Oklahoma Senate Passes Bill to Ban State Insurance Exchanges

A bill to ban creation of a state insurance exchange under the Affordable Health Care Act  was passed by the Oklahoma State Senate on this month by a 30-8 vote. SB1994 was introduced by Sen. Nathan Dahm (R-33) and Rep. John Echols (R-90) on Feb. 3. The bill would ban the state from participating in…

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Connecticut Legislature Taking Closer Look at Common Core

On February 11, 2014, The Connecticut House of Representatives Education Committee introduced HB 5078, “An Act Imposing a Moratorium on the Implementation of the Common Core State Standards.” On March 12, a public hearing on the issue packed a House committee chamber. The bill is co-sponsored by 18 Republican members of the House and seeks…

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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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Michigan House Considering Two Anti-NSA Resolutions

The Michigan state house is considering two resolutions that, if passed, would serve as a stern rebuke and important first step against the NSA’s illegal spying program. While legally non-binding, passage could blaze the trail for stronger legislative action being taken against NSA at a later date. HR0205 and HR0216 were both introduced last year…

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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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