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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Now in Effect: Texas Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act

Today a Texas law goes into effect that prohibits financial institutions operating in the state from requiring a credit card merchant code to track the purchases of firearms and ammunition.

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Nullify the Federal “Equitable Sharing” Asset Forfeiture Program

Even when states end civil asset forfeiture, a federal program called “equitable sharing” encourages them to participate in a federal version anyway. But the states can opt-out and nullify the federal program into oblivion, where it belongs.

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Thomas Jefferson vs the Surveillance State

Applying Thomas Jefferson’s strategy for advancing liberty to the massive and ever-growing surveillance state we live under today. One state is following it well, and all other states should copy their strategy as much as possible.

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Now in Effect: Arkansas Law to Help Protect Gun Rights for Medical Marijuana Patients

The law prohibits the Arkansas State Police from denying a concealed carry license on the basis of an individual's use of medical marijuana under state law.

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Now in Effect: Arkansas Law Limits Tracking Using Central Bank Digital Currencies

The law prohibits using a “digital currency tracker” to track an individual’s purchases or location through the use by an individual of digital currency without a warrant or unless the individual consents to the tracking. The law explicitly states that digital currency includes central bank digital currency (CBDC).

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Now in Effect: North Dakota Law Expands Raw Milk Sales in the State

The enactment of HB1515 will not only take a step toward opening up the raw milk market in North Dakota; it can also move forward efforts to nullify a federal raw milk prohibition scheme in practice and effect.

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Marijuana Now Legal in Minnesota Despite Federal Prohibition

Minnesota is the 23rd state to legalize marijuana for adult use despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition.

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Now in Effect: Arkansas Law Makes Gold and Silver Legal Tender in the State

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (July 31, 2023) – Today, an Arkansas law making gold and silver legal tender in the state, and effectively repealing the state capital gains tax on gold and silver went into effect. Enactment of this law could help eliminate barriers to using gold and silver in everyday transactions, a foundational step for […]

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North Dakota Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act Now in Effect

On Tuesday, a North Dakota law prohibiting financial institutions operating in the state from requiring a credit card merchant code to track the purchases of firearms and ammunition goes into effect.

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