Louisiana Committee Passes Bill to Encourage Use of Gold and Silver as Money

BATON ROUGE, La. (June 1, 2017) – Today, a Louisiana Senate committee passed a bill that would exempt the sale and purchase of gold and silver from state sales and use taxes, encouraging their use and taking the first step toward breaking the Federal Reserve’s monopoly on money. Rep. Stephen Dwight (R) and Rep. Mark Abraham…

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Louisiana House Passes Bill to Encourage Use of Gold and Silver as Money

BATON ROUGE, La. (May 25, 2017) – Yesterday, the Louisiana House unanimously passed a bill that would exempt the sale and purchase of gold and silver from state sales and use taxes, encouraging their use and taking the first step toward breaking the Federal Reserve’s monopoly on money. Rep. Stephen Dwight (R) and Rep. Mark…

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North Carolina House Passes Bill to Encourage Use of Gold and Silver as Money

RALEIGH, N.C. (May 23, 2017) – Today, the North Carolina House overwhelmingly passed a bill that would exempt the sale and purchase of gold and silver from state sales taxes, encouraging their everyday use and taking the first step toward breaking the Federal Reserve’s monopoly on money. Rep. Dana Bumgardner (R-Gastonia) and Rep. Jeff Collins…

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Signed by the Governor: Arizona Law Treats Gold and Silver as Money

Yesterday, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill into law that eliminate states capital gains taxes on gold and silver specie, encouraging its use as currency. Once in effect, the new law will help undermine the Federal Reserve’s monopoly on money.

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Interview: Freedom Needs Sound Money

Last week, I had the opportunity to appear on the Jason Stapleton Program to talk about efforts to get the Texas Bullion Depository up and running. We also talked more generally about the importance of sound money and how state actions can set the stage to nullify the fed. WATCH: Earlier this month, the Texas…

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North Carolina Committee Passes Bill to Encourage Use of Gold and Silver as Money

RALEIGH, N.C. (May 17, 2017) – Yesterday, a North Carolina House committee passed a bill that would exempt the sale and purchase of gold and silver from state sales taxes, encouraging their use and taking the first step toward breaking the Federal Reserve’s monopoly on money. Rep. Dana Bumgardner (R-Gastonia) and Rep. Jeff Collins (R-Rocky…

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Louisiana Committee Passes Bill to Encourage Use of Gold and Silver as Money

BATON ROUGE, La. (May 16, 2017) – Yesterday, a Louisiana House committee unanimously passed a bill that would exempt the sale and purchase of gold and silver from state sales and use taxes, encouraging their use and taking the first step toward breaking the Federal Reserve’s monopoly on money. Rep. Stephen Dwight (R) and Rep.…

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Texas House Passes Legislation to Facilitate Use of Bullion Depository

AUSTIN, Texas (May 14, 2017) – On Wednesday, the Texas House unanimously passed a proposed state constitutional amendment that would authorize the legislature to exempt precious metals held in the Texas Bullion Depository from ad valorem taxation. Passage of the amendment would take another step toward the everyday use of gold and silver in financial transactions…

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To the Governor: Arizona Passes Bill to Treat Gold and Silver as Money

PHOENIX, Ariz. (May 10, 2017) – Today, the Arizona Senate gave final approval to a bill that would eliminate state capital gains taxes on gold and silver specie, and encourage its use as currency. If signed into law, the legislation would help undermine the Federal Reserve’s monopoly on money. Rep. Mark Finchem (R-Tucson) introduced House Bill…

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