Jan 282 minWhile we're talking about structural reform...Medicaid Expansion is in front of the Legislature when the new session convenes. There is a committee bill, passed out of Revenue Committ...
Jan 52 minThe Overton Window & The Gender Lens ProjectNamed for James Overton--who, we've just learned was a leading Libertarian--the Overton Window refers to the range of policies considered...
Nov 13, 20196 min#MedEx Live Tweet RecapIn case you didn't follow the action with us live on twitter yesterday, here is our thread on the #MedEx debate and discussion. This is s...
Nov 9, 20191 minMedicaid and WomenWe told you that Joint Revenue is considering Medicaid Expansion next week. Let's talk about how Medicaid impacts women. Women comprise t...
Aug 14, 20193 minOn LARCs: The St. Louis Study, Colorado, and Political WillNot sure what a LARC is? We didn't know, either, until the St. Louis Study came out in 2010. LARCs are long-acting reversible contracepti...
Mar 4, 20193 minWomen's History Month: Maternal Mortality in the U.S.During the Legislative Session, we backed HB0200 Wyoming pregnant worker fairness act. Though this bill did not make it out of House Corp...
Feb 26, 20192 minBecause ALL Wyomingites deserve access to healthcare.This morning, we need you to join us in asking Reps to vote NO on SF0144 Medicaid and SNAP eligibility when it comes up for third reading...
Feb 15, 20193 minCanary in the Coal Mine: Women's HealthcareOn Friday morning, Senate Labor/Health took testimony on HB0103 Abortion - reporting requirements. Because the committee was pressed for ...
Feb 8, 20192 minTGIF, Everyone, TGIFIt 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 D...
Feb 3, 20193 minSaturday 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 w...
Feb 1, 20193 minLegislative Update, Last Day of January Last night went late and today started early. First, the good news: Medicaid Expansion (HB0244 Medicaid - work requirement and expansion)...
Jan 22, 20192 minMore about HB0140 We were fortunate to receive this thorough and thoughtful Action Alert from NARAL Pro-Choice America's Wyoming team: Anti-choice Wyoming ...
Jan 20, 20193 minLegislative Round Up: Week 2 Recap + Week 3 Preview = More Advocates for WomenIt was a fast and furious week at the Legislature! Appropriations marked up the budget, the Senate kept pace, the House fell behind, and ...
Jan 19, 20192 minWe Analyze Some Recent Reports on the Wage GapStill 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 fin...
Jan 17, 20192 minHB0200 Wyoming pregnant worker fairness actRep. Mike Yin filed HB0200 Wyoming pregnant worker fairness act today. Check out the text of Rep. Yin's bill here. Thanks to Teton County...
Jan 9, 20192 minPriorities for the Legislative SessionPapers around the state trumpeted headlines this morning listing the legislative priorities declared at yesterday's opening session. Casp...
Jan 8, 20191 minStats on Closing the Wage GapIf the annual wage gap were eliminated, on average, a working woman in Wyoming would have enough money for: 30.5 more months of child car...