Leo Wolfson interviewed three politically active Wyomingites about transparency, who watches sessions and meetings, and why. He starts with an unfortunate comment calling YouTube viewing a “spectator sport” and cites 220,000 page views in 2024.

Citizen involvement is so much more than sport! The Wyoming Legislature’s YouTube channel already has nearly 220,000 views this year, more than all of 2024. Politics is becoming more of a spectator sport as more people watch livestreamed meetings and floor debates.

Gail Symons, league member and frequent source of testimony before legislative committees, says, “I think it is absolutely wonderful. The workings of the legislature have always been somewhat opaque.

Joey Corrienti (Carbon Co. DEM Chair) is most skeptical about the recordings informing a broader swath of voters. John Bear (Rep. D13) is much more positive and credits this tool for the rise of the Freedom Caucus. Read more>>>

YouTube usage to view legislature is up!

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