Wyoming debates first-of-its-kind excise tax on wind energy production on its plains, plateaus

Gov. Dave Freudenthal made the wind energy tax a centerpiece of his legislative agenda, drawing surprise and alarm from some in the state's fledgling wind industry. The proposal cleared its first hurdle Thursday when the state House voted to introduce the bill.

Freudenthal said wind can be a beneficial industry for Wyoming, but doesn't deserve special treatment.

"It can help keep people in agriculture. It can help people have jobs, and hopefully it can lead to some manufacturing facilities in the state," he said. "Having said all that, they are not entitled to a free ride.

Associated Press

Dave Freudenthal, you are an ignorant, motherfucking parasite.

Wyoming debates first-of-its-kind excise tax on wind energy production on its plains, plateaus

Wyoming debates first-of-its-kind excise tax on wind energy production on its plains, plateaus

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