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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

BUILD STRONG WYOMING COMMUNITIES

Learn how our Strong Wyoming Communities campaign engages people in the civic processes that shape our lives and the future of our state. Join us in building stronger Wyoming communities!

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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We’re Hiring!

December 13, 2024

Join our team as a field organizer in Casper where you will work to
empower residents to shape the future of your community, while connecting
with similar efforts across Wyoming.

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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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Together, we can build a Better Wyoming

Reporting and Commentary

Everything you know about Wyoming taxes is wrong

June 6, 2017

The truth about Wyoming’s tax structure and how it affects our economy is likely the opposite of what many residents think. It’s important to know how the tax system works—especially who it punishes and who it rewards—as state legislators reluctantly begin debating if any taxes should be raised or new […]

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Cookout and Speak Out for Wyoming Public Schools!

June 1, 2017

Tell the Legislature to “Buck Up” for Wyoming Public Education Wyoming faces a $400 million annual shortfall in its education budget, even after cutting $55 million in the past two years.  The Legislature can’t cut its way out of this budget crisis. We need to raise new revenues now.   […]

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Learning to “live within our means” won’t fix Wyoming’s money problems

May 17, 2017

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