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...

In this episode of "Eye on the Issues," we sit down with Rep. Ken Clouston, the House of Representatives member for District 32, to delve into the recent Wyoming legislative session. This year's session, primarily focused on budget and finance, covered a diverse range of crucial topics. One of the standout discussions was on the Education Savings A...

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 Wyoming Liberty Group Saying something is true doesn't make it so. That's especially the case with the so-called "Compassionate Care Act," a bill to bring about marijuana as medicine in South Carolina. There's nothing "compassionate" about that bill, by the way. But why should we in Wyoming care about legislative shenanigans occurring far from o...

by Wyoming Liberty Group Leave it to the feds to muck things up. Just when lawmakers in Wyoming took steps to curb the flow of marijuana in our state, the federal government appears poised to loosen restrictions on the illegal, mind-altering drug. Why? Well, part of the reason is basic politics, plain and cynical. President Joe Biden, whose poll nu...

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 ...

by Wyoming Liberty Group Just when Wyoming lawmakers addressed the latest threat from marijuana, a new version of the mind-altering drug has found its way back into our state, creating yet another hazard. Little is known about the emerging drug, even as it quickly spreads throughout Wyoming. It's called Delta 10. It also could be called the latest ...

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, ...

by Wyoming Liberty Group This should be simple: Marijuana is illegal, according to federal law across the United States. It's also illegal, according to state law, in Wyoming. But it's already here in the Cowboy State—in a manner of speaking. Ever heard of Delta 8? There's a lot of confusion out there about what it is. But there's no confusion abou...

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 Wyoming Liberty Group As Mark Twain once said: "There are three kinds of lies: Lies, damned lies and statistics." With all due respect, there may be one other kind of lie: The lie told by pro-pot forces. If you haven't heard their footsteps yet, here's what you need to know. Marijuana interests have entered our state capital of Cheyenne during t...

In this episode, we delve into the ongoing legislative session in Wyoming, exploring key bills and priorities shaping the state's future. Join us as we engage in an insightful conversation with Representative Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, offering valuable perspectives on crucial matters affecting Wyomingites.  Representative Rodriguez-Williams s...

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...

In this episode, we delve into the state of education in Wyoming with Superintendent Megan Degenfelder. As Wyoming navigates through its legislative session, focusing primarily on budgetary matters, Superintendent Degenfelder sheds light on the challenges and opportunities facing education in the state.  During this insightful conversation, Su...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...