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Follow the money, it's the best basis for transparency and holding our government accountable. Economic theory, government hygiene and government efficiency are tools we must use to limit government size and spending. Without clear understanding of economics and the bottom line, the people won't be served and backdoor deals in government will...

Follow the money, it's the best basis for transparency and holding our government accountable. Economic theory, government hygiene and government efficiency are tools we must use to limit government size and spending. Without clear understanding of economics and the bottom line, the people won't be served and backdoor deals in government will go unchecked.

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‘Drill Baby, Drill’ - What a second Trump term means for oil & gas in Wyoming


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...

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The Wyoming Brain Drain - Tackling a perennial problem


by Wyoming Liberty Group How's this for a sobering Wyoming fact? Over 60 percent of people born in the Cowboy State will leave Wyoming by the time they reach their 30s—and the majority will not return. That, incidentally, is the highest percentage of any state in the nation, according to a U.S. Census survey. Here's another related whopper to consi...

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How Wyoming Stacked Up: Insights from the Rich States, Poor States Report


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...

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Insights from the Cowboy Family Report with Ashley Harpstreith - Episode 063


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...

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Civil Forfeiture in Wyoming: Cash by Incomplete Numbers, 2018-2022


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...

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Wyoming Legislative Session 2024 Recap: A Conversation with Rep. Ken Clouston - Episode 62


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...

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Tax Talk: Exploring Property Taxes with Jason Mercier - Episode 057


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...

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The Serious Considerations for Wyoming Businesses Amidst Marijuana Legalization Efforts


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...

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What does Wyoming’s Economic Future Look Like? - Eye on the Issues - Episode 009


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...

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Guest Blog - Getting Prices Back into Healthcare & Why They Are Missing Now


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...

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