October 29, 2021 Here we are at the end of October wrapping up the second annual RUN WY online edition! You might be asking, Why offer a leadership development and candidate training in a non-election year? Because, as Week 1 presenter Jessica Jaubert pointed out, “The best time to get your campaign started is right now!” “The best time to …
Category: Gender Lens Project
Coming in October: RUN Wyoming!
September 27, 2021 ESPC is building on the success of last year’s RUN Wyoming program–which was offered free and online. We’re back for a second year with more great programs and presenters. Check it out! Every Thursday in October from 5-6 p.m. will feature great information and actionable tips and tricks from state and nationally recognized experts and elected officials. …
Gender Lens Project: New Brief Released!
August 4, 2021 ESPC released the third of three policy briefs in partnership with the Wyoming Women’s Foundation and the Wyoming Council for Women. The new brief highlights the impact that COVID-19 had on women and families in Wyoming. ESPC’s senior policy advisor Jen Simon joined Wyoming Women’s Foundation Director Bekah Smith to co-author the brief. The report is part of a …
Simon: Policies that support working women create stronger economies
from the Casper Star Tribune, July 6, 2021 We talk a lot about jobs and family in Wyoming. They are the cornerstone of our lives together, the foundation of our values, and the backbone of our state. What we don’t talk enough about is who’s holding up these essential mainstays: Wyoming women. It is time we start that conversation. A …
Wyoming Women as Economic Drivers
June 16, 2021 ESPC is proud to announce the release of Wyoming Women as Economic Drivers! This new, nonpartisan report is the result of an ongoing partnership between ESPC, the Wyoming Women’s Foundation and the Wyoming Council for Women and highlights the crucial role of women in the Equality State’s economy. The report also offers key policy recommendations for ensuring women’s robust participation in Wyoming’s …
Our 2020 Impact Report Is Here!
When all of us here at ESPC paused recently to take stock of what your support accomplished for the people of Wyoming in 2020—a year filled with challenges—we were truly blown away. I hope you’ll read our inaugural impact report and feel as proud as we are of what you helped us achieve for Wyoming! I also hope you’ll stay …
New Report: Key Policy Changes Would Ensure More Wyoming Women in Elected Office
February 26, 2021
The Wyoming Women’s Foundation (WYWF), in partnership with the Equality State Policy Center (ESPC) today released a policy brief on Wyoming Women in Elected Roles. The six-page report was prepared by the Wyoming Survey and Analysis Center at the University of Wyoming. It is part of a series of briefs the partners are working on to examine the current status of women in various areas that impact economic self-sufficiency.
The Legislative Session through A Gender Lens
February 4, 2021
ESPC’s Gender Lens Project is committed to examining policy and legislative action through a gender lens. Which has kept Jen busy through the month of January and into February.
Gender Lens Project: Tracking SF27 Essential health product dignity act
January 19, 2021
If it’s Tuesday, January 19, 2021, the 66th Wyoming Legislature must be getting its committee meetings underway. As part of the Gender Lens Project, we wanted to bring the Tampon Tax to your attention.
On Barriers for Women’s Participation in Government
September 2, 2020
Following is ESPC’s response—submitted to the Legislative Services Office, as is protocol—to the inappropriate comments that Senator Anderson made to Ms. Wilmetti as she began her presentation.