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by Wyoming Liberty Group Black is white. Up is down. Right is wrong. That's kind of the crazy concept behind the ballot initiative in Florida that's seeking to legalize marijuana for adult use—or so-called "recreational" weed. (It's not a pastime, for the uninitiated.) The pro-pot forces there, aiming for the November ballot, are turning arguments ...
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by Wyoming Liberty Group A lawyer for Rep. Harriet Hageman, Wyoming's member of the U.S. House of Representatives, recently sent a cease-and-desist letter to a candidate running for the U.S. Senate, demanding that he stop issuing social media posts suggesting that Hageman is backing his candidacy. "\[Y\]ou have persisted in your attempts to mislead R...
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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...
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...
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...
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