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\[!\[Wyoming Liberty Group\](https://wyliberty.org/images/2020/06/01/wy-logo-lg-trees.png)!\[Wyoming Liberty Group\](https://wyliberty.org/images/2020/06/01/wy-logo-sm-trees.png)\](https://wyliberty.org/) \[\](#)- \[Home\](https://wyliberty.org/) - \[Core Topics\](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) - \[Energy &amp; Natural Resources\](https://www.wylibertyresearch.org/subtopic-energy-and-natural-resources) - \[Economics &amp; State Budget\](https://www.wylibertyresearch.org/wyliberty-econ-statebudget) - \[Government Transparency - Regulation &amp; Legal Reform\](https://www.wylibertyresearch.org/wyliberty-gov-transparency-regulation-legalreform) - \[Education\](https://www.wylibertyresearch.org/wyliberty-education) - \[Marijuana/THC\](https://www.wylibertyresearch.org/subtopic-marijuana/thc) - \[Health Care\](https://www.wylibertyresearch.org/wyliberty-healthcare) - \[Campaign Finance &amp; Election Intergrity\](https://www.wylibertyresearch.org/wyliberty-campaign-finance-election-integrity) - \[Criminal Justice\](https://www.wylibertyresearch.org/wyliberty-criminal-justice) - \[About\](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) - \[Who We Are\](https://wyliberty.org/about/who-we-are) - \[Core Principles\](https://wyliberty.org/about/core-principles) - \[Staff &amp; Board\](https://wyliberty.org/about/staff) - \[Publications\](https://wyliberty.org/about/publications) - \[Milestones &amp; Impacts\](https://wyliberty.org/about/milestones-impacts) - \[Categories\](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) - \[Wyliberty Policy Compass\](https://www.wylibertyresearch.org/policy-compass) - \[Economic\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic) - \[Education\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/education) - \[Election Security Standards\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/election-security-standards) - \[Energy and Resources\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/energy-and-resources) - \[Eye on the Issues\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues) - \[Government Programs\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs) - \[Health Care\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/health-care) - \[Keep Wyoming Strong\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/keep-wyoming-strong) - \[Legal\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives) - \[Limited Government\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/limited-government) - \[Marijuana/THC\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc) - \[Political\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives) - \[Property Rights\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/property-rights) - \[Regulation\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/government-regulation) - \[Spotlight on WyLiberty\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/spotlight-on-wyliberty) - \[Timeless Topics\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/timeless-topics) - \[Transparency\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) - \[Participate\](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) - \[Donation/Membership\](https://wyliberty.org/get-involved/donate) - \[Newsletter\](https://mailchi.mp/3d5c211df744/newsletter-sign-up) - \[Contact \](https://wyliberty.org/contact) - \[Search\](https://wyliberty.org/search) ## Learn More ### Economics <a></a>\## \[How Net Zero Policies Impact Farmers &amp; Families - Episode 064\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues/how-net-zero-policies-impact-farmers-families-episode-064) Friday, 19 April 2024 \[Wyliberty\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Political\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives) \[Eye on the Issues\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues) In the latest episode of Eye on the Issues, we examine the repercussions of net zero climate control policies on farmers and families across America. Join us as we speak with Rea Hederman from the Buckeye Institute, who illuminates these policies' far-reaching effects. From increased farm operating costs to soaring grocery bills, Rea breaks d... \[ Continue reading\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues/how-net-zero-policies-impact-farmers-families-episode-064) Tags: \[Eye on the Issues\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/eye-on-the-issues) \[Video\](https://wyliberty.org/videos) \[Policy Discussion\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/policy-discussion) \[Politics\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/politics) \[Government Regulation\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/government-regulation) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[CEI Recognizes Our Recent Publication\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives/cei-recognizes-our-recent-publication) Wednesday, 17 April 2024 \[Wyliberty\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Transparency\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) \[Legal\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives) \[Spotlight on WyLiberty\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/spotlight-on-wyliberty) \[ !