Trump Pardons Mountain Runner Michelino Sunseri, Who Was Prosecuted for Using an Unapproved Trail
The decision is consistent with the president's avowed concerns about "overcriminalization in federal regulations."
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Wyoming Woman Sues Her Town To Let Her Keep Her Pet Pygmy Goat
Venus Bontadelli thought she'd left the nanny state behind when she fled California. But her new home of Powell, Wyoming, wasn't as free as she'd hoped
He Was Charged With a Federal Offense for Running Up a Mountain
Michelino Sunseri broke the trail running record on Grand Teton but was prosecuted for "shortcutting" on a commonly used trail.
Lawmakers Wonder Why a Mountain Climber Was Prosecuted for Climbing a Mountain
Two members of the House Judiciary Committee say the case against Michelino Sunseri epitomizes the overcriminalization that the president decries.
10 of the Worst State Laws Going Into Effect in July
From minimum wage hikes to bans on cellphones in public schools, here are some of the most ridiculous ways state governments are interfering with Americans’ lives.
A Runner Was Prosecuted for Unapproved Trail Use After the Referring Agency Called It 'Overcriminalization'
The case against Michelino Sunseri exemplifies the injustice caused by the proliferation of regulatory crimes—the target of a recent presidential order.
The Federal Government Has a Lot of Unused Land. Can We Sell It Off To Build Houses?
One proposal would create a streamlined process for selling off federal land to state and local governments, but only if they allow housing to be built on it.
EPA Agrees To Reduce Federal Regulatory Authority in West Virginia
Giving more power to states is good for the environment.
'15 Days To Slow the Spread': On the Fourth Anniversary, a Reminder to Never Give Politicians That Power Again
In the name of safety, politicians did many things that diminished our lives—without making us safer.
Abortion 'Sanctuary Cities' Under Scrutiny in New Mexico Supreme Court
Abortion issues come before two other state Supreme Courts—in Arizona and Wyoming—this week as well.
Wyoming Cop Assaulted a Disabled 8-Year-Old, Then Deleted the Body Camera Footage, Lawsuit Claims
A new lawsuit alleges that Deputy Benjamin Jacquot, a school resource officer, slammed an 8-year-old's face into a conference room floor, causing bruises and lacerations.
Matthew Shepard's Murder Was Almost Certainly Not an Anti-Gay Hate Crime
President Biden commemorated the 25th anniversary of his tragic death by celebrating legislation passed in Shepard's name. But it was based on a major falsehood.
It Took 15 Years for the Feds To Approve a 700-Mile Electric Line
It'll be another five years before it's operational.
State Lawmakers Help Farmers by Improving Consumer Access to Raw Milk
The raw milk restoration is underway.
Liz Cheney Loses to Trump-Endorsed Primary Challenger Harriet Hageman
While she was ultimately felled for criticizing Trump's lies, Cheney was also a poor candidate.
There Are No Good Options in Liz Cheney's Primary
The contest for Wyoming's House seat poses no obvious upsides for libertarians.
Got Roadkill? Now There's an App for That
Wyoming is now encouraging drivers to report roadkill casualties for harvesting.
The Real-World Conflicts in Yellowstone Can Be Solved by Markets, Not Drama
Media elites ignore the heartland-themed show, and the real issues behind it, at their own peril.
Are These Wyoming Library Books Obscene?
Plus: Most Republicans oppose fetal heartbeat laws, FDA authorizes rapid at-home COVID-19 tests, and more...
Meet Marshall Burt, Who's About To Become the Libertarian Party's Only Sitting State Legislator
Burt won against an incumbent Democrat in Wyoming on a platform of gun rights, educational innovation, and a more diversified economy.
Libertarian Candidate Marshall Burt Wins Wyoming State House Race
And in a three-way race for governor in Indiana, Libertarian Donald Rainwater gets more than 13 percent and wins more than 20 counties.
Libertarian Party Hopes for Victory in 2 Wyoming State House Races
The Libertarian Party has been pursuing a heavier-than-average ground game in races with just one major-party opponent and a small number of voters needed to win.
New Wyoming Law Lets Local Ranchers Sell Cuts of Meat Directly to Consumers
Wyoming’s first-and-best-in-the-nation food freedom law just keeps getting better.
Wyoming May Improve on Its Great Food Freedom Law
New amendment would allow low-risk foods such as homemade jams to be sold in grocery stores and sold and consumed in restaurants.
Wyoming State Senator Invokes Jesus Dying to Defend Death Penalty
There's so much wrong with her argument.
Libertarian Bethany Baldes Gets Within 60 Votes of Victory in Wyoming State House Race Against Incumbent GOP Majority Leader
Digging in on one winnable small-total race comes very close to paying off for Libertarian strategist Apollo Pazell.
A Transgender Woman Assaulted a Child in a Restroom; New Laws Wouldn't Have Stopped It, and None Were Needed to Lock Her Up
Will the panic fizzle out when people realize the criminal justice system is adequately prepared to deal with actual sex crimes?
Food Freedom Movement Spreads to North Dakota
The right to sell what you make without overwhelming government regulation affirmed.
USDA Wrongly Targets Wyoming's Food Freedom Act
A raid last month targeted a vendor who was selling chili at a farmers market.
Food Freedom Legislation Slowly Advancing in States
One big step forward; two temporary steps back.
Food Freedom Spreading Across States
Wyoming's groundbreaking direct-to-market law, adopted earlier this year, appears to have sparked a growing movement.
After Veto, Wyoming Considers Milder Asset Forfeiture Reform
But there's still legislation under consideration to mandate conviction first.
Tremendous Victory for Wyoming's Bipartisan Food Freedom Act
"The free market is suddenly hip on the farm again."
Wyoming's Attempt to Reform Asset Forfeiture Fails
Would have required a felony drug conviction before property could be seized.
States Move to Deregulate Homemade Food in 2015
Lawmakers target overregulation of small-scale milk, meat, and "cottage food" producers
Judge Strikes Down Wyoming Gay Marriage Ban
Decision stayed until next week unless state declines to appeal.
Wyoming Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Exempt Up to An Ounce of Marijuana from Possession Statutes
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Cheneys Attempting to Mend Fences with Al Simpson
Public falling out over Liz Cheney's Senate bid
