[![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 & Natural Resources](https://www.wylibertyresearch.org/subtopic-energy-and-natural-resources) - [Economics & State Budget](https://www.wylibertyresearch.org/wyliberty-econ-statebudget) - [Government Transparency - Regulation & 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 & 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 & Board](https://wyliberty.org/about/staff) - [Publications](https://wyliberty.org/about/publications) - [Milestones & 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 ## [Wyoming “Synthetic Media” Bill Aims at Deep Fakes, Hits Free Speech](https://wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives/wyoming-synthetic-media-bill-aims-at-deep-fakes-hits-free-speech) Friday, 16 February 2024 [Wyliberty](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) [Legal](https://wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives) ![](https://wyliberty.org/images/easyblog_articles/1437/b2ap3_medium_Steves-Synthetic-Media-Blog.jpg) 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... [ Continue reading](https://wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives/wyoming-synthetic-media-bill-aims-at-deep-fakes-hits-free-speech) Tags: [Free Speech](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/free-speech) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## [Scenes from a Drug Disaster - Wyoming: To see the damage from marijuana, just look westward](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/scenes-from-a-drug-disaster-wyoming-to-see-the-damage-from-marijuana-just-look-westward) Friday, 16 February 2024 [Wyliberty](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) [Marijuana/THC](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc) ![](https://wyliberty.org/images/easyblog_articles/1436/b2ap3_medium_scenes-from-a-drug-disaster.jpg) by Wyoming Liberty Group Imagine this: You can't step foot outside your front door in broad daylight—for fear of cartels and drug dealers who might kill you by accident in the crossfire of turf wars. Well, if you live in parts of Los Angeles, you don't have to imagine it. This is already a reality—thanks largely to the slippery slope of legalizing ... [ Continue reading](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/scenes-from-a-drug-disaster-wyoming-to-see-the-damage-from-marijuana-just-look-westward) 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);) ## [SF106: Paving the Way for Wyoming's State Guard - Episode 058](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues/sf106-paving-the-way-for-wyoming-s-state-guard-episode-058) Tuesday, 13 February 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 dive into the ongoing Wyoming legislative session. With insights from State Senator Dan Laursen of Senate District 19 and Wyoming citizen Bill Tallen, a former law enforcement officer, we explore the intricacies of this crucial session. The episode kicks off with an overview of the budget session... [ Continue reading](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues/sf106-paving-the-way-for-wyoming-s-state-guard-episode-058) 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) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## [Weeding Through Facts: A Primer on Marijuana](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/weeding-through-facts-a-primer-on-marijuana) Tuesday, 13 February 2024 [Wyliberty](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) [Transparency](https://wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) [Marijuana/THC](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc) 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... [ Continue reading](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/weeding-through-facts-a-primer-on-marijuana) Tags: [Publications](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/publications) [Marijuana and Communities](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-and-communities) [Marijuana and Law Enforcement](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-and-law-enforcement) [Marijuana Decriminalization](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-decriminalization) [Marijuana and Mental Health](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-and-mental-health) [Marijuana and Health](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-and-health) [Delta-9](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/delta-9) [Delta-8](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/delta-8) [Marijuana Infographics](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-infographics) [Marijuana](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## [Tax Talk: Exploring Property Taxes with Jason Mercier - Episode 057](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues/tax-talk-exploring-property-taxes-with-jason-mercier-episode-057) Sunday, 11 February 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 our latest episode, we dive deep into the realm of taxes, focusing primarily on property taxes, a subject that hits home for many of us. Joining us for this insightful discussion is Jason Mercier. Jason is Vice President & Director of Research at Mountain States Policy Center. We explore various facets of tax policy, including the conc... [ Continue reading](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues/tax-talk-exploring-property-taxes-with-jason-mercier-episode-057) Tags: [Eye on the Issues](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/eye-on-the-issues) [Video](https://wyliberty.org/videos) [Taxpayers](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/taxpayers) [Property Tax](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/property-tax) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## [Charting The Course for Education