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...

In this episode, we discuss Wyoming's tax situation with Ashley Harpstreith from the Wyoming Taxpayers Association. Ashley gives us a close look at their new Cowboy Family report, which examines the balance between Wyoming's taxes and the services it provides to its people.  In the interview, Ashley shares her background and how she got involv...

by Steve Klein In the 2024 Budget Session, a bipartisan group of legislators sponsored a "Freedom from government seizure act" that was largely an updated version of a bill that passed in 2015 to replace civil forfeiture under the Wyoming Controlled Substances Act with criminal forfeiture. If either bill became law, prosecutors in the Wyoming Attor...

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 our latest episode, we dive deep into the realm of taxes, focusing primarily on property taxes, a subject that hits home for many of us. Joining us for this insightful discussion is Jason Mercier. Jason is Vice President & Director of Research at Mountain States Policy Center.  We explore various facets of tax policy, including the conc...

In the ongoing discourse surrounding the legalization of marijuana, Wyoming finds itself at a critical juncture. The potential consequences of embracing marijuana legalization demand a serious examination, particularly for businesses in the state. We want to underscore the gravity of the situation by addressing concerns surrounding workforce, workp...

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...

Dr. John MansellIn virtually every other part of our lives, we consider price when making a purchase decision. This is why it is very unlikely that you are driving a Ferrari.Except in healthcare, where bills are high enough to look like you are buying a Ferrari. Why is that?The healthcare industry sector has been so distorted by its artificial mark...

Video footage is from the House Minerals, Business and Economic Development meeting held on January 25, 2023. Be sure to watch as legislators ask important questions about this bill. House Bill 91, a "news source shield law" that is now before the Wyoming Legislature, relies on a narrower definition, and would prevent the government from forcing in...

Let your Legislators Know, No Way do I support the Expansion of Government-Run Healthcare.  It will expand a federally regulated, unrealistic fee schedule based on the presumption that healthcare systems and facilities can operate for next to nothing. It will deny benefits to a small group of disabled and critically impoverished people and cre...