2-year implementation of the new Military Justice Code ends with Executive Order
The process began with a bill spearheaded by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Representative Jackie Speier (shown in the picture below). The legislation was part of a broad defense policy bill in late 2021. It mandated a presidential order after two
Free/Reduced School Lunches in each WY county
We hear this phrase whenever school populations are discussed: Free or Reduced School Lunch. It means that a child’s family earns
Public Notices: Does the “local” newspaper have to be local or even on paper?
The Casper-Star is suing two towns — Bar Nunn and Mills. The towns no longer wish to publish legal notices in print. Mills and Bar Nunn both passed ordinances in 2021 designed to exempt them from publishing in a newspaper
When Susan (B. Anthony) met Harriett (Tubman)
Wind River Documentary continues to receive acclaim at film fairs
Recall that the Wyoming LWV was privileged to work with the filmmakers and Caldera Productins to bring an online viewing and discussion of this film. Our purposes coincide with the filmmakers’ wish to spread awareness. Another of their wishes is
WY Indian Child Welfare Act Task Force’s first public meeting rework the 2023 law
Tribes mark 75 years of voting rights but remain vigilant
This article centers on tribal voting in AZ. A quick understanding comes with the 15-minute video. Why do the tribes celebrate July 15, 1948? Citizenship was given with the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924. Voting rights was a state’s decision
Changes to state election laws have little effect on outcomes
“This is the puzzle we address: Why do election laws bear such a modest relationship to who wins and who loses?” End of June, Justin Grimmer, and Eitan Hersh, two academic political scientists published their study “How Election Rules Affect
U.S. Census: WY numbers
On July 10, Wyoming celebrated it 133rd birthday. The U.S. Census shares a snapshot on WY numbers, 8 facts. See many more>>>