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Wyoming has an opportunity to increase revenue without increasing
taxes. It involves a constitutional amendment that would change the way
State Treasurer Mark Gordon can invest state funds.
Right now, Wyoming's constitution allows funds such as public
employee retirement and permanent state funds to be invested in equi-
ties.
On Nov. 8, Wyoming voters will be asked to support Amendment
A, which would allow Gordon - upon a two-thirds approval vote in the
House and the Senate - to invest additional state funds from the general
agency pool andthe Tobacco Settlement Fund in equities. The ultimate
goal is to see a better rate and in turn, grow Wyoming's dollars.
Right now, those funds are held in bonds that are earning one
percent or, at times, even less. Gordon told Wyoming Public Radio that
while the bond market has been strong for the past three decades, that's
no longer the case. When interest rates rise, bond yields decline. At
the present rate the state is earning less than inflation. There's really
no good scenario right now, he said. Rep. Mike Madden (R-Buffalo)
agrees, and said the bond market right now is "scary."
Gordofi added that the state's permanent funds have been invested
in equities for the past 20 years and those funds have outperformed the
state agency pool. Had the state chosen to invest all funds into equities
back then, the state would have seen about $500 million greater return
based on the fact equities typically see three times better gain over bond
investments.
Those are real dollars that could help lessen the blow as the state
sees revenues plummet as the result of a declining energy market.
Whether revenues continue to decline or start a slow climb, it's likely to
be years before they reach the extent to fund state services at a level we
have become accustomed to.
Wyoming must look at ways to raise revenue if we are to avoid addi-
tional cuts to much-needed programs and services - including funding
for the city of Newcastle, Weston County and our schools.
Madden said that for the most part, these would be earnings that
could be used for financing state and local government, dollars that are
desperately needed.
Constitutional Amendment A is the best option the state has for
increasing revenue. It means not leaving money on the table. It means
seeing a better return on our dollars. It means more money without
increased taxes. It means Wyoming will get a better bang for our buck.
Deadline for Letters is noon on Friday
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There is so much that goes on in our that we had been talking about music
lives every day, and it seems as though and that I had shared with her the fact
we are all so very busy on the regular, that I don't care a lot for Christmas
Believe me, I wear many different hats music that plays from the beginning
and sometimes I feel as though I am of November, but that I loved certain
stretched as thin as I can possibly get. Christmas songs regardless of when
Lately, however, I have noticed many they are played.
whispers that are telling me to slow She shared with me a video of her
down...to stop and listen to what really special friend Matt Carlson playing
matters, his hymn of the week on his ukulele.
The latest came Monday evening as I He was playing one of my favorite
was Facebook messaging with my niece Christmas songs, "Mary, Did you
and saw a couple of those red notifica- Know".
tion numbers that I absolutely can't As I listened to Matt play, the tears
ignore. Now, understand that I often were rolling down my face. Not only
communicate with people via Facebook because of the meaning of the song, but
Messenger, but apparently these notifi- because Laura continues to touch my
cations never caught my eye
until Monday night.
They were both sent in
2015.
The first one I read came
from someone in Wyoming
whom I have never met: She
contacted me to express her
appreciation of a column I
had written regarding toler-
ance toward Caitlin Jenner.
Living in Wyoming, I knew
when I wrote that column
that some would take great
offense to my perspective on her choice.
However, I felt strongly about the fact
that her decisions were her own, and it
was not for us to judge her based on her
choice.
This woman wanted me to know that
she was grateful to see that tolerance
is alive and well in Wyoming. I needed
to see that message. In this tumultuous
time in our country's history, we
need tolerance and acceptance more
than we ever have, and as the election
approaches I worry more and more
about the fate of our nation.
But then right after I saw this
notification, I saw another one sent on
December 18, 2015 from Laura Chord,
and it took my breath away. I'm sure
life and remind me of what is
important.
So many messages reso-
nated with me from these two
social media contacts I had
overlooked. When I wrote
about being tolerant about
Caitlin Jenner's choices, I will
admit it came from a place of
irritation that so many were
judgmental about something
that should not matter one iota
to them. But when I read the
letter from a mother who was
struggling with societal acceptance of
transgendered individuals, I realized that
my words do indeed have an impact.
When I saw the message from Laura,
the emotional impact was physical. I
wish I had seen her note earlier and had
been able to thank her for sending me
the beautiful video. But more impor-
tantly, I felt such gratitude to her for
sending me the missive when I really
needed to hear it.
There are messages being sent to
each of us every day, and my suggestion
is to stop and listen to those whispers
when they come along. It takes some
attention - and in hindsight - it takes
some purpose, but it really is worth the
time.
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Wind energy isn't all it is able to figure out cleaner ways to burn coal so it stiff, but there'll be golden parachutes for all the elite.
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doesn't cause as much pollution. Coal also supplies All the RINg phonies, with much help from their
cracked up to be many people with jobs. cronies, will go on with their lifestyles so sweet. We strive to cover all the news and
Dear Editor,
I am 13 years old, and as a homeschool project
for science I was supposed to write a "Letter to the
Editor."
So here I am writing it.
This week I learned about energy. I also learned
about renewable energy. I thought this was fitting
since one of last week's Letters to the Editor ("So
who will pick up the burden, page two)
talked about how wind energy should not
be taxed, indicating that it is beneficial. I have to disagree.
