FRANKFORT, Ky. (Mar. 6, 2016) – A bill introduced in the Kentucky House would withdraw the state from Common Core standards, an important step toward nullifying nationalized education in the state. House Bill 553 (HB553) was introduced on Mar. 1 by Rep. Lynn Bechler (R-Marion) and Rep. David Hale (R-Wellington). The legislation would void Common…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 17, 2016) – A bill introduced in the Kentucky House would “legalize the Constitution” by defining gold, platinum and silver coins as legal tender and encouraging their use as currency. Rep. Thomas Kerr (R-Taylor Mill) introduced House Bill 405 (HB405) on Feb. 12. The legislation defines gold, silver, or platinum coins minted…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 28, 2016) – A Kentucky bill would take the first step toward prohibiting state cooperation with the enforcement of federal gun control measures, a move that would effectively nullify them in practice in the Bluegrass State. Rep. Diane St. Onge (R-Lakeside Park), along with nine cosponsors, introduced House Bill 236 (HB236) on…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 16, 2015) – A bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate would withdraw the state from Common Core standards, an important step toward nullifying nationalized education in the state. Sen. Mike Wilson (R- Bowling Green), along with four cosponsors, introduced Senate Bill 1 (SB1) on Jan. 6. The legislation would void Common Core…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 8, 2016) – A bill introduced in the Kentucky House would make it the express duty of the state legislature to prevent implementation of unconstitutional federal gun laws. Passage of the legislation would represent a small first step toward protecting the right to keep and bear arms in the Commonwealth. A coalition…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 17, 2015) – A Kentucky House bill prefiled for 2016 would legalize marijuana for recreational use, taxing and regulating the crop similar to alcohol. The proposal would not only legalize marijuana in the Bluegrass State, it would also take a big step toward nullifying federal cannabis prohibition in practice in Kentucky. Sen.…
FRANKFORT Ky. (Dec. 10, 2015) – A bill prefiled in the Kentucky House would take a first step and set the stage to nullify some federal EPA regulations in practice. Rep. Jim Gooch (D-Providence) prefiled HB104 on Dec. 9. The legislation would bar the state Energy and Environmental Cabinet from promulgating any administrative regulations or…
In Federalist #46, James Madison gave us the blueprint for how to reject federal programs. And, whether he knows it or not, incoming Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin is putting at least one of Madison’s 4 steps into practice against the EPA. On the Glenn Beck show this morning, said he will push back against the…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 16, 2015) – A Kentucky legislator has prefiled a bill that would restrict the use of drones by state and local law enforcement. The bill not only establishes important privacy protections at the state level, it would also thwart the federal surveillance state. Rep. Diane St. Onge prefiled HB22 in August. The…
Kentucky HB35 seeks to “invalidate and nullify all federal laws and regulations restricting ownership or possession of firearms.” It has yet to be assigned to a committee at the present time. PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS to support this bill. 1. Contact your State Representative. Strongly, but respectfully urge them to cosponsor and support HB35. A phone…