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It assists our representatives in making better policy, it is a reality test for legal and constitutional obligations, and it just lets the public know how their money is being spent. It is a natural watchdog tool for corruption... Transparency is crucial to both streamlining government bureaucracies and for public review of government spending. It assists our representatives in making better policy, it is a reality test for legal and constitutional obligations, and it just lets the public know how their money is being spent. It is a natural watchdog tool for corruption in government as well as it is a revelation of how government may have lost oversight accountability. \[More\](https://www.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Voter Assurance Podcast: Episode 009\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency/voter-assurance-podcast-episode-009) Wednesday, 03 March 2021 \[Transparency\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) \[Election Security Standards\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/election-security-standards) In the latest exciting episode of the Voter Assurance Podcast, the conversation is once again hosted by Jan Peter and Jonathan. Special guest Les Spain joins them. Listen today for more information on technology, processes, oversight, transparency, and how they can improve trust in the voting process. Don't miss this great episode. \[ Continue reading\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency/voter-assurance-podcast-episode-009) ## \[The Sword and the Pen are Equally Mighty\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency/the-sword-and-the-pen-are-equally-mighty) Tuesday, 02 March 2021 \[Regulation\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-regulation) \[Transparency\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) \[Political\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives) by Wyoming Liberty Group Staff One of the core principles of the Wyoming Liberty Group is the support of informed citizens who stand their ground. Human beings as a group have two strengths that elevate them above all other species on Earth- the desire and ability to make war; and the desire and ability to remember. Virtually all of the physical su... \[ Continue reading\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency/the-sword-and-the-pen-are-equally-mighty) ## \[Wyoming Digital Asset Management: Think Twice\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency/wyoming-digital-asset-management-think-twice) Tuesday, 02 March 2021 \[Regulation\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-regulation) \[Transparency\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) All cyber currency and corporation technologies are essentially databases, managed and maintained in various secure ways, to enable accurate transfer of information. The primary security feature is the legacy accountability, where distributed-open ledgers enable verification of legitimacy. Other features are a lack of a requirement for third party ... \[ Continue reading\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency/wyoming-digital-asset-management-think-twice) ## \[Voter Assurance Podcast: Episode 008\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/election-security-standards/voter-assurance-podcast-episode-008) Monday, 01 March 2021 \[Transparency\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) \[Election Security Standards\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/election-security-standards) \[Political\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives) In the latest episode of the Voter Assurance podcast, your hosts Jan Peter and Jonathan are once again examining the erosion of trust in the election system. How things have gone so far that we now see riots and physical violence as a result. Where do we go from here? \[ Continue reading\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/election-security-standards/voter-assurance-podcast-episode-008) ## \[Voter Assurance Podcast: Episode 007\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/election-security-standards/voter-assurance-podcast-episode-007) Monday, 01 March 2021 \[Transparency\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) \[Election Security Standards\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/election-security-standards) \[Political\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives) In this episode of the Voter Assurance podcast, your hosts Jan Peter and Jonathan look at the costs and distrust Americans are feeling after the election. \[ Continue reading\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/election-security-standards/voter-assurance-podcast-episode-007) ## \[Voter Assurance Podcast: Episode 006\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/election-security-standards/voter-assurance-podcast-episode-006) Monday, 01 March 2021 \[Transparency\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) \[Election Security Standards\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/election-security-standards) \[Political\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives) In this episode of the Voter Assurance podcast, your hosts Jan Peter and Jonathan dive into the topic of voter rolls. What does it mean to have clean voter rolls? What does it take? Why we might not have them and how to fix them. Check it out now! \[ Continue reading\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/election-security-standards/voter-assurance-podcast-episode-006) ## \[Why Fair, Open and Transparent Voting is Like Saving Money: Both Require a Plan and Accountability.\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/election-security-standards/why-fair-open-and-transparent-voting-is-like-saving-money-both-require-a-plan-and-accountability) Tuesday, 18 August 2020 \[Transparency\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) \[Election Security Standards\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/election-security-standards) by Staff Writer Saving money is a chore for most US adults- one that requires planning, budgeting, and accountability. In order to save money, difficult choices must be made. First, one must decide how much money he or she must save. A plan is established- and a means of accountability for that plan is essential. This is the Gold Standard for savin... \[ Continue reading\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/election-security-standards/why-fair-open-and-transparent-voting-is-like-saving-money-both-require-a-plan-and-accountability) ## \[Education Savings Accounts Customize Education and Provide Equal Access\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/education/education-savings-accounts-customize-education-and-provide-equal-access) Monday, 06 July 2020 \[Economic\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/economic) \[Education\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/education) \[Transparency\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) by Wyoming Liberty Group Staff Educational Savings Accounts, or ESAs, are modeled on highly successful health savings accounts (HSAs) and put taxpayer funds directly in the hands of parents so that they are free to optimize their children's education. Now that COVID19 health orders prompted school shutdowns across the country, education savings acc... \[ Continue reading\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/education/education-savings-accounts-customize-education-and-provide-equal-access) ## \[Keep an Eye Out for Tax Increase Legislation in 2020\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/keep-an-eye-out-for-tax-increase-legislation-in-2020) Tuesday, 17 December 2019 \[Economic\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/economic) \[Transparency\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) by Philip Baron, MBA As 2019 draws to a close let's look at the tax increase bills to watch out for in the 2020 budget session. Here is a summary of the tax increase bills that have been endorsed by the Interim Joint Revenue Committee for introduction in February 2020. Corporate Income Tax: Link to bill: National Corporate Tax Recapture The biggest... \[ Continue reading\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/keep-an-eye-out-for-tax-increase-legislation-in-2020) ## \[Wyoming Big Education Machine Doesn’t Want us to Know Who is Getting Paid What\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency/wyoming-big-education-machine-doesn-t-want-us-to-know-who-is-getting-paid-what) Tuesday, 17 December 2019 \[Education\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/education) \[Transparency\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) Despite the clear cut law that names of government servants are public records, Superintendent Jillian Balow thinks she is above the law. 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