Our Priorities
2026 Legislative Session
After listening to the people, we worked hard to ensure all of our priorities in last session’s Five and Dime plan became law with veto-proof majorities. This session, there’s more work to do.
01
THE BUDGET: Cut Wasteful Spending and Limit Growth of Government
- WHAT: Return to pre-pandemic spending levels and curb growth of government.
- WHY: It's 2026, which means this legislative session is a budget session. It's past time to get unchecked spending growth under control in Cheyenne. Household earnings have not increased commensurate with inflation, yet demands for increases in government spending have been based on maintaining spending power. We believe that government spending should not outpace the growth in your paycheck.
02
ELECTION INTEGRITY: Pen & Paper Ballots
- WHAT: Make pen & paper ballots the default voting method for all 23 Wyoming counties.
- WHY: Currently, 22 of 23 Wyoming counties utilize pen & paper ballots. Wyoming's largest county, however, utilizes election equipment that casts your vote with a barcode. We believe in paper ballots, wet ink, and real votes.
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PARENTAL RIGHTS: Give Parents the Power to Enforce Their Rights in Court
- WHAT: Codify a private right of action to empower parents when their rights are violated.
- WHY: Parental rights mean nothing if you can't enforce them. Allowing parents to recover the damages caused by a violation of their rights is common sense.
04
PROTECTING CHILDREN: Prevent Public Libraries From Putting Sexually Explicit Materials in the Hands of Children.
- WHAT: Remove obscene pornographic materials from the children's sections of all public libraries in Wyoming.
- WHY: Children should never be exposed to sexually explicit materials, period -- especially at the taxpayer's expense.
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JUDICIAL TRANSPARENCY: Open the Courthouse Doors to the People
- WHAT: Codify public access to judicial opinions, orders, and oral arguments.
- WHY: Our judicial branch is unchecked and out of control. It's past time that Wyomingites have digital access to the goings on of the judicial branch. We believe that judicial transparency is key to our Republic.
WE'RE NOT STOPPING THERE.
The Freedom Caucus exists for the people of Wyoming. We’re also fighting for the following common sense bills:
- JUDICIAL REFORM: Wyoming’s current judicial nomination process is out of touch and full of secrecy, leading to court outcomes that look more like policymaking from the bench. It’s time for the people to have a stake in who serves on our courts by requiring Supreme Court nominees to be confirmed by the State Senate.
- FIRST AMENDMENT PRESERVATION ACT: Liberals keep losing at the ballot box, so they’ve taken to the legal system to attack and punish conservatives for engaging in protected speech instead. We will prioritize legislation to protect your First Amendment rights against liberal lawfare.
- PROTECTING PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTERS: After the judicial attack on preborn life in Wyoming, pregnancy resource centers are more important than ever. We will protect these life-affirming clinics from attacks on all fronts.
- MEDICAL CONSCIENCE PROTECTIONS: We will pass conscience protections for Wyoming medical professionals to protect them from being forced to violate their deeply held beliefs.
- SECURE BALLOT CHAIN OF CUSTODY: We will support legislation to ban unattended ballot drop boxes and prohibit ballot harvesting.
- STOP LOCAL GOVERNMENT SURVEILLANCE: We will stop local governments from using flock cameras to illegally spy on Wyoming citizens.
Wyoming’s Common Sense Energy Policy
Introduction
Wyoming, known for its abundant natural resources, particularly fossil fuels, has a unique opportunity to balance economic growth, energy security, and environmental stewardship. Wyoming’s large energy-producing sector is the second-most energy-intensive state economy in the United States, producing 12 times more energy than it consumes, and is the 3rd largest net energy supplier among the states. A greater domestic supply of fossil fuels results in higher employment, lower consumer prices, and an energy supply that is more reliable and efficient.
Low cost energy is the bread and butter of the American dream. Entrepreneurs depend on abundant, reliable, low cost energy to bring innovative ideas to market. This policy outlines a strategic approach for energy access, efficiency, sustainability and security whereby Wyoming will continue to produce its natural resources while exploring alternative energy sources and nuclear power to diversify its energy portfolio. Opportunities for alternative energy to compete will include a level playing field in Wyoming tax structure, regulations, and our environment.
