they target Wyoming healthcare?

December 21, 2024

Gov. Gordon has requested modest funding increases for the Department of Health, including for maternity care. The Legislature has a budget surplus, but Freedom Caucus allies claim Wyoming healthcare spending is already too high.

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Legislature preview: Freedom Caucus poised to expand private school voucher program

December 15, 2024

Private school vouchers take public money away from public schools and redirect it to private and religious institutions that don’t serve rural students or provide special education. But expanding Wyoming’s voucher program is a top priority for the Freedom Caucus now that it has a majority.

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Wyoming public school students top nation in ACT scores

December 2, 2024

Investing in Wyoming public education pays off: We have one of the best school systems in the nation, and should feel proud of the work done in each classroom across the state every day.

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The Community Compass

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