by Robyn Vincent | Feb 18, 2020 | Gender & Identity, Health, News, Politics & Policy
After two attempts last week, a bill to expand Medicaid died in the Wyoming Legislature. According to the Wyoming Department of Health, such a bill would have provided coverage to 19,000 low-income Wyomingites. And the federal government would have picked up 90% of...
by Robyn Vincent | Feb 13, 2020 | Housing, News, Politics & Policy
The opening of the Wyoming legislative session delivered a key development for Teton County. On Monday, a bill that would have drastically undermined Jackson’s affordable housing program died in the House on introduction 30-29. The speedy death of House Bill 22 was...
by Robyn Vincent | Nov 13, 2019 | Housing, News, Politics & Policy
In an unprecedented move, Jackson Town Council canceled its regular meeting on November 18 so council members can attend a legislative meeting in Cheyenne. That’s when members of the Joint Corporations Committee will discuss a draft bill that could decimate Jackson’s...