Today in History: Patrick Henry’s “Give me Liberty” Speech

On March 23, 1775, tensions in Virginia were at their highest point during the imperial crisis with Britain. The House of Burgesses, the state’s elected assembly, was about to make a bold decision which may have turned the tide of the entire patriot struggle – a decision commit its militia to the cause. Britain had…

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A Tribute to GiN Founder Shelli J. Dawdy

We could begin this eulogy with a recitation of the usual facts and statistics, but we won't. This is an unusual remembrance for an unusual lady: Shelli J. Dawdy. She admonished us to keep this short because, in her opinion, long obituaries grow boring. We have no doubt she would most like to be remembered […]

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Buffett to Berkshire Shareholders: Be Prepared to Lose Half Your Money

"Rather than giving into the prevailing attitude among market participants that the nine-year-old bull market could continue indefinitely, Buffett's latest annual letter to shareholders warns Berkshire investors that losses of 50% or more are not only possible but inevitable in the future."

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Signed by the Governor: Utah Law Expands Raw Milk Sales, An Important Step to Nullify Federal Prohibition Scheme

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Mar. 22, 2018) – On Monday, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert signed a bill into law that expands raw milk sales in the state. The new law takes an important step toward rejecting a federal prohibition scheme in effect. Sen. David Hinkins (R-27) and Rep. Marc Roberts (R-67) introduced Senate Bill 108 (SB108) January…

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Signed by the Governor: Arizona Law Takes Another Step to Support Sound Money

PHOENIX, Ariz. (March 21, 2018) – Last week, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill into law that takes another step toward establishing gold and silver as money. The new law supplements Federal Reserve notes with honest money that has stable, constitutionally protected value. Rep. Mark Finchem (R-Tucson) introduced House Bill 2013 (HB2013) on Jan. 9.…

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New Jersey Bill Would Legalize Marijuana; Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition

TRENTON, N.J. (Mar. 21, 2018) – A bill filed in the New Jersey Assembly would legalize marijuana, setting the foundation to nullify federal cannabis prohibition in effect in the state. Asm. Reed Gusciora (D-Mercer) introduced Assembly Bill 3581 (A3581) on Mar. 12. The legislation would allow adults 21 or older to possess, use, purchase or…

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