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\[!\[Wyoming Liberty Group\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/images/2020/06/01/wy-logo-lg-trees.png)!\[Wyoming Liberty Group\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/images/2020/06/01/wy-logo-sm-trees.png)\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/) \[\](#)- \[Home\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/) - \[Core Topics\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) - \[Energy &amp; Natural Resources\](https://www.wylibertyresearch.org/subtopic-energy-and-natural-resources) - \[Economics &amp; State Budget\](https://www.wylibertyresearch.org/wyliberty-econ-statebudget) - \[Government Transparency - Regulation &amp; Legal Reform\](https://www.wylibertyresearch.org/wyliberty-gov-transparency-regulation-legalreform) - \[Education\](https://www.wylibertyresearch.org/wyliberty-education) - \[Marijuana/THC\](https://www.wylibertyresearch.org/subtopic-marijuana/thc) - \[Health Care\](https://www.wylibertyresearch.org/wyliberty-healthcare) - \[Campaign Finance &amp; Election Intergrity\](https://www.wylibertyresearch.org/wyliberty-campaign-finance-election-integrity) - \[Criminal Justice\](https://www.wylibertyresearch.org/wyliberty-criminal-justice) - \[About\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) - \[Who We Are\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/about/who-we-are) - \[Core Principles\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/about/core-principles) - \[Staff &amp; Board\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/about/staff) - \[Publications\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/about/publications) - \[Milestones &amp; Impacts\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/about/milestones-impacts) - \[Categories\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) - \[Wyliberty Policy Compass\](https://www.wylibertyresearch.org/policy-compass) - \[Economic\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic) - \[Education\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education) - \[Election Security Standards\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/election-security-standards) - \[Energy and Resources\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/energy-and-resources) - \[Eye on the Issues\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues) - \[Government Programs\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs) - \[Health Care\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care) - \[Keep Wyoming Strong\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/keep-wyoming-strong) - \[Legal\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives) - \[Limited Government\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/limited-government) - \[Marijuana/THC\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc) - \[Political\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives) - \[Property Rights\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/property-rights) - \[Regulation\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-regulation) - \[Spotlight on WyLiberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/spotlight-on-wyliberty) - \[Timeless Topics\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/timeless-topics) - \[Transparency\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) - \[Participate\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) - \[Donation/Membership\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/get-involved/donate) - \[Newsletter\](https://mailchi.mp/3d5c211df744/newsletter-sign-up) - \[Contact \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/contact) - \[Search\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/search) ## Learn More ### Economics <a></a>\## \[Robert Nelson sits down with KGAB\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education/robert-nelson-sits-down-with-kgab) Friday, 07 April 2017 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Education\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education) On March 17th staff member Robert Nelson had the opportunity to sit down with KGAB host Glenn Woods. They discussed topics based on education such as Wyoming's education budget and the upcoming work of the recalibration committee. They also discussed the recent legislative session and it's most engaged legislators. \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education/robert-nelson-sits-down-with-kgab) Tags: \[Video\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/videos) \[Education Reform\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education-reform) \[School Funding\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/school-funding) \[Education Committee\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education-committee) \[K-12\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/k-12) \[Wyoming K-12 Education\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/wyoming-k-12-education) \[2017 General Session\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/2017-general-session) \[Budget\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/budget) \[Recalibration\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/recalibration) \[Wyoming Legislature\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/wyoming-legislature) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Top Heavy Staffing In Wyoming Education\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education/top-heavy-staffing-in-wyoming-education) Friday, 24 March 2017 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Education\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education) <a> !\[\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/images/easyblog\_articles/1003/b2ap3\_large\_Heavy\_Wyoming\_EDU\_Graph\_1\_K-12.jpg) </a>Here is a question often heard since the extent of Wyoming's K-12 funding shortfall has become widely discussed; "Is Wyoming education top-heavy with administrative staff?" The short answer would appear to be yes. Graph 1 uses data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) from fall 2013 (the most recent available) in two separ... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education/top-heavy-staffing-in-wyoming-education) Tags: \[K-12\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/k-12) \[Wyoming Legislature\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/wyoming-legislature) \[Education Committee\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education-committee) \[School Funding\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/school-funding) \[Education Reform\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education-reform) \[Education Funding\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education-funding) \[Education Cost\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education-cost) \[School Layoffs\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/school-layoffs) \[School Staffing\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/school-staffing) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[CEO sits down with Glenn Woods on KGAB\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency/ceo-sits-down-with-glenn-woods-on-kgab) Thursday, 16 March 2017 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Transparency\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) Popular Wyoming radio host Glenn Woods has recently joined KGAB radio here in Cheyenne. CEO Jonathan Downing sat down with Glenn on Friday March 3. They discussed a variety of topics including a post-session rundown. Click play now to listen to this great conversation! \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency/ceo-sits-down-with-glenn-woods-on-kgab) Tags: \[Politics\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/politics) \[Budget