To the Governor: Virginia Legislature Passes Bill to Expand Health Freedom

RICHMOND, Va. (Feb 28, 2017) – A Virginia bill that would help facilitate healthcare freedom in the state won final approval last week and now heads to the governor’s desk. 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…

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Another Year, Another “Hate Group” Listing at SPLC

“Listing here does not imply that the groups themselves advocate or engage in violence or other criminal activities, or are racist…” That’s one caveat that SPLC has been putting in their yearly list of “dangerous” groups.  TAC has been there for years, and I see we’re listed once again. LewRockwell.com is new on the list,…

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Arizona Senate Passes Bill to Prohibit Warrantless Stingray Spying

PHOENIX, Ariz, (Feb. 27, 2017) – Today, the Arizona Senate unanimously passed a bill that would ban the use of “stingrays” to track the location of phones and sweep up electronic communications without a warrant in most situations. The proposed law would not only protect privacy in Arizona, but would also hinder one aspect of the…

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Indiana Committee Passes Bill Taking on Asset Forfeiture, Closing Federal Loophole

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Feb. 27, 2017) – An Indiana bill that would reform the state’s asset forfeiture laws to prohibit the state from taking property without a criminal conviction and taking on federal forfeiture programs by banning prosecutors from circumventing state laws by passing cases off to the feds, passed an important Senate committee last week.…

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South Dakota House Passes Bill to Legalize Industrial Hemp; Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition

PIERRE, S.D. (Feb. 27, 2017) – A South Dakota bill that would legalize the production and processing of industrial hemp for commercial purposes, and set the foundation to end federal prohibition in practice, passed the House last week. The Committee on State Affairs introduced House Bill 1204 (HB1204) on Feb. 3. Under the proposed law, any…

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Alabama Committee Passes Bill to Eliminate Marriage Licenses, Nullify Federal Control in Practice

MONTGOMERY, Ala.(Feb. 27, 2017) – An Alabama bill that would abolish marriage licenses in the state, and effectively nullify in practice both major sides of the contentious national debate over government-sanctioned marriage, unanimously passed an important Senate committee last week. Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Bay Minette) filed Senate Bill 20 (SB20) earlier this month. The legislation…

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Kentucky House Votes 99-0 to Limit Warrantless Drone Surveillance

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 27, 2017) – A Kentucky bill that would require police to get a warrant before engaging in drone surveillance in most situations unanimously passed the House last week. Rep. Diane St. Onge (R-Lakeside Park), Rep. Reginald Meeks (D-Louisville) and Rep. Sal Santoro (R-Florence) introduced House Bill 291 (HB291) on Feb. 10. The legislation…

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A New Look at the Founders Through the Postal Clause

The Constitution’s Postal Clause grants Congress power to “establish Post Offices and Post Roads.” There is a fascinating history behind that provision, which I explore in a new article linked here. Some of the highlights: * Although the Founders generally favored free enterprise over state-owned business, they made an exception for postal services. * As…

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Idaho Bill Would Support Sound Money, Undermine Federal Reserve Monopoly

BOISE, Idaho (Feb. 24, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Idaho House would eliminate state capital gains taxes on gold and silver specie, and encourage its use as currency. Final approval of the legislation would help undermine the Federal Reserve’s monopoly on money. House Majority Leader Mike Moyle introduced House Bill 206 (H206) on…

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Vermont Bill Would Ban “Material Support” for Warrantless Federal Surveillance

MONTPELIER, Vt. (Feb. 24, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Vermont House would ban material support and resources for warrantless federal spying. Passage of the legislation would not only help protect privacy in Vermont, it would help hinder unconstitutional federal surveillance. Rep. Barbara Rachelson (D-Burlington) introduced House Bill 364 (H.364) on Feb. 22. The legislation…

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