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Jan 29, 20191 min read
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...
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Jan 27, 20193 min read
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...
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Jan 26, 20192 min read
Ratify the Equal Rights Amendment
Thanks to one of our great members who pointed out this fantastic across-the-aisle op-ed about the ERA: It’s time to finally pass the...
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Jan 24, 20194 min read
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...
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Jan 24, 20192 min read
Childcare Increases Workforce Participation
Another economic development issue that would improve Wyoming's economy: accessible and affordable childcare. We'll be working with...
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Jan 24, 20191 min read
You Get to Comment: State Health Assessment
From the Wyoming Department of Health: "Wyoming’s first-ever state health assessment (SHA) was a collaborative process involving many...
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Jan 23, 20192 min read
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...
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Jan 22, 20192 min read
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...
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Jan 22, 20192 min read
More about HB0140
We were fortunate to receive this thorough and thoughtful Action Alert from NARAL Pro-Choice America's Wyoming team: Anti-choice Wyoming...
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Jan 20, 20193 min read
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...
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Jan 19, 20192 min read
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...
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Jan 19, 20191 min read
Wyoming Women's March!
This is the face of democracy! Thanks to everyone who came out around the state and the nation. #WomensMarch2019
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Jan 17, 20192 min read
HB0200 Wyoming pregnant worker fairness act
Rep. Mike Yin filed HB0200 Wyoming pregnant worker fairness act today. Check out the text of Rep. Yin's bill here. Thanks to Teton County...
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Jan 17, 20191 min read
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...
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Jan 16, 20192 min read
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...
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Jan 15, 20193 min read
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...
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Jan 14, 20191 min read
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,...
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Jan 13, 20191 min read
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...
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Jan 12, 20192 min read
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...
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Jan 11, 20191 min read
Update: Pay Equity Bills
All three pay equity bills (HB0071, HB0072, HB0084) have been referred to House Labor and will be heard upon adjournment on Monday,...
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