James Madison: Federal “Infrastructure” Spending is Unconstitutional
In 1817, James Madison vetoed a federal infrastructure spending bill on the grounds that the federal government had no such power under the constitution.
West Virginia Bills Would Legalize Medical Marijuana; Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition
CHARLESTON, W. Va. (Mar. 5, 2017) – Two bills introduced in the West Virginia legislature would legalize medical marijuana in the state. If signed into law, the legislation would take another step toward nullifying the unconstitutional federal prohibition on cannabis in practice and effect. Del. Mike Pushkin (D – Kanawha, 37) introduced House Bill 2677…
Discussing Marriage and Government Control on the Mike Slater Show
I recently appeared on the Mike Slater Show on 769 KFMB in San Diego to talk about an Alabama bill that would nullify both sides of the contentious marriage debate by simply doing away with marriage licenses altogether. I opened up the interview by explaining how SB20 would eliminate marriage licenses in Alabama. Instead of getting a…
Oregon Bill Would Help Block Federal Militarization of Police
SALEM, Ore. (March 5, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Oregon House would significantly limit the impact of federal programs that militarize local police. Rep. Chris Gorsek (D-Troutdale) and Rep. Carla Piluso (D-Gresham) introduced House Bill 3243 (HB3243) on March 2. The legislation would bar state and local police departments from acquiring certain types…
Nullify Chapter 20: Mike, Netaka and Veronica
Three hemp farmers and two states provide a blueprint for nullification success.
Colorado Committee Unanimously Passes Bill to Expand Health Freedom
DENVER, Colo. (March 3, 2017) – Yesterday, a Colorado House committee unanimously passed a bill that would help facilitate healthcare freedom in the state. A bipartisan coalition of two representatives and two senators sponsor House Bill 1115 (HB1115). The legislation specifies that direct primary care agreements (sometimes called medical retainer agreements) do not constitute insurance,…
Don’t Trust the Feds to Police Themselves
The U.S. Government’s Privacy Watchdog Is Basically Dead, Emails Reveal
New York Bill Would Legalize Recreational Marijuana, Nullify Federal Prohibition
ALBANY, N.Y. (Mar. 3, 2017) – A bill introduced in the New York Senate would legalize marijuana for recreational use. Passage would also take a big step toward nullifying federal cannabis prohibition in practice in the Empire State. Sen. Liz Krueger (D-Manhattan), along with nine co-sponsors, introduced Senate Bill 3040 (S3040) to legalize recreational cannabis…
Hawaii Committee Passes Bill to Limit Warrantless Drone Surveillance
HONOLULU, Hawaii (March 3, 2017) – Earlier this week, an important Hawaii House committee unanimously passed a bill that would limit the warrantless use of surveillance drones. The legislation would not only establish important privacy protections at the state level, it would also help thwart the federal surveillance state. Rep. Joseph Souki introduced House Bill…
Missouri Bill to Prohibit Warrantless Stingray Spying Passes Committee
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (March 3, 2017) – A Missouri 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 passed an important House committee this week. The proposed law would not only protect privacy in the Show Me State, but…