by Bill Tallen Shootings in American schools are infrequent, but still occur far too often for complacency. As important as they are, policy debates over our mental health system, and the extent to which widespread firearms ownership might enable or encourage these events offer no prospect of quick improvement in school security. Given that far few...

In this episode, Eye on the Issues explores a critical issue - arming teachers in Wyoming schools. Bill Tallen lives in Cody, WY, and has over 20 years of experience in Federal law enforcement, plus several other additional years as a consultant and private sector trainer. Bill takes us through the scenarios and legislative actions that have allowe...

In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we are joined by BJ Buchmann, headmaster of Cheyenne Classical Academy, along with Nick Kemp, board treasurer. Education choice is fast sweeping the nation; charter schools are a big part of that movement. Wyoming is significantly behind in education choice, and it's incredible to see a proud group of people cl...

In this Eye on the Issues episode, Majority Floor Leader Senator Larry Hicks joins us. Senator Hicks goes through, what he calls, a mixed bag of outcomes from the 2023 legislative session that just recently ended.Hear the Senators take on essential issues for Wyoming, such as ESG laws, Medicaid expansion, marijuana, and school choice.

In this Eye on the Issues episode, Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder joins us. Born and raised in Wyoming in a 6th generation ranch family, Megan Degenfelder embodies the spirit of Wyoming. She shares with us what drove her decision to leave a successful career in the fossil fuel industry and go into public service, alo...

In this episode, Senator Lynn Hutchings sits down with host Mike Garofalo for an in-depth conversation on her most important issues in this legislative session. She is sponsoring some significant legislation, including using state-issued concealed carry permits as voter identification and working on a national problem referred to as a pharmacy bene...

In this episode, host Mike Garofalo is joined by Representative Jeanette Ward of House District 57. Representative Ward is the perfect example of someone who moved to Wyoming to live the lifestyle we all hold so dear. Be sure to listen in as she describes the bills she championed this session and what she loves most about Wyoming.Note to parents:Al...

Charter schools can positively impact every community. It should be an easy process. SF174 is an important bill to follow and there are great pieces of testimony from this meeting. To read the bill click here.

Kids deserve the chance to learn in whatever environment serves them best. This is a big step for homeschooling in Wyoming. Be sure to watch the progress of HB0070.

Long term studies in the effects of THC on infants and younger children have always indicated major deficiencies in IQ and emotional intelligence. The less developed the brain, the more catastrophic the effects of THC. So with the advent of normalization of THC use we have gummies, vapes, vapes that look like school supplies, and guess what? Exactl...