Wind energy doesn't produce near
as much electricity as coal. It is also
harmful to the environment. The land
used for wind turbines belonged to
animals at one point, but they now have
to find a new home. They are also very
harmful to birds. Birds get injured and
killed in the blades. Wind turbines can
even be harmful to humans. They create low-
frequency noises that can cause headaches, nausea,
stress, irritability, difficulty sleeping, and low con-
centration.
Wind turbines cost a lot of money in order to
build, and they produce hardly any electricity. It is a
waste of money.
In last week's Letter to the Editor, it was also
stated that there should not be a tax reduction on
fossil fuels, but they are far more resourceful than
wind energy, coal being one of them. Coal is very
resourceful. It's cheaper than oil and gas, and it can
be found in every continent. Some people say coal
isn't good because it's dirty, but people have been
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed
that his actions justified his move-
ment, but many Black Lives Matters
activists believe their movement justi-
fies their actions.
King opposed the evil in the
system rather than those who com-
mitted the evil. He understood that
calling someone evil doesn't allow for
progress, for if they truly are evil then
they will always do evil. On the other
hand, calling laws or practices evil
allows for a dialogue to take place.
I absolutely believe the record
shows the United States as a govern-
ment is no longer a racist institution. Is there still racism?
Most certainly, but we can't force
our citizens to believe what we want.
Doing so would violate our basic
liberties and go against everything our
great nation stands for. Our govern-
ment serves to protect our rights as
This is just my opinion. I got my information
from my science book, "Exploring Creation with
Chemistry and Physics," by Jeannie Fullbright.
--Hannah Gross
Mourning in America
Dear Editor,
The Establishment chant, of "We can't, We
Can't," is what turned very many on to
Trump. Because they turned on their
base, it now is the case, folks are fed up
with the bums they want to dump.
They said "vote for us," then hastily
passed the omnibus, and failed to stop
any illegal executive orders. For fear of
being called bad names, they went along
with Barry's games, and couldn't even
insist on defending our borders.
It's more than a hunch, the
Establishment bunch, has no interest in
draining their fetid swamp. For a very long while,
they've enjoyed their lifestyle, and they so want to
continue their romp.
It makes me groan, while the Establishment eats
their own, when the folks are looking for a slayer
of dragons. They have feet made of clay, and can't
see outside the Beltway, while they circle the firing
squad instead of the wagons.
With all the revealed emailings, Hillary should
have rough sailing, and I still have hopes of her going
to the pen. But with her well greased connections,
I fear my dreams face dejection, and she'll escape
indictment once again.
When we go off the cliff, the penalties will be
It will come to pass, we'll get either the corrupt or
the crass, and we're gonna be in for rough weather.
It'll take lots of tough love, and considerable Grace
from Above, to make America Great Again Together.
--Jim Darlington
Start fixing this mess at the
polls next week
Dear Editor,
If you talk to the Red side of the political
rainbow, the Blue side doesn't have a worthwhile
candidate. The Blue side feels the same about the
Red side. What if they both are right?
It seems that all the party animals have been busy
feathering their own nest(s), which wouldn't be so
bad if it did not come at great expense to you and me.
Unfortunately, it does cost us dearly.
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Perpetual attacks on Social Security, God awful
amounts of money sent to and through defense con-
tractors, not even mentioning lives and limbs lost in
misguided patriotism. Even larger amounts of corpo- Where
rate benefits through the tax code are provided by the
pandering Ppoliticians of both parties!
I do not know how to fix this mess. I doubt that
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citizens, which means it is designed
to be limited until those rights are
violated.
King once said, "Darkness cannot
drive out darkness: only light
can do that. Hate cannot drive
out hate: only love can do
that. The beauty of nonvio-
lence is that in its own way
and in its own time it seeks to
break down the chain reaction
of evil."
My favorite example of
this is a young Bostonian
named John Adams. Destined
to become one of America's
founding fathers, Adams was
still a fledgling lawyer when
the Boston Massacre left five civilians
killed at the hands of armed British
soldiers.
Boston, tired of being the
oppressed subjects of a tyrant who
only looked to his own best interest,
was a hotbed of civil unrest and the
incubator
come just
for the revolution that would
six short years later. The
massacre was a definitive
sign that the soldiers, who
the crown insisted were
peace keepers, were actu-
ally their prison guards.
The only thing that could
prove otherwise was if
the soldiers were tried in
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of the harsh reality of life for the poor. When
urban BLM maintains it is that
way because of institutional racism.
Whether or not you agree with them News Letter Journal is published each
on why, the truth remains that poverty Thursday at 14 W. Main Street in Newcastle
remains especially high in high popu- (West0n C0.) WY 82701. Periodicals post-
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Rather than simply dismissing Friday at 5 p.m.
BLM out of hand because we disagree
Andv McKav
McKay has
something to say
on why those conditions persist, would
it not be more productive to acknowl-
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Boston rather than a mili-respect? Just as King demonstrated ul ii Why
tary tribunal, that evil can be opposed without
Adams, a strong resorting to violence, so also can those
advocate of civil liberties in suffering be given an understanding To p ' news and entertaiffment for, and
to serve the best interests of the people of
and justice, had a difficult that transcends their actions. Weston County.
choice ahead of him, but My warning is for us not to fall
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