SHAPE WYOMING 2025 Equality State Policy Center Rosa Reyna-Pugh rosa@equalitystate.org January 7, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SHAPE WY 2025: Empowering Citizens to Make a Difference Cheyenne, WY – The Equality State Policy Center (ESPC) is thrilled to announce the 2025 SHAPE Wyoming Citizen Lobbyist Training, a transformative opportunity for Wyomingites to learn how to effectively …
TAX FACTS LUNCH & LEARN Equality State Policy Center Marissa Carpio mcarpio@equalitystate.org Dec 16, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tax Facts Lunch & Learn: Piggy Banks That Pay Bills: Wyoming’s Reserves and You Cheyenne, WY – The Equality State Policy Center (ESPC) and Wyoming Tax Facts are pleased to announce their next Tax Facts Lunch & …
The Equality State Policy Center celebrated Election Hero Day on November 4th, 2024 by encouraging Wyomingites to join us in thanking our Election Heroes. Our Election Heroes are those who helped you register to vote, conducted machine audits, printed ballots, processed your absentee ballot, directed you to the correct line at the polls, handed you …
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Wyoming 2024 Primary Election Campaign Finance Report Equality State Policy Center Marissa Carpio mcarpio@equalitystate.org October 31, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Equality State Policy Center Announces 2024 Primary Election Addendum to Campaign Finance Report Laramie, WY- A new analysis by the Equality State Policy Center (ESPC) highlights the intricate relationship between campaign expenditures and election outcomes …
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October 8th, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tax Facts Lunch & Learn: Amendment A on Your Nov. 5th Ballot Cheyenne, WY – The Equality State Policy Center (ESPC) and Wyoming Tax Facts are pleased to announce their next Tax Facts Lunch & Learn webinar, Amendment A on Your Nov. 5th Ballot. This informative session with Q&A is …
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In the coming weeks, public testing of election equipment will be taking place across Wyoming. These events have underscored the incredible dedication and precision of our county clerks. I recently had the privilege of attending a public test in Albany County, where the Clerk’s office operated like a well-oiled machine, ensuring every step of the …
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Recently, Secretary of State Chuck Gray made dishonest claims about elections and about the Equality State Policy Center (ESPC), which I co-founded over 30 years ago. Like the Wyoming people it represents, the ESPC, as an organization, values honesty and transparency, which Secretary Gray’s recent unhinged name-calling does not reflect. Nor does his blatant lack …
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As election season approaches, it’s vital to recognize and celebrate the rich diversity that makes Wyoming such a beautiful community. The Hispanic community is an essential part of this wonderful state. They are our teachers, counselors, oil field workers, business owners, and public officials. They are hardworking individuals contributing to the fabric of our society. …
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Cheyenne, WY – The Equality State Policy Center (ESPC) and Wyoming Tax Facts are thrilled to announce their next Tax Facts Lunch & Learn webinar, Taxes and Your Town & County Services. This informative session with Q&A is scheduled for Wednesday, August 27th, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. MDT. Local governments fund roads, fairgrounds, senior centers, …
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Equality State Policy Center Marissa Carpio mcarpio@equalitystate.org July 29th, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Equality State Policy Center Highlights Risks of Hand-Counting Ballots in Wyoming Elections Laramie, WY- The Equality State Policy Center (ESPC) released a new brief underscoring the potential risks and consequences associated with proposals to replace machinery with manual hand-counting of ballots …
Concerns: Keeping school board races nonpartisan is important because it focuses the elections on educational issues rather than political ideologies. This ensures that decisions are made in the best interest of students and the community, without the influence of party agendas. Nonpartisan races encourage a broader range of candidates and foster collaboration, helping to maintain a focus on local needs rather than divisive political conflicts.
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Concerns: This bill creates unnecessary barriers to voting, potentially disenfranchising marginalized groups and reducing voter participation. The ramifications on women in shelters, those on the Wind River Reservation, unhoused Wyomingites, and transient populations will be palpable if this law goes into effect.
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Concerns: This bill would limit voter access, especially for those who face challenges with mail or in-person delivery. This restriction may disproportionately affect rural, elderly, and disabled voters who rely on the convenience and accessibility of drop boxes to participate in elections.
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Concerns: This bill would prohibit friends or family members from assisting others with obtaining absentee ballot request forms. It could hinder voter outreach and make it more difficult for individuals who rely on personal assistance or nonprofit support to access absentee voting.
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Concerns: This bill will invite discrimination against legal, documented immigrants and cost at least $67,000 of taxpayer’s money. It is unnecessary spending rooted in misinformation about noncitizen voting.
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Concerns: The Equality State Policy Center supports commemorating Nellie Tayloe Ross because her groundbreaking election as the first female governor in the United States reflects Wyoming’s proud heritage as the “Equality State,” championing women’s leadership and equal opportunities in governance.
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Concerns: This bill imposes unnecessary barriers to voter registration by requiring duplicative documentation, despite the lack of evidence that non-U.S. citizens are voting in Wyoming. These stringent requirements could disproportionately disenfranchise eligible voters, particularly marginalized groups, who may face difficulties obtaining the specified documentation.
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Concerns:This bill takes the power away from our elected officials, the County Clerk, and puts it in the hands of exclusive party decision-making. The County Canvassing Board should be a neutral, informative board – not partisan.
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Concerns: The bill creates barriers to voting, privacy concerns, administrative challenges, and potentially suppresses voter turnout, particularly for marginalized groups, without clear evidence of a need for such measures in Wyoming.
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Concerns: Rank Choice Voting (RCV) allows voters to express nuanced preferences and often elects candidates with broad support. A committee bill, killed on Introduction in 2023, would’ve allowed RCV as an option to be used in municipalities across Wyoming.
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Concerns:In 2021, student ID was cemented as proper identification for voting through the state legislature to aid access for young voters who may lack other IDs. This measure was supported by current Secretary of State Chuck Gray and sponsor of the bill, Representative Bear.
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