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Mar 22, 2011 Wyo. Democrats seek comments on 2012 Delegate Selection Plan The Wyoming Democratic Party is seeking public comment on its draft delegate selection plan for the Democratic National Convention to be held in Charlotte, N.C., in September 2012. The draft plan is available to the public for comment for the next 30 days on the Wyoming Democratic Party's... more...
Jan 31, 2011 WY House Condones Discrimination Category: Civil Rights
Today the Wyoming House voted down a bill that would have outlawed discrimination in Wyoming based on sexual orientation and gender identity. more...
Dec 22, 2010 Wyoming Democratic Party Commends the President, Democratic Congress for Repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Category: Civil Rights
Wyoming Democratic Party Communications Director, Brianna Jones, released the following statement today after President Barack Obama signed legislation repealing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” The legislation will allow Americans to serve in the military regardless of their sexual orientation. more...
Jul 19, 2010 WDP Calls on Senators Enzi, Barrasso to Join with Democrats and Pass Unemployment Insurance Extension Category: Working Families
Moose, WY – Wyoming Democratic Party Chair Chuck Herz today released the following statement after President Obama called on Republican Senators to stop blocking an extension of emergency unemployment insurance benefits for working families: more...
May 15, 2010 Stonewall Democrats Hold GLBT Caucus Last night at the Wyoming Democratic Party 2010 Convention, the Stonewall Democrats of Wyoming gathered for a GLBT caucus. The group was addressed by Raymond Buckley, Chair of the New Hampshire Democratic Party and of the Association of State Democratic Chairs. Buckley shared the challenges he... more...
May 15, 2010 WDP Statement Recognizing Armed Forces Day Wyoming Democratic Party proudly extends deepest gratitude to the men and women who have served their nation bravely and honorably in the armed forces. Here in Wyoming, many children look proudly upon mothers and fathers who once served – or who continue to do so. more...
May 7, 2010 Democrats call on Sen. Enzi to stop protecting status quo, start protecting consumers Yesterday Sen. Enzi cosponsored and defended an amendment that would have undercut critical consumer protections in the Wall Street reform legislation moving through Congress. Wyoming Democratic Party Communications Director Brianna Jones released the following statement in response... more...
Apr 27, 2010 Democratic Party Statement on Senators Barrasso, Enzi and the Republican Party’s Efforts to Block Wall Street Reform Yesterday and today, Senate Republicans voted to block critical Wall Street reforms. In response, Wyoming Democratic Party Chair Leslie Petersen issued the following statement... more...
Apr 22, 2010 On Earth Day: Democrats Will Continue To Protect Our Environment For Generations to Come Category: Environment
Wyoming Democratic Party Chair Leslie Petersen made the following statement today commemorating the 40th Earth Day: “On this 40th Earth Day, we recommit ourselves as a nation to our efforts to protect our planet and our environment for future generations... more...
Apr 20, 2010 Democratic Party Calls for Stronger Measures to Close the Gender Wage Gap In recognition of Equal Pay Day, the Wyoming Democratic Party is calling on Congress to take steps toward closing the gender wage gap. Today is Equal Pay Day because it symbolizes the time of the year when wages paid to American women ‘catch up’ to the wages paid to men from the previous year.... more...
Mar 23, 2010 'Frontier States' Provision in Health Reform Bill a Big Boost for Wyoming Category: Health Care
One provision included in the health insurance reform legislation that passed the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday will increase Medicare reimbursement rates for rural states, including Wyoming. The Frontier States provision is designed to ease the burden on rural physicians and... more...
Mar 21, 2010 Wyoming Democratic Party Chair Leslie Petersen applauds Democrats for passing health insurance reform Category: Health Care
Wyoming Democratic Party Chair Leslie Petersen today released the following statement following the historic vote by the U.S. House of Representatives to pass comprehensive health insurance reform: "Today we made history. President Obama and Democrats in Congress achieved what Presidents since... more...
Mar 4, 2010 Wyoming Democratic Party statement on Gov. Freudenthal's announcement The Wyoming Democratic Party respects Gov. Freudenthal's decision not to seek re-election this year, and we thank him for his decades of service to the people of Wyoming, including the past seven-plus as governor. We wish him and first lady Nancy the very best. more...
Mar 3, 2010 Wyoming Democratic Party Joins President Obama In His Call for Congress to Finish the Job and Pass Health Insurance Reform Category: Health Care
Wyoming Democratic Party Chair Leslie Petersen issued the following statement after President Obama today called on Congress to finish the job and take a final up-or-down vote on health insurance reform legislation: more...