\[\](https://wyliberty.org/images/easyblog\_articles/1455/b2ap3\_medium\_CEI-Recognizes-WyLiberty\_01.jpg) \](https://cei.org/blog/sunshine-in-wyomings-civil-forfeiture/) We're thrilled to share that the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) has recognized our recent publication, shedding light on Wyoming's civil forfeiture laws. CEI's acknowledgment underscores the significance of our efforts for justice and transparency. Dive into the details by visiting the link and explore how our work is making a meaningful im... \[ Continue reading\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives/cei-recognizes-our-recent-publication) Tags: \[Civil Asset Forfeiture\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/civil-asset-forfeiture) \[Civil Forfeiture\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/civil-forfeiture) \[Wyoming\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/wyoming) \[Spotlight on Wyliberty\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/spotlight-on-wyliberty) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[New Research Shows Link Between Marijuana and Youth Suicide - Legalization would be devastating for Wyoming\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/new-research-shows-link-between-marijuana-and-youth-suicide-legalization-would-be-devastating-for-wyoming) Friday, 12 April 2024 \[Wyliberty\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Transparency\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) \[Marijuana/THC\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc) <a> !\[\](https://wyliberty.org/images/easyblog\_articles/1454/b2ap3\_medium\_Link-Between-Marijuana-and-Youth-Suicide.jpg) </a>by Wyoming Liberty Group Kevin was 15 years old when he started a dangerous habit: smoking marijuana. Habit turned to dependency, which morphed into stints in rehabilitation and hospitalizations. It got to the point where Kevin was spending several hundred dollars a week on high-potency marijuana. A warning: What follows is a tragic story involving... \[ Continue reading\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/new-research-shows-link-between-marijuana-and-youth-suicide-legalization-would-be-devastating-for-wyoming) Tags: \[Marijuana\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana) \[Marijuana and Communities\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-and-communities) \[Marijuana and Mental Health\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-and-mental-health) \[Marijuana and Health\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-and-health) \[Marijuana Decriminalization\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-decriminalization) \[Marijuana and Law Enforcement\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-and-law-enforcement) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Insights from the Cowboy Family Report with Ashley Harpstreith - Episode 063\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues/insights-from-the-cowboy-family-report-with-ashley-harpstreith-episode-063) Thursday, 11 April 2024 \[Wyliberty\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Economic\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic) \[Transparency\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) \[Eye on the Issues\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues) In this episode, we discuss Wyoming's tax situation with Ashley Harpstreith from the Wyoming Taxpayers Association. Ashley gives us a close look at their new Cowboy Family report, which examines the balance between Wyoming's taxes and the services it provides to its people. In the interview, Ashley shares her background and how she got involv... \[ Continue reading\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues/insights-from-the-cowboy-family-report-with-ashley-harpstreith-episode-063) Tags: \[Eye on the Issues\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/eye-on-the-issues) \[Video\](https://wyliberty.org/videos) \[Transparency\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/transparency) \[Taxpayers\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/taxpayers) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Civil Forfeiture in Wyoming: Cash by Incomplete Numbers, 2018-2022\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives/civil-forfeiture-in-wyoming-cash-by-incomplete-numbers-2018-2022) Tuesday, 09 April 2024 \[Wyliberty\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Economic\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic) \[Transparency\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) \[Legal\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives) <a> !\[\](https://wyliberty.org/images/easyblog\_articles/1452/b2ap3\_medium\_Cash-by-Incomplete-Numbers\_03.jpg) </a>by Steve Klein In the 2024 Budget Session, a bipartisan group of legislators sponsored a "Freedom from government seizure act" that was largely an updated version of a bill that passed in 2015 to replace civil forfeiture under the Wyoming Controlled Substances Act with criminal forfeiture. If either bill became law, prosecutors in the Wyoming Attor... \[ Continue reading\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives/civil-forfeiture-in-wyoming-cash-by-incomplete-numbers-2018-2022) Tags: \[Civil Forfeiture\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/civil-forfeiture) \[Civil Asset Forfeiture\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/civil-asset-forfeiture) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Wyoming Legislative Session 2024 Recap: A Conversation with Rep. Ken Clouston - Episode 62\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues/wyoming-legislative-session-2024-recap-a-conversation-with-rep-ken-clouston-episode-62) Friday, 