Today in History: Birthday of John Taylor of Caroline
Today in 1753, John Taylor of Caroline, Thomas Jefferson's most prominent promoter and an under-appreciated member of the founding generation, was born.
Texas Cop Could Get Away with Murder Thanks to Federal Law Enforcement Partnership
The state of Texas wants to prosecute a former Austin Police Department detective for using excessive force and killing a man, but the officer has so far avoided prosecution by claiming federal immunity because he was working on a task force organized by the FBI. Austin P.D. Detective Charles Kleinert was investigating another case at…
New Hampshire Bill Would Require Feds to Get Warrant for Medical Marijuana Registry Information
CONCORD, N.H. (Dec. 18, 2017) – A bill prefiled for the 2018 session in the New Hampshire House would prohibit the release of any information from the state’s medical marijuana registry to the federal government without a warrant. Passage of the legislation would take another small step toward nullifying federal cannabis prohibition in effect. A…
John Dickinson and Originalism
Dickinson affirmed that the Union was comprised of "sovereign states" and that the general government under the Constitution only contained those powers granted to it by the states themselves while the states retained all others to be used at their discretion.
John Hancock and Richard Henry Lee: Resisting “The Damned Act”
In October 1765, just two weeks before the Stamp Act was set to go into effect, Hancock sent a letter to his London agent, Johnathan Bernard, capturing the spirit of the time.
New Hampshire Bill Would Take on Federal Regulation of Locally-Produced Food
CONCORD, N.H. (Dec. 17, 2017) – A bill prefiled in the New Hampshire House would set the stage to prohibit the federal government from regulating food produced and sold wholly within the state as long as it is labeled “Made in New Hampshire.” A coalition of four Republican representatives prefiled House Bill 1669 (HB1669) in November.…
Today in History: The Boston Tea Party
After Francis Rotch’s request that the ships be allowed to return to England without unloading their cargo or paying the tax is denied, Samuel Adams announces “This meeting can do nothing more to save our country!”
Hawaii Bill Would Limit Warrantless Drone Surveillance
HONOLULU, Hawaii (Dec. 16, 2017) – During the 2018 legislative session, the Hawaii Senate will take up a bill that would limit the warrantless use of surveillance drones. The legislation would not only establish important privacy protections at the state level, it would also help thwart the federal surveillance state. Rep. Joseph Souki introduced House Bill…
Gold-Backed Scholarship Winners Will Help Spread the Word on the Importance of Sound Money
State legislative initiatives are an important part of the movement to reestablish gold and silver as legal tender in the U.S., but educating the public and encouraging them to use gold and silver is equally important. Legislative efforts continue to gain momentum in state legislatures across the country. Last year, three states passed bills that…
Today in History: George Washington passes away at Mount Vernon
Washington died on December 14, 1799. Learn the facts about the events leading up his passing and the effect it had on his family and estate. More at mountvernon.org/death
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