by Wyoming Liberty Group Saying something is true doesn't make it so. That's especially the case with the so-called "Compassionate Care Act," a bill to bring about marijuana as medicine in South Carolina. There's nothing "compassionate" about that bill, by the way. But why should we in Wyoming care about legislative shenanigans occurring far from o...

by Wyoming Liberty Group Leave it to the feds to muck things up. Just when lawmakers in Wyoming took steps to curb the flow of marijuana in our state, the federal government appears poised to loosen restrictions on the illegal, mind-altering drug. Why? Well, part of the reason is basic politics, plain and cynical. President Joe Biden, whose poll nu...

by Wyoming Liberty Group Wyoming just dodged a bullet, and we should all be thankful. The state Senate wisely rejected an ill-conceived bill that would have complicated the problem of marijuana in the Cowboy State. But we can't rest easy. That's because another bullet will likely be heading towards our state sometime soon. If history is any guide, ...

HB30, currently in the hands of the Senate Judiciary Committee, demands attention and action. While initial concerns about a potential amendment to decriminalize marijuana possession under 3 ounces thankfully did not materialize with this bill, HB30 remains a critical issue for our state. Crafted as a collaborative effort between the Attorney Gener...

In this episode, we delve into the ongoing legislative session in Wyoming, exploring key bills and priorities shaping the state's future. Join us as we engage in an insightful conversation with Representative Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, offering valuable perspectives on crucial matters affecting Wyomingites.  Representative Rodriguez-Williams s...

In this Eye on the Issues episode, Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray, joins us. Hear his take on the good, the bad, and the ugly from this year's 2023 legislative session. There were wins such as his number one priority, crossover voting, and some bills he was disappointed to see fail, such as the bill that would have brought education savings ...

Another critical bill to watch as it progresses through the 2023 Wyoming legislative session. Testimony in this video took place on Friday, January 27th, when it passed the committee in a 3-2-0-0-0 vote. It has since passed the third reading in the Senate with a 22-9-0-0-0 vote and was received for introduction in the House on 2-2-23.

Charter schools can positively impact every community. It should be an easy process. SF174 is an important bill to follow and there are great pieces of testimony from this meeting. To read the bill click here.

Too many pundits and politicians insist that more campaign finance laws and penalties will clean up politics and inspire broader participation. But the efforts by established interests to punish the Coal Country Conservatives PAC for their successful grassroots effort in Campbell County shows that campaign finance law can be the dirtiest political ...

by Stephen Klein There were a number of developments at this week's interim meeting of the Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions committee of the Wyoming Legislature. Several draft bills suggest potential amendments to Wyoming's campaign finance laws; some of proposals are good, and some of them are not. I am encouraged that members of...