BOISE, Idaho (Jan. 30, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Idaho House would create a mechanism to review federal laws and end state cooperation with enforcement of those that violate the original intent of the U.S. Constitution. This process would set the stage to effectively block some federal laws in Idaho. The State Affairs…
PHOENIX, Ariz. (Jan. 23, 2017) – Today, an Arizona bill that would set the stage for the state to refuse cooperation with federal acts passed out of its second, and last, House committee. Introduced by Rep. Bob Thorpe, House Bill 2097 (HB2097) would set the stage to prohibit state participation or cooperation with any “action” of the United…
PHOENIX, Ariz. (Jan. 19, 2017) – An Arizona bill that would set the stage for the state to refuse cooperation with federal acts passed out of an important House committee on Tuesday. Introduced by Rep. Bob Thorpe, House Bill 2097 (HB2097) would set the stage to prohibit state participation or cooperation with any “action” of the United…
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Jan. 18, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Indiana House would begin a process for opting out of or nullifying federal legislation, and would also specifically take a step toward blocking federal indefinite detention without due process in the Hoosier State. Rep. Milo Smith (R) introduced House Bill 1254 (HB1254) on Jan.…
PHOENIX, Ariz. (Jan. 18, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Arizona House would set the stage for the state to refuse cooperation with federal acts. Introduced by Rep. Bob Thorpe, House Bill 2097 (HB2097) would prohibit state participation or cooperation with any “action” of the United States government that constitutes “commandeering.” The bill defines “action” as “an…
AUGUSTA, Maine (Jan. 17, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Maine House would authorize the legislature to review and reject state regulations adopted to facilitate federal acts. A coalition of three Democrat representatives introduced House Bill 23 (LD23) on Jan. 10. The legislation would repeal the provision of Maine law that exempts major substantive rules that…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Dec. 19, 2016) – A bill prefiled in the Missouri legislature would create a process for the state to refuse to enforce rules and regulations issued by federal agencies, effectively nullifying such rules and regulation in practice within the state. Rep. Mike Moon (R- Ash Grove) prefiled House Bill 222 (HB222) on Dec.…
AUSTIN, Texas (Nov. 15, 2016) – During the 2017 session, the Texas legislature will consider bills creating a mechanism to review federal laws and end state cooperation with enforcement of those that violate the Texas Bill of Rights. This process would set the stage to effectively block some federal laws in the Lone Star State.…
A state gold depository in Texas continues to move closure to reality and it appears to be happening at just the right time. Since the beginning of the year, the price of gold has risen 26 percent and silver has skyrocketed 37 percent. Surging precious metal prices have sparked a corresponding demand for gold and…
PHOENIX, Ariz. (July 11, 2016) – The Arizona State House and Senate leadership soundly rejected the principles of the Founding Fathers during the 2016 legislative session. They protected the Washington D.C. status quo by killing 18 bills that would have blocked the federal enforcement of various unconstitutional programs. To make matters worse, most of the…