Jeff Sessions’s Pot War Is Up in Smoke in Nevada
Thousands lined up to purchase recreational marijuana legally at 12:01 a.m. on July 1.
States Don’t Need Federal “Permission”
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Now in Effect: Retail Sales of Recreational Marijuana in Nevada Starts Today
CARSON CITY, Nev. (July 1, 2017) – Retail sales of recreation marijuana kicked off in Nevada today. This represents a another big step toward nullifying the unconstitutional federal prohibition of cannabis in effect. Nevada voters approved Question 2 by a 54.5 to 45.5 percent margin last November. With passage of the “Initiative to Regulate and…
New Oregon Law will Help Facilitate the Sale of Industrial Hemp Products
SALEM, Ore. (June 30, 2017) – Yesterday, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown signed a bill into law that will pave the way for faster development of Oregon’s hemp market, and further nullify federal prohibition in effect. Sen. Ted Ferrioli (R-John Day) introduced Senate Bill 1015 (SB1015) in March. The new law will give the Oregon Liquor Control Commission…
The Winning Path
One of the best examples of how to nullify didn’t come from the 19th century, and it has nothing to do with slavery. It’s happening now, and it’s about a plant called marijuana.
California Assembly Passes Bill to Ban Resources for Federal Marijuana Enforcement
Partnerships don’t work too well when half the team quits. By withdrawing all resources and participation in federal marijuana prohibition schemes, the states can effectively bring them down.
Colorado Committee Kills Bill to Bar State Agents from Assisting Federal Police
DENVER, Colo. (May 11, 2017) – A Colorado Senate committee killed a bill that would have barred the state from assisting in the enforcement of federal laws that prohibit actions protected by the state constitution. Rep. Steve Lebsock (D) and Sen. Tim Neville (R) sponsored House Bill 1331 (HB1331). The legislation would have prohibited a…
To the Governor: Vermont Passes Marijuana Legalization Bill
MONTPELIER, Vt. (May 10, 2017) – Today, the Vermont House gave final approval to a bill that would legalize possession and cultivation of small amounts of marijuana. If signed by Gov. Phil Scott the legislation would help further nullify the unconstitutional federal prohibition on cannabis in the state. Senate Bill 22 (S,22) originally set up a…
Vermont House Passes Marijuana Legalization Bill
MONTPELIER, Vt. (May 4, 2017) – Yesterday, the Vermont House passed a bill that would legalize possession and cultivation of small amounts of marijuana. If approved, the legislation would help further nullify the unconstitutional federal prohibition on cannabis in the state. A bipartisan coalition of four representatives introduced House Bill 170 (H.170) in February. The legislation…
Tenther Tuesday Episode 16: The Nullification Movement Keeps Marching Forward
Today is day 96 that the GOP has failed to repeal Obamacare. But while Congress is still predictably doing nothing, states across the country continue to advance legislation to take on unconstitutional federal power. This week on Tenther Tuesday, Michael Boldin and Mike Maharrey talk about bills moving forward to limit warrantless surveillance, undermine the…