A First: US Senate Confirms Transgender Doctor for Key PostA First: US Senate Confirms Transgender Doctor for Key PostThe U.S. Senate has confirmed former Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be the nation's assistant secretary of health.Associated PressAssociated Press
Delaware Elects Country’s First Transgender State SenatorDelaware Elects Country’s First Transgender State SenatorMcBride won in a heavily Democratic district stretching from northern Wilmington to the Pennsylvania border. She joins several other transgender legislators around the country but will be the first transgender state senator.Associated PressAssociated Press
Federal Lawsuit Challenges Idaho’s Transgender Sports BanFederal Lawsuit Challenges Idaho’s Transgender Sports BanThe American Civil Liberties Union and Legal Voice filed the lawsuit Wednesday.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyo. High Court to Consider Gender Change On Birth CertificatesWyo. High Court to Consider Gender Change On Birth CertificatesThe Wyoming Supreme Court will decide whether transgender residents can change their sex on their birth certificates.Zach SpadtZach Spadt
Casper Parents of Murdered Gay Student Matthew Shepard Condemn U.S. Attorney BarrCasper Parents of Murdered Gay Student Matthew Shepard Condemn U.S. Attorney BarrThe U.S. Department of Justice event commemorated the 10th anniversary of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr., Hate Crimes Prevention Act.Tom MortonTom MortonAssociated PressAssociated Press
Supreme Court Lets Military Implement Transgender RestrictionsSupreme Court Lets Military Implement Transgender RestrictionsThe Trump administration has sought to generally restrict service by transgender people to only those who don't seek to undergo gender transitions.Associated PressAssociated Press
Casper City Council Backs Sexual Orientation Equal Rights ResolutionCasper City Council Backs Sexual Orientation Equal Rights ResolutionMayor Kenyne Humphrey said she wants to revisit the matter at a future work session to refine the language of the resolution.Tom MortonTom Morton
Wyoming Group Denounces President’s Decision Barring Transgender People In The MilitaryWyoming Group Denounces President’s Decision Barring Transgender People In The MilitaryWyoming Equality believes the decision is about discrimination and not military readiness.Tom MortonTom Morton
President Trump to Bar Transgender Individuals From Armed ForcesPresident Trump to Bar Transgender Individuals From Armed ForcesTransgender service members have been able to serve openly in the military since last year, when former Defense Secretary Ash Carter ended the ban.Associated PressAssociated Press
BREAKING: Gov. Mead Says Social Issue Bills Detract From Education LegislationBREAKING: Gov. Mead Says Social Issue Bills Detract From Education LegislationThe Legislature has its hands full with dealing with education, Gov. Matt Mead said.Tom MortonTom Morton