We believe everyday Wyomingites should have a say in the decisions that shape our lives.
Through civic education, leadership development and collective action, we coach folks on how to speak up, get involved, and work together to improve our communities.
It’s up to us to build a better Wyoming.
How We Build a Better Wyoming
Civic Education
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Leadership Development
The Grassroots Institute
2025 Wyo. Legislature Grassroots Accountability Campaign
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.
What We’re Up To
Make your voting plan
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!
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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Raise your hand if you’ll vote to protect public education
Your state legislators have a significant impact on public education. Voting for trustees and legislators that value public education is important…not just for schools, but for your community’s freedom.
Read MoreReporting and Commentary
“INTERIM” SPOTLIGHT: MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR MATERNAL HEALTHCARE
One-third of babies delivered in Wyoming are to moms on Medicaid. But Medicaid pays healthcare providers low rates, because state lawmakers have failed to increase them to keep pace with costs. This means that fewer maternal health providers operate in Wyoming, creating huge “maternity care deserts” where no help is available.
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Program Assists With Hearing Aids
The Wyoming Department of Health has a new program to help you and is taking applications until Sept. 30.
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“INTERIM” SPOTLIGHT: K-12 MENTAL HEALTH
Youth mental health issues are on the rise, but the Legislature does not allocate money to fully staff schools with counselors. A judge has ruled that the state must fund mental health professionals for schools, but the Freedom Caucus is looking for ways to defund public education instead.
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