North Dakota Measure Would Put Electronic Communications and Data Privacy Amendment on the Ballot

A resolution filed in the North Dakota Senate would put a state constitutional amendment on the ballot to elevate the privacy of a person’s electronic communications and data to the same level as “persons, houses, papers and possessions.”

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Oklahoma Bill Would Take the First Step Toward Legalizing “Magic Mushrooms” Despite Federal Prohibition

The legislation would amend existing state law by allowing research facilities and universities to conduct clinical trials for psilocybin with patients over the age of 21 suffering a variety of ailments. The trials would be to determine its safety and potential therapeutic benefits. The bill also provides an affirmative defense for both researchers and patients participating in the trials in the event of arrest or prosecution. Any facilities conducting the trials would have to submit their findings to the state by December 2026.

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Oklahoma Bill Would Create State Bullion Depository

A bill filed in the Oklahoma Senate would establish a state bullion depository. This would not only create a safe place to store precious metals; it also has the potential to facilitate the everyday use of gold and silver in financial transactions in Oklahoma and set the stage to undermine the Federal Reserve’s monopoly on money

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Minnesota Bill Would Ban Police From Denying Firearms to Medical Marijuana Users

Under the proposed law, a person could not be denied the right to purchase, own, possess, or carry a firearm solely on the basis that the person is a qualifying patient in the state's medical marijuana program.

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Founding Tenther: John Hancock

Born Jan 23, 1737 - John Hancock was one of the most influential and important Revolutionaries, from the Stamp and Townshend Acts, through the Boston Massacre and the War for Independence. But he was also one of the leading advocates of what became the 10th Amendment.

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Missouri Bill Would Partially Opt State Out of Federal Asset Forfeiture Program

The proposed law would prohibit Missouri law enforcement agencies or prosecutors from entering into agreements to transfer seized property to a federal agency by way of adoption for the purpose of the property’s forfeiture under federal law.

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Iowa Bill Would Legalize Marijuana, Ban Enforcement of Federal Prohibition

Significantly, SF73 would also restrict local and state law enforcement from enforcing federal law related to cannabis as well as providing any information or logistical support to any federal law enforcement authority.

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West Virginia Bill Would Ban State Enforcement of Federal Regulations on Natural Resources

CHARLESTON, W. Va. (Jan. 20, 2023) – A bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate would ban state cooperation with the enforcement of some federal regulations on natural resources in the state. The passage of this bill would set the stage to nullify these regulations in practice and effect. Sen. Patrick Martin (R) and Sen. […]

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