Jordan Uplinger
Wyoming State Govt. Collaboration Digital JournalistLeave a tip: cuplinge@uwyo.edu
Jordan Uplinger was born in NJ but has traveled since 2013 for academic study and work in Oklahoma, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. He gained experience in a multitude of areas, including general aviation, video editing, and political science. In 2021, Jordan's travels brought him to find work with the Wyoming Conservation Corps as a member of Americorps. After a season with WCC, Jordan continued his Americorps service with the local non-profit, Feeding Laramie Valley. His deep interest in the national discourse on class, identity, American politics and the state of material conditions globally has led him to his internship and eventual employment with Wyoming Public Radio.
This position is partially funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting through the Wyoming State Government Collaboration.
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As lawmakers consider more tax reform, some taxpayers voice confusion and assessors say they are still playing catch-up on the paperwork of recently passed tax reform. -
During the second meeting, the committee moved to revive the consensus block grant funding program. Plus, the Legislative Service Office (LSO) was directed to draft a bill based on agency recommendations for reforms and removal of underutilized WBC programs. -
In response to Gray’s banning of an AI candidacy, Victor Miller, the man behind the AI, said he has a “bulletproof” solution. -
Open Spaces show rundown for June 5, 2026. -
Watch WPR’s state government reporter’s highlights of the races that could tip the balance of power in the Legislature. -
With gas prices more than a dollar above what they were this time last year, some politicians nationally and locally are suggesting waiving fuel taxes. -
Chuck Gray is trying to dismiss a lawsuit brought by U.S. Senate candidate Jimmy Skovgard, who’s challenging Wyoming’s closed primary elections. -
Hand counts, photo IDs and less time to cross between parties are all goals brought by the secretary of state. -
The machines returned almost $25 million to towns and counties, and players saw nearly $2 billion in payouts in 2025. -
Lawmakers passed a bill requiring 5% of ballots cast in 2026 to be hand counted. Laramie County Clerk Debra Lee talks about how her office is prepping for the effort. -
Open Spaces show rundown for May 15, 2026 -
Data centers still enjoy favorability from state officials, but some are skeptical of corporate claims about water use.