Feb 25, 2010 Legislators Seek Justice for Residents of Rock Springs' Years after the state attempted a dynamic compaction project in Rock Springs those residents of the so-called "tree streets" will finally get justice for the harm done to their homes and residences. Amendments to the Wyoming budget, introduced by Rep. Bernadine Craft (D-Rock Springs) and Sen.... more...
Feb 23, 2010 Rep. Hales advocates for WY families, workers; Supports legal services program and increased OSHA penalties During the 2010 Legislative Budget Session Rep. Mary Hales (D-Casper) is focusing on legislation that would assist Wyoming families and workers. During these difficult economic times Rep. Hales believes the legislature needs to focus on those who need help the most. more...
Feb 23, 2010 Democrats call on Enzi, Barrasso to negotiate in good faith The Wyoming Democratic Party calls on Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso to make honest efforts to negotiate in good faith with Democrats to find solutions to the health care crisis during the White House summit on Thursday. Senate Republicans announced Tuesday that Enzi and Barrasso would be... more...
Feb 22, 2010 Cheyenne to host Nellie Tayloe Ross Banquet, CO House Speaker Terrance Carroll to deliver Keynote Address Nearly 200 Democrats from across the state will gather in Cheyenne on Saturday, Feb. 27, for the 2010 Nellie Tayloe Ross Banquet, the state party’s annual Celebration of Diversity in Politics and Government. This year’s keynote speaker will be Colorado State House Speaker Terrance Carroll, a... more...
Feb 19, 2010 Wyoming Democratic Party's Statement on Fiscal Responsibility Commission Category: Economy
Yesterday President Barack Obama signed an executive order to establish the bipartisan National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform. The President appointed former White House Chief of Staff Erskine Bowles and former Republican Senator Alan Simpson of Wyoming to chair the commission. more...
Feb 12, 2010 Bill outlawing discrimination in Wyoming fails in House Category: Civil Rights
Cheyenne, WY – The Wyoming House voted Wednesday not to consider a bill that would outlaw discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. 37 voted in favor and 21 in opposition; a 2/3 vote is required for introduction during a budget session. "This is an important safeguard... more...
Feb 12, 2010 House Democrats Defeat Proposed Constitutional Amendment Category: Health Care
Protect health care funding for Wyoming citizens Cheyenne, WY – Yesterday, Wyoming House Democrats, voting together, defeated a proposed amendment to the Wyoming state constitution. The measure was a national initiative brought through the far right tea party movement and designed to reject... more...
Feb 11, 2010 Wyoming House Kills Bill to Raise Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees Category: Working Families
Members of the Wyoming House voted today to not introduce a bill that would raise the minimum wage for tipped employees, such as waitresses and bartenders, from $2.13 per hour to $5.00 per hour. The bill failed on a vote of 23 in favor and 35 against; a bill requires 2/3, or 40 votes, for... more...
Jan 28, 2010 Wyoming Democratic Party Chair Applauds President Obama's First State of the Union Address Wyoming Democratic Party Chair Leslie Petersen issued the following statement regarding President Obama's State of the Union Address: Americans were looking for the President to lay out a vision to restore the middle class, get the economy back on track, create jobs and end the partisanship that... more...
Jan 15, 2010 University Women Grade Rep. Lummis with a Zero; Senators Enzi, Barrasso also earn failing marks The American Association of University Women (AAUW) one of the nation’s top advocacy groups for education and equity on behalf of women and girls, has given failing marks to all three members of Wyoming’s congressional delegation. In an annual report analyzing the Congressional voting record for... more...
Jan 14, 2010 Wyoming Democratic Party Statement on President Obama's Announcement of a Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee Category: Economy
Wyoming Democratic Party Chairman Leslie Petersen issued the following statement on President Obama’s announcement today of a Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee to ensure that Americans are fully compensated for the extraordinary assistance they provided Wall Street during the financial crisis.... more...
Dec 21, 2009 Senators Enzi & Barrasso Join GOP In Opposing Health Insurance Reform Category: Health Care
Delivering on the GOP’s pledge to try to kill health reform to break the President, last night Senators Enzi and Barrasso voted against health insurance reform. In the first of several votes in the Senate, both Senators voted against advancing legislation that would rein in unfair insurance... more...
Dec 1, 2009 Statement in Recognition of World AIDS Day Category: Health Care
Today, December 1st, people in Wyoming and across the globe recognize World AIDS Day, which was established to raise awareness and support for those living with HIV/AIDS and to commemorate those who have lost their lives. To honor this day, Wyoming Democratic Party Communications Director Brianna... more...
