New Idaho law effectively nullifies future federal gun control

Yesterday, Idaho Gov. Butch Otter signed a bill which would effectively nullify future federal gun laws by prohibiting state enforcement of any future federal act relating to personal firearms, a firearm accessories or ammunition.

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Missouri Action Alert: Support HJR62 to push back against Obamacare

HJR62 was introduced by Rep. Kurt Bahr (R-102) as an amendment to the Missouri state constitution to help protect the state’s health freedom from Obamacare. (read it here) If passed, this amendment would ultimately be decided by Missouri voters. It was referred to the Health Care Policy Committee. STATUS: HJR62 was PASSED through the Health…

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South Carolina Action Alert: Support S0839 to Nullify the Federal Hemp Ban

S0839, a bill that would legalize industrial hemp for production within the state, was introduced on Jan. 14 by Senators Lee Bright (R-12) and Kevin Bryant (R-3). It passed through the state senate with a unanimous 42-0 vote. It will now have to pass through the House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee before…

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Louisiana House Bill Would Block Some Obamacare Provisions

A bill introduced in the Louisiana State House of Representatives would expressly ban an important provision of Obamacare. House Bill 335 (HB335) explicitly prohibits the creation of health care exchanges under the unpopular Obamacare law. While Louisiana has so far opted out of creating a state exchange, this legislation would codify the current policy into…

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Minnesota Legislation Seeks to Nullify EPA Rulemaking

A bill recently introduced in Minnesota would nullify federal Environmental Protection Agency regulation and overreach within the state. HF3094, introduced by Representative Mary Franson, is Minnesota’s latest reaction toward federal encroachment of state and local authority. The bill’s text indicates: “The legislature declares that the regulation authority of the United States Environmental Protection Agency is…

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New Hampshire House Bans Warrantless Tracking of Cell Phones

CONCORD, NH, March 19, 2014 – Last Wednesday, the New Hampshire house overwhelmingly approved a bill to ban the obtaining of cellphone location tracking information without a warrant. House Bill 1567 (HB1567) prohibits use of such information in civil or criminal proceedings, and bans tracking devices from being placed on the property of private citizens…

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South Carolina Action Alert: Support H4795 to Protect the 4th Amendment

On Feb. 26, H4795 was introduced to protect the electronic data of South Carolina residents from unwarranted federal surveillance. (learn about it here) It was promptly referred to the Judiciary Committee where it will need to pass through a majority before it can be voted upon by the whole House. YOUR ACTION IS NEEDED NOW.…

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Georgia Health Freedom Act Heads to Governor’s Desk

With some last minute political maneuvering in the twilight of the legislative session, a bill that would begin the process of nullifying Obamacare in Georgia gained final approval in both the House and the Senate Tuesday night, and now moves on to the governor's desk.

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