severance tax

For Wyo’s untaxed generations, the ‘free ride’ may be over

Opinion

October 23, 2020 by Nate Martin 31 Comments

Wyoming needs schools, roads, hospitals and other basic public services, writes guest columnist Nate Martin. And it’s time to move past the belief that we can have them without paying taxes.

Bedrock erosion: How much has Wyo lost to coal’s decline?

Analysis

June 4, 2019 by Andrew Graham 6 Comments

All told, the state today collects at least half a billion dollars less in coal revenue each year than a decade ago. WyoFile breaks down the numbers.

Quality education: Key to Wyoming’s society and economy

May 23, 2017 by Mike Massie 8 Comments

As the state resolves a $400 million loss to education funding, lawmakers must remember their responsibilities.

Severance-tax buddies

September 16, 2016 by Anne MacKinnon Leave a Comment

As talk turns to Wyoming’s tax structure, an old photograph reminds us of two who helped change the face of the state’s revenue stream.

Cities and counties face rainy day as Wyoming sits on savings

January 6, 2015 by Gregory Nickerson Leave a Comment

Wyoming’s has $19 billion in savings — a handsome amount for a state of 584,000. Yet local leaders say the state lost sight of the purpose for the savings.

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