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- WyLiberty Goes to the Movies !
June 13, 2013, 6:00 pm
Join WyLiberty as we watch the film "2081." The film is the 2010 adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's short story, "Harrison Bergeron."
We will begin the evening with a short introduction of the film by our resident film and literature critic Bruce Walker, followed by the film with a running time of 25 minutes. After the film we encourage everyone to stay and discuss what they took away from the film.
Popcorn and soda will be provided
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Responding to Severance Tax Loss: No Tax Hikes, Please
Last week I explained that the U.S. Department of Interior is withholding 5.1 percent of the severance taxes that they owe Wyoming for 2013. Another two dozen states will also lose money, though with $53 million Wyoming is by far … Continue reading
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2013 General Session: Mixed Messages Abound
The 2013 General Session came to a rather abrupt close last Wednesday as the gavel fell and lawmakers cleared out their desks to head home. While the dust settles from the 36 day sojourn by legislators in the capitol city, … Continue reading
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Five Ideas for a Better Wyoming Economy
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2013 General Session Nears End
The 2013 General Session of the Wyoming Legislature winds down this week. Today is the final day for third reading of bills, marking the end of floor work and the beginning of a long and boring wait for lawmakers. The … Continue reading
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Senate Pushback Against the Fuel Tax Hike
HB 69, Wyoming’s fuel tax hike bill, was passed in the senate as expected — but not without pushback from some concerned senators. Many expected the bill to blow through the senate on first reading, but Senator Charles Scott (R-Natrona), … Continue reading
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The Supplemental Budget: Mirror Amendments
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Wyoming Should Cut, Reprioritize Spending to Avoid Fuel Tax Hike
Fuel tax hike proponents in Wyoming have not-so-cleverly disguised a tax hike bill as a highway funding bill. While a number of Wyoming’s roads may need repair, will the proposed 71 percent spike in the state gas tax rate patch … Continue reading
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More Evidence It’s Time for Structural Spending Reform
Last week the International Monetary Fund admitted that it had made some very serious forecasting errors on the effects of austerity polcies in Europe. This admission is in itself intellectually honest – see their excellent paper on the issue – … Continue reading
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