Montana Bill Would Make Gold and Silver Legal Tender in the State

The legislation would establish "specie" as legal tender in the state, making it receivable in payment of all public and private debts contracted for in the state of Montana.

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Rhode Island Bill Would Limit Warrantless Stingray Spying, Hinder Federal Surveillance

The legislation would help block the use of cell-site simulators, commonly known as “stingrays.” These devices essentially spoof cell phone towers, tricking any device within range into connecting to the stingray instead of the tower, allowing law enforcement to sweep up communications content, as well as locate and track the person in possession of a specific phone or other electronic device.

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Rhode Island Bill Would Legalize Raw Milk Sales; Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition Scheme

The legislation would amend statutes governing the production and sale of milk to legalize the retail sale of raw milk. Under the proposed law, raw milk could be sold in the state subject to the same regulations and permitting requirements as pasteurized milk.

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Vermont Bill Would Ban No-Knock Warrants

Under the proposed law, police officers would be prohibited from executing a no-knock warrant or seeking a warrant authorizing them to make entry into a residence “without first knocking, announcing his or her office, and giving the occupants a reasonable amount of time, no less than 30 seconds, to respond.”

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Mississippi House and Senate Pass Bills to Take Step Toward Treating Gold and Silver as Money

Practically speaking, eliminating taxes on the sale of gold and silver cracks open the door for people to begin using specie in regular business transactions. This marks an important small step toward currency competition.

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North Dakota House Passes Bill to Expand Raw Milk Sales in the State

The legislation would legalize the sale of raw milk by North Dakota dairy farms directly to consumers for personal consumption. Such sales would be required to take place at the location of the dairy farm and be restricted to individual consumers – sales to wholesalers and retail stores would remain prohibited.

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Florida Senate Committee Passes Bill to Prohibit Using Credit Card Information to Track Firearms Purchases

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Feb. 22, 2023) –  On Tuesday, a Florida Senate committee passed a bill that would prohibit financial institutions operating in the state from using a credit card merchant code to track the purchases of firearms and ammunition. Sen. Daniel Burgess (R) filed Senate Bill 214 (S214) on Jan. 17. The legislation would prohibit […]

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