The Legislature has selected and rank-ordered dozens of topics to study during the interim break between legislative sessions. We chose 10 that we believe will play a pivotal role in committee and floor discussions during the 2027 Wyoming General Session.  Energy Dominance Fund & Possible Expansion. (Joint Minerals' Priority #2, budgeted 2...

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...

In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we sit down with Matthew Mitchell of the Mercatus Center and Fraser Institute to explore the real impact of targeted economic development incentives.  Drawing on years of research, Mitchell explains why corporate subsidies often fail to deliver the promised results—and in many cases may even reduce overall...

In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we sit down with Representative Tomi Strock (House District 6) to reflect on the key outcomes of the legislative session and the issues shaping conversations across the state.  From efforts to rein in government spending to long-overdue school funding recalibration, Representative Strock shares her perspec...

1. Enduring Local Prosperity Will this policy encourage families to set down roots, leading to long-term economic development through better local opportunities for the next generation? Result: ⚠️ Caution If the Wyoming Energy Authority chooses projects that produce long-term economic benefits, SF 123 could lead to good-paying jobs and generat...

In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we sit down with Eric Epstein, Chairman of Three Mile Island Alert, an organization that has monitored nuclear facilities in Pennsylvania for decades. Eric brings more than 40 years of experience working on issues related to nuclear power plants, waste storage, regulatory oversight, and the long-term realities ...

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...

1. Enduring Local Prosperity Will this policy encourage families to set down roots, leading to long-term economic development through better local opportunities for the next generation? Result:N/A 2. Flexible Self-Reliance Does this policy give individuals, communities and/or the state the flexibility to adapt to changing political and ec...

1. Enduring Local Prosperity Will this policy encourage families to set down roots, leading to long-term economic development through better local opportunities for the next generation? Result: ✅ Passes The Wyoming Business Council's activities can be divided into two main groups.First, training and networking for small businesses an...

1. Enduring Local Prosperity Will this policy encourage families to set down roots, leading to long-term economic development through better local opportunities for the next generation? Result: N/A 2. Flexible Self-Reliance Does this policy give individuals,communitiesand/or the state the flexibility to adapt to changing political and economic circ...