Wyoming State Legislature - James Brosher Photography https://www.brosher.com/blog/tag/wyoming-legislature/ Portfolio website for James Brosher, a Bloomington, Indiana based editorial and wedding photographer specializing in action, documentary, and portrait images. Tue, 20 May 2025 19:29:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.brosher.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/logo-75x75.png Wyoming State Legislature - James Brosher Photography https://www.brosher.com/blog/tag/wyoming-legislature/ 32 32 Fifth graders learn about government at the Wyoming State Capitol https://www.brosher.com/blog/2011/04/27/fifth-graders-wyoming-state-capitol/ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 01:03:00 +0000 http://www.brosher.com/?p=5360 Cheyenne fifth graders visit the Wyoming State Capitol and pass mock legislation. (7 photos)

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]]> Micaela Heigis, left, points to a belt that she didn't like as part of Katie Mugg's outfit as a conference committee of fifth graders from Arp Elementary debate a bill dress code for teachers on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, on the floor of the House chambers in the Wyoming State Capitol. The youngsters passed a dress code for Mugg, a tutor at the school, and each change represented an amendment to the bill. The overall dress coded failed to pass because the fifth graders on the House side didn't like Mugg's orange safety vest.
Micaela Heigis, left, points to a belt that she didn't like as part of Katie Mugg's outfit as a conference committee of fifth graders from Arp Elementary debate a bill dress code for teachers on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, on the floor of the House chambers in the Wyoming State Capitol. The youngsters passed a dress code for Mugg, a tutor at the school, and each change represented an amendment to the bill. The overall dress coded failed to pass because the fifth graders on the House side didn't like Mugg's orange safety vest.
Tanner Bucklen-Lindgren, a fifth grader at Arp Elementary, raises his hand as he waits to be called so he can debate an amendment to a mock bill dealing with a teacher dress code on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, on the floor of the House chambers in the Wyoming State Capitol.
Tanner Bucklen-Lindgren, a fifth grader at Arp Elementary, raises his hand as he waits to be called so he can debate an amendment to a mock bill dealing with a teacher dress code on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, on the floor of the House chambers in the Wyoming State Capitol.

Fifth graders from Freedom Elementary listen as Sen. Fred Emerich, R-Cheyenne, explains the legislative process on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol.
Fifth graders from Freedom Elementary listen as Sen. Fred Emerich, R-Cheyenne, explains the legislative process on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol.
McKenzie Harris, a fifth grader at Freedom Elementary, peers up at a stained glass ceiling as Sen. Tony Ross, R-Cheyenne, not pictured, explains the Senate chambers on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol.
McKenzie Harris, a fifth grader at Freedom Elementary, peers up at a stained glass ceiling as Sen. Tony Ross, R-Cheyenne, not pictured, explains the Senate chambers on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol.
Sen. Fred Emerich, R-Cheyenne, speaks to a group of fifth graders from Freedom Elementary as he explains the legislative process on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol.
Sen. Fred Emerich, R-Cheyenne, speaks to a group of fifth graders from Freedom Elementary as he explains the legislative process on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol.
Jayson Tretter, a fifth grader at Arp Elementary, listens to debate on a mock bill that would establish a dress code for teachers on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, on the floor of the House chambers in the Wyoming State Capitol.
Jayson Tretter, a fifth grader at Arp Elementary, listens to debate on a mock bill that would establish a dress code for teachers on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, on the floor of the House chambers in the Wyoming State Capitol.
Katie Mugg, a tutor at Arp Elementary, laughs as fifth graders from the school debate a mock bill that would require teachers to dress outrageously on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, on the floor of the House chambers in the Wyoming State Capitol.
Katie Mugg, a tutor at Arp Elementary, laughs as fifth graders from the school debate a mock bill that would require teachers to dress outrageously on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, on the floor of the House chambers in the Wyoming State Capitol.

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]]> Alone in the Senate https://www.brosher.com/blog/2011/03/25/alone-in-the-senate/ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 05:48:42 +0000 http://www.brosher.com/?p=5108 A senator works by himself on the floor of the Wyoming Senate. (1 photo)

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]]> While I was feature hunting today, I stopped by the Wyoming State Capitol to photograph renovations taking place on the South entrance. I ended up inside looking for a window to shoot out of downwards. I noticed that the Senate gallery door was open so I stepped inside to see if maybe a janitor might be inside. Instead, I spotted one of the senators working quietly at his desk.

