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For 20 days every other year, our elected lawmakers are tasked with one non-negotiable constitutional duty: passing a balanced state budget that allocates funds responsibly. Yet the budget hasn’t seemed to be the biggest priority for some of our legislators this year. Instead, we’ve seen attempts to fast-track bills with sweeping consequences for our civil liberties during a session meant for fiscal priorities. We need to remind our elected officials before session ends about what’s really important to Wyomingites. That's why we're collaborating with our partners statewide to help you take action. At the Truth to Power events across Wyoming, you'll hear from the leaders of local advocacy organizations about bills they're tracking and we'll write letters to our lawmakers using guidance from advocacy experts. Join us at one of these letter-writing parties on Tuesday, February 24 at 6:30 p.m. MT. Cheyenne: 3005 Thomes Ave. Cheyenne, WY 82001 with the ACLU of Wyoming and Wyoming Equality Jackson: Lobby of the Center for the Arts at 240 S. Glenwood Street, Jackson, WY 83001 with Jackson Hole Pride. Laramie: 211 E. Grand Ave. Laramie, WY 82070 with Juntos Rock Springs: Western Wyoming Community College Room 1302 (by the pendulum) at 2500 College Dr. Rock Springs, WY 82901 with 50501 Our elected officials represent us, and they need to hear what we have to say. We hope you'll join us. Democracy thrives when we all participate!

Wyoming’s biennial budget session is sure to be a fast and furious four weeks as legislators grapple with the dollars and cents of the state budget. Yet, the budget doesn’t seem to be the biggest priority for some legislators. This is unacceptable. Voters from all sides of the political spectrum just want our legislators to get good things done on their behalf, not stoke the "culture wars” at the expense of our civil rights. With more than 100 draft bills already listed on the Legislative Service Office's website, there's going to be a lot for our legislators to discuss and debate in just 20 days. But session doesn't have to be a circus. Don't let bad bills spoil budget session. We'll be paying close attention to what our legislators are doing in Cheyenne, and we hope you will, too.

Help us send a message loud and clear to our legislators that Wyomingites oppose House Bill 10.

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