by Wyoming Liberty Group Recently, about 150 social workers called for President Biden to decriminalize marijuana. Why should we care in Wyoming? Well, for at least one good reason: Beware of the slippery slope. Yes, that's right. First, Biden pushed to have his administration reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, the first such mov...

by Wyoming Liberty Group It ain't over 'til it's over—or so the old saying goes. And thank goodness for that. Because if it was up to President Joe Biden, marijuana would already be reclassified as a less dangerous drug, opening the door to all kinds of mayhem. In recent months, Biden's administration has taken major steps, pandering primarily to y...

In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we sit down with Isaac Orr from Always On Energy Research to discuss the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its regulations affecting Wyoming. Isaac explains how the Biden administration's policies, including stringent carbon dioxide emission standards and various other regulations, are targeting coal-fi...

by Wyoming Liberty Group The argument goes something like this: Delta 8 is a less potent drug than regular marijuana, so what's the big deal? Well, in short, it is a big deal—because the mind-altering drug is in fact quite potent and hazardous. But don't tell that to a group of hemp folks who are suing the state and governor over a recently passed ...

In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we examine the recent legalization of marijuana in Ohio and its potential impacts on local businesses. We spoke with Angela Phillips, a business owner who runs a steel tube manufacturing company in Ohio. Angela shares her concerns about the legalization, from workplace safety to hiring challenges and the broade...

by Wyoming Liberty Group Just in case you're wondering, we in Wyoming are not alone. Other states are fighting against powerful pro-pot forces that are trying to legalize marijuana throughout the country. We've been part of the resistance movement for several years, and perhaps it's part of our DNA, the rugged individualism and independence that di...

by Wyoming Liberty Group Black is white. Up is down. Right is wrong. That's kind of the crazy concept behind the ballot initiative in Florida that's seeking to legalize marijuana for adult use—or so-called "recreational" weed. (It's not a pastime, for the uninitiated.) The pro-pot forces there, aiming for the November ballot, are turning arguments ...

We're back with another episode of Eye on the Issues, and this time, Richard Jones from Wyoming Citizens Against Normalization joins us again. For those unfamiliar with Richard, he joins us from the Cody, WY area. Richard has a fascinating background. His professional experience includes working as a research assistant and psychometrist in neuropsy...

Welcome to another episode of Eye on the Issues. In this interview, we sit down with Darin Westby, Director of the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT), to discuss the critical state of road funding in Wyoming and its impact on the state's infrastructure.  Darin provides a candid look at WYDOT's challenges, particularly the significant...

by Wyoming Liberty Group The sound you just heard was that of near silence. A national story went out without much notice recently, making some headlines, but if you weren't paying attention, it was easy to miss. And yet, it's a troubling story that we in Wyoming should all pay close attention to. Because it may be coming here soon. The story is th...