The Dole bill was nine votes short of unanimous in the US House. The calendars below indicate the working days remaining in this 118th Congress–three weeks and one day for the Senate. The new Congress will be seated on January
Susan B. Anthony arrested for voting, in 1872
Susan was undoubtedly out of Wyoming when she was taken into custody. Wyoming women could vote after December 10, 1869. Seriously, this article was recommended by a reader. Anthony argued that the 14th Amendment guaranteed her right to vote: “…
WY GOP censures Laramie Co Clerk again & calls for dismissal
The LWV is partial to its member and unsurpassed professional Laramie County Clerk, Debra Lee. The Republican Party charges that Debra Lee continues “to cast a dark cloud over the integrity of Laramie County’s elections.” The Republican Central Committee complains
Wyoming Court Case: Abortion will remain legal
This article is posted on the WY NPR website and is being updated as news is made. For now, Governor Gordon promises an appeal to the WY Supreme Court: “Judge Owen’s ruling is frustrating; still, this is just one of
California’s election results take forever, it seems
Redistricting has produced more competitive races. All potential voters are mailed a ballot, and most votes are also cast via mail. Those whose signatures don’t match the one on record have until a Dec. 6 deadline. CA is home to
Your input is needed: review WDE charter schools rules
An explanation of failed student loan forgiveness plans
This explains the court’s decision to stall President Biden’s loan forgiveness ideas. How significant is the problem? Federal loans totaling $1.6 trillion burden 42.8 million borrowers. These debts are a drag on the economy and the borrowers. On the positive
Who will lead the 2025 legislature?
State Rep. Chip Neiman, R-Hulett, is the only candidate for Speaker of the House. Threats to break with recent tradition in the Senate include excluding the Democrats from essential committees such as Appropriations. To quote Mike Yin (D-Teton) [I don’t]
WY Canvassing Board certifies the election, despite Weston Co.’s confusion
The initial undercount for Rep. Neiman in Weston Co. was resolved, yet some are skeptical and requested more investigation. “Problems” in four other counties were also “appropriately resolved,” reported Secretary Gray. The rather detailed account of the Weston event is
First Indigenous U.S. Treasurer, Chief Lynn Malerba, steps down
Chief Malerba assumed her duties in 2022. One of her responsibilities is to place her signature on all U.S. currency (lower left). Malerba oversees the U.S. Mint, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, and Fort Knox. She is a member