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\[!\[Wyoming Liberty Group\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/images/2020/06/01/wy-logo-lg-trees.png)!\[Wyoming Liberty Group\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/images/2020/06/01/wy-logo-sm-trees.png)\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/) \[\](#)- \[Home\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/) - \[About\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) - \[Who We Are\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/about/who-we-are) - \[Core Principles\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/about/core-principles) - \[Staff &amp; Board\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/about/staff) - \[Current Posts\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts) - \[Topics\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) - \[Wyliberty Policy Compass\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/wyliberty-policy-compass) - \[Economic\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic) - \[Education\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/education) - \[Election Security Standards\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/election-security-standards) - \[Energy and Resources\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/energy-and-resources) - \[Eye on the Issues\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/eye-on-the-issues) - \[Government Programs\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs) - \[Health Care\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care) - \[Keep Wyoming Strong\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/keep-wyoming-strong) - \[Legal\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives) - \[Limited Government\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/limited-government) - \[Marijuana/THC\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/marijuana-thc) - \[Political\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives) - \[Property Rights\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/property-rights) - \[Regulation\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-regulation) - \[Spotlight on WyLiberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/spotlight-on-wyliberty) - \[Timeless Topics\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/timeless-topics) - \[Transparency\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) - \[Get Involved\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) - \[Donation/Membership\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/get-involved/donate) - \[Newsletter\](https://mailchi.mp/3d5c211df744/newsletter-sign-up) - \[Contact \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/contact) - \[Search\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/search) ## Enjoy Our ### Blog <a></a>\## \[Cheyenne Citizens Can Still Protect Separation of Power in City Government\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives/cheyenne-citizens-can-still-protect-separation-of-power-in-city-government) Monday, 03 August 2015 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Political\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives) by Wyoming Liberty Staff Our founding Fathers understood the importance of an independent executive branch of government. The Cheyenne City Council however, is preparing to ask citizens to vote on a City Charter amendment that would create an appointed administrator to replace the independent, strong mayor for most executive functions. The appointe... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/political-perspectives/cheyenne-citizens-can-still-protect-separation-of-power-in-city-government) Tags: \[Local Government\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/local-government) \[Voting Rights\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/voting-rights) \[Wyoming\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/wyoming) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Behavioral Contracts: a Good Non-Judicial Tool or Just Another Pitfall\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives/behavioral-contracts-a-good-non-judicial-tool-or-just-another-pitfall) Friday, 31 July 2015 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Legal\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives) by Tom Rose During my research into non-judicial approaches to promoting good juvenile behavior, I discovered a tool which is currently very popular nationwide. Is this an appropriate tool in Wyoming? The findings are mixed and I'll share what I found on both sides of the issue. The tool is a behavioral contract and it is being used in schools and ... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives/behavioral-contracts-a-good-non-judicial-tool-or-just-another-pitfall) Tags: \[Juvenile Justice\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/juvenile-justice) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Disinfecting Healthcare Prices with Sunlight\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/disinfecting-healthcare-prices-with-sunlight) Friday, 31 July 2015 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Health Care\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care) by Charles Katebi When we walk into a hospital, we have access to a cornucopia of different tests, procedures, and specialists. What we will hardly ever see is how much all of this costs. When insurers pay most of the bill, patients have no incentive to find the best deal, and hospitals are more than happy to keep their cost hidden. Now a revolutio... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/disinfecting-healthcare-prices-with-sunlight) Tags: \[All Payer Claims Database\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/all-payer-claims-database) \[APCD\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/apcd) \[Catalyst for Payment Reform\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/catalyst-for-payment-reform) \[HC13\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/hc13) \[Health Care\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/health-care) \[Health Care Incentives Improvement Institute\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/health-care-incentives-improvement-institute) \[Keith Smith\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/keith-smith) \[Matt Mead\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/matt-mead) \[Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act) \[Obamacare\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/obamacare) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[The Challenges of Decriminalizing Underage Alcohol Consumption\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives/the-challenges-of-decriminalizing-underage-alcohol-consumption) Friday, 24 July 2015 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Legal\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives) by Tom Rose As we have been exploring together in recent weeks, the proposed decriminalization of status offenses in Wyoming will be positive change for our juvenile justice system. This needed change will also leave several problem behaviors in justice limbo. From truancy to tobacco and alcohol consumption the status offense behaviors are dangerou... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives/the-challenges-of-decriminalizing-underage-alcohol-consumption) Tags: \[Juvenile Justice\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/juvenile-justice) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Will a Multi-Million Dollar Man Stop the Muddle?\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/limited-government/will-a-multi-million-dollar-man-stop-the-muddle) Tuesday, 21 July 2015 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Limited Government\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/limited-government) As dreams of palaces turn into nightmares, Wyoming's Capitol renovation project muddles along to fiscal disaster. After paying millions to design and architectural consultants and having state employees work on the project for more than a year, the committee has decided it's time to hire someone to manage the project. But instead of hiring someone ... