Proverb: He who has the sack of gold will always have flatterers. 

In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we sit down with Matthew Mitchell of the Mercatus Center and Fraser Institute to explore the real impact of targeted economic development incentives.  Drawing on years of research, Mitchell explains why corporate subsidies often fail to deliver the promised results—and in many cases may even reduce overall...

1. Enduring Local Prosperity Will this policy encourage families to set down roots, leading to long-term economic development through better local opportunities for the next generation? Result: ✅ Passes By reducing permitting delays and uncertainty, the policy can make housing more available and affordable, which helps families buy homes and s...

Wyoming has always prided itself on independence, resilience, and opportunity. But beneath the surface of strong communities and abundant natural resources, there's a growing challenge that threatens the state's long-term prosperity: we're losing our educated, ambitious young people. We hear a lot about "brain drain." Graduates leaving for bigger c...

by Wyoming Liberty Group The Minerals Committee discussion on HB16 was full of commentary on economic diversification and the general public's ignorance on nuclear technology. What was not mentioned, was that the nuclear industry is like any other industry. They have their share of issues and disagreements on best practices. What is the best way to...

by Wyoming Liberty Group Whatever your politics, President Trump's triumphant return to the White House is being hailed by a wide swath of Wyomingites, especially those in oil and gas, a vital sector of our economy, not to mention our history, our identity and, as it turns out, our future. Indeed, in the moments after Trump clinched his historic se...

The "Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index" is an annual report published by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) Center for State Fiscal Reform. It ranks states' economic competitiveness using fifteen equally weighted policy variables, including various tax rates, regulatory burdens, and labor polic...

How do taxes, government spending, and labor policies affect a state's ability to attract residents, businesses, and investment? The 17th edition of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index compares the economic outlook of all 50 states using 15 policy variables—including tax rates, government debt, workforce polic...

In this episode of "Eye on the Issues," we sit down with Rep. Ken Clouston, the House of Representatives member for District 32, to delve into the recent Wyoming legislative session. This year's session, primarily focused on budget and finance, covered a diverse range of crucial topics. One of the standout discussions was on the Education Savings A...

In the latest episode of "Eye on the Issues," State Treasurer Curt Meier joins host Mike Garofalo. The Treasurer shares his views on the recent legislative session and a breakdown of what a State Treasurer does. Together they discuss where the Treasurer stands on Wyoming's efforts to develop a stable token plus ESG Laws and what they mean for Wyomi...