Choice - Episode 056](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues/charting-the-course-for-education-choice-episode-056) Saturday, 10 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) Join Mike Garofalo on another insightful episode of Eye on the Issues, where he delves into the topic of educational choice with special guest Chris Cargill, President of Mountain State's Policy Center. In this candid and informative interview, Chris shares his expertise and perspective on the importance of providing diverse educational options for... [ Continue reading](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues/charting-the-course-for-education-choice-episode-056) Tags: [Eye on the Issues](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/eye-on-the-issues) [Video](https://wyliberty.org/videos) [Education](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education) [Education Choice](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education-choice) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## [Myth v. Reality - The real hazards of marijuana](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/myth-v-reality-the-real-hazards-of-marijuana) Friday, 09 February 2024 [Wyliberty](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) [Transparency](https://wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) [Marijuana/THC](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc) ![](https://wyliberty.org/images/easyblog_articles/1431/b2ap3_medium_Myth-v.-Reality-hazards.jpg) by Wyoming Liberty Group You've heard the saying: Don't believe everything you hear. That's especially true, in the days ahead, as pro-pot forces barge into Wyoming in anticipation of the state legislative session, set to start on Feb. 12. They want to make marijuana legal. To that end, they will tell you marijuana doesn't kill. They will tell you ... [ Continue reading](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/myth-v-reality-the-real-hazards-of-marijuana) Tags: [Marijuana](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana) [Marijuana and Health](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-and-health) [Marijuana and Mental Health](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-and-mental-health) [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: Pre-Session Insights with Rep. Sarah Penn - Episode 055](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues/capitol-conversations-pre-session-insights-with-rep-sarah-penn-episode-055) Friday, 09 February 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 this episode of Eye on the Issues, we sit down with Rep. Sarah Penn, representative of House District 33 in Wyoming, as she discusses the pressing bills set to hit the state legislature in the upcoming budget session. First on the docket is HB 78, a bill titled "Pornography and Obscenity Crimes and Penalties." Sarah elaborates on the bill'... [ Continue reading](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues/capitol-conversations-pre-session-insights-with-rep-sarah-penn-episode-055) 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) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## [Visual Insights - Marijuana Decriminalization Dangers - Infographic](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/visual-insights-marijuana-decriminalization-dangers-infographic) Thursday, 08 February 2024 [Wyliberty](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) [Transparency](https://wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) [Legal](https://wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives) [Marijuana/THC](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc) ![](https://wyliberty.org/images/easyblog_articles/1429/b2ap3_medium_Marijuan-Decorum-Dangers-infographic-blog-cover.jpg) 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... [ Continue reading](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/visual-insights-marijuana-decriminalization-dangers-infographic) Tags: [Marijuana](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana) [Marijuana Infographics](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-infographics) [Marijuana Decriminalization](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-decriminalization) [Marijuana and Health](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-and-health) [Marijuana and Mental Health](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-and-mental-health) [Marijuana and Law Enforcement](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-and-law-enforcement) [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);) ## [Inside Wyoming’s Mining Industry with Travis Deti - Episode 054](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues/inside-wyoming-s-mining-industry-with-travis-deti-episode-054) Monday, 05 February 2024 [Wyliberty](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) [Eye on the Issues](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues) Welcome to Eye on the Issues, in this episode we are going on a journey into Wyoming's mining landscape with Travis Deti, the Executive Director of the Wyoming Mining Association. This episode serves as an exceptional introduction not only to the Wyoming Mining Association but also to the dynamic world of mining in Wyoming. Join us as we lear... [ Continue reading](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues/inside-wyoming-s-mining-industry-with-travis-deti-episode-054) Tags: [Eye on the Issues](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/eye-on-the-issues) [Video](https://wyliberty.org/videos) [Mining](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/mining) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## [The Trojan Horse in Wyoming - Attempts to decriminalize marijuana: smoke & mirrors](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/the-trojan-horse-in-wyoming-attempts-to-decriminalize-marijuana-smoke-mirrors) Monday, 05 February 2024 [Wyliberty](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) [Marijuana/THC](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc) ![](https://wyliberty.org/images/easyblog_articles/1427/b2ap3_medium_Trojan-Horse-Blog.jpg) by Wyoming Liberty Group Brace yourself.In the coming days, as Wyoming lawmakers convene later this month, you will hear a lot of things about marijuana. But much of it amounts to this: Just smoke and mirrors.Pro-pot forces, for instance, will tell you this doozy: That marijuana should be decriminalized in Wyoming, where it remains illegal. They wi... [ Continue reading](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/the-trojan-horse-in-wyoming-attempts-to-decriminalize-marijuana-smoke-mirrors) Tags: [Marijuana](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana) [Marijuana Decriminalization](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-decriminalization) [Marijuana and Law Enforcement](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-and-law-enforcement) [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);) ## [Under the Lens: Richard Jones Unravels the Myths Surrounding Marijuana Normalization - Episode 053](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues/under-the-lens-richard-jones-unravels-the-myths-surrounding-marijuana-normalization-episode-053) Friday, 26 January 2024 [Wyliberty](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) [Marijuana/THC](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc) [Eye on the Issues](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues) In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we sit down with Richard Jones, a founder of Wyoming Citizens Against Normalization (WYCAN). Join us as Richard delves into the core mission of WYCAN, addressing the normalization of drug use, particularly focusing on cannabis issues in Wyoming. Richard brings decades of experience, having served in law e... [ Continue reading](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues/under-the-lens-richard-jones-unravels-the-myths-surrounding-marijuana-normalization-episode-053) Tags: [Eye on the Issues](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/eye-on-the-issues) [Marijuana](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana) [Video](https://wyliberty.org/videos) [Marijuana and Law Enforcement](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-and-law-enforcement) [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);) ## [The Red Herring - Wyoming beware: the illusion of marijuana as ‘medicine’](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/the-red-herring-wyoming-beware-the-illusion-of-marijuana-as-medicine) Friday, 26 January 2024 [Wyliberty](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) [Marijuana/THC](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc) ![](https://wyliberty.org/images/easyblog_articles/1425/b2ap3_medium_Red_Herring_01.jpg) by Wyoming Liberty Group Picture this: Dealers pedaling illegal drugs with a high potential for abuse and no accepted use in treatment in the United States. This, by the way, is happening in Wyoming. How do they push their products? Well, the leading pro-marijuana forces have crafted a strategy that seeks to make marijuana more socially acceptable.... [ Continue reading](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/the-red-herring-wyoming-beware-the-illusion-of-marijuana-as-medicine) Tags: [Marijuana](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana) [NORML](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/norml) [Marijuana and Health](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-and-health) [Marijuana and Mental Health](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-and-mental-health) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## [From High to Hell: A Veteran’s Struggle with Marijuana-Induced Psychosis](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/from-high-to-hell-a-veteran-s-struggle-with-marijuana-induced-psychosis) Thursday, 25 January 2024 [Wyliberty](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) [Marijuana/THC](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc) ![](https://wyliberty.org/images/easyblog_articles/1424/b2ap3_medium_Javonte-Hill-Testimony.jpg) We recently stumbled upon Javonte Hill's compelling narrative on Every Brain Matters, shedding light on the perilous journey he faced after experimenting with marijuana. His story serves as a stark reminder of the misconceptions surrounding cannabis and its supposed benefits for veterans coping with PTSD. In January 2023, Javonte's life took a terr... [ Continue reading](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/from-high-to-hell-a-veteran-s-struggle-with-marijuana-induced-psychosis) Tags: [Marijuana](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana) [Marijuana and Mental Health](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-and-mental-health) [Marijuana and Health](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-and-health) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## [Exploring Education in Wyoming: A Conversation with Nathan Winters, President of Wyoming Family Alliance - Episode 052](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues/exploring-education-in-wyoming-a-conversation-with-nathan-winters-president-of-wyoming-family-alliance-episode-052) Friday, 19 January 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) Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on education in Wyoming as we sit down with Nathan Winters, President of the Wyoming Family Alliance. In this Eye on the Issues edisode, Nathan shares insights into the history of public education in the United States and delves into the challenges and opportunities faced by Wyoming's education system.