05 April 2024 \[Wyliberty\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Economic\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic) \[Education\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/education) \[Political\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives) \[Eye on the Issues\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues) In this episode of "Eye on the Issues," we sit down with Rep. Ken Clouston, the House of Representatives member for District 32, to delve into the recent Wyoming legislative session. This year's session, primarily focused on budget and finance, covered a diverse range of crucial topics. One of the standout discussions was on the Education Savings A... \[ Continue reading\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues/wyoming-legislative-session-2024-recap-a-conversation-with-rep-ken-clouston-episode-62) Tags: \[Eye on the Issues\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/eye-on-the-issues) \[Video\](https://wyliberty.org/videos) \[Legislature\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/legislature) \[Wyoming\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/wyoming) \[Education Savings Accounts\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education-savings-accounts) \[Economics\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/economics) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[The Stench of Marijuana - Pot poses a threat to Wyoming’s great outdoors\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/the-stench-of-marijuana-pot-poses-a-threat-to-wyoming-s-great-outdoors) Friday, 05 April 2024 \[Wyliberty\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Transparency\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) \[Keep Wyoming Strong\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/keep-wyoming-strong) \[Marijuana/THC\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc) <a> !\[\](https://wyliberty.org/images/easyblog\_articles/1450/b2ap3\_medium\_The-Stench-of-Marijuana\_01.jpg) </a>by Wyoming Liberty Group Forget, for the moment, the question of whether marijuana is bad for your health. (It is.) Let's face it: Some people will want to do things that might hurt them, like jumping into volcanoes, or smoking pot. But consider this: What about our environment? What about the great natural beauty of Wyoming, our pride and joy? Are... \[ Continue reading\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/the-stench-of-marijuana-pot-poses-a-threat-to-wyoming-s-great-outdoors) Tags: \[Marijuana\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana) \[Marijuana and Communities\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-and-communities) \[Wyoming\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/wyoming) \[Keep Wyoming Strong\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/keep-wyoming-strong) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Buyer Beware: The Latest Pot Pitch - Marijuana forces try to pry open Wyoming with false promise peddled in South Carolina\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/buyer-beware-the-latest-pot-pitch-marijuana-forces-try-to-pry-open-wyoming-with-false-promise-peddled-in-south-carolina) Tuesday, 02 April 2024 \[Wyliberty\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Political\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives) \[Marijuana/THC\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc) <a> !\[\](https://wyliberty.org/images/easyblog\_articles/1449/b2ap3\_medium\_Buyer-Beware-The-Latest-Pot-Pitch.jpg) </a>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... \[ Continue reading\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/buyer-beware-the-latest-pot-pitch-marijuana-forces-try-to-pry-open-wyoming-with-false-promise-peddled-in-south-carolina) Tags: \[Wyoming\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/wyoming) \[Marijuana\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana) \[Marijuana and Communities\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-and-communities) \[Politics\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/politics) \[Political Issues\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/political-issues) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[The Cynical Politics of Marijuana - Federal government considers loosening restrictions on pot but how will it impact Wyoming?\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/the-cynical-politics-of-marijuana-federal-government-considers-loosening-restrictions-on-pot-but-how-will-it-impact-wyoming) Tuesday, 02 April 2024 \[Wyliberty\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Political\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives) \[Marijuana/THC\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc) <a> !\[\](https://wyliberty.org/images/easyblog\_articles/1448/b2ap3\_medium\_The-Cynical-Politics-of-Marijuana.jpg) </a>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... \[ Continue reading\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/the-cynical-politics-of-marijuana-federal-government-considers-loosening-restrictions-on-pot-but-how-will-it-impact-wyoming) Tags: \[Marijuana\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana) \[Marijuana and Communities\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-and-communities) \[Politics\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/politics) \[Wyoming\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/wyoming) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Former Wyoming House Speaker Exposes the Fallacy of Campaign Finance Disclosure\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives/former-wyoming-house-speaker-exposes-the-fallacy-of-campaign-finance-disclosure) Monday, 18 March 2024 \[Wyliberty\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Transparency\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) \[Legal\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives) \[Political\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives) <a> !