How Washington D.C. Works: Enforcement
Going to the federal government to limit the power of the federal government doesn’t work. “You’re going to need something other than the federal government itself to do the limiting” – Tom Woods
New Hampshire Action Alert: Help Nullify Some FDA Regulations, Support HB1138
New Hampshire HB1138 would legalize experimental treatments not yet approved by FDA regulators for terminally-ill patients. It must first pass through the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee. PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS to support this important bill. 1. Call the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee Chair, Frank Kotowski. Strongly, but…
Vermont “Right to Try” Bill would Nullify in Practice Some FDA Regulations
MONTIPELER, Vt. (Dec. 22, 2015) – A bill introduced in the Vermont Senate would nullify in practice some Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules that deny access to experimental treatments by terminally ill patients. Sen. Dick McCormack (D-Windsor) prefiled Senate Bill 258 (S.258) for the 2016 session. The legislation would give terminally ill patients access…
New Hampshire Bill Would Ban NSA Activity Called the “Biggest Threat Since the Civil War”
CONCORD, N.H. (Dec. 22, 2015) – A bill introduced in the New Hampshire House for the 2016 session would prohibit a federal-local surveillance collaboration that the NSA’s former chief technical director called the “biggest threat since the civil war.” Rep. Neal Kurk prefiled House Bill 1494 (HB1494). The legislation would prohibit government agencies from acquiring, collecting, retaining…
Tennessee Law Effectively Nullifies Federal Protection of Destructive Vultures
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 21, 2015) – A new law now on the books in Tennessee effectively nullifies a federal ban on killing black vultures. Sen. Frank Niceley (R-Strawberry Plains) and Rep. Kelly Keisling (R-Byrdstown) sponsored legislation that repealed a state law prohibiting the killing of these federally protected birds. Black vultures remain protected under federal…
Getting What You’ve Always Got
You will never solve America’s problems through Washington D.C. Washington D.C. is the problem.
Local Cops Getting Spy Gear from Feds; States Can Stop It
Federal militarization of state and local police has gone beyond armored vehicles and combat grade weapons, and now encompasses the latest surveillance technology. Not only are state and local cops secretly obtaining high-tech spy gear, non-disclosure agreements signed by law enforcement agencies essentially give the FBI complete control over how your local cops gather evidence.…
Florida Resolution would Set the Stage to Push Feds Out of State Education
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Dec. 21, 2015) – A proposed resolution introduced in the Florida legislature for the 2016 legislative session rejects federal involvement in the state’s educational system and would create a foundation for the general assembly to take further action in the future. Rep. Debbie Mayfield (R-Vero Beach) prefiled House Memorial 983 (HM983) on Dec.…
Proposed Amendment to Missouri Constitution would Create Process to Nullify Federal Laws in Effect
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Dec. 20, 2015) – A proposed amendment to the Missouri state constitution would create a process for Missouri voters to nullify in effect any federal law or regulation. Rep. Jeff Pogue (R-143) prefiled House Joint Resolution 62 (HJR62) on Dec. 16. If the resolution passes by a majority in both houses of…
South Carolina Action Alert: Ban Spying by Stingray, Support H4522
South Carolina H4522 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 Palmetto State, but would also hinder one aspect of the federal surveillance state. It must pass through the House Judiciary Committee before the bill…
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