West Virginia Bill Would End Civil Asset Forfeiture, Opt State Out of Federal Program

The legislation would replace the state’s civil asset forfeiture process with a criminal process. Under the new process, forfeiture could only occur if prosecutors secure a conviction for a crime that authorizes the forfeiture of property.

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Minnesota Bills Would Require Detailed Reporting on the Activities of Fusion Centers

Bills introduced in the Minnesota House and Senate would require detailed reporting on activities conducted by the state's fusion center. Enactment of the law would increase the transparency of surveillance activities in the state and could set the stage for future reforms.

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West Virginia Bill Would End Common Core in the State

Rejecting nationalized education standards is the first step toward bringing true academic choice, and freedom. The passage of this legislation into law would take a positive step forward for the people of West Virginia and a path for other states to follow.

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Virginia Bill Would Eliminate State Conformity with IRS Section 280E for Marijuana Businesses

A bill filed in the Virginia House eliminate the state’s conformity with Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 280E. The enactment of this provision would represent a small, but important state tax relief for marijuana businesses despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition.

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Tennessee Bill Would Create State Bullion Depository

The legislation would establish a state bullion depository that could operate either "exclusively or non-exclusively" as a precious metals depository to "serve as the custodian, guardian, and administrator of certain bullion and specie that may be deposited with the depository by this state, a political subdivision, or another instrumentality of this state, or by a private individual, party, or other entity."

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Colorado Bill Would Take on Federal Gun Control; Past, Present, and Future

Titled the “Second Amendment Preservation Act,” (SAPA) the legislation would ban any entity or person, including any public officer or employee of the state and its political subdivisions, from enforcing any past, present or future federal “acts, laws, executive orders, administrative orders, court orders, rules, regulations, statutes, or ordinances” that infringe on the right to keep and bear arms.

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West Virginia Bill Would Make Gold and Silver Legal Tender

Under the proposed law, gold and silver coins issued by the federal government would be deemed legal tender in this state, as was always required by the Constitution.

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New Hampshire Bills Would Legalize Marijuana, Ban Enforcement of Federal Prohibition

A bill introduced in the New Hampshire House would legalize the adult use of marijuana, and ban the state from participating in the enforcement of federal prohibition on the same.

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New York Bill Would End Civil Asset Forfeiture and Opt State Out of Federal Forfeiture Program

The legislation would replace the state’s civil asset forfeiture process with a criminal process - and opt out of much of the federal program as well.

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Franklin’s Finest Phrases

Benjamin Franklin, born on January 17, 1706, was a renowned figure known as "the First American" for his many contributions and accomplishments in various fields. He is widely remembered for his witty and wise quotes, but his legacy also includes insights on government, power, peace, and liberty.

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