\[\](https://wyliberty.org/images/easyblog\_articles/1447/b2ap3\_medium\_Klein-Former-WY-House-Speaker\_01.jpg) </a>by Steve Klein I do not know whether Tom Lubnau, former speaker of the Wyoming House, intended to undermine all the reasons so-called reformers offer up in support of applying campaign finance disclosure to citizen advocacy in his recent piece for the Cowboy State Daily, but he deserves some credit either way. Speech can be judged on its merits and... \[ Continue reading\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives/former-wyoming-house-speaker-exposes-the-fallacy-of-campaign-finance-disclosure) Tags: \[Campaign Finance Reform\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/campaign-finance-reform) \[Campaign Finance Law\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/campaign-finance-law) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Wyoming and Climate Change: Examining the Costs and Claims of Carbon Reduction\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/government-regulation/wyoming-and-climate-change-examining-the-costs-and-claims-of-carbon-reduction) Friday, 15 March 2024 \[Wyliberty\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Energy and Resources\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/energy-and-resources) \[Regulation\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/government-regulation) What would carbon-capture programs and carbon dioxide emission restrictions mean for Wyoming? Wyoming and Climate Change: CO₂ Should Be Celebrated, Not Captured, published by the CO₂ Coalition, challenges widely accepted claims about carbon dioxide, climate trends, and the need for costly emission-reduction policies. The report examines Wyoming-spe... \[ Continue reading\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/government-regulation/wyoming-and-climate-change-examining-the-costs-and-claims-of-carbon-reduction) Tags: \[Publications\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/publications) \[Energy\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/energy) \[Environmentalism\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/environmentalism) \[Environmentalists\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/environmentalists) \[Climate Change\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/climate-change) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Facts Over Fear: A Climate Reality Check with Gregory Wrightstone - Episode 061\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues/facts-over-fear-a-climate-reality-check-with-gregory-wrightstone-episode-061) Friday, 15 March 2024 \[Wyliberty\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Energy and Resources\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/energy-and-resources) \[Transparency\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) \[Eye on the Issues\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues) In this episode, we tackle the controversial subject of climate change with Gregory Wrightstone, the Executive Director of the CO2 Coalition. Join us as we challenge commonly held beliefs and examine the science behind climate skepticism. In this candid interview, Gregory Wrightstone sheds light on the mission of the CO2 Coalition, a leading ... \[ Continue reading\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues/facts-over-fear-a-climate-reality-check-with-gregory-wrightstone-episode-061) Tags: \[Climate Change\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/climate-change) \[Eye on the Issues\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/eye-on-the-issues) \[Video\](https://wyliberty.org/videos) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[The Latest Threat: Delta 10 - Drug emerges as Wyoming fights to curb illegal marijuana market\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/the-latest-threat-delta-10-drug-emerges-as-wyoming-fights-to-curb-illegal-marijuana-market) Friday, 15 March 2024 \[Wyliberty\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Marijuana/THC\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc) <a> !\[\](https://wyliberty.org/images/easyblog\_articles/1445/b2ap3\_medium\_latest-threat-blog\_01.jpg) </a>by Wyoming Liberty Group Just when Wyoming lawmakers addressed the latest threat from marijuana, a new version of the mind-altering drug has found its way back into our state, creating yet another hazard. Little is known about the emerging drug, even as it quickly spreads throughout Wyoming. It's called Delta 10. It also could be called the latest ... \[ Continue reading\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/the-latest-threat-delta-10-drug-emerges-as-wyoming-fights-to-curb-illegal-marijuana-market) Tags: \[Marijuana\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana) \[Marijuana and Communities\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-and-communities) \[Marijuana and Health\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-and-health) \[Marijuana