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
Strong Communities
Engaged citizens and a responsive government
Opportunities to build a brighter future
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Updates
Three ways YOU can get involved for the 2025 legislative session
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.
Read MoreWe’re Hiring!
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.
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.
Read MoreReporting and Commentary
Medicaid expansion has momentum as the Wyo Legislature’s 2022 session approaches
Advocates for healthcare access have built a grassroots movement to convince lawmakers to finally expand the state’s program. But procedural hurdles during the “budget session” remain.
Read MoreNew proposed Wyoming voting map gerrymanders Albany and Laramie Counties
As “redistricting” proceeds, Wyoming lawmakers have adopted a new draft map that gives outsized influence to rural lawmakers, decreases the number of viable Democratic seats in Albany County, and zig-zags around the homes of some Laramie County legislators in an embarrassing display of gerrymandering.
Read MoreGordon’s proposed budget will keep Wyoming shackled to the fossil fuel industries
State tax revenue has recovered from last year’s bust, and Wyoming is receiving substantial federal pandemic funds. But instead of investing in education, infrastructure, and healthcare—things Wyoming residents need right now and that could help develop our economy in the long term—Gov. Gordon wants to pad the state’s savings account and prop up coal.
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