Sen. Floyd Esquibel, D-Cheyenne, works at his desk alone on Friday, March 25, 2011, in the Senate chambers at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Sen. Floyd Esquibel, D-Cheyenne, works at his desk alone on Friday, March 25, 2011, in the Senate chambers at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.

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]]> Wyoming Legislature ends session https://www.brosher.com/blog/2011/03/04/wyoming-legislature-ends-session/ Fri, 04 Mar 2011 05:31:25 +0000 http://www.brosher.com/?p=4848 Scenes from the last day of the 61st Wyoming Legislature's 2011 session. (4 photos)

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]]> Today was the last day of the 2011 session of the 61st Wyoming Legislature. Covering the legislature twice a week has really become part of my weekly routine since I started at the paper here in January so it will be a bit weird not having to dress up in a suit. It was kind of a weird mood among the legislators today. It kind of seemed like the last day of elementary school. Everyone was cleaning out desks. I kept wondering if I’d spot someone signing a yearbook.

Sen. Bill Landen, R-Casper, right, speaks to Sen. Leland Christensen, R-Alta, as the senators take a break while they wait for two bills to make their way from the House to the Senate during the last day of the 61st Legislature's session on Thursday, March 3, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Sen. Bill Landen, R-Casper, right, speaks to Sen. Leland Christensen, R-Alta, as the senators take a break while they wait for two bills to make their way from the House to the Senate during the last day of the 61st Legislature's session on Thursday, March 3, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Sen. Eli Bebout, R-Riverton, listens during the last day of the 61st Legislature's session on Thursday, March 3, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Sen. Eli Bebout, R-Riverton, listens during the last day of the 61st Legislature's session on Thursday, March 3, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.

Speaker of the House Edward Buchanan, R-Torrington, addresses the media after the ending of the 61st Legislature's session on Thursday, March 3, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Speaker of the House Edward Buchanan, R-Torrington, addresses the media after the ending of the 61st Legislature's session on Thursday, March 3, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Senate President Jim Anderson, R-Glenrock, watches as "The Bettys," the University of Wyoming's women's a cappella group, sings on the floor of the Senate on Thursday, March 3, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Senate President Jim Anderson, R-Glenrock, watches as "The Bettys," the University of Wyoming's women's a cappella group, sings on the floor of the Senate on Thursday, March 3, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.

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]]> Wyoming Legislature nears end of session https://www.brosher.com/blog/2011/03/02/wyoming-legislature-nears-end-of-session/ Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:37:09 +0000 http://www.brosher.com/?p=4840 Scenes from the Wyoming Legislature as the session nears the end. (6 photos)

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]]> Rep. Ruth Ann Petroff, R-Jackson, applauds as a group of high school students are recognized in the House gallery on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Rep. Ruth Ann Petroff, R-Jackson, applauds as a group of high school students are recognized in the House gallery on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Sen. Ray Peterson, R-Cowley, reacts as he listens to morning proceedings in the senate on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Sen. Ray Peterson, R-Cowley, reacts as he listens to morning proceedings in the senate on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.

Rep. Matt Greene, R-Laramie, smiles as the House recognizes a group of high school students in the House gallery on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Rep. Matt Greene, R-Laramie, smiles as the House recognizes a group of high school students in the House gallery on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Rep. Jon Botten, R-Sheridan, hugs a fellow representative before the start of business in the chamber on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Rep. Jon Botten, R-Sheridan, hugs a fellow representative before the start of business in the chamber on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Rep. Del McOmie, R-Lander, looks through some paperwork on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Rep. Del McOmie, R-Lander, looks through some paperwork on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Rep. Kathy Davison, R-Kemmerer, reads off her computer on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Rep. Kathy Davison, R-Kemmerer, reads off her computer on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.

