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...

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...

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 ...