Democracy

ESPC’s Position on Delaying the 2021 General Session

November 23, 2020 On November 24, the Wyoming State Legislature’s Management Council will decide whether to postpone the upcoming legislative session—which is scheduled to begin on January 12—until later this spring. As part of that discussion, they’ll consider this recent memo from the Legislative Services Office detailing the staff’s recommendations for postponing the session. Today …

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Why Transparency Matters

November 20, 2020 Transparency experts on our latest People’s Review: LIVE! had a lot to dig into as they talked about how to ensure Wyomingites aren’t being shut out of the legislative process at a time when COVID-19 is changing the way lawmakers hold meetings and how citizens can participate. Panelists kicked off the discussion …

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Shut Out? Ensuring Public Access to Lawmakers—Even in a Pandemic

November 17, 2020 LARAMIE, Wyo — As part of its monthly People’s Review: Live! online series, the nonpartisan Equality State Policy Center will host a panel of transparency experts to discuss the importance of ensuring the public can observe and have access to lawmakers during the 2021 General Session. “As the Legislature makes plans to meet at …

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Shut Out? Ensuring Public Access to Lawmakers…Even in a Pandemic.

Join us on Thursday, Nov. 19 for the People’s Review: LIVE! Will Your Voice Be Silenced? The Legislature’s plans for the 2021 General Session could leave the public out. Our panel of transparency experts will discuss the importance of keeping the people’s work visible and accessible—even in a pandemic. Meet our panelists, Darcie Hoffland, Shannon …

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Election Day 2020!

November 3, 2020

Election Day 2020 is finally here! We wanted to offer up a quick recap of resources. First and foremost, need help? Call us! 307-228-4163

Unpacking Your Ballot: Learning About Local Candidates

October 21, 2020

The nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Wyoming, in coordination with its local chapters, has developed a number of helpful resources for learning more about down-ballot candidates and issues in communities around Wyoming.

PR: LIVE! Recap: The Power of Voting

October 16, 2020

Last night’s People’s Review: LIVE! The Power of Voting feat. Ricardo Ramírez of the Brennan Center for Justice, Audrey Kline of the National Vote at Home Institute, Susan Simpson of the Wyoming League of Women Voters and ESPC’s own Chris Merrill!

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