Cuts\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/budget-cuts) \[KGAB\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/kgab) \[Video\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/videos) \[Education\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education) \[2017 General Session\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/2017-general-session) \[Wyoming Legislature\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/wyoming-legislature) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Robert Nelson Testifies to House Education Committee\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education/robert-nelson-testifies-to-house-education-committee) Thursday, 02 March 2017 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Education\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education) Ever wonder what it's like to testify in front of a committee? Watch as our very own Robert Nelson testified to the Wyoming House Education committee last January. \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education/robert-nelson-testifies-to-house-education-committee) Tags: \[Video\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/videos) \[Education\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education) \[Education Budget\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education-budget) \[Budget\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/budget) \[K-12\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/k-12) \[Education Spending\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education-spending) \[Wyoming Legislature\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/wyoming-legislature) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Wyoming K-12 Education Legislative Developments\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education/wyoming-k-12-education-legislative-developments) Thursday, 23 February 2017 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Education\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education) Bob Nelson chats with Doug Randall on KGAB 650 AM about 2017 school legislation. \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education/wyoming-k-12-education-legislative-developments) Tags: \[Podcast\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/podcasts) \[Education\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education) \[K-12\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/k-12) \[Education Funding\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education-funding) \[Education Spending\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education-spending) \[HB236\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/hb236) \[SB165\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/sb165) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Four Approaches to Improving Criminal Justice\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives/four-approaches-to-improving-criminal-justice) Tuesday, 24 January 2017 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Legal\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives) by Anthony Vibbard There are four main approaches to administering criminal justice; 1) Deterrence, 2) Restraint, 3) Retribution, and 4) Rehabilitation. Every criminal justice system uses some combination but over the years, trial and error throughout the 50 states has called into question the effectiveness of each. Making sure Wyoming's focus is o... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives/four-approaches-to-improving-criminal-justice) Tags: \[Criminal Justice Reform\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/criminal-justice-reform) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[State and local government decisions about economic liberty, property taxes, and property regulation\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/state-and-local-government-decisions-about-economic-liberty-property-taxes-and-property-regulation) Friday, 20 January 2017 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Economic\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic) \[Transparency\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) Boyd Wiggam and Gary Freeman discuss opportunities for state and local governments to expand economic opportunity and limit taxation including "Special Districts" reform legislation, the Transportation Network Companies bill, and a local government's Fight the Blight Task Force. \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/state-and-local-government-decisions-about-economic-liberty-property-taxes-and-property-regulation) Tags: \[Extraterritorial Jurisdiction\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/extraterritorial-jurisdiction) \[Local Government\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/local-government) \[Blight\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/blight) \[Podcast\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/podcasts) \[Special Districts\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/special-districts) \[Economic Liberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/economic-liberty) \[Cheyenne\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/cheyenne) \[Wyoming Legislature\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/wyoming-legislature) \[2017 General Session\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/2017-general-session) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Special Districts reform bills and local property taxes\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency/special-districts-reform-bills-and-local-property-taxes) Friday, 20 January 2017 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Transparency\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) Boyd Wiggam and Glenn Woods discuss Special Districts, local property taxes and special district reform bills pending before the Wyoming Legislature. \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency/special-districts-reform-bills-and-local-property-taxes) Tags: \[Local Government\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/local-government) \[Video\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/videos) \[Special Districts\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/special-districts) \[Transparency\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/transparency) \[Property Tax\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/property-tax) \[Government Spending\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/government-spending) \[Government Taxation\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/government-taxation) \[Glenn Woods\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/glenn-woods) \[Wyoming Legislature\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/wyoming-legislature) \[2017 General Session\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/2017-general-session) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Republicans Can Repeal Obamacare’s Premium Increases\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/republicans-can-repeal-obamacare-s-premium-increases) Thursday, 19 January 2017 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Government Programs\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs) \[Regulation\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-regulation) \[Health Care\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care) by Charles Katebi As President Obama prepares to leave the oval office, Senate Republicans started a parliamentary process called budget reconciliation to repeal key pieces of his healthcare law. They plan to eliminate a myriad of Obamacare's tax and spending provisions, but leave its health insurance regulations in place. This is a peculiar decisi... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/republicans-can-repeal-obamacare-s-premium-increases) Tags: \[Obamacare\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/obamacare) \[Donald Trump\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/donald-trump) \[Welfare Reform\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/welfare-reform) \[Mike Pence\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/mike-pence) \[Health Care\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/health-care) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Economic Liberty, Entrepreneurship, and Transportation Network Companies in Wyoming\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/economic-liberty-entrepreneurship-and-transportation-network-companies-in-wyoming) Thursday, 19 January 2017 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Economic\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic) \[Regulation\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-regulation) Boyd Wiggam and Glenn Woods discuss economic liberty and the Transportation Network Companies bill before the Wyoming legislature that would allow internet-based, ride sharing companies like Uber and Lyft to operate in Wyoming. \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/economic-liberty-entrepreneurship-and-transportation-network-companies-in-wyoming) Tags: \[Video\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/videos) \[Wyoming Legislature\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/wyoming-legislature) \[Glenn Woods\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/glenn-woods) \[Free Market\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/free-market) \[Government Regulation\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/government-regulation) \[Deregulation\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/deregulation) \[Entrepreneurship\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/entrepreneurship) \[2017 General Session\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/2017-general-session) \[Legislature\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/legislature) \[Economic Liberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/economic-liberty) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Can We Rely on NAEP Rankings? Part 2\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education/can-we-rely-on-naep-rankings-part-2) Wednesday, 18 January 2017 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Education\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education) <a> !\[\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/images/easyblog\_articles/989/b2ap3\_large\_Graph\_1\_Cost-per-Grade-8-NAEP.jpg) </a>Wyoming Liberty Group recently wrote Can We Rely on NAEP Rankings Part 1 Wyoming's rankings versus other states in National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) scores. We pointed out that, while our rankings look very good, appearances are deceiving. The scores were: Reading Grade 4 – Ranked 8th of 52 (50 states plus D.C. and Department of... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education/can-we-rely-on-naep-rankings-part-2) Tags: \[Wyoming Legislature\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/wyoming-legislature) \[Education Cost\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education-cost) \[Education\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education) \[Education Reform\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education-reform) \[Education Funding\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education-funding) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Can We Rely on NAEP Rankings?\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education/can-we-rely-on-naep-rankings) Tuesday, 17 January 2017 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Education\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education) <a> !\[\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/images/easyblog\_articles/988/b2ap3\_large\_Graph-1\_2015-math-grade-4.jpg) </a>Wyoming is talking. In fact, many are happy. What they're jubilant about is Wyoming schools' 2015 National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) scores. There is room to be pleased about where Wyoming ranks versus other jurisdictions in reading and math in both Grades 4 and 8. Reading Grade 4 – Ranked 8th of 52 (50 states plus D.C. and Department... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education/can-we-rely-on-naep-rankings) Tags: \[Wyoming Legislature\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/wyoming-legislature) \[Education Cost\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education-cost) \[Education\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education) \[Education Reform\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education-reform) \[Education Funding\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education-funding) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Education Funding and Reform\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education/education-funding-and-reform) Friday, 06 January 2017 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Education\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education) Bob Nelson talks with Doug Randall about developments in Wyoming education funding and reform. \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education/education-funding-and-reform) Tags: \[Wyoming Legislature\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/wyoming-legislature) \[Education Cost\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education-cost) \[Education\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education) \[Education Reform\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education-reform) \[Education Funding\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education-funding) \[Podcast\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/podcasts) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Christmas Caroling Without Permission: Illegal in Cheyenne\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives/christmas-caroling-without-permission-illegal-in-cheyenne) Thursday, 22 December 2016 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Legal\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives) <a> !\[\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/images/easyblog\_articles/985/b2ap3\_large\_b2ap3\_large\_Caroling\_1.jpg) </a>by Wyoming Liberty Group Staff Be careful where you're spreading holiday cheer this season. You could wind up in the slammer for six months or pay up to $750 in fines. According to an ordinance approved by the City of Cheyenne in 1897, it's technically unlawful to Christmas carol without a permit. The 120-year-old law isn't just a prime example of ... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives/christmas-caroling-without-permission-illegal-in-cheyenne) Tags: \[Criminal Justice Reform\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/criminal-justice-reform) \[Free Speech\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/free-speech) \[Over Criminalization\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/over-criminalization) \[WYJusticeReform\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/wyjusticereform) \[Christmas\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/christmas) \[Caroling\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/caroling) \[Cheyenne\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/cheyenne) \[Keep Wyoming Strong\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/keep-wyoming-strong) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Four Theories of Criminal Justice\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives/four-theories-of-criminal-justice) Monday, 19 December 2016 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Legal\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives) Anthony appeared on KGAB Radio to discuss four theories of criminal justice: Deterrence, Restraint, Retribution, and Rehabilitation. He and host, Gary Freeman, hashed out the good and bad of each theory and how they are addressed by Wyoming's