Virginia HB83 would prohibit state cooperation with the enforcement of any future federal laws, regulations, or executive orders relating to firearms, ammunition or firearms components, effectively nullifying any such acts in practice within the state. The bill must pass in the House Appropriations Committee before moving forward. PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS to support this important…
South Carolina H.4628 would end state cooperation with all federal gun control measures, effectively nullifying them in practice within the state. The bill must pass in the House Judiciary Committee to receive a vote in the full House. PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS to support this important bill. 1. Call the House Judiciary Committee Chair,…
MADISON, Wisc. (Jan. 18, 2016) – A Wisconsin bill would legalize some raw milk sales in the state, taking an important step toward effectively nullifying a federal prohibition scheme in effect. A bipartisan coalition of 18 legislators filed Assembly Bill 697 (AB697) on Jan. 13. The legislation would allow dairy farmers to sell unpasteurized (raw) milk…
Michigan HB5162 would deny state-level support and resources to the NSA and all federal agencies involved in warrantless spying. It must pass in the House Oversight And Ethics Committee to receive a vote in the full House. PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS to support this important bill. 1. Call the House Oversight And Ethics Committee Chair,…
LINCOLN, Neb. (Jan. 17, 2016) – A bill filed in the Nebraska legislature would put limitations on the storage and sharing of information collected by Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) by law enforcement in the state, and place significant roadblocks in the way of a federal program using states to help track the location of…
CHARLESTON, W. Va. (Jan. 17, 2016) – A West Virginia bill would legalize the sale of raw milk within the state, taking an important step toward effectively nullifying the federal prohibition scheme. A coalition of nine Republican representatives filed House Bill 2448 (HB2448) on Jan. 13. The legislation would legalize the sale of “raw milk…
In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about the absurd, fallacious concept of absolute judicial supremacy. Most Americans believe the Supreme Court enjoys absolute supremacy in the American political system. After all, the word “supreme” is right in the name. They believe when the Supreme Court offers an opinion, it carries the…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 16, 2015) – A bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate would withdraw the state from Common Core standards, an important step toward nullifying nationalized education in the state. Sen. Mike Wilson (R- Bowling Green), along with four cosponsors, introduced Senate Bill 1 (SB1) on Jan. 6. The legislation would void Common Core…
The most important question with respect to the takeover of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge by Oregon ranchers remains unanswered by the press covering the story. Why does the federal government own 52.6 percent of Oregon leaving them owning but 47.4 of themselves? It does not own New York or Virginia or Massachusetts. Those occupying…
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Jan. 15, 2016) – A sweeping Vermont bill that would establish robust privacy protections in the state passed Senate Thursday. If ultimately signed into law, it would not only limit warrantless surveillance and help ensure electronic privacy in Vermont, but would also hinder part of the federal surveillance state. The legislation would restrict the…