HOUSTON, Texas (Oct. 19, 2016) – State “Right to Try” laws that nullify in practice some Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules preventing terminally-ill patients from accessing treatments have started to have practical effect. Since the Texas Right to Try law went into effect in June 2015, at least 78 patients in Texas have received…
On this episode of Tenther Tuesday, Mike Maharrey and Michael Boldin talk about a state effort to take on the Federal Reserve’s monopoly on money, blocking new gun control on a local level and some nullification strategy. One of the simplest actions states can take to break the Federal Reserve monopoly on money is to…
As an increasingly desperate Congress looks for new ways to squeeze money out of the American people to fund the welfare-warfare state, it is likely that more Americans will have their liberties limited because the IRS accuses them of not paying their fair share of taxes.
CONCORD, N.H. (Oct. 15, 2016) – A New Hampshire representative plans to introduce four bills that would expand the state’s medical marijuana program during the 2017 session. If passed, these measures would further nullify federal prohibition in practice. Rep. Joseph Lachance (R-Manchester) filed four separate draft requests (known as LSRs) for legislation relating to the…
GOLD BEACH, Ore. (Oct. 13, 2016) – In August, an Oregon County commission passed an ordinance that prohibits funding for future enforcement of gun laws. This marks an important first step toward nullifying unconstitutional gun control in effect. Curry County commissioners approved the measure 2-1. According to Commissioner David Brock Smith, under the ordinance the…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 13, 2016) – A Kentucky bill prefiled for the 2017 session would remove sales taxes from the purchase of gold and silver, encouraging its use and taking the first step toward breaking the Federal Reserve’s monopoly on money. Sen. John Schickel (R-Union) prefiled BR156 on Oct. 11. The legislation would exempt bullion…
With its emphasis on controlling governments, the right is failing strategically, providing a valuable lesson for activists seeking to limit federal power through state action. The left has simply outflanked conservatives who control the vast majority of state governments by taking their issues directly to the people via ballot initiatives. Republicans currently control both houses…
Earlier this year, the Ohio House passed HB347 to reform asset forfeiture laws. The bill would prohibit the state from taking property without a criminal conviction in the majority of cases. The legislation also takes on federal forfeiture programs by banning prosecutors from circumventing state laws by passing cases off to the feds. HB347 must…
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In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about the proper constitutional role and powers of the president. During the recent presidential debate, both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump talked extensively about what they plan to “do” if elected president. As I watched, it occurred to me that the Constitution authorizes virtually nothing…