and Law Enforcement\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-and-law-enforcement) \[Delta-8\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/delta-8) \[Delta-9\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/delta-9) \[Delta-10\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/delta-10) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Dodging the Bullet - Wyoming lawmakers do right thing with bill, but more education is needed about the dangers of marijuana\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/dodging-the-bullet-wyoming-lawmakers-do-right-thing-with-bill-but-more-education-is-needed-about-the-dangers-of-marijuana) Friday, 08 March 2024 \[Wyliberty\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Legal\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives) \[Political\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives) \[Marijuana/THC\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc) <a> !\[\](https://wyliberty.org/images/easyblog\_articles/1444/b2ap3\_medium\_dodging-the-bullet\_01.jpg) </a>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, ... \[ Continue reading\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/dodging-the-bullet-wyoming-lawmakers-do-right-thing-with-bill-but-more-education-is-needed-about-the-dangers-of-marijuana) Tags: \[Marijuana\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana) \[Marijuana and Communities\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-and-communities) \[Marijuana Decriminalization\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-decriminalization) \[Politics\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/politics) \[Legislature\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/legislature) \[Wyoming\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/wyoming) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[A Dangerous Marijuana Loophole - The emergence of Delta 8 leads to a rise in ER visits, calls to poison control\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/a-dangerous-marijuana-loophole-the-emergence-of-delta-8-leads-to-a-rise-in-er-visits-calls-to-poison-control) Friday, 01 March 2024 \[Wyliberty\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Marijuana/THC\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc) <a> !\[\](https://wyliberty.org/images/easyblog\_articles/1443/b2ap3\_medium\_Emergence-Blog-Cover\_01.jpg) </a>by Wyoming Liberty Group This should be simple: Marijuana is illegal, according to federal law across the United States. It's also illegal, according to state law, in Wyoming. But it's already here in the Cowboy State—in a manner of speaking. Ever heard of Delta 8? There's a lot of confusion out there about what it is. But there's no confusion abou... \[ Continue reading\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/a-dangerous-marijuana-loophole-the-emergence-of-delta-8-leads-to-a-rise-in-er-visits-calls-to-poison-control) Tags: \[Marijuana\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana) \[Marijuana and Communities\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-and-communities) \[Marijuana and Health\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-and-health) \[Delta-8\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/delta-8) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[HB30 - What You Need To Know\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/hb30-what-you-need-to-know) Monday, 26 February 2024 \[Wyliberty\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Transparency\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) \[Political\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives) \[Marijuana/THC\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc) <a> !\[\](https://wyliberty.org/images/easyblog\_articles/1442/b2ap3\_medium\_HB30-what-you-cover\_01.jpg) </a>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... \[ Continue reading\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/hb30-what-you-need-to-know) Tags: \[Marijuana\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana) \[HB30\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/hb30) \[Politics\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/politics) \[Legislature\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/legislature) \[Wyoming\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/wyoming) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[The Lie of Legalization - To see the devastation of marijuana, just look to our neighbor, Colorado\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/the-lie-of-legalization-to-see-the-devastation-of-marijuana-just-look-to-our-neighbor-colorado) Friday, 23 February 2024 \[Wyliberty\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Marijuana/THC\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc) <a> !