CWC, Riverton: Democracy Under Construction
Meet at the Central Community College for a community conversation. Join LWVFC & the WY Humanities Council for a guided, nonpartisan discussion of the book "Democracy Under Construction" Read more about the project>>>
Anniversary of the 19th Amendment
Ratified on August 18, 1920, prohibits denying citizens the right to vote based on gender. Specifically: "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State
PVA meeting
The Progressive Voter Alliance meets monthly featuring both open mic public comment and two invited, local presenters. This month Leslie Waggoner and Mary Mountain share their messages. Leslie is an archivist at AHC. She'll tell the story of the KKK
2-day Interim Committee on School Facilities Meeting
This meeting is in Jackson, in the District Board Room, starting at 1:00 p.m. The only agenda item is a tour of the high school, Munger Mountain Elementary, and the Transportation Garage. Read more>>>
Day 2: Interim School Facilities Committee
The Committee hears reports first, including recommendations for charter schools. Browsing the meeting materials (posted on wyoleg.gov), there is a lengthy discussion of the differences between the previous ranking system and the new one. A few schools shifted significantly. Read
Women’s Equality Day
Today is the anniversary of the certification of the 19th Amendment, which granted some women the right to vote. However, women now have fewer rights than we have had in decades, and we are far from equal in our democracy.
1-day Interim Meeting: Select Committee on Tribal Relations
This group is meeting at the Fort Washakie Business Center. At 2:00 p.m., they will end the meeting for a Rock Art Imagery Tour. During the meeting they will discuss three draft bills and hear presentations from CWC and UW
Tax Facts, Lunch & Learn
The partners Equality State Policy Center and Wyoming Tax Facts again sponsor a lunchtime discussion. This installation includes three guests: Rep. Mike Yin (D-Teton), Casper City Council member Amber Pollock, and Jerimiah Rieman, Exec Director of the WY County Commissioners