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Doug Gerard

The bills so far…

The Wyoming Legislature is scheduled to meet soon; let’s examine a few bills due for consideration as of January 5th, 2021. HB 2 School buildings and facilities study: This bill is a $6 million colossal waste of money. Most if not all of the information could be obtained simply by asking the superintendents of each… Read More »The bills so far…

Whatever happened to cowboying up?

Howdy and Happy New Year! Things are starting to heat up as we near the start of 2021’s general legislative session. As is normal, politicians are willing to use any crisis to accomplish their goals. Wyoming’s legislative leadership wants to hold the first part of the critical 2021 General Session online. We need leadership that… Read More »Whatever happened to cowboying up?

Happy Thanksgiving (with a side of politics)

Happy Thanksgiving! This year has been bizarre. Despite that, we all have lots to be thankful for, even if things aren’t turning out as you’d expected or wanted. Take time to pray for those that have COVID, including Governor Mark Gordon. I had this miserable disease. It is not something I’d wish on anyone. If… Read More »Happy Thanksgiving (with a side of politics)

The curious case of Representative Roscoe

One of the question I am frequently asked is “How do you know your data and conclusions are accurate?” Let’s look at the interesting case of Representative Jim Roscoe to find an answer. In many ways he represents the perfect test case. He served in the legislature for several years as a Democrat, until he… Read More »The curious case of Representative Roscoe

Coming to a Wyoming Near you… Unless we stop Medicaid Expansion

Hat tip: Dan Brophy New York: Albany’s Self-Inflicted Medicaid Crisis In 2020, the biggest headache facing Albany will be Medicaid, the state-run health plan that covers more than 6 million lower-income and disabled New Yorkers. As revealed last month, Medicaid is running 16 percent over budget—opening a $4 billion deficit in the state’s current financial… Read More »Coming to a Wyoming Near you… Unless we stop Medicaid Expansion