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TGIF, Everyone, TGIF
It is Friday morning, and we are not sorry. Over here at the Wyoming Women's Action Network, we're excited to say that SJ0003 declaring...
Feb 8, 20192 min read
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A couple of thoughts for the end of the day.
This is when it crystallized. Right around 8:55pm, after 12 straight hours of listening to the 65th Legislature express their contempt -...
Feb 4, 20192 min read
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Say it again louder for the people in the back.
One more time: Anything that doesn't reach the floor today is dead. We sent out an Action Alert and a reminder to get you ready for the...
Feb 4, 20191 min read
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Sunday's Q&A on the Legislature
You've sent us lots of amazing questions about the Legislature this week! Thanks to everyone who wants to know how to get more involved....
Feb 3, 20193 min read
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Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting (for Women's Rights)
There are action alerts from groups far and wide winging their way around the state tonight. Tomorrow, there will be even more. Curious...
Feb 2, 20193 min read
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Update from Corporations Committee
We're sorry to report that HB0200 Wyoming pregnant workers fairness act has failed to get out of committee on a vote of 4-5. Reps....
Jan 29, 20191 min read
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Well this is timely.
Hot on the heels of two gender wage gap bills passing the House and heading to the Senate and just in time for today's hearing of a...
Jan 29, 20191 min read
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Week 3 Recap + Week 4 Preview: Get Mobilized
As a paid lobbyist said in a Friday recap call, "It was a short week at the Legislature. Four days. But it felt like four years." We echo...
Jan 27, 20193 min read
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Wage Equality in the Equality State
On my way to the Jonah today, REO Speedwagon came on the radio. It was like Shelley Simonton got into the car with me. She loved REO...
Jan 24, 20194 min read
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Today in the House
So there we were. In the anteroom of the House. Talking to George and the rest of the amazing staff. Waiting on Legislators to return...
Jan 23, 20192 min read
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The wage gap is real.
Here's how we know: Research. Today, HB0084 passed the House Committee of the Whole by a close vote on first reading! We're thrilled...
Jan 22, 20192 min read
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Legislative Round Up: Week 2 Recap + Week 3 Preview = More Advocates for Women
It was a fast and furious week at the Legislature! Appropriations marked up the budget, the Senate kept pace, the House fell behind, and...
Jan 20, 20193 min read
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We Analyze Some Recent Reports on the Wage Gap
Still A Man's Labor Market: The Slowly Narrowing Gender Wage Gap You can find an overview here. Pay Gaps in Congress: A Study You can...
Jan 19, 20192 min read
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Pay Gaps in Congress: A Study
"The average gap in pay between male and female staffers is over $5,500 in the House and over $7,500 in the Senate. The size of this pay...
Jan 17, 20191 min read
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Wow. That was something.
After some time spent on what, exactly, constitutes "new technology" in hunting, the 52 men and 8 women in the Wyoming House settled in...
Jan 16, 20192 min read
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Wage Gap Talking Points
Three wage gap bills have passed through House Labor/Health. HB0071, HB0072, and HB0084 will be placed on General File and make their way...
Jan 15, 20193 min read
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Today in House Labor!
All three wage gap bills are scheduled to be heard in House Labor/Health upon adjournment today. If you are in Cheyenne or near Cheyenne,...
Jan 14, 20191 min read
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More Q&A on Pay Equity Bills
We've gotten a number of questions about HB0072. HB0072 would ensure that businesses can't retaliate against women who discuss their...
Jan 13, 20191 min read
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Q&A on Pay Equity
We've received some great questions about Wyoming's gender wage gap. We have answers for you! (And, as always, those answers are based on...
Jan 12, 20192 min read
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Priorities for the Legislative Session
Papers around the state trumpeted headlines this morning listing the legislative priorities declared at yesterday's opening session....
Jan 9, 20192 min read
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