SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (March 9, 2018) – On Wednesday, the Utah Senate gave final approval to two bills that would allow terminally ill patients to legally use medical marijuana under the state’s Right to Try law. Final passage would take a first step toward nullifying federal cannabis prohibition in effect in the Beehive State.…
Under the 10th Amendment, you’ll almost certainly find states that do things you disagree with. That’s the point. In a large country with a wide range of political, economic & religious viewpoints, there is no one-size-fits-all solution that “works.” Federalism gives people a choice. What’s right for people in California might not be right for…
DENVER, Colo. (March 8, 2018) – Today, the Colorado Senate passed a so-called “Constitutional Carry” bill that would make it legal for most Coloradans to carry a concealed firearm without a license, and foster an environment hostile to federal gun control. Sen. Tim Neville (R) introduced Senate Bill 97 (SB97) on Jan. 22. The legislation…
JACKSON, Miss. (March 8, 2018) – Today, the Mississippi House gave final approval to a bill that would prohibit most abortions after 15 weeks, defying a Supreme Court opinion prohibiting states from regulating abortions before 24 weeks. Rep. Becky Currie (R-Brookhaven) introduced House Bill 1510 (HB1510) in January. The legislation would prohibit doctors from performing abortions…
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Mar. 8, 2018) – Today, the Wyoming House gave final approval to a bill that would define gold and silver specie as legal tender and eliminate all taxes levied on it. Final passage into law would pave the way for the use of gold and silver in everyday transactions and could help undermine the…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (March 8, 2018) – Today, the Missouri House passed a bill that would ban “material support or resources” for warrantless federal surveillance programs. It would also bar the use of “stingrays” to track the location of phones and sweep up electronic communications without a warrant in most situations. This represents an essential step states…
CONCORD, N.H. (Mar. 8, 2018) – On Tuesday, the New Hampshire House passed a bill to expand the state’s medical marijuana law to allow caregivers and patients to cultivate cannabis. Rep. Robert Cushing (D-Hampton) introduced House Bill 1476 (HB1476) with 14 bipartisan co-sponsors. The legislation would allow medical marijuana caregivers and patients to grow up…
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Mar. 7, 2018) – Today, the Wyoming Senate passed a bill that would define gold and silver specie as legal tender and eliminate all taxes levied on it. Final passage into law would pave the way for the use of gold and silver in everyday transactions and could help undermine the Federal Reserve’s monopoly…
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (March 7, 2018) – Today, the Wyoming House unanimously passed a bill to exempt cryptocurrency from property taxes. The proposed law would expand the of use digital currency and help undermine the Federal Reserve’s monopoly on money. A bipartisan coalition of six senators and representatives introduced Senate Bill 111 (SF111) on Feb. 14. The legislation…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Mar. 7, 2018) – Today, the Florida Senate approved a measure that would ban warrantless location tracking and the use of stingray devices to sweep up electronic communications in most situations. The new law will not only protect privacy in Florida, but will also hinder one aspect of the federal surveillance state. Sen. Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg)…