1. Maximize Fossil Fuel Production:
– Coal: Wyoming has been the top coal-producing state since 1988, accounting for 40% of all coal mined in the United States. In the United States, coal resources are larger than the combined natural gas and oil resources, based on total British thermal units (Btu), and Wyoming holds 35% of all coal reserves in the United States. Abundant coal resources lead to affordable electricity for consumers, and Wyoming will continue to support coal mining and power generation, ensuring that Wyoming remains a leading coal producer in the United States. Wyoming will support other non-traditional coal uses such as low-carbon hydrogen initiatives, coal-to-asphalt, and coal-to ammonia and encourage new coal-fueled plants to be built in Wyoming that utilize Wyoming coal.
– Oil: Wyoming is the eighth-largest crude oil-producing state in the nation, accounting for 2% of U.S. total crude oil output. Wyoming will continue to promote oil exploration and development, reducing regulations while minimizing environmental impacts.
– Natural Gas: The state is the 10th-largest natural gas producer, and accounted for about 2% of U.S. marketed gas production. Wyoming will continue to support the expansion of natural gas production and processing facilities, leveraging Wyoming’s vast reserves.
– Regulatory: Recent decisions over the last four years from the U.S. Supreme Court have given a clear pathway for Wyoming energy. We will codify the Clean Air Act as that is law passed by the U.S. Congress. All other unconstitutional regulations will be struck and fall to judicial decision-making and litigation under the Nondelegation Doctrine. Wyoming will acknowledge actual law and support our industries. A repeal of mandates for pilot projects of CO2 sequestration for coal-fired plants will be necessary.
– Reduction of Taxes: Severance tax reduction for coal should equal oil and natural gas.
2. Allow for Alternative Energy:
– Wind: Wind power generation in Wyoming accounts for 21% of the state’s total electricity net generation in 2023 with 3,100 megawatts of wind power generating capacity.
– Solar: Encourage the installation of solar panels on both residential and commercial properties, expanding the state’s renewable energy capacity. We will not support massive solar fields that damage our environment and hurt wildlife, while not providing a base load.
– Geothermal: Encourage developing the vast geothermal resources within Wyoming as a clean energy source.
– Alternative Energy: will be subject to a level playing field of regulation, taxation, and environmental responsibility.
3. Explore Nuclear Power:
– Safety and Regulation: Prioritize the safety and regulatory compliance of future nuclear power projects, ensuring public confidence. On-site waste remains an obstacle to industry and Wyoming.
– Research and Development: Support research and development into advanced nuclear technologies to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
– Uranium: Encourage investment in uranium mining and processing within the state. Wyoming has a large potential for uranium mining, including the largest known uranium reserves in the United States and a history of being a leader in uranium production. Create a regulatory framework for uranium operations with faster permitting processes and support for nuclear energy.
4. Environmental Stewardship:
– Land Use Planning: Implement comprehensive land use planning including pipeline corridors to balance energy development with environmental protection while protecting the individual property rights of Wyoming citizens.
– Water Resources: Protect the water rights of Wyoming and ensure adequate water resources are available for energy production, ranching, farming and future population growth, while protecting water quality and quantity.
– Wildlife: A level playing field includes equal application of regulatory law. Our legacy industries have a proven track record of working in conjunction with Wyoming’s vast wildlife resources. All energy sources must have an equal playing field. Alternative energy must be properly monitored, accountable and bonded for impact on our environment.
Incentives: Provide supportive government policy, favorable tax strategies, and loan programs to encourage investment in energy projects.
• Partnerships: Foster partnerships between government, industry, and academia to drive innovation and collaboration.
• Research and Development: Support research and development initiatives to advance energy technologies and improve efficiency.
• Education and Training: Invest in workforce development programs to ensure a skilled labor force for the energy sector.
Natural resources must be the baseline for Wyoming’s energy future. It is the affordable, reliable and dependable energy resources that sets Wyoming apart from other exporting states. While we accept all energy opportunities, they will have a level playing field to compete in the market. By adopting this policy, Wyoming can position itself as a leader in energy production. This approach will help to secure the state’s economic future and ensure a reliable and sustainable energy supply for generations to come.