In this episode, Eye on the Issues explores a critical issue - arming teachers in Wyoming schools. Bill Tallen lives in Cody, WY, and has over 20 years of experience in Federal law enforcement, plus several other additional years as a consultant and private sector trainer. Bill takes us through the scenarios and legislative actions that have allowe...

 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. Also, hear about t...

 In this episode, we are joined by Rock Springs Mayor Max Mickelson and City Council President Rob Zotti. We hear about the vital economic diversification work in their community as Wyoming's energy industry continues to struggle. Plus, as families and communities further notice increased drug use across Wyoming, we hear about Rock Springs's c...

The states are being sold another bill of medical goods with the pressure to expand Medicaid. It's a wonder why our state would sign up in effect to expand the Affordable Care Act thru the back door of false reasoning for expanding Medicaid. It begins with pretending that a limited program for a limited group of people that the States and Federal a...

In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we are joined by BJ Buchmann, headmaster of Cheyenne Classical Academy, along with Nick Kemp, board treasurer. Education choice is fast sweeping the nation; charter schools are a big part of that movement. Wyoming is significantly behind in education choice, and it's incredible to see a proud group of people cl...

While some will argue about how many new undocumented or illegal immigrants have entered the United States in the past two years, most will accept the figure of 5 million. If that doesn't work for you, pick your own number. These undocumented migrants use our hospital emergency departments, frequently without an address and a means to pay for their...

In this episode, we are joined by Tony Schaffer, known as Middle Road Sanity on TikTok. He has almost 25,000 followers and joins us to share his views on everyday people tired of being bogged down in partisan politics and seeking the middle road solutions to problems in our country. For Tony, it's not about being divided by agreeing or disagreeing ...

In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we're learning about a growing movement started on social media called Blue Collar Boycott. One of the inspiring individuals behind this ever-increasing movement, Mike Grabowski, joins us. Mike zooms in from his home state of Virginia, where he lives outside of D.C., operating his own construction business. Mik...

On this episode of Eye on the Issues, Tim Hancock, the mayor of Riverton, WY, joins us. You may have heard about Riverton in the news lately when the principal of Riverton High School made a plea to city council members to ban THC products in city limits. This came around the same time the City of Cheyenne was considering decriminalizing marijuana ...

Representative Ben Hornok joins us for the latest Eye on the Issues episode. The freshman representative is from House District 42 and is a general contractor by trade. Be sure to watch this one ASAP. Representative Hornok gives a straightforward recap of the 2023 legislative session. No punches are pulled as he highlights the many essential issues...

On this episode of Eye on the Issues, former Laramie County Juvenile Detention officer Dana Kennison shares experiences from his time working with troubled Wyoming youth. Dana shares the patterns he observed with first-time and repeat offenders. What were the outcomes? Did the kids have a good example at home? How did marijuana play a role, and wou...

We spend a lot of time talking about the effects of marijuana on adults and children but what about our furry friends? Lisa McCarty recently made Wyoming her home, and in this episode, she shares her experiences with us as a veterinary technician in California—specifically her experience with marijuana and pets.

Senator Dan Laursen joins us again to share his take on the wins and losses from the 2023 legislative session. Senator Laursen takes us through several of the prominent bills and topics, plus hear about one of his bills that aimed to stop employers from requesting employees to be microchipped. It's not happening in Wyoming yet, but he wants Wyoming...

Representative John Bear joins us on this episode of Eye on the Issues. Hear his take on the 2023 legislative session with its sometimes challenging situations within the highly divided body. The discussion includes high points with pro-life bills, crossover voting, and low points with the failure of school choice and other important bills for the ...

Dear Councilmembers, Cheyenne is a remarkable city with a rich history in our magnificent state, often viewed as a tested and proven leader for our smaller communities. As you demonstrated on Wednesday evening, you know that Cheyenne is in no position to make such an impactful decision that could be replicated across numerous communities with no fu...

A new episode of "Eye on the Issues" is here, packed with information. Jessie Rubino, the Wyoming State Director for the State Freedom Caucus Network, weighs in on the wins and losses of the 2023 Wyoming legislative session from their perspective. Like so many, they too were saddened to see the legislative failure for families across Wyoming regard...

In this Eye on the Issues episode, Majority Floor Leader Senator Larry Hicks joins us. Senator Hicks goes through, what he calls, a mixed bag of outcomes from the 2023 legislative session that just recently ended.Hear the Senators take on essential issues for Wyoming, such as ESG laws, Medicaid expansion, marijuana, and school choice.

In this Eye on the Issues episode, Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray, joins us. Hear his take on the good, the bad, and the ugly from this year's 2023 legislative session. There were wins such as his number one priority, crossover voting, and some bills he was disappointed to see fail, such as the bill that would have brought education savings ...

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...

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...