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Wyoming

Mountain runner Michelino Sunseri during his Grand Teton climb | Connor Burkesmith

Criminal Justice

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.

Jacob Sullum | 7.23.2025 12:01 AM

7-1-25-v1 | Illustration: Eddie Marshall | Jennifer Pitiquen | Dreamstime.com | ChatGPT

Law & Government

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.

Autumn Billings | 6.30.2025 5:40 PM

Grand Teton National Park | National Park Service

Overcriminalization

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.

Jacob Sullum | 6.6.2025 2:50 PM

A map of the United States showing areas owned by various federal entities | Esri, Bureau of Land Management, Department of Defense, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service

Maps

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.

Christian Britschgi | 3.17.2025 6:00 AM

Aerial view of Jon Amos Power plant shows smoke stacks and cooling in Coal, Poca, West Virginia. | Joe Sohm/Visions of America/Joseph Sohm/Universal Images Group/Newscom

Energy & Environment

EPA Agrees To Reduce Federal Regulatory Authority in West Virginia

Giving more power to states is good for the environment.

Jeff Luse | 2.20.2025 2:36 PM

John Stossel is seen in front of the U.S. Capitol | Stossel TV

Coronavirus

'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.

John Stossel | 3.20.2024 9:45 AM

New Mexico attorney general Raúl Torrez |  Eddie Moore/ZUMAPRESS/Newscom

Abortion

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.

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 12.11.2023 3:05 PM

A series of images showing a child being held down and then showing bruises on his face | Illustration: Lex Villena; OGBORN MIHM LLP

Criminal Justice

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.

Emma Camp | 12.4.2023 5:14 PM

An effigy is seen fixed to a fence in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, commemorating the memory of Matthew Shepard | Jed Conklin/ZUMAPRESS/Newscom

Hate crimes

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.

Billy Binion | 10.12.2023 5:58 PM

It took 18 years for the feds to approve a 700-mile electric line. | Photo by Ashlynn Murphy on Unsplash

Bureaucracy

It Took 15 Years for the Feds To Approve a 700-Mile Electric Line

It'll be another five years before it's operational.

Eric Boehm | 4.17.2023 1:40 PM

A man pours raw milk in front of cows | Photo 154062635 © David Tadevosian | Dreamstime.com

Food Freedom

State Lawmakers Help Farmers by Improving Consumer Access to Raw Milk

The raw milk restoration is underway.

Baylen Linnekin | 2.25.2023 7:00 AM

A billboard encourages Wyoming voters to vote against Liz Cheney | Jim West/ZUMAPRESS/Newscom

Election 2022

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.

Joe Lancaster | 8.16.2022 10:24 PM

no-liz-cheney-sign | TERRY SCHMITT/UPI/Newscom

Election 2022

There Are No Good Options in Liz Cheney's Primary

The contest for Wyoming's House seat poses no obvious upsides for libertarians.

Joe Lancaster | 8.16.2022 7:00 AM

dreamstime_xl_42767487 | Photo 42767487 © Nyker1 | Dreamstime.com

Roadkill

Got Roadkill? Now There's an App for That

Wyoming is now encouraging drivers to report roadkill casualties for harvesting.

Baylen Linnekin | 3.19.2022 8:30 AM

Yellowstone-11 | "Yellowstone" (Paramount Network)

Television

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.

Shawn Regan and Tate Watkins | 1.22.2022 7:30 AM

Untitled | Contested book covers

Reason Roundup

Are These Wyoming Library Books Obscene?

Plus: Most Republicans oppose fetal heartbeat laws, FDA authorizes rapid at-home COVID-19 tests, and more...

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 10.5.2021 9:30 AM

marshall burt BETTER SIZE | Marshall Burt for Liberty website

Libertarian Party

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.

Brian Doherty | 11.5.2020 5:00 PM

marshall burt image right | Marshall Burt for Liberty website

Election 2020

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.

Brian Doherty | 11.4.2020 2:11 AM

baldes photo | Baldes for Liberty Facebook

Libertarian Party

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.

Brian Doherty | 10.30.2020 5:20 PM

Wyoming | Sergio Pitamitz/robertharding/Newscom

Food Freedom

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.

Baylen Linnekin | 4.4.2020 8:30 AM

Wyoming | Andre Jenny Stock Connection Worldwide/Newscom

Food Freedom

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.

