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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) ## Enjoy Our ### Blog <a></a>\## \[“Choices Increase Outcomes. PERIOD” - Eye on the Issues - Episode 010\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education/choices-increase-outcomes-period-eye-on-the-issues-episode-010) Wednesday, 22 March 2023 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Education\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education) \[Eye on the Issues\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues) 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... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education/choices-increase-outcomes-period-eye-on-the-issues-episode-010) Tags: \[Eye on the Issues\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/eye-on-the-issues) \[Video\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/videos) \[Education\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[What does Wyoming’s Economic Future Look Like? - Eye on the Issues - Episode 009\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/what-does-wyoming-s-economic-future-look-like-eye-on-the-issues-episode-009) Friday, 10 March 2023 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Economic\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic) \[Transparency\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) \[Keep Wyoming Strong\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/keep-wyoming-strong) \[Eye on the Issues\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues) 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... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/what-does-wyoming-s-economic-future-look-like-eye-on-the-issues-episode-009) Tags: \[Economic Development\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/economic-development) \[Economics\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/economics) \[Economic Growth\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/economic-growth) \[Eye on the Issues\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/eye-on-the-issues) \[Video\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/videos) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Truth From The Trenches - Eye on the Issues - Episode 008\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/truth-from-the-trenches-eye-on-the-issues-episode-008) Monday, 06 March 2023 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Transparency\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) \[Political\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives) \[Marijuana/THC\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc) \[Eye on the Issues\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues) In this Eye on the Issues episode, host Mike Garofalo speaks with Pueblo, CO ER physician Dr. Brad Roberts. We talked to Dr. Roberts in 2019 and wanted to catch up with him to see what he has witnessed in the last four years. Has marijuana use in Colorado changed? What advice would he give the state of Wyoming? Should politics or science take the l... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/truth-from-the-trenches-eye-on-the-issues-episode-008) Tags: \[Video\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/videos) \[Marijuana\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana) \[Eye on the Issues\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/eye-on-the-issues) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[What Does a State Auditor Do? - Eye on the Issues - Episode 007\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency/what-does-a-state-auditor-do-eye-on-the-issues-episode-007) Thursday, 02 March 2023 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Regulation\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-regulation) \[Transparency\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) \[Political\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives) \[Eye on the Issues\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues) In this episode, Wyoming State Auditor Kristi Racines joins host Mike Garofalo. The Auditor gives us an inside look at what a state auditor does and why the position is essential. Wyoming has come a long way in transparency, and Kristi Racines has been a big part of that. The Auditor takes us through the steps of the creation of WyOpen.gov and expl... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency/what-does-a-state-auditor-do-eye-on-the-issues-episode-007) Tags: \[State Auditor\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/state-auditor) \[Eye on the Issues\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/eye-on-the-issues) \[Video\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/videos) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[New Form of Voter ID, Education Freedom, and More - Eye on the Issues - Episode 006\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency/new-form-of-voter-id-education-freedom-and-more-eye-on-the-issues-episode-006) Wednesday, 22 February 2023 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Education\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education) \[Transparency\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) \[Political\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives) \[Eye on the Issues\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues) 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... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency/new-form-of-voter-id-education-freedom-and-more-eye-on-the-issues-episode-006) Tags: \[Eye on the Issues\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/eye-on-the-issues) \[Video\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/videos) \[Legislature\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/legislature) \[Voter ID\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/voter-id) \[Education Choice\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education-choice) \[Education Reform\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education-reform) \[Education\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Wyoming Can Do Better! - Eye on the Issues - Episode 005\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/keep-wyoming-strong/eye-on-the-issues-episode-005) Monday, 20 February 2023 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Education\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education) \[Transparency\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) \[Keep Wyoming Strong\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/keep-wyoming-strong) \[Eye on the Issues\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues) 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... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/keep-wyoming-strong/eye-on-the-issues-episode-005) Tags: \[Eye on the Issues\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/eye-on-the-issues) \[Video\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/videos) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Guest Blog - Getting Prices Back into Healthcare &amp; Why They Are Missing Now\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/guest-blog-getting-prices-back-into-healthcare-why-they-are-missing-now) Friday, 17 February 2023 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Economic\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic) \[Transparency\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) \[Health Care\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care) <a> !\[\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/images/easyblog\_articles/1361/b2ap3\_large\_GUEST\_BLOG\_getting-prices-back.jpg) </a>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... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/guest-blog-getting-prices-back-into-healthcare-why-they-are-missing-now) Tags: \[Guest Blog\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/guest-blog) \[Health Care\](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);) ## \[Doctors over Bureaucrats - Eye on the Issues - Episode 004\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives/eye-on-the-issues-episode-004) Tuesday, 14 February 2023 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Health Care\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care) \[Political\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives) \[Eye on the Issues\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues) In this episode, host Mike Garofalo speaks with Representative Sarah Penn about her bill HB0119. This legislation relates to providers being able to prescribe medications for things other than what the FDA has approved. Representative Penn also shares her commitment to the citizens of Wyoming and the personal story of how she came to live in Wyomin... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives/eye-on-the-issues-episode-004) Tags: \[Eye on the Issues\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/eye-on-the-issues) \[Video\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/videos) \[Legislature\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/legislature) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Transgender Consequences - Eye on the Issues - Episode 003\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives/eye-on-the-issues-episode-003) Saturday, 11 February 2023 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Legal\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives) \[Political\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives) \[Eye on the Issues\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues) Children are precious and they are our future inheritance. In today's media-driven culture, it's more important to put bills like SF0144 into place now than ever. Children are too easily confused and led astray. They need time to grow and mature in their god-given bodies. They deserve protection, not mutilation. In episode 003, Senator Anthon... