Pot advocates introduce ballot initiatives

CHEYENNE — A number of cannabis advocates and members of the Libertarian Party made history Friday as they submitted two marijuana-related ballot initiatives, kicking off a campaign that will last until next November.

A number of organizations joined forces outside of the Wyoming State Capitol in a news conference where they discussed the importance of legalizing medical marijuana and decriminalizing marijuana for personal usage in the state.

About two dozen people were in attendance to support the ballot initiatives.

“People should be able to make their own choices in life,” Rep. Marshall Bur...