“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” and two States, South Dakota and Wyoming are headed off in two different directions.
South Dakota, while heavily dependent on federal tax dollars, is contemplating the passage of a budget that increases spending. Education interests are howling for more money and the chorus has gotten louder since the recent announcement of a budget “surplus.”
Just last week, Governor Dennis Daugaard of South Dakota proposed a massive increase in funding for the South Dakota Workforce Initiative (WINS), that would “invest” $10 million dollars to recruit and relocate 1000 workers into the state. That’s $10,000 each!!!
South Dakota’s western neighbor, Wyoming, is taking a different approach in these uncertain and perilous economic times.
Wyoming state representatives on Friday advanced legislation to launch a study into what Wyoming should do in the event of a complete economic or political collapse in the United States.
House Bill 85 passed on first reading by a voice vote. It would create a state-run government continuity task force, which would study and prepare Wyoming for potential catastrophes, from disruptions in food and energy supplies to a complete meltdown of the federal government.
The bill’s sponsor, state Representative David Miller has said that with the national debt exceeding $15 trillion and protest movements growing around the country, Wyoming, which has a comparatively good economy and sound state finances, needs to make sure it’s protected should any unexpected emergency hit the US.
Which states leadership do you prefer?
***Ed Randazzo, is a nationally syndicated author. He has been a conservative activist and consultant for over 30 years and is currently the Chief News Editor of Life and Liberty Media***
Ed,Do you think we could get Rep. Miller to move to South Dakota? He is providing real leadership that we could use. As far as I know, SD hasn’t moved in any meaningful way to prepare for the day when the Federal government check bounces. Right now, about 2/3 of our state budget comes from the Federal government. We simply aren’t prepared, and seem to be doeing nothing except spending more and implimenting ObamaCare!!