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/limited-government/will-a-multi-million-dollar-man-stop-the-muddle) Tags: \[Wyoming Capitol\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/wyoming-capitol) \[Phil Nicholas\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/phil-nicholas) \[Matt Mead\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/matt-mead) \[Legislature\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/legislature) \[Government Spending\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/government-spending) \[Eli Bebout\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/eli-bebout) \[Corporate Welfare\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/corporate-welfare) \[Capitol Renovation Project\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/capitol-renovation-project) \[Budget Cuts\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/budget-cuts) \[Budget\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/budget) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[If Wyoming Decriminalizes Status Offenses What Happens Next?\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives/if-wyoming-decriminalizes-status-offenses-what-happens-next) Friday, 17 July 2015 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Legal\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives) <a> !\[\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/images/easyblog\_articles/593/b2ap3\_large\_Wyoming\_2012\_Juv\_stats.jpg) </a>by Tom Rose Last week I wrote about some trends in truancy laws and how truancy fits into the status offense decriminalization issues for Wyoming. Although most legislators with whom I speak about status crimes and other juvenile justice issues are well informed, I still run into people who are unaware that Wyoming regularly jails status offenders ... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives/if-wyoming-decriminalizes-status-offenses-what-happens-next) Tags: \[Juvenile Justice\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/juvenile-justice) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Wyoming Welcomes Out-of-State Doctors\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/wyoming-welcomes-out-of-state-doctors) Friday, 17 July 2015 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Health Care\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care) by Charles Katebi Governor Mead is by no stretch of the imagination a visionary government reformer. However, he took a big step towards expanding healthcare access in Wyoming by signing the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact into law. This will allow out-of-state physicians to practice medicine in Wyoming and lower healthcare costs for patients.... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/wyoming-welcomes-out-of-state-doctors) Tags: \[Baby Boomers\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/baby-boomers) \[Health Care\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/health-care) \[Health Care Freedom Amendment\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/health-care-freedom-amendment) \[Health Freedom\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/health-freedom) \[Interstate Medical Licensure Compact\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/interstate-medical-licensure-compact) \[Matt Mead\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/matt-mead) \[Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act) \[Nurse Licensure Compact\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/nurse-licensure-compact) \[Wyoming State Board of Nursing\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/wyoming-state-board-of-nursing) \[Wyoming Board of Medicine\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/wyoming-board-of-medicine) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Clinton Brings Europe's Welfare State to America\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/clinton-brings-europe-s-welfare-state-to-america) Monday, 13 July 2015 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Economic\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic) by Wyoming Liberty Staff In her big speech on economic policy on July 13, Democrat presidential candidate Hillary Clinton outline a vision for expanding the American welfare state. At 17:45 into the video, Mrs. Clinton summarizes her entitlement agenda: Fair pay and fair scheduling, paid family leave and earned sick days, child care are essential t... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/clinton-brings-europe-s-welfare-state-to-america) Tags: \[Welfare State\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/welfare-state) \[Economics\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/economics) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Troubling Trends in Truancy Laws – is Wyoming Next?\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives/troubling-trends-in-truancy-laws-is-wyoming-next) Friday, 10 July 2015 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Legal\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives) by Tom Rose In a recent Law Commentary article out of Texas, Research Associate Jason Snead of the Heritage Foundation highlights an anticipated change in Texas' truancy laws. According to the article, Texas has prosecuted over 100,000 juveniles for Class C misdemeanors merely for truancy. Although my own research completely contradicts Mr. Snead's... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives/troubling-trends-in-truancy-laws-is-wyoming-next) Tags: \[Juvenile Justice\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/juvenile-justice) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Will Pot Taxes Make Mead Support Legalization?\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/will-pot-taxes-make-mead-support-legalization) Thursday, 02 July 2015 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Economic\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic) by Wyoming Liberty Staff Ever since Colorado decided to legalize marijuana there has been an increasingly intense discussion in Wyoming over whether or not the Cowboy State should go the same way. Some people have (for unclear reasons) confidently, consistently, told us that it can never happen here. However, as I explained last year, whenever ther... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/economic/will-pot-taxes-make-mead-support-legalization) Tags: \[Economics\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/economics) \[Marijuana\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/marijuana) \[Matt Mead\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/matt-mead) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Supreme Court Strikes a Blow for Free Speech\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives/supreme-court-strikes-a-blow-for-free-speech) Thursday, 25 June 2015 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Legal\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives) by Wyoming Liberty Staff The United States Supreme Court unanimously struck down a town's sign regulations in Reed v. Town of Gilbert, Arizona because the regulations violated the First Amendment's free speech guarantee. In so doing, the Court reminded Americans and their local governments that First Amendment free speech rights are foundational to... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives/supreme-court-strikes-a-blow-for-free-speech) Tags: \[Constitution\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/constitution) \[First Amendment\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/first-amendment) \[Free Speech\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/free-speech) \[US Supreme Court\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/us-supreme-court) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Truancy Laws and the Ghost of King George III\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency/truancy-laws-and-the-ghost-of-king-george-iii) Wednesday, 17 June 2015 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Transparency\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) by Wyoming Liberty Staff When the Colonies broke away from King George III and his British Empire, the driving force was to unshackle everyone, rich or poor, from the tyranny of an authoritarian monarchy. It is often, and rightly so, noted that American independence created an era of unprecedented entrepreneurial freedom. This in turn resulted in l... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency/truancy-laws-and-the-ghost-of-king-george-iii) Tags: \[Education\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/education) \[Juvenile Justice\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/juvenile-justice) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Federal Land Mismanagement\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/property-rights/federal-land-mismanagement) Wednesday, 17 June 2015 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Property Rights\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/property-rights) More than 50 years ago Bernard DeVoto uttered perhaps the truest statement ever made with respect to the public lands and the rural West; the actual western view of the place of the federal government, DeVoto explained, is: "Go away and give us more money." Robert H. Nelson, Our Languishing Public Lands, Policy Review, February &amp; March 2012. Th... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/property-rights/federal-land-mismanagement) Tags: \[Land Management\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/land-management) \[Federal Lands\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/federal-lands) \[Federal Government\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/federal-government) \[BLM\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/blm) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Direct Primary Care’s Promise\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/direct-primary-care-s-promise) Thursday, 11 June 2015 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Health Care\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care) by Charles Katebi Progressives constantly frame the debate over healthcare reform as a false choice: should healthcare be financed through insurance companies or the government? Both options leave patients at the mercy of third parties. Now an alternative known as Direct Primary Care promises to put the patient back in the driver's seat. The patien... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/direct-primary-care-s-promise) Tags: \[Constitution\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/constitution) \[Direct Primary Care\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/direct-primary-care) \[Health Care\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/health-care) \[Health Care Freedom Amendment\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/health-care-freedom-amendment) \[Health Freedom\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/health-freedom) \[Obamacare\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/obamacare) \[Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act) \[Physicians\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/physicians) \[Wyoming Department of Insurance\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/wyoming-department-of-insurance) \[Wyoming Legislature\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/wyoming-legislature) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Are We Sure Services is the Right Word?\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives/are-we-sure-services-is-the-right-word) Monday, 01 June 2015 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Legal\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives) <a> !\[\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/images/easyblog\_articles/547/b2ap3\_large\_Legislative\_Process.jpg) </a>by Tom Rose Last week we discussed the reemerging proposed legislative change from a CHINS program in Wyoming to a FINS program. In brief, CHINS is the acronym for Child in Need of Supervision which is basically a child whom Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS) believes to be uncontrollable by the child's parents. CHINS legislation requires ... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives/are-we-sure-services-is-the-right-word) Tags: \[Juvenile Justice\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/juvenile-justice) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Obamacare Exchanges are Bleeding States Dry\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/obamacare-exchanges-are-bleeding-states-dry) Friday, 29 May 2015 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Health Care\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care) In four weeks, the Supreme Court will rule on King v. Burwell. A ruling in favor of the plaintiffs invalidates federal insurance subsidies for the 36 states without a state exchange and frees them from the individual and employer mandate. States that built their own exchanges bound their residents to Obamacare's mandates, penalties, and restriction... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/obamacare-exchanges-are-bleeding-states-dry) Tags: \[IRS\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/irs) \[King V Burwell\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/king-v-burwell) \[Matt Mead\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/matt-mead) \[Obama\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/obama) \[Obamacare\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/obamacare) \[US Supreme Court\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/us-supreme-court) \[Wyoming\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/wyoming) \[Wyoming Legislature\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/wyoming-legislature) \[Video\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/videos) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Just the Facts, Ma'am\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency/just-the-facts-ma-am) Tuesday, 26 May 2015 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Transparency\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) Sergeant Joe Friday, in James Webb's classic radio and TV show Dragnet, often cautioned witnesses when he interviewed them, "Just the facts." Some modern journalists and editors could use that admonition. When you see a headline, "Wyoming Makes It A Crime To Collect Evidence Of Pollution On Public Lands", you have to wonder. Where did they get that... \[ Continue reading\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency/just-the-facts-ma-am) Tags: \[Climate Change\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/climate-change) \[BLM\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog-tags/blm) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) \[ \](https://mail.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Decriminalizing Status Offenders in Wyoming: Where Do We Stand?\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives/decriminalizing-status-offenders-in-wyoming-where-do-we-stand) Friday, 15 May 2015 \[Wyliberty\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/current-posts/blogger/derrickcook) \[Legal\](https://mail.wyliberty.org/blog/legal-perspectives) by Tom Rose In 1974 the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) was passed mainly for the purpose of deinstitutionalizing juvenile status offenders. Most states initiated the act over the next few decades. Wyoming did not. 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