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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One commissioner compared the upcoming launch of WYST to Apple’s first iPhone. -
Some lawmakers were shocked by the financial reports of two Wyoming towns. Others were interested in auditing themselves, along with the executive branch. -
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a statement of interest in a lawsuit against the secretary of state and his enforcement of a new voting law. -
WPR has been tracking popular, controversial and important laws that are in effect as of today. -
Though they decided current statute works for now, they raised questions about the positives and negatives of AI usage. -
Committee chairman Rep. John Bear (R-Gillette) said there were three areas he wanted the committee to explore: mangement, preparation and funding. -
The SBC adopted emergency rules to comply with the Repeal Gun Free Zones Act passed earlier this year. -
About a dozen cities and towns in Wyoming saw rallies, protests and civic education as part of the nationwide demonstration. Local news reports suggest over 2,000 people in Wyoming protested on the same day. -
Attempts to cut the federal agency, AmeriCorps, led the University of Wyoming to find different funding to support its extension office summer volunteer positions. -
Lucas Fralik is focused on bringing new talent to the party and winning back former Democrats.
