https://county10.com/talk-in-the-10-league-of-women-voters-of-wyoming-express-disappointment-in-governors-house-bill-156-decision/
Gail Symons: “Ride for the brand” v. “The Code of the West”
If you read anything today, read this article by Gail Symons. Gail uses her knowledge of WY stories and reverence for The Code of the West. Gail is a self-described civics wonk. She is also a member of the League
Joan Barron: Can You Find Your Birth Certificate?
Everyone is talking about HB156. To quote Joan: I don’t think anyone wants to see illegal aliens voting in Wyoming elections, though the possibility is remote. But I also don’t believe that people want to disenfranchise residents who cannot comply
WY State Bar: >100 lawyers defend the Federal Judiciary
Over 100 Wyoming lawyers sent the letter to the Trump administration condemning their attacks on the federal judiciary. Examples of the objectionable actions from this week include threats of impeaching judges and defunding courts. Their 5-page letters also cite public
2025 Interim Topics Short lists
2-3 page letters, one from every committee that is funded and works during the 2025 and 2026 sessions, are posted here. Letters include a list of prioritized topics, comments on each, and a request for interim meetings, sites, and dates.
Presidential Executive Order: Overhaul Elections
The order titled “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections” requires voters to show proof of citizenship and limits when states can receive mail-in ballots. It is unclear how enforceable the order is, given US states have wide legal
September 6, 1870: Historic WY election
That morning in Cheyenne was special because it was the first election after the WY Constitution included women’s suffrage. Much less publicized are the first Black women voting in the US. This article lists known Black women living in various
Ben Franklin: Would Canada become 14th colony? No.
Rep. Harriet Hageman Town Hall in Laramie
Congresswoman Hageman is proud of her 3-year history of visiting WY towns to conduct town halls and take constituent questions. Her visit this week to Laramie was her 74th. Hageman is currently on a tour that started in Afton (3/18)
WY surprise: Population gains red, and some blue dots
This article introduces a company that keeps extensive, state-based voting data, L2 Data. In the 4.5-year period ending October 2024, the state population increased by 9,717: 7,507 registered GOP, 933 were registered DEM, and 1277 pendents. Most of the DEMS