This is a MUST Read article if you are worry about the future of media. 41 European countries, since 2016, administer a test and Finland comes out on top. It should be no surprise that the Fins grant teachers freedom
Could the bill to ban graphic books in libraries be unconstitutional?
House Bill 87 would change the state’s definition “child pornography” to include graphic novels & animated films showing sex acts against children. Jeanette Ward (R–Natrona) sponsored the bill based on her worry that such publication desensitize children to this type
Private Wind Farms & Counties disagree on assessment authority
In Legislative testimony last week, I learned that 3rd-party consultants compute wind farm values for counties and (sometimes) the state. I also learned that wind companies claim they have more uncertainty at the local tax level and that going
How do you see snow days?
The ACSD#1 School Board members shared memories of joy and excitement when they had school closures. I remember heaps of snow, forts, and my brothers’ noisy “galoshes.” Times change. WYDOT now frequently calls preemptive road closures and ACSD#1 is reluctant
SCOTUS accepts 8 new cases to be heard in April
How far must employers go to accommodate employees’ religious practices? When does an apparent stalker represent a “real threat?” Should a homeowner receive any part of the sale of their home when its being sold to recoup back taxes? Can
WY Leg, Day 3: House Revenue Comm. & suicide line 988
The Casper Star Tribune describes an outpouring of advocates for HB0065. This bill calls for $46M to be put into escrow and that the yearly interest (~ $2M) would cover the on-the-ground costs of training and the call center(s). Two
Biden’s “more secure & effective border policy”
A changed border policy started in the Spring of 2022 when the US introduced an online application procedure in response to Ukrainians at the border. To quote David Ignatius from the WaPo about this week’s announcements: What Biden proposes is
Secretary of State Gray will focus on election changes
The LWV of Wyoming favors replacing the current plurality voting method. Even though we don’t favor any particular alternative voting method, it is alarming that Secretary Gray dismissed the currently popular ranked choice voting (RCV): Gray reiterated in the Tuesday
SCOTUS hears oral arguments Jan 9 — Jan 18
See an explanation of each on this site’s Calendar or an overview of seven cases on the blog “Lewis on the Court” from November 10 when they were scheduled. Read more>>>
Tax WY wealth under $30M
This week the WY Legislature reconvenes. WY government must decide the proportion it will tax spending, income, or wealth. This year let’s be better informed when talk of wealth taxation comes up! The Institute on Taxation and Economic