Veterans’ Day

Initiated on the first anniversary of the 1918 signing of the Armistice, November 11 became a federal holiday in 1938.  First called Armistice Day, in 1954 it was renamed Veterans' Day.  A version of remembrance is held in Commonwealth countries

Red Shawl Week

November is Native American Heritage Month. During November, some days and weeks are specially designed to celebrate and acknowledge Indigenous people. One of these weeks is Red Shawl Week. Red Shawl Week works to pay tribute to Indigenous individuals who

Thanksgiving

The Constitutional Congress declared this a holiday once the Constitution was signed in 1798.  However, the idea was backtracked to be left to each state to decide.  At the time it was celebrated with prayer and some thought that the

Better Arguments webinar

This training is an intro to the Three Dimensions and Five Principles from the Better Arguments Project.  You must register to attend.  Read more>>> Good arguments don't divide people.  Watch this 3-minute  video for a short preview from the Aspen

Better WY webinar: Trey Sherwood on Budget Sessions

Rep. Sherwood (D-Alabany Co) will provide us with an overview of the budget process and some of the priorities and concerns she has looking forward to the 2024 session.   Since the webinar is hosted by Better WY, their team

Anniversary of the 13th Amendment Abolishing Slavery

Ratified on December 6, 1865, this Amendment was the first of three called the "Civil War Amendments."  A tug-of-war between Congress and the Supreme Court ensued where SCOTUS claimed that Congress exceeded its powers with the enforcement section and that