The most important question with respect to the takeover of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge by Oregon ranchers remains unanswered by the press covering the story. Why does the federal government own 52.6 percent of Oregon leaving them owning but 47.4 of themselves? It does not own New York or Virginia or Massachusetts. Those occupying…
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Jan. 15, 2016) – A sweeping Vermont bill that would establish robust privacy protections in the state passed Senate Thursday. If ultimately signed into law, it would not only limit warrantless surveillance and help ensure electronic privacy in Vermont, but would also hinder part of the federal surveillance state. The legislation would restrict the…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Jan. 15, 2016) – A Florida bill that would help facilitate healthcare freedom and set the stage to nullify Obamacare in practice unanimously passed out of a second House committee Thursday. Rep. Fred Costello introduced House Bill 37 (HB37) in August. The legislation specifies that direct primary care agreements (sometimes called medical retainer…
LINCOLN, Neb. (Jan. 14, 2016) – A bill introduced in the Nebraska legislature would completely ban the use “stingrays” to track the location of phones and sweep up electronic communications. Passage of the bill would not only protect privacy in the Cornhusker State, but would also hinder one aspect of the federal surveillance state. Sen.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 14, 2016) – A Tennessee bill would exempt gold and silver bullion from sales tax, taking a small step toward nullifying the Federal Reserve’s monopoly on money. Introduced by Sen. Frank Niceley, Senate Bill 1610 (SB1610) would exempt the sale of all gold, silver and bullion that is used as a medium…
New Hampshire HB1402 and SB472 would restrict transfers of military equipment from the federal government to local law enforcement. HB1402 must pass the House Municipal and County Government Committee and SB472 must pass the Senate Executive Departments and Administration Committee. PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS to support these important bills. HB1402 1. Call the House…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Jan. 14, 2016) – A South Carolina bill would end state cooperation with all federal gun control measures, effectively nullifying them in practice within the state. Fourteen Republican representatives introduced House Bill 4628 (H4628) on Jan. 12. The “Second Amendment Preservation Act” would prohibit the state or any of its political subdivisions from…
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Jan. 13, 2016) – An Indiana bill would prohibit state cooperation with the enforcement all future federal gun control measures, effectively nullifying them in practice within the state. Rep. Chris Judy (R-Dist. 83) introduced House Bill 1293 (HB1293) on Jan. 12. The legislation would prohibit state agencies or political subdivisions, along with their…
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Jan. 13, 2016) – An Indiana bill would prohibit state cooperation with the enforcement all future federal gun control measures, effectively nullifying them in practice within the state. Rep. Chris Judy (R-Dist. 83) introduced House Bill 1293 (HB1293) on Jan. 12. The legislation would prohibit state agencies or political subdivisions, along with their…
SANTA FE, New Mexico (Jan. 14, 2016) – A bill prefiled in the New Mexico House would legalize marijuana for recreational use, along with industrial hemp. Passage would not only legalize marijuana and hemp in the Land of Enchantment, but would also take a big step toward nullifying federal prohibition in practice in the state.…