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...

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...

Wyoming is facing consequential decisions involving energy development, healthcare, emerging technology, and government policy. This edition of the Wyoming Liberty Review examines the state's growing push to attract nuclear reactor manufacturers, the risks and unanswered questions surrounding nuclear development, and strategies Wyoming can use to p...

Small modular reactors are frequently promoted as a safer and more affordable alternative to conventional nuclear power plants. However, a peer-reviewed study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences examines another important part of the discussion: the volume, composition, storage, and long-term disposal of the nuclear was...

Wyoming faces important policy decisions that could affect the state for generations. This edition of the Wyoming Liberty Review examines the promises and risks of storing spent nuclear fuel in Wyoming, the history of nuclear waste management, and the questions state leaders and residents should consider as new nuclear projects move forward. The pu...

How do taxes, government spending, and labor policies affect a state's ability to attract residents, businesses, and investment? The 17th edition of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index compares the economic outlook of all 50 states using 15 policy variables—including tax rates, government debt, workforce polic...

Welcome to another episode of Eye on the Issues. Today, we're delving into the energy sector in Wyoming with Pete Obermueller, President of the Petroleum Association of Wyoming. Pete shares insights on the vital role of oil and gas in Wyoming's economy, detailing the industry's contributions to GDP, employment, and tax revenue.  Discover how t...

What would carbon-capture programs and carbon dioxide emission restrictions mean for Wyoming? Wyoming and Climate Change: CO₂ Should Be Celebrated, Not Captured, published by the CO₂ Coalition, challenges widely accepted claims about carbon dioxide, climate trends, and the need for costly emission-reduction policies. The report examines Wyoming-spe...

by Bill Tallen - Cody, Wyoming - (505) 352-4863 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND It is important to begin this discussion with a recognition of the legal and constitutional definitions of the militia – what it is, and what it is not, and its historical basis. State militias date back to colonial times, and are firmly established in the U.S. Constitution...

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...