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##  [WY School Funding Recalibration with Superintendent Degenfelder and COO Trent Carroll - Episode 116](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues/wy-school-funding-recalibration-with-superintendent-degenfelder-and-coo-trent-carroll-episode-116)

  Monday, 31 August 2026

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In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we sit down with State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder and Wyoming Department of Education COO Trent Carroll to talk about Wyoming's newly recalibrated K-12 school funding model and what the changes mean for districts across the state. Superintendent Degenfelder and Mr. Carroll ...

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##  [LSO-0044 (Working Draft 0.5) - Wyoming Business Council and Programs - Amendments](https://wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives/lso-0044-working-draft-0-5-wyoming-business-council-and-programs-amendments)

  Monday, 17 August 2026

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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: ✅ Pass Restricting grants and loans to a narrower band of projects can help the Wyoming Business Council avoid favoritism when awarding grants and loan...

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##  [Inside the Wyoming State Auditor's Office with Kristi Racines - episode 115](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues/inside-the-wyoming-state-auditors-office-with-kristi-racines-episode-115)

  Thursday, 13 August 2026

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In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we sit down with Wyoming State Auditor Kristi Racines to talk about what the State Auditor's office actually does, how it fits into state government, and why that work matters to Wyoming taxpayers. Auditor Racines breaks down the office's role in managing and reporting state financial information, along w...

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##  [There is No Direct Democracy Solution for Local Control of Data Centers in Wyoming](https://wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency/there-is-no-direct-democracy-solution-for-local-control-of-data-centers-in-wyoming)

  Monday, 20 July 2026

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There has been quite an outcry against the influx of workers and the infrastructure needed to build data centers in Laramie County. Memories are long, and the energy boom—and accompanying population boom—in Rock Springs in the 1970s is an enduring and controversial part of Wyoming history. Today, even the Wall Street Journal \[paywall\] is covering t...

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##  [Data Shows Wyoming Has Potential Gains from Removing College Requirements](https://wyliberty.org/blog/education/data-shows-wyoming-has-potential-gains-from-removing-college-requirements)

  Monday, 22 June 2026

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by Wyoming Liberty Group At a recent Wyoming Liberty Group event, several state legislators and government employees expressed interest in our Removing Barriers report, published earlier this year. In that report, we noted that all 9 states which had issued an executive order or passed legislation between 2022 and 2024 removing degree requirements ...

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##  [WyLiberty’s 10 Interim Topics to Watch](https://wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency/wylibertys-10-interim-topics-to-watch)

  Thursday, 07 May 2026

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The Legislature has selected and rank-ordered dozens of topics to study during the interim break between legislative sessions. We chose 10 that we believe will play a pivotal role in committee and floor discussions during the 2027 Wyoming General Session. Energy Dominance Fund &amp; Possible Expansion. (Joint Minerals' Priority #2, budgeted 2...

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##  [﻿OP-ED: Defining Food Insecurity in Wyoming](https://wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives/op-ed-defining-food-insecurity-in-wyoming)

  Thursday, 07 May 2026

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Two weeks ago, Governor Gordon signed an executive order authorizing $3 million to spend on the SUN Bucks Summer Nutrition Program, funding meals for low-income Wyoming children. Gordon doesn't say what food insecurity data he is using when he states that "one in every five children face food insecurity." But he probably based this off of the ubiqu...

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##  [The Truth About Economic Development Incentives - episode 110](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/the-truth-about-economic-development-incentives-episode-110)

  Thursday, 23 April 2026

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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...

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##  [Reviewing Wyoming's Budget Session with Rep. Tomi Strock - episode 109](https://wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives/reviewing-wyomings-budget-session-with-rep-tomi-strock-episode-109)

  Thursday, 23 April 2026

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In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we sit down with Representative Tomi Strock (House District 6) to reflect on the key outcomes of the legislative session and the issues shaping conversations across the state. From efforts to rein in government spending to long-overdue school funding recalibration, Representative Strock shares her perspec...

