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Ratification 24th Amendment, All Citizens May Vote
The 24th Amendment was ratified in 1964. "There can be no one too poor to vote," declared President Lyndon Johnson. At the time of the passing of this Amendment, the most egregious use of poll taxes stop voting was in
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WY Leg: Last date to introduce Senate bills
The Legislative Service Office, known as the LSO, is a group of 42 nonpartisan, paid advisers for the legislators. Bills are drafted by a standing or appointed committee, a legislator, or very often, the LSO. Each starts its journey assigned
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Better WY zoom training: engaging the media
To quote Nate Martin: We will go over what it’s like to talk to reporters and editors, what you can say and suggest to get them to cover the information in our reports, and tips on writing Letters to the
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Ratification 11th Amendment, Only state’s citizens may sue it
The Supreme Court was established in 1789 with the Judiciary Act. A few years later a case arose where a man from GA tried to sue the state of GA. The judges disagreed with the protection that the state had.
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LWV Laramie Program Planning Meeting
The Laramie League will hold their planning meeting from 3 - 5 pm at the home of Sid Walter. The Laramie Program plan is updated each year prior to our March annual meeting and all Laramie members are invited to
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Progressive Alliance: Speakers Nate Martin & Anthony Serrano
This group meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at the UUFL building. Mr. Serrano (WY ACLU) will address immigration, and Mr. Martin (Better WY) will address his organization's improved legislative reporting. Read more >>>