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]]> Wyoming Senate https://www.brosher.com/blog/2011/03/01/wyoming-senate/ Tue, 01 Mar 2011 21:23:11 +0000 http://www.brosher.com/?p=4789 Scenes from the Wyoming Senate. (6 photos)

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]]> Sen. Ray Peterson, R-Cowley, wipes something out of his eye as he listens to debate on HB0147 (Excise tax-vendor compensation) on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, on the floor of the Senate chambers at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne. The bill passed 23-6 after a third reading.
Sen. Ray Peterson, R-Cowley, wipes something out of his eye as he listens to debate on HB0147 (Excise tax-vendor compensation) on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, on the floor of the Senate chambers at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne. The bill passed 23-6 after a third reading.
Sen. Bill Landen, R-Casper, listens during debate on HB0147 (Excise tax-vendor compensation) on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne. The bill passed 23-6 after a third reading.
Sen. Bill Landen, R-Casper, listens during debate on HB0147 (Excise tax-vendor compensation) on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne. The bill passed 23-6 after a third reading.

Sen. Eli Bebout, R-Riverton, speaks during debate on HB0147 (Excise tax-vendor compensation) on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne. The bill passed 23-6 after a third reading.
Sen. Eli Bebout, R-Riverton, speaks during debate on HB0147 (Excise tax-vendor compensation) on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne. The bill passed 23-6 after a third reading.
Sen. Ray Peterson, R-Cowley, llistens to debate on HB0147 (Excise tax-vendor compensation) on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, on the floor of the Senate chambers at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne. The bill passed 23-6 after a third reading.
Sen. Ray Peterson, R-Cowley, llistens to debate on HB0147 (Excise tax-vendor compensation) on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, on the floor of the Senate chambers at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne. The bill passed 23-6 after a third reading.
Sen. John Schiffer, R-Kaycee, listens as Sen. Curt Meier, R-LaGrange, speaks during debate on HB0147 (Excise tax-vendor compensation) on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne. The bill passed 23-6 after a third reading.
Sen. John Schiffer, R-Kaycee, listens as Sen. Curt Meier, R-LaGrange, speaks during debate on HB0147 (Excise tax-vendor compensation) on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne. The bill passed 23-6 after a third reading.
Sen. Fred Emerich, R-Cheyenne, listens to debate on HB0147 (Excise tax-vendor compensation) on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne. The bill passed 23-6 after a third reading.
Sen. Fred Emerich, R-Cheyenne, listens to debate on HB0147 (Excise tax-vendor compensation) on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne. The bill passed 23-6 after a third reading.

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]]> Wyoming House passes Teacher Accountability Act https://www.brosher.com/blog/2011/02/23/wyoming-house-passes-teacher-accountability-act/ Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:58:01 +0000 http://www.brosher.com/?p=4710 Wyoming House votes 52-4 to pass Teacher Accountability Act. (4 photos)

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]]> Rep. Jim Roscoe, D-Wilson, shares a laugh with Rep. Dave Zwonitzer, R-Cheyenne, after the House passed SF0146, the Teacher Accountability Act, after a third reading on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne. The bill passed 52-4 with 4 members excused.
Rep. Jim Roscoe, D-Wilson, shares a laugh with Rep. Dave Zwonitzer, R-Cheyenne, after the House passed SF0146, the Teacher Accountability Act, after a third reading on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne. The bill passed 52-4 with 4 members excused.
Rep. Tim Stubson, R-Casper, debates a proposed amendment to SF0146, the Teacher Accountability Act, during a third reading on the floor of the House on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne. The House passed the bill.
Rep. Tim Stubson, R-Casper, debates a proposed amendment to SF0146, the Teacher Accountability Act, during a third reading on the floor of the House on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne. The House passed the bill.

Rep. Donald Burkhart, R-Rawlins, listens to debate on SF0146, the Teacher Accountability Act, on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne. The bill passed 52-4 with 4 excused.
Rep. Donald Burkhart, R-Rawlins, listens to debate on SF0146, the Teacher Accountability Act, on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne. The bill passed 52-4 with 4 excused.
Rep. Dave Zwonitzer, R-Cheyenne, listens to debate on an amendment to SF0146, the Teacher Accountability Act, on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne. The bill passed 52-4 with 4 excused after a third reading.
Rep. Dave Zwonitzer, R-Cheyenne, listens to debate on an amendment to SF0146, the Teacher Accountability Act, on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne. The bill passed 52-4 with 4 excused after a third reading.

