22 and Counting: North Carolina Governor Signs Right to Try Act, Takes on FDA Restrictions

RALEIGH, N.C. (July 6, 2015) – Last week, Gov. Pat McCrory signed a measure into law effectively nullifying in practice some Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules that prevent terminally ill patients from accessing experimental treatments. Introduced by State Reps. Hugh Blackwell (R-Burke), Mike Hager (R-Rutherford), Donny Lambeth (R-Forsyth) and Robert T. Reives (D-Chatman) along…

Continue Reading22 and Counting: North Carolina Governor Signs Right to Try Act, Takes on FDA Restrictions

Independence from What?

As we celebrate Independence Day, we should probably pause and ask ourselves an important question. Independence from what? On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, declaring the 13 American colonies free and independent states. It was an act of secession. And in the eyes of the British and many loyal…

Continue ReadingIndependence from What?

Arizona Takes on Obamacare: New State Law to Help Nullify Goes into Effect on July 3

This week, a new law takes effect in Arizona that serves as a model to help bring down Obamacare in the states. WATCH THE FULL REPORT: TAC Members get access to the entire transcript, and can comment as well. CLICK HERE

Continue ReadingArizona Takes on Obamacare: New State Law to Help Nullify Goes into Effect on July 3

Signed by the Governor: Oregon Law Takes on Warrantless Collection of Cellphone Data

SALEM, Ore. (July 2, 2015) On Tuesday, Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed a bill into law that prohibits law enforcement from obtaining information from electronic devices without a warrant in most cases. The new law will not only protect privacy in Oregon, but will also address a practical effect of federal spying. Sen. Chip Shields (D-Portland), Rep.…

Continue ReadingSigned by the Governor: Oregon Law Takes on Warrantless Collection of Cellphone Data

Nullification in Effect: First Marijuana Patient Center Opens in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (July 1, 2015) – The first medical marijuana clinic opened in Minnesota early this morning, effectively nullifying federal prohibition of cannabis in practice in the North Star State. The federal government prohibits marijuana for any purpose, even for treating patients suffering from painful medical conditions. Of course, the feds lack any constitutional authority to…

Continue ReadingNullification in Effect: First Marijuana Patient Center Opens in Minnesota

In Effect Today in Florida and Tennessee: Right to Try Laws Take on Some FDA Restrictions

JULY 1, 2015 – Patients faced with life-threatening illnesses have more treatment options open to them in Tennessee and Florida thanks to laws that go into effect today. These new laws, called Right to Try, effectivel nullify in practice some Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules that block terminally ill patients from utilizing certain treatments,…

Continue ReadingIn Effect Today in Florida and Tennessee: Right to Try Laws Take on Some FDA Restrictions

New Florida Law Expanding Limits on Drone Spying Goes Into Effect

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (July 1, 2015) – Floridians woke up this morning with more robust privacy protections thanks to a statute limiting drone surveillance that went into effect at midnight. The new law actually takes a second step against mass surveillance, expanding current limitations on the use of drones in the Sunshine State. It not only…

Continue ReadingNew Florida Law Expanding Limits on Drone Spying Goes Into Effect