Veto Override: North Carolina Takes First Step Against a Potential CBDC
RALEIGH, N.C. (Sept 10, 2024) – Yesterday, the North Carolina Senate overrode Governor Roy Cooper’s veto and gave final approval to a bill that will take a the first steps toward limiting the impact of any potential future central bank digital currency (CBDC) in...
To the Governor: California Bills Would Legalize Cannabis Cafes and Sales at Farmer’s Markets
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Aug. 30, 2024) – This week, the California Assembly and Senate gave final approval to two bills that would further expand the marijuana market in the state despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition. One proposed law would legalize cannabis...
Grassroots Pressure Kills Nebraska Bill to Reimpose Sales Tax on Gold and Silver
LINCOLN, Neb. (Aug. 22, 2024) – In a victory for sound money, grassroots activists in Nebraska helped kill a bill that would have reimposed a sales tax on the sale of gold and silver bullion. Sen. Lou Linehan introduced Legislature Bill 1 (LB1) on July 25. The...