Alaska Bill Would Legalize Experimental Treatments for Terminal Patients, Defy FDA Restrictions

JUNEAU, Alaska (Jan. 26, 2016) – A bill introduced in the Alaska Senate would set the foundation to nullify in practice some Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules that deny access to experimental treatments by terminally ill patients. Introduced by Sen. Bill Wielechowski (D-Anchorage), Senate Bill 19 (SB19) would give terminally ill patients access to…

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Arizona Bill Would Support Constitutional Tender, Take Step Toward Eliminating Fed Monopoly on Money

PHOENIX, Ariz. (Jan. 26, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Arizona House would eliminate state capital gains taxes on gold and silver specie, encouraging its use as currency. Rep. Mark Finchem (R-Tucson) introduced House Bill 2014 (HB2014) on Jan. 9. The legislation would eliminate state capital gains taxes on income “derived from the exchange…

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Tennessee Bill Would Help End Federal Gun Control in the State

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 26, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate would prohibit state cooperation with enforcement of federal and international gun control, giving effect to legislation signed into law over the last two years. If passed, the law would help end any such gun control within the state in practice and effect. Sen. Mae…

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More Unconstitutional Military Intervention in Syria on the Way?

An early draft of an Executive Order Pres. Donald Trump will likely issue Jan. 26 features a provision that sets the stage for further unconstitutional military intervention in Syria. You will find this relatively short directive buried deep in the EO. Sec. 6. Establishment of Safe Zones to Protect Vulnerable Syrian Populations. Pursuant to the…

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Montana Committee Passes Bill to Expand Health Freedom

HELENA, Mont. (Jan. 26, 2017) – A bill that would help facilitate healthcare freedom and set the stage to nullify Obamacare in practice in Montana passed an important Senate committee Monday. Sen. Cary Smith (R-Billings) introduced Senate Bill 100 (SB100) on Jan. 9. The legislation would authorize direct primary care agreements (sometimes called medical retainer…

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Alabama Bill Would Eliminate State Marriage Licenses, Nullify Federal Control in Practice

MONTGOMERY, Ala.(Jan. 25, 2017) – A bill prefiled in the Alabama Senate would abolish marriage licenses in the state, effectively nullifying in practice both major sides of the contentious national debate over government-sanctioned marriage. Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Bay Minette) filed Senate Bill 20 (SB20) for introduction in February. The legislation would abolish all requirements to…

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Iowa Bill Would Nullify All EPA Rules and Regulations

DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 25, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Iowa House would nullify all EPA regulations within the state, and place sole authority for environmental regulations in the hands of a state agency and the legislature. A coalition of seven representatives introduced House Bill 100 (HF100) on Jan. 24.The legislation rests on…

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Vermont Bill Would Reject Some FDA Restrictions on Terminal Patients

MONTPELIER, Vt. (Jan. 26, 2016) – A bill introduced in the Vermont Senate would set the foundation to nullify in practice some Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules that deny access to experimental treatments by terminally ill patients. Introduced by Sen. Sen. Dick McCormack (D-Windsor) and four bipartisan co-sponsors, Senate Bill 37 (SB37) would give…

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Texas Bill Would Help Ensure School Districts Do Not Adopt Common Core

AUSTIN, Texas, (Jan. 25, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Texas House would create a process to ensure school districts do not adopt Common Core standards. Passage of the legislation would take another important step toward nullifying the nationalized education program in the state. Rep. Jeff Leach (R-Plano) introduced House Bill 1069 (HB1069) on Jan.…

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