See Where Women Have The Most And Least Political Representation In The U.S.
Women may make up half the population in the U.S., but just 24.5 percent of state lawmakers are women.
Wyoming
Bernie Sanders Projected To Win Wyoming Caucuses, But Will Tie Delegates 7-7
The Associated Press projects that the state will be the latest in a string of wins for the Vermont senator in the West. But the path ahead against rival Hillary Clinton is expected to get rockier.
When Coal Companies Fail, Who Pays For The Cleanup?
The U.S. coal industry is fading. As more companies declare bankruptcy, they may not be able to pay for land restoration projects — and taxpayers could be left with the cleanup bill.
In Rural America, Homeless Population May Be Bigger Than You Think
The rural homeless often crash with friends or stay in cheap motels on cold nights due to a lack of shelters. But this means homeless tallies miss them — and the state gets less funding to help them.
U.S. Announces Moratorium On New Coal Leases On Federal Lands
The change won't affect existing leases, which generated nearly $1.3 billion for the federal government's coal program last year.
Wyoming Schools Get Poor Report Card For Native American Absenteeism
One in three Native students are what's considered "chronically absent," in this state. Educators on the Wind River Indian Reservation say that's a major factor holding back student achievement.
#NPRreads: Warren Buffet's Grandson And A New Mosque In Rural Wyoming
Also this week: the virtual reality stories of three displaced children.
'Patchwork Of Protection' In Rural Areas For LGBT Community Has Limits
Across the country, small towns are beginning to pass LGBT non-discrimination ordinances where state legislatures have failed to implement them. Advocates say it's a start, but still not enough.
With Abandoned Gas Wells, States Are Left With The Cleanup Bill
The bust of the coal-bed methane industry has left Wyoming responsible for the exorbitant cost of plugging thousands of wells. The price tag for dealing with deep oil and gas wells may be even higher.
Native Americans Turn To 'Safe Stars' For Help With Sexual Assaults
One in three Native American women will be sexually assaulted during her life, and even fewer will actually report the crime, per the Justice Department. Female elders in Wyoming want to change that.