Nov 11, 2009 Democrats Thank Veterans and Service Members Category: Veteran Affairs
Representative Lori Millin of Cheyenne issued the following statement on behalf of the Wyoming Democratic Party to mark Veterans Day: “On Veterans Day the Wyoming Democratic Party would like to take a moment to thank the past and present service members who have selflessly devoted their lives... more...
Oct 23, 2009 Enzi, Barrasso Embarrass Wyoming in Vote Against Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Act Category: Civil Rights
The Wyoming Democratic Party today expressed disappointment in Senator Mike Enzi and Senator John Barrasso for their votes against the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Hate Crimes Prevention Act. Representative Cynthia Lummis also voted against the act when it passed the House. more...
Oct 21, 2009 Wyo health care professionals address reform and the state's needs Category: Health Care
Four Wyoming health care providers addressed the health insurance reform proposals going through Congress, their experiences as health care providers, the state of health care in Wyoming and what reforms the state needs during a panel discussion in Cheyenne on Tuesday. more...
Oct 15, 2009 Democrats Urge Enzi to Stop Blocking Labor Dept Appointment The Wyoming Democratic Party today called on Senator Enzi to withdraw his opposition to President Obama’s nominee for Department of Labor solicitor. M. Patricia Smith, New York State Commissioner of Labor, was nominated in March 2009 but Wyoming’s own Senator Enzi is single-handedly holding up... more...
Oct 9, 2009 Lummis Shames Wyoming in Vote Against Matthew Shephard Act Category: Civil Rights
The Wyoming Democratic Party said today that they are ashamed that Representative Cynthia Lummis voted against the Matthew Shepherd Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act. The act would include sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and disability to existing federal law... more...
Sep 10, 2009 Chairwoman says Obama address offered "clear and concise case" for reform Chairwoman Leslie Petersen Urges Republicans to Renounce Partisanship to Bring Meaningful Reform more...
Sep 10, 2009 Sweetwater County officials unite, strongly oppose proposed water diversion The officials stressed that this proposal is unacceptable because it will affect ecological balance, impact recreation opportunities, and threaten current industry and future development for Wyoming residents and stakeholders. more...
Aug 26, 2009 Wyoming Democratic Party Mourns Passing of Senator Edward Kennedy The Wyoming Democratic Party joins the nation in mourning the passing of Senator Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts. State party Vice Chair, Mike Bell, noted that Kennedy's death, while not unexpected, was still deeply felt across the country. "Ted Kennedy was... more...
Aug 21, 2009 Wyoming Democrats explain health insurance reform benefits for Wyoming Reform will benefit currently insured AND uninsured Casper – President Obama’s goals for health insurance reform will provide several benefits to the people of Wyoming, even those who already have health insurance, according to several speakers at a Wyoming... more...
Aug 6, 2009 Wyoming Democratic Party Chair Statement on Confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor “Today’s confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor is a historic event for the U.S. Supreme Court and for the American people. Our nation’s highest court will gain a sharp mind and a highly experienced justice to its bench. Her dedication to the court and commitment to the Constitution have been... more...
Apr 20, 2009 Democrats elect leaders for 2009-2010 From the Wyoming Democratic Party For immediate release April 20, 2009 Contact: Bill Luckett Executive Director 307-631-7638 or Leslie Petersen State Chair 307-733-2016 Democrats elect new state officers and Young Democrats leadership New Chair Leslie Petersen: Party must... more...
Feb 28, 2008 Democrats announce two more county caucuses site changes Natrona, Johnson counties move to bigger sites more...
Feb 26, 2008 Democrats release FURTHER UPDATES on county caucuses Sweetwater, Fremont, Converse counties all move to bigger sites more...
Feb 19, 2008 Democrats release MORE UPDATED INFO on county caucuses Laramie and Platte counties move to bigger sites; Goshen County finalizes location; deadline to register is Friday, Feb. 22 more...
Feb 13, 2008 Democrats release UPDATED county caucus information Uinta and Teton counties get bigger locations; Hot Springs County picks time & location; deadline to register is Feb. 22 more...
Feb 8, 2008 Democrats release info on March 8 county caucuses Deadline to register is Feb. 22; deadline for presidential candidates is today; 17-year-olds who will be 18 by Nov. 4 may participate more...
Aug 3, 2007 Physician Barrasso and Enzi vote to deny children health care Wyoming Democratic Party Chairman John Millin said today that Sens. John Barrasso and Mike Enzi displayed poor judgment this week by voting against the reauthorization and expansion of the State Children's Health Insurance Program, which insures about 5,700 children in Wyoming. more...
Aug 2, 2007 Democrats announce unprecedented voter protection program Wyoming Democratic Party Chairman John Millin today announced that state Democrats would participate in an unprecedented 50-state election protection program to prepare for the 2008 election. more...