&nbs... [ Continue reading](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues/exploring-education-in-wyoming-a-conversation-with-nathan-winters-president-of-wyoming-family-alliance-episode-052) Tags: [Eye on the Issues](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/eye-on-the-issues) [Video](https://wyliberty.org/videos) [Education](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## [Marijuana Seeks to Break into Wyoming — Again. But did you know the secret history of marijuana?](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/marijuana-seeks-to-break-into-wyoming-again-but-did-you-know-the-secret-history-of-marijuana) Friday, 19 January 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) ![](https://wyliberty.org/images/easyblog_articles/1422/b2ap3_medium_marijuana-seeks-to-break-into-wyoming.jpg) Can you hear them coming? Over the past decade, well-funded forces have repeatedly tried to kick down the door to make marijuana legal in one form or another in Wyoming. The pro-pot camp has tried just about everything: They wanted to get it on the ballot. They've sought legislative action in the Wyoming House of Representatives. They've tried to g... [ Continue reading](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/marijuana-seeks-to-break-into-wyoming-again-but-did-you-know-the-secret-history-of-marijuana) Tags: [Marijuana](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana) [NORML](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/norml) [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);) ## [Civil Forfeiture Explained with Attorney Steve Klein - Episode 051](https://wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives/civil-forfeiture-explained-with-attorney-steve-klein-episode-051) Friday, 12 January 2024 [Wyliberty](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) [Legal](https://wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives) [Eye on the Issues](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues) 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... [ Continue reading](https://wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives/civil-forfeiture-explained-with-attorney-steve-klein-episode-051) Tags: [Eye on the Issues](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/eye-on-the-issues) [Video](https://wyliberty.org/videos) [Civil Forfeiture](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/civil-forfeiture) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## [Marijuana's Dark Side with Dr. Raymond Wiggins - Episode 050](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/marijuana-s-dark-side-with-dr-raymond-wiggins-episode-050) Friday, 15 December 2023 [Wyliberty](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) [Marijuana/THC](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc) [Eye on the Issues](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues) Welcome back to Eye on the Issues. In this episode, we're diving deep into the dark, murky waters of marijuana use with Dr. Raymond L. Wiggins, a sixth-generation Texan and an experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeon. As he puts it, he is the bridge between medicine and dentistry. His years of experience certainly speak for themselves. Join... [ Continue reading](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc/marijuana-s-dark-side-with-dr-raymond-wiggins-episode-050) Tags: [Eye on the Issues](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/eye-on-the-issues) [Video](https://wyliberty.org/videos) [Marijuana](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana) [Marijuana and Health](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-and-health) [Marijuana and Mental Health](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana-and-mental-health) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## [Wyoming Supreme Court Decision Should Prompt the End of Civil Forfeiture](https://wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives/wyoming-supreme-court-decision-should-prompt-the-end-of-civil-forfeiture) Monday, 11 December 2023 [Wyliberty](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) [Legal](https://wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives) ![](https://wyliberty.org/images/easyblog_articles/1419/b2ap3_medium_Steve-Forfeiture-Blog-01.jpg) 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... [ Continue reading](https://wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives/wyoming-supreme-court-decision-should-prompt-the-end-of-civil-forfeiture) Tags: [Civil Forfeiture](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/civil-forfeiture) [Supreme Court](https://wyliberty.org/blog-tags/supreme-court) [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);) ## [Behind The Badge: A Law Enforcement Perspective on Marijuana - Episode 049](https://wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs/behind-the-badge-a-law-enforcement-perspective-on-marijuana-episode-049) Friday, 08 December 2023 [Wyliberty](https://wyliberty.org/blog/economic/blogger/derrickcook) [Government Programs](https://wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs) [Marijuana/THC](https://wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc) [Eye on the Issues](https://wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues) In this episode, we sit down with Shaun Willoughby, President of the Albuquerque Police Officers Association, to get an unfiltered perspective on the impact of marijuana from a law enforcement standpoint. Shaun pulls no punches as he dispels common misconceptions surrounding low-level marijuana charges and sheds light on whether decriminalization t... 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