Baylen Linnekin | 2.15.2020 8:30 AM

Large image on homepages | Wyoming legislature website

Death Penalty

Wyoming State Senator Invokes Jesus Dying to Defend Death Penalty

There's so much wrong with her argument.

Joe Setyon | 2.15.2019 9:50 AM

Large image on homepages

Election 2018

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.

Brian Doherty | 11.7.2018 12:45 AM

Large image on homepages | Casper Police booking photo

Trans

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?

Scott Shackford | 10.20.2017 12:55 PM

Large image on homepages | Og-vision / Dreamstime.com

Food Freedom

Food Freedom Movement Spreads to North Dakota

The right to sell what you make without overwhelming government regulation affirmed.

Baylen Linnekin | 4.15.2017 7:53 AM

Large image on homepages | Ehrlif | Dreamstime.com

Usda

USDA Wrongly Targets Wyoming's Food Freedom Act

A raid last month targeted a vendor who was selling chili at a farmers market.

Baylen Linnekin | 10.8.2016 7:31 AM

Large image on homepages | ** RCB ** / photo on flickr

Policy

Food Freedom Legislation Slowly Advancing in States

One big step forward; two temporary steps back.

Baylen Linnekin | 4.30.2016 8:00 AM

Large image on homepages | doc.D / photo on flickr

Policy

Food Freedom Spreading Across States

Wyoming's groundbreaking direct-to-market law, adopted earlier this year, appears to have sparked a growing movement.

Baylen Linnekin | 12.12.2015 8:00 AM

Large image on homepages

Policy

Wyoming Farmer Sues EPA Over $16 Million in Potential Fines Over Building Drinking Water Pond for His Livestock

Brian Doherty | 8.28.2015 2:23 PM

Large image on homepages | USDA

Civil Asset Forfeiture

After Veto, Wyoming Considers Milder Asset Forfeiture Reform

But there's still legislation under consideration to mandate conviction first.

Scott Shackford | 8.14.2015 11:10 AM

Large image on homepages | Annieannie / Dreamstime

Politics

Tremendous Victory for Wyoming's Bipartisan Food Freedom Act

"The free market is suddenly hip on the farm again."

Baylen Linnekin | 3.14.2015 8:00 AM

Large image on homepages | sundancekid/Flickr

Policy

Food Freedom Win in Wyoming

New law takes local foods "off the black market," says sponsor

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 3.4.2015 3:35 PM

Large image on homepages

Civil Asset Forfeiture

Wyoming's Attempt to Reform Asset Forfeiture Fails

Would have required a felony drug conviction before property could be seized.

Scott Shackford | 3.4.2015 11:20 AM

Large image on homepages | Virginia Farm and Food Freedom/Facebook

Policy

States Move to Deregulate Homemade Food in 2015

Lawmakers target overregulation of small-scale milk, meat, and "cottage food" producers

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 1.20.2015 2:40 PM

Gay Marriage

Judge Strikes Down Wyoming Gay Marriage Ban

Decision stayed until next week unless state declines to appeal.

Reason Staff | 10.17.2014 4:40 PM

Politics

Wyoming Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Exempt Up to An Ounce of Marijuana from Possession Statutes

$50 to $100 fines instead, because fytw

Reason Staff | 1.28.2014 10:30 AM

Nanny State

Wyoming Governor to Fight Federal Decision to Declare Town Part of Indian Reservation

Riverton

Reason Staff | 1.9.2014 12:10 PM

Politics

Cheneys Attempting to Mend Fences with Al Simpson

Public falling out over Liz Cheney's Senate bid

Reason Staff | 1.6.2014 5:50 PM

Politics

Liz Cheney Ending Wyoming Senate Campaign

Cites "Serious health issues" in her family

Reason Staff | 1.6.2014 7:30 AM

Policy

Wyoming Counties the Latest to Snag Surplus Military Armored Vehicles

For reasons!

Reason Staff | 12.10.2013 4:30 PM

Politics

Report: Wyoming Best Tax Climate, New York, New Jersey Worst

Little change from last year

Reason Staff | 10.10.2013 11:40 AM

Natural Disasters

The Cheyenne Army

Jesse Walker | 2.25.2012 11:43 PM

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