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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Embark on a journey of discovery with the Wyoming Liberty Group's latest publication: "Weeding Through Facts: A Primer on Marijuana." This guide is your key to understanding the world of cannabis without the jargon and confusion. Learn the basics like the different names people use for marijuana and how it's consumed, from smoking to concentrates l...