Lawmakers mull more oversight of Wyoming National Guard

The Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs committee is considering several legislative proposals aimed at making the Wyoming National Guard more transparent and accountable.

The move follows whistleblower allegations of a toxic workplace, systemic retribution and deliberate attempts to downplay incidents of sexual harassment, discrimination and assault.

The committee issued the recommendations at its meeting in Casper Monday following Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Greg Porter’s assessment that the culture of the Wyoming Military Department, which oversees both the Air and Army National Guard, does not enable sexual harassment or assault.

The proposals include requiring the Wyoming Military Department to submit an annual report detailing the number of sexual assault and harassment incidents as well as data from employee surveys.

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