Jul 24, 2007 17,000 Wyo. workers get raise today Starting today, thousands of Wyoming workers will get a hard-earned raise because Democrats in Washington kept their promise to America's working families. more...
Jul 23, 2007 Rep. Mary Hales, D-Casper, sworn in to office Casper real estate agent Mary Hales took the oath of office this morning as Wyoming's newest state representative during a ceremony at the State Capitol Building. more...
Jul 20, 2007 ADVISORY: Hales swearing-in set for Monday, July 23 New state Rep. Mary Hales, D-Casper, is scheduled to be sworn in to her legislative seat at 11 a.m. Monday, July 23, in the Wyoming House Chambers at the State Capitol Building in Cheyenne. more...
Jul 9, 2007 Hales named new HD 36 representative The Natrona County Commission on Monday (July 9) appointed Casper area real estate agent Mary Hales to the vacant House District 36 seat from a pool of three finalists that had been selected by the Democratic precinct committee members of the district. more...
Jul 2, 2007 Wheeler, Miller, Hales are finalists for HD 36 seat The Democratic precinct committee men and women of state House District 36 have selected Gretchen Wheeler, Mary Hales and Penny Miller as the three finalists to fill the legislative vacancy left by the resignation of Rep. Liz Gentile. Wyoming Democratic Party Chairman John Millin plans to... more...
Jun 28, 2007 Cubin votes for pay hike Barbara Cubin, who has missed more votes this year than all but one living member of Congress, showed up when it counted Wednesday and cast a proud vote to increase her own salary to nearly $170,000. In a telling contrast, Cubin earlier this year voted against a Democratic bill to increase the... more...
Jun 28, 2007 Seven apply to fill vacant House District 36 seat At least seven people have formally applied to fill the vacant seat in state House District 36 left by the June 25 resignation of Rep. Liz Gentile, D-Evansville, the Wyoming Democratic Party announced Thursday. The deadline for people to express their interest in the position was 5 p.m. Thursday,... more...
Jun 21, 2007 Dems seek replacement for Rep. Liz Gentile The Wyoming Democratic Party is seeking applicants to replace state Rep. Liz Gentile of Evansville, who announced this week that she will resign her seat in the state House, effective June 25. more...
Jun 4, 2007 Millin statement on Sen. Craig Thomas' death "We are deeply saddened tonight to hear the news of Sen. Thomas' death. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sen. Thomas' family, his staff, and his loved ones. Craig Thomas admirably served the people of this state and this country, as a Marine, as a state legislator, as a congressman and as a U.S.... more...
Jun 1, 2007 Wyoming Democratic Party names Owens new executive director Brandon Owens has been named executive director of the Wyoming Democratic Party, Chairman John Millin announced today. more...
May 30, 2007 Prosecutor purge raises questions for Enzi, Thomas The recent revelation that Matt Mead, U.S. attorney for Wyoming, was on the Justice department's "hit list" of attorneys to be fired raises several questions to which the people of Wyoming deserve answers. more...
May 10, 2007 Democrats urge Enzi, Thomas to ban gifts from student lenders The Wyoming Democratic Party today called on Senators Mike Enzi and Craig Thomas to support a bill the House passed Wednesday to ban student loan companies from offering gifts and incentives to universities to increase their business. more...
May 1, 2007 Wyoming Democratic Party statement on Bush's veto of Iraq spending bill "Today, the president faced a choice between heeding the call of the American people and a bipartisan majority in Congress to change course in Iraq, or keeping our troops mired in an open-ended civil war ..." more...
Apr 30, 2007 New Democratic Party Chairman Millin: We're going to compete in every county Cheyenne ophthamologist John Millin said Monday that one of his goals as the Wyoming Democratic Party's chairman is to make sure the party is competitive in every single county in Wyoming. more...
Apr 29, 2007 Wyoming Democrats adopt delegate selection plan for 2008 Democratic National Convention At a meeting on Saturday, the Wyoming Democratic State Central Committee adopted the party's delegate selection plan. The document outlines the process by which Wyoming Democrats will elect their delegates to the 2008 Democratic National Convention which will take place in Denver during the week... more...
Apr 19, 2007 Enzi, Thomas vote against negotiating lower drug prices for seniors Wednesday, for the fourth time in just two years, Sens. Mike Enzi and Craig Thomas voted against a bipartisan proposal that would have made it easier for Wyoming seniors to afford their prescription drugs. more...
