Constitution 101: Conflicts between the Feds and States or the People
Some people want you to believe that we should always defer to Washington D.C. in conflicts between state and federal power. But they’ve pretty much got things backwards
New York Assembly Committee Passes Bill to Expand Access to Medical Marijuana, Further Nullify Federal Prohibition
ALBANY, N.Y. (April 8, 2016) – On Tuesday, an Assembly committee passed a bill that would expand access to medical marijuana in the state. The bill would further open up the medicinal cannabis market in the state, and solidify the foundation to nullify federal prohibition. Asm. Richard N. Gottfried (D – New York City), along…
Podcast: What Is the Role of the Federal Government under the Constitution?
In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about the proper role of the federal government. Hint: meddling in your sex life isn’t part of it! During a recent televised townhall meeting, Anderson Cooper asked Donald Trump to name the most important priorities of the federal government. Two of the things Trump included…
Arizona Bill Supporting Constitutional Tender Passes House Committee 7-0
PHOENIX, Ariz. (April 7, 2016) – Today, an Arizona House committee unanimously passed a bill that would help “legalize the Constitution” by defining gold and silver as legal tender and encouraging their use as currency.. Sen. David C. Farnsworth and Rep. Doug Coleman, along with seven cosponsors, introduced Senate Bill 1141 (SB1141) on Jan. 19.…
To the Governor: Tennessee Passes Bill Setting Stage to Reject Gun Control by International Law or Treaty
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Apr. 7, 2016) – Today, the state Senate gave final approval to a bill setting the foundation to stop enforcement of gun control imposed by international law or treaty. The vote was 26-0. House Bill 2389 (HB2389) was introduced by Rep. John Windle (D-Livingston) in January. It would prohibit law enforcement officers from enforcing provisions of international…
Texas Electric Grid Security Summit Ignores Threat of NSA
On Apr 28-29, Texas state Senator Bob Hall is hosting the “Texas Grid Security Summit” to discuss threats and preparedness for the Texas electric grid. One big thing missing? The great threat to all of us that the grid is being used to power a massive NSA data center right in the heart of Texas.…
The Vermont Model: Why Maine’s Industrial Hemp Program Can Succeed
AUGUSTA, Maine (Apr. 7, 2016) – In February, the Maine Dept. of Agriculture issued rules for hemp farming as required by a law passed last year. This means that the industrial hemp program is very close to being established in the Pine Tree State. Although the new Maine rules clearly state that the new regulatory…
Committees in Two States Pass Bills Taking on ALPR License Plate Tracking Program
Committees in 2 states passed bills that would put limitations on the storage and sharing of information collected by automated license plate readers (ALPRs) and place significant roadblocks in the way of a federal license plate tracking program too. Yesterday, a Missouri Senate committee passed a bill that would put limitations on the storage and…
Arizona Action Alert: 10 Minutes to Help Pass HB2201 and Reject Federal Overreach
PHOENIX, Ariz. (Apr. 6, 2016) – Please take a few minutes right now: Call these two state Senators and urge them to vote YES on HB2201. Adam Driggs 602-926-3016 adriggs@azleg.gov Steve Pierce 602-926-5584 spierce@azleg.gov Yesterday, the Arizona Senate tried to kill the bill. On the Senate floor, it failed to pass with by a 14-15 split. Senator…
New York Common Core Opt Out Movement Gains Steam, Support from Teachers
While many state legislators have been reluctant to pull their states out of the Common Core educational standards, a growing number of New Yorkers are taking matters into their own hands. Parents and students, with support from some teachers, are opting out of testing in growing numbers. An Apr. 4 New York Post report covered this tend.…
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