Mar 22, 2011Wyo. 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...
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May 15, 2010Stonewall 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...
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May 15, 2010WDP 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.
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May 7, 2010Democrats 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...
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Apr 20, 2010Democratic 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....
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Mar 4, 2010Wyoming 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.
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Feb 25, 2010Legislators 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....
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Feb 23, 2010Democrats 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...
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Jan 28, 2010Wyoming 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...
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Jan 15, 2010University 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...
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Oct 15, 2009Democrats 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...
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Aug 26, 2009Wyoming 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...
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Aug 21, 2009Wyoming 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...
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Aug 6, 2009Wyoming 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...
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Apr 20, 2009Democrats 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...
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Aug 3, 2007Physician 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.
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Aug 2, 2007Democrats 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.
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Jul 24, 200717,000 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.
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Jul 23, 2007Rep. 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.
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Jul 20, 2007ADVISORY: 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.
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Jul 9, 2007Hales 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.
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Jul 2, 2007Wheeler, 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...
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Jun 28, 2007Cubin 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...
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Jun 28, 2007Seven 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,...
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Jun 21, 2007Dems 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.
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Jun 4, 2007Millin 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....
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May 30, 2007Prosecutor 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.
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May 10, 2007Democrats 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.
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Apr 29, 2007Wyoming 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...
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Apr 12, 2007Democrats 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...
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Mar 29, 2007News 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.
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Mar 27, 2007Cubin 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.
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Mar 26, 2007Wyo. 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...
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Mar 20, 2007Democrats 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.
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Feb 20, 2007Cheyenne 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.
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Feb 16, 2007Dems: 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.
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Jan 23, 2007Gierau 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...
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Jan 23, 2007Gierau: 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...
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Jan 11, 2007Gierau 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 ..."
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Dec 7, 2006Cubin 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.
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Oct 25, 2006Gov. 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...
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Aug 25, 2006Gierau 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...
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Jan 31, 2011WY House Condones Discrimination
Today the Wyoming House voted down a bill that would have outlawed discrimination in Wyoming based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Feb 12, 2010Bill outlawing discrimination in Wyoming fails in House
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...
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Oct 23, 2009Enzi, Barrasso Embarrass Wyoming in Vote Against Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Act
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.
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Oct 9, 2009Lummis Shames Wyoming in Vote Against Matthew Shephard Act
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...
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Feb 19, 2010Wyoming Democratic Party's Statement on Fiscal Responsibility Commission
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.
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Aug 26, 2005Dean: Bush needs to take high road on gas price crisis
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...
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Mar 23, 2010'Frontier States' Provision in Health Reform Bill a Big Boost for Wyoming
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...
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Feb 12, 2010House Democrats Defeat Proposed Constitutional Amendment
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...
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Dec 21, 2009Senators Enzi & Barrasso Join GOP In Opposing Health Insurance Reform
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...
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Dec 1, 2009Statement in Recognition of World AIDS Day
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...
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Oct 21, 2009Wyo health care professionals address reform and the state's needs
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.
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Nov 11, 2009Democrats Thank Veterans and Service Members
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...
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Feb 11, 2010Wyoming House Kills Bill to Raise Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees
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...
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