Monthly Archives: February 2017

Draghi Says A Country Can Leave Eurozone But Must “Settle Bill First”

"Suddenly the ECB has made it clear that Italy's gain in a 'hypothetical' Euro zone exit would be a tremendous loss for Berlin and Merkel. We are confident that the question of 'how much' preventing such a loss would be worth to Merkel, will emerge in very short order. As for what Draghi's statement means for countries with a far smaller Target2 liability which may also consider exiting the monetary union, the answer is two words: 'green light.'" Continue reading →

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The Supremacy Clause in 15 Seconds

Anytime there’s an effort to withdraw from a federal program, or take action to resist it – someone will claim that the “supremacy clause” means the states can’t do anything. They’re totally wrong. And State Rep. Eddie Farnsworth smacked that idea down on the Arizona House floor this week. Under the #constitution, #supremacy doesn't mean…

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Michigan Ballot Measure Would Help Protect Electronic Data from Warrantless Spying

LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 3, 2017) – A resolution introduced in the Michigan House would put before voters a state constitutional amendment to protect electronic communications and data from the prying eyes of state and local law enforcement. The amendment would also effectively block a small but intrusive practical effect of federal spying within the state.…

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Colorado Bill Would Close Federal Asset Forfeiture Loophole in Most Situations

DENVER Colo. (Feb. 3, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Colorado Senate would close a loophole that allows state and local police to circumvent more stringent state asset forfeiture laws by passing cases off to the feds. A bipartisan coalition of four senators introduced Senate Bill 136 (SB136) on Jan. 31. The legislation primarily…

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Virginia House Passes Bill to Expand Health Freedom

RICHMOND, Va. (Feb 3, 2017) – A Virginia bill that would help facilitate healthcare freedom passed the state House yesterday. Del. R. Steven Landes (R-Verona) introduced House Bill 2053 (HB2053) on Jan. 10. The legislation specifies that direct primary care agreements (sometimes called medical retainer agreements) do not constitute insurance, thereby freeing doctors and patients from…

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Virginia Committee Passes Bill to Restrict ALPR Use, Help Block National License Plate Tracking Program

RICHMOND, Va. (Feb. 3, 2017) – Today, a Virginia bill that would limit the use of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs), and restrict the retention and sharing of collected data, passed an important House committee. If passed into law, the bills would not only protect privacy in Virginia, but would also hinder some aspects of…

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Can States Demand Federal Grant Money and then Not Enforce Federal Law?

This question arrived in response to our new State of the Nullification Movement Report: how do you feel about sanctuary cities? Can San Francisco, for example, insist that the Federal government continue giving them money but not enforce the Federal laws that the money is supposed to pay them to do? My response (personally-identifying information…

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Nullify Chapter 16: Three Steps to Stop Federal Gun Control

TAC memberships help us produce more educational tools like this. Members can download this video and read the full transcript at this link. Seventy-plus years of federal gun control is not going to be overturned by congress or the courts, but step-by-step actions by states can help bring it to an end. Watch More of This Series at…

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Hawaii Bill Would Legalize Recreational Marijuana, Nullify Federal Prohibition in Practice

HONOLULU, Hawaii. (Feb. 2, 2016) – A bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate would legalize marijuana for recreational use. Passage would also take a big step toward nullifying federal cannabis prohibition in practice in the Aloha State. Sen. Kalani English (D-East Maui), along with nine co-sponsors, introduced Senate Bill 548 (SB548) to accomplish the following:…

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Permission not Required: “Constitutional Carry” Bill Passes New Hampshire House Committee

CONCORD, N.H. (Feb 2, 2017) –  Yesterday, a New Hampshire “Constitutional Carry” bill took another step forward, clearing an important House committee with an “ought to pass” recommendation. If passed into law, it would make it legal for people in New Hampshire to carry a concealed firearm without a license, and foster an environment hostile…

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