Chris Clements

Laramie

State Government Reporter at Wyoming Public Radio

social affairs correspondent. off the range for a bit. @BBCScotlandNews @BBCRadioScot. ain views + usual disclaimers. [email protected]

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Recently retired state Supreme Court justice joined Wyoming leaders praying ‘for life’

1 week ago | wyomingpublicmedia.org | Chris Clements

A recently retired justice on the Wyoming Supreme Court joined state leaders on April 10 in calling for God’s wisdom to play a role in a case involving two abortion bans. The “pray for life” session was meant to reach the five Wyoming Supreme Court justices who heard oral arguments on April 16. The case will determine the future of two near total abortion bans. “I just want us to realize how important what we’re doing here is,” said House Speaker and Wyoming Freedom Caucus member Rep.
Wyoming Legislature cuts interim committee days, raising concerns over public facetime

1 week ago | wyomingpublicmedia.org | Chris Clements |Jordan Uplinger |Kamila Kudelska |Nicky Ouellet

Wyoming lawmakers spend the time in between legislative sessions researching, studying and learning about topics they think are important to the state. This interim period usually ends with draft bills that are introduced during the next session. But it’s been questioned quite a bit in the last couple of years. And it just got a pretty big makeover.
Gov. Gordon on the Legislature, UW dean fired, and more...

1 week ago | wyomingpublicmedia.org | Chris Clements |Jeff Victor |Jordan Uplinger |Kamila Kudelska

Lawmakers were set to pick the topics they’ll spend the next few months hearing about from the public and stakeholders. Instead, the committee discussed new rules and norms for the interim. Our general manager breaks down our funding, how a push to cut federal grants would impact the station and how Wyomingites view public media.
‘There was less regard for the Constitution this year’: Gordon reflects on legislative session

1 week ago | wyomingpublicmedia.org | Chris Clements

Controversial bills were the norm in the recent legislative session. Gov. Mark Gordon let some pass into law without his signature while still airing his frustration in so-called “no-sign” letters. Wyoming Public Radio’s state government reporter Chris Clements caught up with the governor to ask him about his thoughts on legislative rubber meeting the road. Editor’s Note: This transcript has been lightly edited for brevity and clarity. Chris Clements: Thanks so much for joining me today, Gov. Gordon.
‘We have to have our voices heard’: A Casper group is building a queer history archive

2 weeks ago | wyomingpublicmedia.org | Chris Clements

Brightly colored posters and black and white newspaper clippings were scattered in a room at Casper College. A scanner’s shrill whine punctuated the background. The news articles featured stories on Wyoming’s response to the legalization of gay marriage in 2015 and the obituaries of prominent queer writers.
Unpacking a Wyoming legislator’s House floor speech on mental health

2 weeks ago | 891khol.org | Chris Clements

On the final day of the state Legislature’s recent general session, as lawmakers were waiting for Gov. Mark Gordon to arrive at the House of Representatives and conclude the months-long proceedings, freshman Rep. Tom Kelly (R-Sheridan) strode over to a lectern and spoke about his personal experience with mental health. For six minutes, Kelly addressed his fellow representatives on his wife’s battle with breast cancer, his daughter’s leukemia diagnosis and his son’s open heart surgery.
Unpacking a Wyoming legislator’s House floor speech on mental health

2 weeks ago | wyomingpublicmedia.org | Chris Clements

On the final day of the state Legislature’s recent general session, as lawmakers were waiting for Gov. Mark Gordon to arrive at the House of Representatives and conclude the months-long proceedings, freshman Rep. Tom Kelly (R-Sheridan) strode over to a lectern and spoke about his personal experience with mental health. For six minutes, Kelly addressed his fellow representatives on his wife’s battle with breast cancer, his daughter’s leukemia diagnosis and his son’s open heart surgery.
Housing concerns, snow language, and more...

2 weeks ago | wyomingpublicmedia.org | Alex Hager |Caitlin Tan |Chris Clements |Hannah Habermann |Jenna McMurtry |Melodie Edwards

Today on the show, healthcare providers with the Veterans Administration (VA) are worried that upcoming return-to-office orders might violate standards of patient privacy. A freshman legislator personally experienced mental health problems. We check in on how this impacted his lawmaking in the landscape. And, if you’ve been jonesing for some fresh Modern West episodes, you’re in luck. We have a preview of the new season. Those stories and more.
Tribal affairs and election overhaul measures among proposed interim topics

3 weeks ago | 891khol.org | Chris Clements

Wyoming politicos will meet at the state Capitol in Cheyenne on April 8 to decide what subjects interim committees should focus on during the legislative off season. Cloud seeding, corner crossing, the use of restraints on students in schools and tribal healthcare agencies are all among the potential subjects joint committees could take up this summer.
Property tax refund program for Wyoming homeowners is now open for applications

3 weeks ago | 891khol.org | Chris Clements

Make our newscast part of your daily listening routine. Subscribe on Spotify (or wherever you listen to podcasts). This story is part of our Quick Hits series. This series will bring you breaking news and short updates from throughout the state. A property tax refund program for Wyoming homeowners is now open for applications. The program exists to help Wyomingites who are struggling to pay their property taxes. In recent years, property taxes have spiked in some parts of the state.

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