New Pennsylvania Law Sets Foundation to Reject EPA “Clean Power Plan”

HARRISBURG, Pa. (June 27, 2016) – Gov. Tom Wolf has signed a bill that expands and clarifies a state law that takes a small but important first step in setting the foundation to reject federal some EPA rules and regulations in practice. Sen. Donald White (R) introduced Senate Bill 1195 (SB1195) earlier this year. The legislation amended…

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Depending on Federal Judges to Protect Your Gun Rights Is a Bad Plan

Defenders of the Second Amendment often use federal lawsuits in an attempt to protect their right to keep and bear arms. This is a really bad strategy. At its core, the Second Amendment exists as a limit on federal authority. When you sue in federal court, you do so in the hope that the federal…

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North Carolina House Guts Bill to Nullify EPA Rules on Wood Burning Stoves

RALEIGH, N.C. (Jun. 27, 2016) – A bill originally written to prohibit North Carolina from assisting in the enforcement of certain Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules was drastically altered in committee, taking out the provisions that would have pushed back against federal regulations. Introduced by Sen. Chad Barefoot (R-Wake), Sen. Jim Davis (R-Cherokee), and Sen.…

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Republicans Unveil Unconstitutional Alternative to Obamacare

WASHINGTON (June 27, 2016) – House Republicans unveiled their plan to replace Obamacare last week. Whether it would usher in “better” policies than the Affordable Care Act remains up for debate, but one thing is certain – it’s every bit as unconstitutional as Obamacare. Republicans have tossed around the “repeal and replace” mantra for years.…

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Final 15: Tom Woods was “Legendary” in Los Angeles

Legendary: That’s what countless people have called the final 15 minutes of a speech by Tom Woods at the Tenth Amendment Center‘s Nullify Now conference back in 2011. Today, take a walk down memory lane as we celebrate our 10 Year Anniversary. THANK YOU for being here with us!

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Gun-Grabbers to the Left of Me, Voyeurs to the Right

I’ve got gun grabbers to the left of me, voyeurs to the right. In the wake of the Orlando shooting, politicos of both the Republican and Democratic persuasion scrambled to apply Rahm Emanuel’s salient advice. “Never let a crisis go to waste.” Right wingers filled my Facebook newsfeed with complaints about the lefty gun-grabbers exploiting…

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South Carolina’s Constitutional Education Requirement in Public Schools in No Guarantee of Effectiveness

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Jun. 23, 2016) – Last month, Governor Nikki Haley signed a law to make constitutional education a requirement for South Carolina public school students. However, South Carolina residents must remain vigilant to ensure that this new program correctly depicts the intent of the Founding Fathers and their revolutionary documents. House Bill 3848 (H3848)…

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Signed into Law: New Hampshire Bill Expands State’s Medical Marijuana Program

CONCORD, N.H. (June 23, 2016) – Earlier this month, New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan signed a bill expanding the state’s medical marijuana law, further nullifying federal prohibition in practice. Rep. David Luneau (I) introduced House Bill 1453 (HB1453) earlier this year. The legislation adds ulcerative colitis to the list of debilitating medical conditions that qualify a…

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Fierce Debate Erupts Over Federal Partnerships and Asset Forfeiture in Oklahoma County Sheriff Race

A heated debate in an Oklahoma county Sheriff’s race shows two contrasting mentalities common among elected officials. In this case, we have a Constitutional Sheriff who takes his oath very seriously going toe-to-toe against a big government centralizer repeating the federal propaganda no matter how absurd it may be. After the previous Canadian County Sheriff…

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