Feds Ramp Up REAL ID Bullying Tactics
By Michael Maharrey The federal government ratcheted up its game of chicken with states over REAL ID last month, threatening once again to ban residents…
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New Alaska Law Taking First Step Against Common Core
By Mike Maharrey Today, a new law allowing parents to opt their children out of standardized testing in Alaska goes into effect. The new statute gives…
Kentucky Bill Would Encourage Use of Gold and Silver as Currency
By Mike Maharrey A Kentucky bill prefiled for the 2017 session would remove sales taxes from the purchase of gold and silver, encouraging its use…
Now In Effect: Sweeping Vermont Privacy Law Will Hinder Several Federal Surveillance Programs
By Mike Maharrey A sweeping new law that establishes robust privacy protections in Vermont went into effect today. It not only limits warrantless surveillance and…
Hillary Clinton’s “Intelligence Surge” Means More Spying
By Mike Maharrey During the first presidential debate, the issue of domestic terrorism. Lester Holt asked Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump what they would do…
New Jersey Township Says No to HUD, Refuses Federal Funds
By Mike Maharrey Yet another town has rejected grants covered by HUD’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule, effectively nullifying a federal program designed to gain…
Tennessee Town Now Has the Ability to Track Drivers Through Their License Plates
By Mike Maharrey A small-town Tennessee police department recently deployed an automatic license plate reader (ALPR) system that allows officers to collect and store data…
Two More Counties Say No to HUD, Refuse Federal Funds
By Mike Maharrey Two more counties have joined a Colorado town in rejecting grants covered by HUD’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule, effectively nullifying a…
New Jersey Bill Expands Medical Marijuana Program Despite Federal Prohibition
By Mike Maharrey Last Wednesday, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed a measure expanding the state’s medical marijuana law, further nullifying federal prohibition in practice….
Virginia Legislature to Consider Bills to Protect Privacy, Hinder Some Federal Surveillance
By Mike Maharrey In 2017, the Virginia legislature will consider two bills that would not only protect privacy in Virginia, but also hinder at least…
The Time Is Right for State Gold and Silver Depositories
By Mike Maharrey A state gold depository in Texas continues to move closure to reality and it appears to be happening at just the right…
Maine Governor to Feds: “States Don’t Work for You”
By Mike Maharrey Maine Gov. Paul LePage recently demonstrated exactly how states should handle the federal government. Just tell it, “No!” In July, the U.S….
CA Senate Gives Final Approval to Bill to Curb Asset Forfeiture; Close Federal Loophole
By Mike Maharrey The California Senate has given final approval to a bill that not only bolsters restrictions on state officials from seizing property without…
First Hemp Crop Planted in Maine; Step Toward Nullifying Federal Prohibition
By Mike Maharrey A Maine grower has planted the state’s first hemp crop, ignoring federal prohibition and taking another step toward effectively nullifying the fed’s…