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##  [WY 2026 SF 123 - Wyoming Energy Dominance Fund](https://wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives/wy-2026-sf-123-wyoming-energy-dominance-fund)

  Wednesday, 22 April 2026

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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: ⚠️ Caution If the Wyoming Energy Authority chooses projects that produce long-term economic benefits, SF 123 could lead to good-paying jobs and generat...

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##  [Nuclear Energy, Data Centers, and the Bigger Policy Picture with Eric Epstein - Episode 108](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues/nuclear-energy-data-centers-and-the-bigger-policy-picture-with-eric-epstein-episode-108)

  Monday, 30 March 2026

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In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we sit down with Eric Epstein, Chairman of Three Mile Island Alert, an organization that has monitored nuclear facilities in Pennsylvania for decades. Eric brings more than 40 years of experience working on issues related to nuclear power plants, waste storage, regulatory oversight, and the long-term realities ...

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##  [Wyoming Secretary of State on Elections and Economic Policy - Episode 107](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues/wyoming-secretary-of-state-on-elections-and-economic-policy-episode-107)

  Wednesday, 18 March 2026

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In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we sat down with Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray for a wide-ranging conversation on election integrity, business regulation, and the role of the Secretary of State's office in shaping Wyoming's future. Secretary Gray discusses the election-related bills from the recent legislative session that he be...

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##  [WY 2026 HB 150 - Wyoming Business Council – Evaluation and Reform](https://wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives/wy-2026-hb-150-wyoming-business-council-evaluation-and-reform)

  Monday, 23 February 2026

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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:N/A 2. Flexible Self-Reliance Does this policy give individuals, communities and/or the state the flexibility to adapt to changing political and ec...

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##  [WY 2026 SF 125 - Wyoming Business Council - Amendments](https://wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives/wy-2026-sf-125-wyoming-business-council-amendments)

  Monday, 23 February 2026

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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 The Wyoming Business Council's activities can be divided into two main groups.First, training and networking for small businesses an...

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##  [WY 2026 HB 178 - Public Unions – Transparency and Dues Withdrawal Limitations](https://wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives/wy-2026-hb-178-public-unions-transparency-and-dues-withdrawal-limitations)

  Monday, 16 February 2026

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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: N/A 2. Flexible Self-Reliance Does this policy give individuals,communitiesand/or the state the flexibility to adapt to changing political and economic circ...

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##  [WY 2026 SF 39 - Long-Term Homeowner Tax Exemption - Sunset Repeal](https://wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives/wy-2026-sf-39-long-term-homeowner-tax-exemption-sunset-repeal)

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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: ⚠️ Caution SF 39 would help long-term homeowners, particularly seniors, remain in their homes by reducing ongoing property tax burdens. That stability ...

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##  [WY 2026 SF 47 - Increase of Hathaway Scholarship Awards](https://wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives/wy-2026-sf-47-increase-of-hathaway-scholarship-awards)

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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 increasing Hathaway Scholarship awards, SF 47 lowers the cost barrier for Wyoming students to pursue post-secondary education within the st...

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##  [WY 2026 HB 30 - Vehicle Registration Fees - Amendments](https://wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives/wy-2026-hb-30-vehicle-registration-fees-amendments)

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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: ⚠️ Caution HB 30 reduces registration fees on older vehicles, which could lower costs for Wyoming families and make transportation more affordable. So ...

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##  [WY 2026 SJ 2 - Upholding The Principles of Federalism](https://wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives/wy-2026-sj-2-upholding-the-principles-of-federalism)

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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: N/A 2. Flexible Self-Reliance Does this policy give individuals, communities and/or the state the flexibility to adapt to changing political and e...

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##  [WY 2026 SF 6 - Eligibility for Medicaid Criteria](https://wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/wy-2026-sf-6-eligibility-for-medicaid-criteria)

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