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Curt Meier: Envisioning Wyoming’s financial future

 

• State Treasurer proposes bold initiatives to strengthen Wyoming’s economy while addressing national debt concerns

In a recent interview on SVI Radio, Wyoming State Treasurer Curt Meier provided valuable insights into the state’s financial landscape and his vision for sustainable growth. With returns exceeding benchmarks by approximately $1 billion, Meier highlighted the positive effects this will have on residents, stating, “That’s going to benefit a lot of folks,” which underscores the significance of prudent financial management.

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Wyoming Treasurer Curt Meier (Wyoming News Exchange Photo)

One of Meier’s bold initiatives is the proposal for a generational fund, designed to invest between $2.5 to $3 billion over the next 30 years. “We can achieve the same return on that, or even more,” he asserted, emphasizing the potential for long-term economic stability and growth for Wyoming.

Meier has also been vocal about the urgent issue of rising national debt. In late November, he, along with other state financial officers, sent a letter to Congress advocating for a comprehensive, long-term strategy to tackle this critical problem.

He noted that in 2023, the federal government collected $4.5 trillion while spending over $6.3 trillion, resulting in a staggering $1.8 trillion deficit. Furthermore, he pointed out that the annual interest payments on the national debt—currently around $35 trillion—now surpass the budgets allocated for national defense and Medicare. “The amount the federal government will pay just to service this interest will exceed what we spend to protect our nation,” he cautioned.

Meier also raised concerns about projections indicating that the debt could reach 200% of GDP by 2052, an unsustainable trajectory. “During the Covid era, we spent as much as we did during World War II,” he remarked, stressing the urgency for immediate action to relieve future generations from this financial burden.

As the country approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, Meier and his colleagues are advocating for a fiscal recovery plan aimed at ensuring financial solvency and securing a prosperous future.

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