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46 states have a private workers’ compensation system: Wyoming should join them
Did you know that Wyoming is only one of four states in the U.S. with a completely government-run workers’ compensation insurance system? Wa
Dec 15, 20252 min read


Legislators should end judicial deference to state agencies
The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2024 decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo is reshaping federal land use in Wyoming and policy throughout the United States.
Nov 3, 20253 min read


Reforming Wyoming's property tax
Calls to abolish the property tax are growing louder across the country as elected representatives respond to constituents' increasing concerns about rising property assessments and tax bills. Wyoming is one of the states currently having this debate. What happens there next could be a lesson for lawmakers in other states.
Oct 16, 20254 min read


Wyoming is overexposed to impacts of a changing federal budget
With a federal government shutdown upon us and even more importantly, ballooning national debt jeopardizing the solvency of Social Security and Medicare in less than 10 years and other basic government functions, states must start preparing for changes in federal support.
Oct 6, 20253 min read


Lack of oversight, late and incomplete reporting plague Fremont County sales tax grants
When Fremont County voters in Wyoming were asked to pass an initiative in 2020 to dedicate ½ percent of the sales tax collected in the county to economic development, they were told it was essential to job, revenue and tax growth.
Jun 10, 20256 min read


Training and inspiring the next generation of free market leaders
At the end of the program, MSPC's Board of Directors will select at least one participant to receive a $5,000 scholarship.
Dec 26, 20231 min read


Banning plastic bags is not an effective environmental policy
The Cheyenne, Wyoming city council is considering joining a popular, but ineffective environmental fad. Lawmakers are proposing banning...
Aug 16, 20232 min read


Federal regulations surge, but Mountain States lead by example
It's a very different story at the local level. In fact, Idaho is the least regulated state in the country.
Jun 9, 20231 min read
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