Federal Tax Receipts Are Tanking But Federal Spending Isn’t

A surplus sounds like good news, but digging into the data reveals that federal revenues are falling even as spending continues unabated.

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Signed as Law: Iowa Legalizes Limited Raw Milk Sales

The new law will allow a raw milk producer to process, market, and distribute raw milk and raw milk products directly to a consumer from the dairy. SF315 also creates regulatory guidelines for the sale of raw milk and raw milk products.

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Texas House Passes Measure to Put Right to Choose Medium of Exchange in State Bill of Rights

In effect, this amendment would bar the state of Texas from interfering with the use of cash or any cash alternatives, including gold, silver, or cryptocurrency in transactions within the state. This would set the state for currency competition in Texas.

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Ohio Bill Would Ban the Use of a Central Bank Digital Currency as Money in the State

A bill introduced in the Ohio House would explicitly exclude a central bank digital currency (CBDC) from the definition of money in Ohio, effectively banning its use as such in the state.

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South Carolina Bill Would Exclude CBDC from Definition of Money in the State

A bill introduced in the South Carolina House would explicitly exclude a CBDC from the definition of money in South Carolina, effectively banning its use as such in the state.

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The Supremacy Clause Limits Federal Power

Of course, most people think the exact opposite. They think the supremacy clause gives the feds almost unlimited power. This simply isn't true. The federal government is only supreme within its sphere.

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Florida 2nd Amendment Financial Privacy Act Signed as Law

he 2nd Amendment Financial Privacy Act prohibits a payment settlement entity, merchant acquiring entity, or a third-party settlement organization from assigning a merchant category code or otherwise classifying a merchant that is a seller of firearms or ammunition separately from general merchandise retailers or sporting goods retailers.

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Texas House Passes Bill to Expand Right to Try Act

The enactment of SB773 would expand that to enable patients suffering from chronic diseases, rather than only terminal, to access medications and treatments not yet given final approval for use by the FDA.

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Signed as Law: Florida Bans Use of a CBDC as Money in the State

The law explicitly excludes a CBDC from the definition of money in Florida, effectively banning its use as such in the state.

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