Limit the Power of the State Government Licensing Agencies

WHEREAS, our state government used their licensing power to control openings

and closing during the pandemic.

WHEREAS, they did so in an inequitable manner, allowing some businesses to

remain open and forcing some businesses to close.

WHEREAS, Yelp data (https://www.yelpeconomicaverage.com/business-closures-

update-sep-2020.html) indicates that 60% of those businesses forced to close

during what was deemed and emergency are permanently closed and

WHEREAS, licensing is an expense for all business, and

WHEREAS, Republicans believe in affordability, the dignity of work, strong

communities, and the rights of individuals; and

BE IT RESOLVED, to limit business licensing requirements in Wyoming, opening up this state to a freer economy not controlled by unelected departments and/or

bureaucrats.

Passed:

Wyoming Republican Party, 22 May 7 State Convention