West Virginia Bill Would End Common Core in the State

Rejecting nationalized education standards is the first step toward bringing true academic choice, and freedom. The passage of this legislation into law would take a positive step forward for the people of West Virginia and a path for other states to follow.

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West Virginia Bill Would Make Gold and Silver Legal Tender

Under the proposed law, gold and silver coins issued by the federal government would be deemed legal tender in this state, as was always required by the Constitution.

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West Virginia Bill Would Create State Process to End Police Qualified Immunity

In effect, the passage of HB2102 would create an alternative path to address violations of rights in state court with no qualified immunity hurdle to clear.

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West Virginia Bill Would Set Foundation to End Unconstitutional National Guard Deployments

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Jan. 12, 2023) – A bill introduced in the West Virginia House would require the governor to stop unconstitutional foreign combat deployments of the state’s National Guard troops. Passage into law would take a big step toward restoring the founders’ framework for a state-federal balance under the Constitution. Del. Pat McGeehan (R) introduced […]

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Now in Effect: West Virginia Hemp Seed Law Can Further Expand Commercial Market Despite Federal Prohibition

CHARLESTON, W. Va. (June 5, 2018) – Today, a new law establishing a hemp seed certification program in the state went into effect. Enactment of this law paves the way for faster development of the state’s hemp market and will help further nullify federal prohibition in effect. A coalition of three Democratic senators introduced Senate Bill 475…

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Signed by the Governor: West Virginia Hemp Seed Law Can Further Expand Commercial Market

CHARLESTON, W. Va. (March 28, 2018) – Yesterday, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed a bill into law establishing a hemp seed certification program in the state. Passage of this bill paves the way for faster development of the state’s hemp market and will help further nullify federal prohibition in effect. A coalition of three Democratic senators…

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West Virginia Senate Passes Bill to Authorize Certified Hemp Seed Program, Further Expand Commercial Hemp Market

CHARLESTON, W. Va. (Feb. 23, 2018) – On Tuesday, the West Virginia Senate passed a bill that would establish a hemp seed certification program in the state. Passage of this bill would pave the way for faster development of the state’s hemp market, and further nullify federal prohibition in effect. A coalition of three Democratic senators introduced Senate…

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West Virginia Bill Would Reject Unconstitutional National Guard Deployments

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Feb. 6, 2018) – A bill introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates this week would block unconstitutional foreign deployments of the state’s national guard troops, effectively restoring the Founders’ framework for state-federal balance on the Guard. House Bill 2377 (HB2377), the Defend the Guard Act, was introduced by Del. Pat McGeehan…

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West Virginia Bill Would Legalize Marijuana; Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Jan. 23, 2018) – A West Virginia bill would legalize the recreational use of marijuana. Passage of the bill would take another step toward nullifying federal cannabis prohibition in effect in the state. House Bill 3035 (HB3035) was introduced by Del. Sean Hornbuckle (D-Cabell) on Jan. 10. The legislation would allow adults 21…

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West Virginia Bill Would Legalize Sports Betting; Defy Federal Prohibition

CHARLESTON, W. Va. (Jan. 18, 2018) – A bill introduced in the West Virginia House would legalize sports betting in the state. Passage of this bill would set the stage to nullify federal prohibition in effect. A bipartisan coalition of 11 delegates introduced House Bill 2751 (HB2751) on Jan. 10. The legislation would allow sports betting…

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