proposed Criminal Justice Reform legislation. \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives/four-theories-of-criminal-justice) Tags: \[Criminal Justice Reform\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/criminal-justice-reform) \[WYJusticeReform\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/wyjusticereform) \[Smart on Crime\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/smart-on-crime) \[Podcast\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/podcasts) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Wyoming’s Other Liquor Problem (Part 2)\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/limited-government/wyoming-s-other-liquor-problem-part-2) Friday, 16 December 2016 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Economic\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic) \[Limited Government\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/limited-government) by Wyoming Liberty Group Staff We have discussed how Wyoming's alcohol regulatory system limits new small business opportunities without effectively deterring destructive behavior attributable to alcohol. The state rankings of alcohol abuse measured by DUI arrests per capita and binge drinking rate highlight some similar rural states that have comb... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/limited-government/wyoming-s-other-liquor-problem-part-2) Tags: \[Small Business\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/small-business) \[Liquor Licenses\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/liquor-licenses) \[Local Government\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/local-government) \[Legislature\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/legislature) \[Free Market\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/free-market) \[Economic Liberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/economic-liberty) \[Economic Protectionism\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/economic-protectionism) \[Economic Diversity\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/economic-diversity) \[Entrepreneurship\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/entrepreneurship) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Justice Reform Could Cut Healthcare Spending, Combat Potential Crisis\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/justice-reform-could-cut-healthcare-spending-combat-potential-crisis) Friday, 16 December 2016 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Health Care\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care) \[Legal\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives) <a> !\[\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/images/easyblog\_articles/982/b2ap3\_large\_Projected\_Percentage\_Male\_Inmates\_Over\_50\_WYDOC.jpg) </a>by Wyoming Liberty Group Staff Criminal justice reform legislation will be on the agenda in the upcoming 2017 Wyoming Legislative General Session. Much has been said about criminal justice reform and its potential to save taxpayer dollars. The conversation typically revolves around lowering administrative costs, downsizing staff, and avoiding futur... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/justice-reform-could-cut-healthcare-spending-combat-potential-crisis) Tags: \[Health Care Spending\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/health-care-spending) \[Health Care Reform\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/health-care-reform) \[Health Care\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/health-care) \[Criminal Justice Reform\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/criminal-justice-reform) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Wyoming’s Other Liquor Problem (Part 1)\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/wyoming-s-other-liquor-problem-part-1) Thursday, 08 December 2016 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Economic\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic) \[Limited Government\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/limited-government) by Wyoming Liberty Group Staff Wyoming's disturbing rate of alcohol-related calamity is no secret. Two ways to measure alcohol abuse among adults are to look at DUI arrests per capita and binge drinking rate. These measures show Wyoming leads the nation in DUI arrests per capita and is in the CDC's second tier of states (out of three tiers) for bin... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/wyoming-s-other-liquor-problem-part-1) Tags: \[Entrepreneurship\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/entrepreneurship) \[Free Market\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/free-market) \[Legislature\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/legislature) \[Economic Diversity\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/economic-diversity) \[Economic Protectionism\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/economic-protectionism) \[Economic Liberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/economic-liberty) \[Local Government\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/local-government) \[Liquor Licenses\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/liquor-licenses) \[Small Business\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/small-business) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Reality Check\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education/reality-check) Friday, 25 November 2016 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Education\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education) <a> !\[\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/images/easyblog\_articles/977/b2ap3\_large\_Graph1\_National\_Assessment\_of\_Educational\_Progress.jpg) </a>Wyoming's Joint Interim Education Committee and Select Committee on Education Accountability both met on November 14th and 15th. The Legislative Service Office opened the agenda on the 14th with a fiscal update including a forecast out to 2021-22 which was grim, to say the least. After that reminder, the committees continued conversations on topics... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education/reality-check) Tags: \[Select Committee on Statewide Education Accountability\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/select-committee-on-statewide-education-accountability) \[Joint Education Committee\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/joint-education-committee) \[Wyoming Legislature\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/wyoming-legislature) \[Education\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education) \[Education Reform\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education-reform) \[Education Finance\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education-finance) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Donald Trump's Presidency Heralds the End of Obamacare\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/donald-trump-s-presidency-heralds-the-end-of-obamacare) Wednesday, 16 November 2016 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Government Programs\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs) \[Regulation\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-regulation) \[Health Care\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care) <a> !\[\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/images/easyblog\_articles/976/b2ap3\_large\_b2ap3\_large\_Donald-Trump-speaks\_013-cop\_20161117-212040\_1.jpg) </a>by Charles Katebi Last week marked the fourth and most likely the last year that the federal healthcare exchanges will sell insurance under the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare. That's because Republican Presidential-elect Donald Trump vows to repeal Obamacare during his first hundred days in office and jumpstart real healthcare reform. 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