House Bill 4430 (HB4430) was introduced in the Michigan House to ban “material support or resources” for warrantless federal surveillance programs, an essential step for states to take in a time when the federal government seems unlikely to ever end their own spying. (learn more here) It must be approved by the House Judiciary before it…
“Determine never to be idle. No person will have occasion to complain of the want of time, who never loses any. It is wonderful how much may be done, if we are always doing. And that you may be always doing good, my dear, is the ardent prayer of yours affectionately.” Thomas Jefferson letter to …
LANSING, Mich. (Apr. 6, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Michigan House would reform asset forfeiture laws to prohibit the state from taking property without a criminal conviction in most cases. Rep. Pete Lucido (R-Shelby Township) introduced House Bill 4158 (HB4158) on Feb. 2 to reform Michigan law by requiring a criminal conviction before…
LANSING, Mich. (March 30, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Michigan House would ban “material support or resources” for warrantless federal surveillance programs, an essential step for states to take in a time when the federal government seems unlikely to ever end their own spying. Rep. Martin Howrylak (R-Troy) introduced House Bill 4430 (HB4430) on…
LANSING, Mich. (March 22, 2017) – Yesterday, a Michigan House committee passed a resolution that would put before voters a state constitutional amendment to protect electronic communications and data from the prying eyes of state and local law enforcement. The amendment would also effectively block a small but intrusive practical effect of federal spying within…
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 28, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Michigan House would allow customers to opt out of installing “smart meter” technology on their homes and businesses. Passage of this bill would allow Michigan residents to protect their own privacy, and it would take a step toward blocking a federal program in effect.…
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 10, 2017) – Two bills introduced in the Michigan legislature would withdraw the state from Common Core standards, an important step toward nullifying the nationalized education program in the state. Senate Bill 81 (SB81) was introduced on Jan. 31 by Sen. Phil Pavlov (R-St. Clair), along with 16 co-sponsors, while House Bill…
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 3, 2017) – A resolution introduced in the Michigan House would put before voters a state constitutional amendment to protect electronic communications and data from the prying eyes of state and local law enforcement. The amendment would also effectively block a small but intrusive practical effect of federal spying within the state.…
2017 is looking bright and I am encouraged! As Americans, we were granted a “stay of execution” by the grace of almighty God. Michigan is now a RED state for the 1st time since 1988! Something that many thought would never happen. Just like many thought Michigan would never become a Right to Work state. …
”The storm of frenzy and faction must inevitably dash itself in vain against the unshaken rock of the Constitution.” Franklin Pierce A Federal judge has ruled that the recount MUST begin Monday, “a massive hand recount of 4.8 million ballots cast in the presidential election at noon Monday.” Despite NO evidence of voter fraud …