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Our state and federal constitutions go hand in hand to lay the foundation of our liberties. In the name of living and breathing constitutional ideology we have become a litigious legal society. The overwhelming amount of new laws and case law sometimes obscures peoples basic rights and we need to fight against these limitations based on popular...

Our state and federal constitutions go hand in hand to lay the foundation of our liberties. In the name of living and breathing constitutional ideology we have become a litigious legal society. The overwhelming amount of new laws and case law sometimes obscures peoples basic rights and we need to fight against these limitations based on popular sentiment or ideology. Our founding is based on a solid and unmovable belief in the preservation of the right of ordinary people to be the primary source of power given by God.

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Former Wyoming House Speaker Exposes the Fallacy of Campaign Finance Disclosure


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...
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Dodging the Bullet - Wyoming lawmakers do right thing with bill, but more education is needed about the dangers of marijuana


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, ...
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THE WYOMING STATE GUARD – Critical Manpower at Minimal Cost


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...
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Wyoming “Synthetic Media” Bill Aims at Deep Fakes, Hits Free Speech


by Steve Klein The proposed bills for the 2024 Budget Session of the Wyoming Legislature include what amounts to a laundry list of cultural grievances. I don't say it lightly, and often regret saying it, but some things are appropriate for legislation—sometimes, there really "aughta be a law," as the Schoolhouse Rock narrative goes. But usually the...
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Visual Insights - Marijuana Decriminalization Dangers - Infographic


by Wyoming Liberty Group Introducing our latest infographic dissecting the complexities of marijuana decriminalization. President Shaun Willoughby of the Albuquerque Police Officers Association ignites the discussion with a poignant quote questioning the semantics and implications of legalization versus decriminalization. Delve deeper into the publ...
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Civil Forfeiture Explained with Attorney Steve Klein - Episode 051


Join us in this enlightening episode of the "Eye on the Issues" series, brought to you by the Wyoming Liberty Group. In Episode 051, we dive deep into the complex world of civil forfeiture with attorney Steve Klein.  Civil forfeiture laws have long been a topic of debate, allowing law enforcement agencies across the U.S., including Wyoming, to...
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Wyoming Supreme Court Decision Should Prompt the End of Civil Forfeiture


by Steve Klein Ten years ago, Wyoming Liberty Group published my paper Reforming Civil Asset Forfeiture in Wyoming. The paper detailed how the Wyoming Controlled Substances Act permitted police to seize property—including cash, cars, and firearms—on mere suspicion it was related to drug trafficking, without convicting or even charging the owner wit...
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Wyoming Takes a Bold Step: Bill 24LSO-0285 and the Fight Against Psychoactive Substances


In a significant development this week, the Joint Judiciary committee in Wyoming made a crucial decision that could shape the state's stance on psychoactive substances. Committee bill 24LSO-0285, although not entirely ready for prime time, will be introduced at session, marking a notable win for Wyoming. The bill primarily focuses on hemp limitatio...
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Unveiling the Risks: Why Marijuana Decriminalization Raises Concerns


by Wyoming Liberty Group The debate surrounding decriminalizing marijuana at a state level has surfaced again, with proponents touting its potential benefits in reducing criminal justice burdens and generating revenue. However, a comprehensive examination reveals that the path towards decriminalization is fraught with potential pitfalls. Let us del...
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Wyoming Elections Committee Tees Up More Censorship by Red Tape


by Stephen Klein  On May 30th and 31st, the Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Committee of the Wyoming Legislature held its first interim meeting between legislative sessions in Lander. The meeting opened with an extensive presentation from various officials about how elections work in Wyoming, from registration to poll ...
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Cheyenne, WY 82009

Phone: (307) 632-7020