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Nebraska Bills Would Legalize Marijuana Despite Federal Cannabis Prohibition

Under the proposed law, adults over 21 could possess, process, transport, purchase, obtain, or give away up to 1 ounce of marijuana. An individual could also cultivate up to six marijuana plants. The proposed law would also establish a regulatory and tax structure for commercial marijuana cultivation and sales.

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Constitutional Carry Bills Filed in Minnesota Senate

Both bills would allow anyone legally allowed to own a gun could carry it in public places not otherwise prohibited by law without a state-issued permit, though they would still be able to apply for one if they want to enjoy CCDW reciprocity with other states.

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Permitless Concealed Carry Bill Filed in Virginia

A bill filed in the Virginia House would make it legal for Virginians to “carry a concealed handgun without a permit anywhere they may lawfully carry a handgun openly.” The enactment of a so-called “constitutional carry” bill would also foster an environment more hostile to federal gun control.

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Arizona Bill Would Limit Federal Control Over Local Police

The legislation would prohibit the state and its political subdivisions from using any personnel or financial resources to enforce, administer or cooperate with any act, law, treaty, order, rule or regulation of the United States government that is inconsistent with any Arizona state law regarding the authority of state and local law enforcement agencies.

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The General Welfare Clause Doesn’t Mean What They Tell You It Means

Most people will tell you that the general welfare clause expands federal power.

Most people are wrong.

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Maryland House Committee Holds Hearing on Bill to Create State Process to End Qualified Immunity

The legislation would create a cause of action in state court for individuals to sue police officers who, under the color of law, deprive them of an individual right secured by the Maryland Declaration of Rights or the Maryland constitution.

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Missouri Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Bill That Would Take Steps Toward Treating Gold and Silver as Money

The legislation would take two steps to encourage the use of gold and silver as money in Missouri, including making it legal tender, and eliminating the state capital gains tax on gold and silver.

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