Jordan Uplinger
Wyoming State Govt. Collaboration Digital JournalistJordan 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.
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Open Spaces show rundown for January 10, 2024 -
The 68th Wyoming Legislature begins its general session on Jan. 14. The next two months are Wyoming lawmakers' one chance this year to set the policies that govern how our state operates — and the Wyoming Freedom Caucus has ambitious plans. -
The Wyoming Freedom Caucus recently announced their priorities for the upcoming session, calling it the Five and Dime Plan. -
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The Corps and the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality are reviewing aspects of the controlled demolition of the LaPrele Dam near Douglas. -
The commission still eyes a 2025 release date. -
In his proposed supplemental budget, Gordon is asking for $692 million, of which $130 million in one-time funding would go toward recovering lands and infrastructure damaged by this year’s burns. Another roughly $50 million is being requested to repay and expand firefighting accounts. -
Open Spaces show rundown for December 13, 2024 -
County firefighters are taking stock and sharing lessons learned after this year’s massive wildfires. The state saw about 2,000 wildfires, with over 850,000 acres burned. -
The WPR politics team brings you this news quiz on the latest from around the Cowboy State, updated regularly.
