In Wyoming and across the U.S., tribes and tribal lands bear scars from the country’s nuclear programs. From abandoned radioactive waste to land seizures to the cancer-causing debris of weapons testing, tribal communities have been disproportionately impacted by nuclear development and its lasting consequences. Unfortunately, in the critical discussions surrounding nuclear projects, the voices of […]
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BIG AND BAD FOR WYOMING: HERE’S WHAT’S IN THE SENATE RECONCILIATION BILL
Update: The House of Representatives passed the budget bill and President Trump signed it into law on July 4. Late Tuesday morning the Senate narrowly passed its budget reconciliation bill in a 51–50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie. The bill is now back in the House, where representatives have to resolve […]
THE GOOD AND BAD OF CONGRESS’ BUDGET BILL
What the heck even is reconciliation — and how it could impact the things we care about? It’s hard to get legislation through the U.S. Senate because of the filibuster: Senators can literally kill bills by talking them to death. To get around this, Congress often relies on something called “reconciliation,” which lets budget-related bills […]
TOGETHER, WE’RE GIVING SUBLETTE PRONGHORN A PATH FORWARD
For millennia, Sublette Pronghorn have traveled the same time-worn migratory pathways, moving from Wyoming’s Green River Basin to lush summer ranges as far north as the Tetons. But in just the past 150 years, their journey has faced growing threats — from population crashes and barbed wire fences to energy development and rural subdivisions. Without […]
Springing into action: Fighting to fund Wyoming communities
On March 25, Big Wind Carpenter and I took off from a small Wyoming airport, bound for our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. As we landed, the city was blanketed in the pink and white blossoms of cherry trees — an unmistakable sign of spring. While the season’s beauty filled us with optimism and a sense […]
“Pronghorn are a great avenue to amaze and inspire people.”
A conversation with Jackson naturalist Kevin Taylor, pondering pronghorn in Jackson Hole, ‘nature inheritance,’ and hope for the next generation Twice a year, Sublette Pronghorn embark on one of the longest land migrations in the lower 48 states — an epic journey stretching 165 miles from I-80 to Grand Teton National Park. Their ancient migration […]
Defending your public lands at our nation’s capital
For Wyomingites, it can be hard to picture the hustle and bustle that occurs in Washington D.C., the seat of our nation’s government, where all our laws and policies are formed. Even more difficult can be tracking these intricate workings as Congress works to pass laws that will support their current political agenda. Politics and […]
“It’s never going to be easier to protect migration corridors than right now.”
A conversation with Bill Ames, longtime Green River resident, about coexisting with migrating pronghorn Twice a year, Sublette Pronghorn embark on one of the longest land migrations in the lower 48 states — an epic journey stretching 165 miles from I-80 to Grand Teton National Park. Their ancient migration pathways crisscross highways and meander through […]
Legislative Lowdown: How did conservation fare at the 2025 Wyoming Legislature?
Just like that, the 2025 Wyoming Legislature has come to a close. Over eight frenzied weeks, lawmakers debated hundreds of bills. Some made it into law, while the vast majority met their end. Now that the dust has settled, how did it all shake out for Wyoming’s lands, waters, wildlife, climate, and communities? More than […]
Legislative Lowdown: The end is in sight!
Only one day remains before Wyoming’s 68th Legislature is scheduled to wrap on March 6. Legislators are racing to debate the last bills standing and committees are beginning to narrow down topics to address during the interim. There’s been no shortage of drama in the waning days of the session, with both successes and setbacks […]