\[\](https://wyliberty.org/images/easyblog\_articles/1441/b2ap3\_medium\_lie\_of\_legalization\_01.jpg) </a>by Wyoming Liberty Group As Mark Twain once said: "There are three kinds of lies: Lies, damned lies and statistics." With all due respect, there may be one other kind of lie: The lie told by pro-pot forces. If you haven't heard their footsteps yet, here's what you need to know. Marijuana interests have entered our state capital of Cheyenne during t... \[ Continue reading\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/the-lie-of-legalization-to-see-the-devastation-of-marijuana-just-look-to-our-neighbor-colorado) Tags: \[Marijuana\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana) \[Marijuana and Communities\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-and-communities) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Capitol Conversations: Insights with Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams - Episode 060\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs/capitol-conversations-insights-with-rep-rachel-rodriguez-williams-episode-060) Wednesday, 21 February 2024 \[Wyliberty\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Government Programs\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs) \[Political\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives) \[Eye on the Issues\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues) 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... \[ Continue reading\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs/capitol-conversations-insights-with-rep-rachel-rodriguez-williams-episode-060) Tags: \[Eye on the Issues\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/eye-on-the-issues) \[Video\](https://wyliberty.org/videos) \[Politics\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/politics) \[Legislature\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/legislature) \[Wyoming\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/wyoming) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[THE WYOMING STATE GUARD – Critical Manpower at Minimal Cost\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/government-regulation/the-wyoming-state-guard-critical-manpower-at-minimal-cost) Monday, 19 February 2024 \[Wyliberty\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Regulation\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/government-regulation) \[Transparency\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) \[Legal\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives) \[Keep Wyoming Strong\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/keep-wyoming-strong) <a> !\[\](https://wyliberty.org/images/easyblog\_articles/1439/b2ap3\_medium\_Guest-Blog-Bill-Tallen\_01.jpg) </a>by Bill Tallen - Cody, Wyoming - (505) 352-4863 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND It is important to begin this discussion with a recognition of the legal and constitutional definitions of the militia – what it is, and what it is not, and its historical basis. State militias date back to colonial times, and are firmly established in the U.S. Constitution... \[ Continue reading\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/government-regulation/the-wyoming-state-guard-critical-manpower-at-minimal-cost) Tags: \[Wyoming\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/wyoming) \[Wyoming State Guard\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/wyoming-state-guard) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Parental Rights and School Choice: A Conversation with Superintendent Degenfelder - Episode 59\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues/parental-rights-and-school-choice-a-conversation-with-superintendent-degenfelder-episode-59) Friday, 16 February 2024 \[Wyliberty\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) \[Education\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/education) \[Eye on the Issues\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues) In this episode, we delve into the state of education in Wyoming with Superintendent Megan Degenfelder. As Wyoming navigates through its legislative session, focusing primarily on budgetary matters, Superintendent Degenfelder sheds light on the challenges and opportunities facing education in the state. During this insightful conversation, Su... \[ Continue reading\](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues/parental-rights-and-school-choice-a-conversation-with-superintendent-degenfelder-episode-59) Tags: \[Eye on the Issues\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/eye-on-the-issues) \[Video\](https://wyliberty.org/videos) \[School Choice\](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/school-choice) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ First Page \](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook?format=html) \[ Previous Page \](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook?format=html&amp;start=120) \[ 3 \](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook?format=html&amp;start=40) \[ 4 \](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook?format=html&amp;start=60) \[ 5 \](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook?format=html&amp;start=80) \[ 6 \](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook?format=html&amp;start=100) \[ 7 \](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook?format=html&amp;start=120) \[ 8 \](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ 9 \](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook?format=html&amp;start=160) \[ 10 \](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook?format=html&amp;start=180) \[ 11 \](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook?format=html&amp;start=200) \[ 12 \](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook?format=html&amp;start=220) \[ Next Page \](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook?format=html&amp;start=160) \[ Last Page \](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook?format=html&amp;start=740) !\[logo white 002\](https://wyliberty.org/images/general\_art/logo\_white\_002.png) \*\*Wyoming Liberty Group\*\* \*\*P.O. 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