Now in Effect: Alabama Law Takes Small Step Against a Potential CBDC

The new law prohibits government agencies in Alabama from accepting a CBDC as payment, and from participating in any testing of a CBDC by the Federal Reserve.

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Signed as Law: Alabama Takes Small Step Against a Potential CBDC

The new law prohibits government agencies in Alabama from accepting a CBDC as payment, and from participating in any testing of a CBDC by the Federal Reserve.

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Alabama Bill Would Ban Use of a CBDC as Money in the State

A bill introduced in the Alabama House would explicitly exclude a CBDC from the definition of money in Alabama, effectively banning its use as such in the state.

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Alabama Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act Takes Steps Against Merchant Code Surveillance

Concern about the misuse of firearms databases isn’t just paranoia. The Taliban has reportedly used a firearm ownership database created by the U.S. government to track down gun owners and confiscate firearms in Afghanistan. This goes to show that even if you trust the people creating the database, it can fall into the wrong hands. In other words, the very existence of a database is a danger.

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Now in Effect: Alabama Law Bans Enforcement of Federal Gun Control by Executive Order

The law prohibits any official, officer, employee, or agent of the state or a  political subdivision of the state from enforcing or administering any executive order issued by the president that “limits or restricts the ownership, use, or possession of firearms, ammunition, or firearm accessories by law-abiding residents of the state.” The bill also bans the expenditure of state or local funds for the enforcement of the same.

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2nd Amendment Preservation Act Prefiled in Alabama

Titled the “Second Amendment Preservation Act,” (SAPA), both bills would broadly ban state and local agents from enforcing federal gun control.

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Signed by the Governor: Alabama Law will Help Encourage the Use of Gold and Silver as Money

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (March 12, 2018) –  Last week, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill into law exempting the sale of gold and silver bullion from state sales and use tax, encouraging its use and taking the first step toward breaking the Federal Reserve’s monopoly on money. Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence) introduced Senate Bill 156…

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To the Governor: Alabama Passes Bill to Help Encourage the Use of Gold and Silver as Money

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Feb. 23, 2018) –  Yesterday, the Alabama House unanimously gave final approval a bill that would exempt the sale of gold and silver bullion from state sales and use tax, encouraging its use and taking the first step toward breaking the Federal Reserve’s monopoly on money. Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence) introduced Senate Bill 156 (SB156)…

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Alabama Committee Approves Bill to Help Encourage the Use of Gold and Silver as Money

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Feb. 15, 2018) –  Yesterday, an Alabama House committee approved a bill that would exempt the sale of gold and silver bullion from state sales and use tax, encouraging its use and taking the first step toward breaking the Federal Reserve’s monopoly on money. Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence) introduced Senate Bill 156 (SB156) on…

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Alabama Senate Unanimously Passes Bill to Help Encourage Use of Gold and Silver as Money

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Feb. 8, 2018) –  Earlier today, the Alabama Senate unanimously passed a bill that would exempt the sale of gold and silver bullion from state sales and use tax, encouraging its use and taking the first step toward breaking the Federal Reserve’s monopoly on money. Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence) introduced Senate Bill 156 (SB156) on…

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