Apr 12, 2007 Democrats call on Enzi, Thomas and Cubin to support life-saving stem cell research The Wyoming Democratic Party today called on Sens. Mike Enzi and Craig Thomas and Rep. Barbara Cubin to join Democrats in fighting to expand life-saving stem cell research. After years of having Republicans play politics with the issue, Democrats in Congress are working to increase federal... more...
Mar 29, 2007 News flash: Cubin's 2007 attendance record is awful So far this year, Cubin has continued to solidify her legacy as an absentee congresswoman by having the seventh-worst attendance record of the 435 members of U.S. House of Representatives. more...
Mar 27, 2007 Cubin bucks both parties in support of bad government Barbara Cubin cast yet another vote for bad government yesterday when she voted against the majority of Democrats AND Republicans in favor of keeping a law on the books that allows the attorney general to appoint "interim" U.S. attorneys without Senate confirmation. more...
Mar 26, 2007 Wyo. Democrats seek comments on Denver '08 delegate selection plan The Wyoming Democratic Party is seeking public comment on its draft delegate selection plan for the Democratic National Convention to be held in Denver in August 2008. The draft plan is available to the public for comment for the next 30 days on the Wyoming Democratic Party's Website at... more...
Mar 20, 2007 Democrats provide voting records In keeping with a campaign promise made last year, and to demonstrate their commitment to openness and accountability, today Wyoming's Democratic legislators have compiled and released their voting records to the public. more...
Feb 20, 2007 Cheyenne to host Nellie Tayloe Ross Banquet More than 150 Democrats from across the state will gather in Cheyenne on Saturday, Feb. 24, for the 2007 Nellie Tayloe Ross Banquet. Featured guests include Susan Turnbull, vice chair of the Democratic National Committee, and Gary Trauner, 2006 Democratic U.S. House nominee. more...
Feb 16, 2007 Dems: Cubin's Iraq vote 'ignored' military experts, 'out-of-touch' Today a spokesman for the Wyoming Democratic Party criticized Rep. Barbara Cubin for voting to support President Bush's Iraq troop buildup. Cubin voted against a resolution opposing the escalation of the war. The resolution passed on a vote of 246-182 with bipartisan support. more...
Feb 16, 2007 Dems: Cubin's Iraq vote 'ignored' military experts, 'out-of-touch' Today a spokesman for the Wyoming Democratic Party criticized Rep. Barbara Cubin for voting to support President Bush's Iraq troop buildup. Cubin voted against a resolution opposing the escalation of the war. more...
Feb 8, 2007 Rep. Debbie Hammons on quality child care Rep. Debbie hammons on quality child care. more...
Jan 23, 2007 Gierau statement on State of the Union address "While we agree with the president that America should reduce its dependence on foreign oil and increase access to quality, affordable health care, identifying problems is no longer enough. It is long past time to start solving them. It is clear that that burden will fall to Congress in the... more...
Jan 23, 2007 Gierau: Cubin votes against Wyo. interests in new Congress' first 100 hours Barbara Cubin placed the interests of the pharmaceutical cartel ahead of the interests of Wyoming's people by voting against the Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiating Act, according to Wyoming Democratic Party Chairman Mike Gierau. Cubin also voted this month against implementing the... more...
Jan 11, 2007 Gierau statement on 2008 Democratic Party Convention in Denver "The Democratic National Committee's selection of Denver to host the 2008 convention means that the next Democratic President of the United States will be introduced to the American people in the heart of the West ..." more...
Dec 7, 2006 Cubin fails to return to work U.S. Rep. Barbara Cubin is one of only four House members who have missed every roll-call vote since Congress went back into session after the election, according to a story Thursday in The Hill, a newspaper that covers Congress. more...
Oct 25, 2006 Gov. Dave backs Gary Trauner: 'It's time for a change' Listen to the press conference: Gov Dave backs Gary Trauner Gov. Dave Freudenthal explained why he is supporting Gary Trauner for Congress this year during a press conference Wednesday, Oct. 25, in the State Capitol Building rotunda. "It is time for a change, and the change did not occur... more...
Aug 25, 2006 Gierau calls on Hill to release GOP spending on governor's race For immediate release Aug. 25, 2006 Gierau calls on Hill to release GOP spending on governor's race CHEYENNE - In a letter to Wyoming Republican Party Chairman Drake Hill, Wyoming Democratic Party Chairman Mike Gierau called on the GOP to tell the people of Wyoming how much... more...
Aug 26, 2005 Dean: Bush needs to take high road on gas price crisis Category: Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Because President Bush and the Republicans in Congress have failed to take action to reduce skyrocketing gas prices, state and local governments across the country are being forced to take matters into their own hands. This week, the state of Hawaii became the first state... more...
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