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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/) - \[About\](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) - \[Current Posts\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts) - \[Topics\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) - \[Wyliberty Policy Compass\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/wyliberty-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) - \[Get Involved\](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 ### Government Programs <a></a>\## \[Government Programs\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) Sometimes we need government programs for preserving a collective good for the people. Government programs come with expansion of government, unintended consequences and regulations. We need to vet government programs because they also can create dependencies on services that can be filled in a less costly solutions. ## \[OP-ED: Defining Food Insecurity in Wyoming\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives/op-ed-defining-food-insecurity-in-wyoming) Thursday, 07 May 2026 \[Government Programs\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs) \[Political\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives) <a> !\[\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/images/easyblog\_articles/1585/b2ap3\_large\_OpEd-on-Food-Insecurity.jpg) </a>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... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives/op-ed-defining-food-insecurity-in-wyoming) ## \[Fixing The Squatter Problem: Senator Jim Anderson’s Legislative Push - Episode 85\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs/fixing-the-squatter-problem-senator-jim-andersons-legislative-push-episode-85) Monday, 13 January 2025 \[Government Programs\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs) \[Political\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives) \[Eye on the Issues\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues) In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we sit down with Wyoming State Senator Jim Anderson, representing District 28, to discuss critical legislative topics ahead of the upcoming session. Senator Anderson shares insights on his 12 years of service, his motivations for public office, and the challenges facing Wyoming. We dive into Senator Anderson's ... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs/fixing-the-squatter-problem-senator-jim-andersons-legislative-push-episode-85) ## \[Powering Wyoming's Future: A Conversation with Dr. Holly Krutka - Episode 81\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs/powering-wyomings-future-a-conversation-with-dr-holly-krutka-episode-81) Wednesday, 13 November 2024 \[Energy and Resources\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/energy-and-resources) \[Government Programs\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs) \[Eye on the Issues\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues) In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we dive into Wyoming's dynamic energy landscape with Dr. Holly Krutka, Executive Director of the School of Energy Resources at the University of Wyoming. Holly discusses the state's leadership in energy innovation and the unique educational opportunities offered at UW, including degrees in Energy Resource Manag... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs/powering-wyomings-future-a-conversation-with-dr-holly-krutka-episode-81) ## \[The Illusion of Medicaid Expansion - Wyoming lawmakers consider a new health care advisory\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/the-illusion-of-medicaid-expansion-wyoming-lawmakers-consider-a-new-health-care-advisory) Tuesday, 11 June 2024 \[Government Programs\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs) \[Transparency\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) \[Health Care\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care) <a> !\[\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/images/easyblog\_articles/1470/b2ap3\_medium\_Illusion-of-MedEx\_01.jpg) </a>by Wyoming Liberty Group Call it an illusion. It sounds good, in principle: More healthcare coverage for those who can't afford it. Who wouldn't want that? But as the old saying goes, nothing's really free. That includes Medicaid, the government program aimed at providing health insurance for children and adults with limited resources. For years, p... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/the-illusion-of-medicaid-expansion-wyoming-lawmakers-consider-a-new-health-care-advisory) ## \[Capitol Conversations: Insights with Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams - Episode 060\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs/capitol-conversations-insights-with-rep-rachel-rodriguez-williams-episode-060) Wednesday, 21 February 2024 \[Government Programs\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs) \[Political\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives) \[Eye on the Issues\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues) In this episode, we delve into the ongoing legislative session in Wyoming, exploring key bills and priorities shaping the state's future. Join us as we engage in an insightful conversation with Representative Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, offering valuable perspectives on crucial matters affecting Wyomingites. Representative Rodriguez-Williams s... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs/capitol-conversations-insights-with-rep-rachel-rodriguez-williams-episode-060) ## \[Behind The Badge: A Law Enforcement Perspective on Marijuana - Episode 049\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs/behind-the-badge-a-law-enforcement-perspective-on-marijuana-episode-049) Friday, 08 December 2023 \[Government Programs\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs) \[Marijuana/THC\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc) \[Eye on the Issues\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues) In this episode, we sit down with Shaun Willoughby, President of the Albuquerque Police Officers Association, to get an unfiltered perspective on the impact of marijuana from a law enforcement standpoint. Shaun pulls no punches as he dispels common misconceptions surrounding low-level marijuana charges and sheds light on whether decriminalization t... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs/behind-the-badge-a-law-enforcement-perspective-on-marijuana-episode-049) ## \[Tackling Teen Vaping - Eye on the Issues - Episode 046\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs/tackling-teen-vaping-eye-on-the-issues-episode-046) Friday, 03 November 2023 \[Government Programs\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs) \[Eye on the Issues\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues) Welcome back to "Eye on the Issues," your source for in-depth conversations about critical challenges facing our state. In Episode 046, we sit down with Charlotte Reynolds, the Communications Director for the Teton County School District, to shed light on a pressing concern: the alarming rise of teen vaping. Teen vaping has become a troubling epide... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs/tackling-teen-vaping-eye-on-the-issues-episode-046) ## \[Learning from Nevada: Marijuana Insights for Wyoming Communities - Eye on the Issues - Episode 043\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs/learning-from-nevada-marijuana-insights-for-wyoming-communities-eye-on-the-issues-episode-043) Friday, 13 October 2023 \[Government Programs\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs) \[Marijuana/THC\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc) \[Eye on the Issues\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues) This week, we have a special guest joining us from Lovelock, Nevada - Heidi Lusby-Angvick, the Executive Director of the Pershing County Economic Development Authority. You might be wondering why we're reaching out to Nevada, but as you'll soon discover, the challenges and stories shared by Heidi can resonate with many communities across Wyom... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs/learning-from-nevada-marijuana-insights-for-wyoming-communities-eye-on-the-issues-episode-043) ## \[Unveiling the Risks: Why Marijuana Decriminalization Raises Concerns\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs/unveiling-the-risks-why-marijuana-decriminalization-raises-concerns) Tuesday, 22 August 2023 \[Government Programs\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs) \[Legal\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives) \[Marijuana/THC\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc) <a> !\[\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/images/easyblog\_articles/1400/b2ap3\_medium\_unveiling\_risks\_01.jpg) </a>by Wyoming Liberty Group The debate surrounding decriminalizing marijuana at a state level has surfaced again, with proponents touting its potential benefits in reducing criminal justice burdens and generating revenue. However, a comprehensive examination reveals that the path towards decriminalization is fraught with potential pitfalls. Let us del... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs/unveiling-the-risks-why-marijuana-decriminalization-raises-concerns) ## \[An Eye on Sheridan - Eye on the Issues - Episode 024\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs/an-eye-on-sheridan-eye-on-the-issues-episode-024) Wednesday, 10 May 2023 \[Government Programs\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs) \[Political\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives) \[Eye on the Issues\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues) Mayor of Sheridan, Richard Bridger, joins us in this Eye on the Issues episode. You'll hear about Sheridan's challenging housing situation, plus a common issue emerging around the state. Sheridan is facing problems dealing with the scourge of vaping in schools and recently took more aggressive actions to combat the problem. 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