Negotiations on Wyoming’s budget hit a wall on Monday night, when legislators in both chambers were unable to reconcile fiscal differences.
About Chris Clements | Wyoming Public Media
Chris Clements is a state government reporter for Wyoming Public Media based in Laramie. He came to WPM from KSJD Radio in Cortez, Colorado, where he reported on Indigenous affairs, drought, and local politics in the Four Corners region. Before that, he graduated with a degree in English (Creative Writing) from Arizona State University. Chris's news stories have been featured on NPR's Weekend Edition and hourly newscasts, as well as on WBUR's Here & Now and National Native News.
This position is partially funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting through the Wyoming State Government Collaboration.
Recent Stories by Chris Clements | Wyoming Public Media
‘Chloe’s Law’ would ban gender-affirming care for kids in Wyoming — advocates worry about the results
Critics say the latest ban moving through the Legislature is an intrusion on the rights of kids, parents and physicians in Wyoming.
Ban on gender-affirming care progresses after sweeping Senate approval
Some say that if “Chloe’s Law” goes through, it could negatively impact the mental health of transgender kids.
Wyoming poised to sell the Kelly Parcel to Grand Teton National Park for $100 million
Lawmakers could pass a measure allowing the state to sell a migration corridor near Grand Teton National Park to the federal government.
Lawmakers could temporarily close Wyoming’s only remaining abortion clinic
A bill could add an additional hurdle to the only specific abortion clinic in Wyoming.
Ban on gender-affirming procedures for transgender youth fails in legislature
Critics say it’s one of several bills filed for introduction that would restrict the rights of vulnerable LGBTQ+ Wyomingites.
Wyoming lawmakers seek new voter residency requirement in upcoming session
A bill filed by Wyoming lawmakers could make it so voters have to live in the state for at least 30 days before registering.