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]]> Wyoming Senate hits 30th day https://www.brosher.com/blog/2011/02/22/wyoming-senate-hits-30th-day/ Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:06:59 +0000 http://www.brosher.com/?p=4696 The Wyoming Senate meets for the 30th time this session. (8 photos)

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]]> Sen. Eli Bebout, R-Riverton, speaks during debate over an amendment in a Senate Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Sen. Eli Bebout, R-Riverton, speaks during debate over an amendment in a Senate Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Sen. Paul Barnard, R-Evanston, lets out a sigh as he stands up to signal his vote in favor of an amendment during a meeting of the Senate Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Sen. Paul Barnard, R-Evanston, lets out a sigh as he stands up to signal his vote in favor of an amendment during a meeting of the Senate Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.

Sen. Ray Peterson, R-Cowley, listens to debate during a meeting of the Senate Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Sen. Ray Peterson, R-Cowley, listens to debate during a meeting of the Senate Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Sen. John Schiffer, R-Kaycee, speaks during a meeting of the Senate Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Sen. John Schiffer, R-Kaycee, speaks during a meeting of the Senate Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Sen. Floyd Esquibel, D-Cheyenne, speaks during debate on an amendment as he serves as the chairman of a meeting of the Senate Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Sen. Floyd Esquibel, D-Cheyenne, speaks during debate on an amendment as he serves as the chairman of a meeting of the Senate Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Sen. Eli Bebout, R-Riverton, listens to debate during a meeting of the Senate Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Sen. Eli Bebout, R-Riverton, listens to debate during a meeting of the Senate Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Sen. Bill Landen, R-Casper, reacts as he listens to debate during a meeting of the Senate Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Sen. Bill Landen, R-Casper, reacts as he listens to debate during a meeting of the Senate Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Sen. Gerald Geis, R-Worland, thumbs through the text of a proposed bill during a meeting of the Senate Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Sen. Gerald Geis, R-Worland, thumbs through the text of a proposed bill during a meeting of the Senate Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.

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]]> Legislative fist bump https://www.brosher.com/blog/2011/02/15/legislative-fist-bump/ Wed, 16 Feb 2011 02:02:09 +0000 http://www.brosher.com/?p=4624 Wyoming lawmakers exchange a fist bump after passing an amendment. (1 photo)

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]]> I got lucky today. I happened to walk into the Wyoming Senate chambers as the body was preparing to vote on an amendment. After the amendment passed by a vote of 21-9, one of the supporters leaned forward and gave a fist bump to a fellow senator who also supported the amendment. In the month I’ve been covering the capitol, this was perhaps one of the better moments I’ve seen. I usually end up with shots of lawmakers looking bored or speaking with their arms. A fist bump? I never would have thought.

Sen. Bill Landen, R-Casper, gives a fist bump to Sen. Kit Jennings, R-Casper, after passing an amendment to SF0001 (General Government Appropriations) on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne. The amendment passed 21-9.
Sen. Bill Landen, R-Casper, gives a fist bump to Sen. Kit Jennings, R-Casper, after passing an amendment to SF0001 (General Government Appropriations) on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne. The amendment passed 21-9.

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]]> Wyoming legislature https://www.brosher.com/blog/2011/02/09/wyoming-legislature/ Wed, 09 Feb 2011 23:53:58 +0000 http://www.brosher.com/?p=4538 Scenes from the Wyoming State Capitol as the state legislature meets. (2 photos)

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]]> Sen. Bruce Burns, R-Sheridan, reacts as he listens to Sen.Cale Case, R-Lander, speak during a discussion of House Bill 0217, entitled Production states agreement, in a Senate Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Sen. Bruce Burns, R-Sheridan, reacts as he listens to Sen.Cale Case, R-Lander, speak during a discussion of House Bill 0217, entitled Production states agreement, in a Senate Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Rep. Jon Botten, R-Sheridan, speaks to a local television station in the capitol rotunda after the House dismissed for lunch on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in James Brosher/staff
Rep. Jon Botten, R-Sheridan, speaks to a local television station in the capitol rotunda after the House dismissed for lunch on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in James Brosher/staff

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]]> Do you want to know a secret? https://www.brosher.com/blog/2011/02/01/do-you-want-to-know-a-secret/ Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:50:58 +0000 http://www.brosher.com/?p=4420 Wyoming senators have a private conversation on the floor of the Senate. (1 photo)

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]]> Sen. Phil Nicholas, R-Laramie, left, leans in to have a private conversation with Sen. Curt Meier, R-LaGrange, early in the Senate session on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
Sen. Phil Nicholas, R-Laramie, left, leans in to have a private conversation with Sen. Curt Meier, R-LaGrange, early in the Senate session on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011, at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.

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