Madden's Measure

Education experts eye teacher wages, regional adjustments

Analysis

November 24, 2020 by Michael Madden 1 Comment

As interim recalibration committee considers findings from consultants, economist Michael Madden spells out what they’re thinking and how critical the process is to Wyoming.

Not our first rodeo: A brief history of Wyo special sessions

Opinion

May 12, 2020 by Michael Madden Leave a Comment

Schools, medical malpractice, speed limits and a plague of grasshoppers; an examination of previous special legislative sessions reveals an unsurprising common thread — money.

Wyoming’s long road to economic recovery

Opinion

April 28, 2020 by Michael Madden 1 Comment

The state’s economy shut down like the flip of a switch. An examination of three key sectors demonstrates how turning it back on won’t be nearly so fast, simple or easy.

What the federal stimulus package means for Wyoming

Opinion

April 7, 2020 by Michael Madden 3 Comments

The COVID-19 CARES Act is so involved, complex and voluminous that Congress may have had to pass it to see what all was in it. In short, there is something in it for nearly everybody.