minimum wage

Our dismal minimum wage disproportionately hurts women

Opinion

March 12, 2021 by Samin Dadelah and Jen Simon 9 Comments

Minimum wage bill didn’t survive. But it made a simple and elegant proposal that would have protected all of Wyoming’s workers — especially women, guest columnists Samin Dadelahi and Jen Simon write.

Ending childhood hunger in Wyoming needs legislative support

Opinion

February 25, 2020 by Chris Rynders Leave a Comment

Jennie Gordon’s campaign is laudable, writes guest columnist Rynders, but it’s not enough on its own.

Raising minimum wage is in all of Wyoming’s best interests

December 29, 2015 by Kerry Drake 2 Comments

Candidates in 2016 ought to be made to clearly state their position on raising the state minimum wage of $5.15 to the state’s living wage.

Wyoming GOP should take another look at minimum wage hike

January 6, 2015 by Kerry Drake 2 Comments

Less money spent on government assistance programs means healthier state budgets, and could also result in more parents spending time with their families.