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives/eye-on-the-issues-episode-003) Tags: \[Eye on the Issues\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/eye-on-the-issues) \[Video\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/videos) \[Legislature\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/legislature) \[Transgender\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/transgender) \[Medical\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/medical) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[MedEx Deja Vu - Eye on the Issues - Episode 002\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives/eye-on-the-issues-episode-002) Tuesday, 07 February 2023 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Transparency\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) \[Health Care\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care) \[Political\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives) \[Keep Wyoming Strong\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/keep-wyoming-strong) \[Eye on the Issues\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues) Wyoming physician Dr. John Mansell joins host Mike Garofalo. Dr. Mansell is an MIT grad, retired Army Colonel, biotech company founder, and a practicing Wyoming pain physician. In this episode, Dr. Mansell shares real-life facts surrounding the highly contentious topic of Medicaid Expansion. At the time of the interview, HB0080 - Medical treatment ... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives/eye-on-the-issues-episode-002) Tags: \[Medicaid\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/medicaid) \[Medicaid Expansion\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/medicaid-expansion) \[Legislature\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/legislature) \[Eye on the Issues\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/eye-on-the-issues) \[Video\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/videos) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Marijuana and MedEx Oh My! - Eye on the Issues - Episode 001\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs/wyliberty-s-eye-on-the-issues-episode-001) Tuesday, 07 February 2023 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Government Programs\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs) \[Transparency\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) \[Health Care\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care) \[Legal\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives) \[Keep Wyoming Strong\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/keep-wyoming-strong) \[Marijuana/THC\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc) \[Eye on the Issues\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues) Host Mike Garofalo sits down with Senator Dan Laursen from Senate District 19. Senator Laursen has served in the Wyoming Legislature since 2015. In this episode, they discuss the Senator's thoughts on Medicaid Expansion, the future of marijuana in Wyoming, and more. \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs/wyliberty-s-eye-on-the-issues-episode-001) Tags: \[Eye on the Issues\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/eye-on-the-issues) \[Video\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/videos) \[Marijuana\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana) \[Medicaid\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/medicaid) \[Medicaid Expansion\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/medicaid-expansion) \[Medicare\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/medicare) \[Marijuana and Communities\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-and-communities) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[SF144 - Important Bills to Watch 2023\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives/sf144-important-bills-to-watch-2023) Friday, 03 February 2023 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Health Care\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care) \[Legal\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives) \[Political\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives) SF144, better known as Chloe's Law, is an essential piece of legislation for Wyoming. This video is footage from this morning's Senate Labor, Health &amp; Social Services meeting. The bill passed the committee unanimously. If SF144 passes into law, it will prohibit physicians from performing procedures for children related to gender transitioning a... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives/sf144-important-bills-to-watch-2023) Tags: \[Legislature\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/legislature) \[Video\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/videos) \[Chloe's Law\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/chloe-s-law) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[SF111 - Important Bills to Watch 2023\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives/sf111-important-bills-to-watch-2023) Thursday, 02 February 2023 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Transparency\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) \[Political\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives) Another critical bill to watch as it progresses through the 2023 Wyoming legislative session. Testimony in this video took place on Friday, January 27th, when it passed the committee in a 3-2-0-0-0 vote. It has since passed the third reading in the Senate with a 22-9-0-0-0 vote and was received for introduction in the House on 2-2-23. \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives/sf111-important-bills-to-watch-2023) Tags: \[Legislature\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/legislature) \[Politics\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/politics) \[Video\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/videos) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Important Bills to Watch - SF174\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives/important-bills-to-watch-sf174) Thursday, 02 February 2023 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Education\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education) \[Transparency\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) \[Political\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives) 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. \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives/important-bills-to-watch-sf174) Tags: \[Charter Schools\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/charter-schools) \[Politics\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/politics) \[Video\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/videos) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[HB0091 - News Source Shield Law\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/hb0091-news-source-shield-law) Thursday, 26 January 2023 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Economic\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic) \[Transparency\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) \[Political\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives) Video footage is from the House Minerals, Business and Economic Development meeting held on January 25, 2023. Be sure to watch as legislators ask important questions about this bill. House Bill 91, a "news source shield law" that is now before the Wyoming Legislature, relies on a narrower definition, and would prevent the government from forcing in... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/hb0091-news-source-shield-law) Tags: \[Economic Development\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/economic-development) \[Economics\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/economics) \[Economic Growth\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/economic-growth) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Important Bills to Watch - HB0070\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education/important-bills-to-watch-hb0070) Wednesday, 25 January 2023 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Education\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education) \[Political\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives) 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. \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education/important-bills-to-watch-hb0070) Tags: \[Homeschooling\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/homeschooling) \[Legislature\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/legislature) \[Video\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/videos) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Medicaid Expansion, It’s Back in Legislation for Consideration Again?\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/medicaid-expansion-it-s-back-in-legislation-for-consideration-again) Thursday, 19 January 2023 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Economic\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic) \[Government Programs\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs) \[Transparency\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) \[Health Care\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care) Let your Legislators Know, No Way do I support the Expansion of Government-Run Healthcare. It will expand a federally regulated, unrealistic fee schedule based on the presumption that healthcare systems and facilities can operate for next to nothing. 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