Signed as Law: Texas Expands Right to Try Act
AUSTIN, Texas (June 20, 2023) – On Sunday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill into law to expand the state’s “Right to Try” Act, further rejecting Food and Drug …
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Making a Mockery of the 4th Amendment
Despite a well-documented pattern of lawlessness by the FBI, including a failure to comply with even the most modest reforms, the secret court charged with ensuring FISA surveillance is lawful …
We Can’t Talk Our Way Out of Tyranny
Lysander Spooner was right: Words aren’t enough. We must resist. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tenth Amendment Center (@tenthamendmentcenter) For More Information Lysander Spooner’s Strategy to …
Republicans Miss the Point on Mortgage Fee Hike
Back in January, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that mortgage fees for some borrowers would increase beginning May 1, while other borrowers would see their fees decrease. The FHFA is …
Texas Bans State Enforcement of Some Federal Regulations on Oil and Gas; But Law Has Big Loophole
AUSTIN, Texas (June 15, 2023) – Yesterday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill that could ban state cooperation with the enforcement of some federal regulations on oil and gas …
A Massive National Debt Steals Our Independence
Thomas Jefferson called the public debt, “the greatest of the dangers to be feared.” As he put it, we have a choice “between economy and liberty, or profusion and servitude.” …
Signed as Law: Illinois Eliminates State Conformity with IRS Section 280E for Marijuana Businesses
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (June 13, 2023) – 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. The …
Signed as Law: Colorado Allows Online Payments for Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition
DENVER, Colo. June 12, 2023 – Earlier this month, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill legalizing online payments for marijuana in the state despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition. Rep. …
Twisting Language: 4 Ways They’ve Expanded Power
Tyranny often goes hand in hand with powerful people controlling and manipulating language – the meaning of words. Here are four – of many – ways they’ve done this with …
To the Governor: Connecticut Bill Would Eliminate State Conformity with IRS Section 280E for Marijuana Businesses
HARTFORD, Conn. (June 8, 2023) – On Tuesday, the Connecticut Senate gave final approval to a bill that includes provisions that would eliminate the state’s conformity with Internal Revenue Code …