New York Bans Facial Recognition Technology in Schools
By Michael Maharrey ALBANY, N.Y. (Sept. 28, 2023) – Yesterday, New York State Education Department Commissioner Betty A. Rosa issued an order prohibiting schools in…
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Now in Effect: Wyoming Law Expands Food Freedom Act, Opens Market to Small Egg and Dairy Producers
By Michael Maharrey Yesterday, July 1st, a Wyoming law went into effect that will further increase food freedom in the state, and potentially alleviate some of…
Now in Effect: Iowa Law Legalizes Limited Raw Milk Sales
By Michael Maharrey Today, July 1st, an Iowa law legalizing the limited sale of raw milk and raw milk products in the state went into…
Signed as Law: Illinois Eliminates State Conformity with IRS Section 280E for Marijuana Businesses
By Michael Maharrey Last week, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill that includes provisions eliminating the state’s conformity with Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 280E….
Signed as Law: Colorado Allows Online Payments for Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition
By Michael Maharrey Earlier this month, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill legalizing online payments for marijuana in the state despite ongoing federal cannabis…
Censorship Is the First Step Toward Tyranny
By Michael Maharrey If you want to subject people to tyranny, the first step is to eliminate the freeness of speech. If you can’t have…
Now in Effect: West Virginia Law Prohibits Using Credit Card Information to Track Firearms Purchases Without a Warrant
By Michael Maharrey Today, a West Virginia law goes into effect prohibiting state government entities from accessing information about firearm and ammunition purchases generated by…
Minnesota Becomes 23rd State to Legalize Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition
By Michael Maharrey On Tuesday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a bill into law to legalize marijuana for adult use in the state despite ongoing…
Property Rights Are Essential for Liberty
By Michael Maharrey When you deprive people of their property, you deprive them of their liberty. The bottom line is property rights – rooted in…
Signed by the Governor: North Dakota Law Expands Raw Milk Sales in the State
By Michael Maharrey On Monday, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum signed a bill into law that expands raw milk sales in the state. Enactment will…
Begging for Permission Is Not Freedom
By Michael Maharrey A free people doesn’t wait on government to do the right thing. But most people seem to think that liberty is about…
Signed as Law: Idaho Expands Raw Milk Sales in the State
By Michael Maharrey Last week, Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a bill into law that lifts some restrictions on herd share agreements for the distribution…
The Feds Won’t Protect You from the Feds
By Michael Maharrey You can’t expect the federal government to protect you from the federal government. Most people think the only “checks and balances” come…
AUMFs Have not Been the Same as a Declaration of War
By Michael Maharrey I recently testified before a Maryland House committee in favor of the Maryland Defend Our Guard Act. Specifically, I was asked to…