


Arizona Bill for 100% Gold and Silver-Backed Currency and Depository Clears Second Senate Committee
PHOENIX, Ariz. (Feb. 3, 2025) – Today, a second Arizona Senate committee approved a bill to create a 100% backed gold and silver currency recognized as legal tender, supported by a bullion depository. Senate Bill 1096 (SB1096) was introduced by Senators Jake...
Hawaii Committee Passes Bill Targeting Civil Asset Forfeiture and Federal Loophole
HONOLULU, Hawaii (Jan. 30, 2025) – A Hawaii Senate committee unanimously passed a bill to reform the state’s civil asset forfeiture laws by requiring a criminal conviction before property can be seized. It also takes significant steps to close a federal loophole...
Arkansas Senate Panel Advances Bill to Block CBDC Recognition Under State Law
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Jan. 30, 2025) – A bill that would explicitly prevent a central bank digital currency (CBDC) from being classified as “money” or a “deposit account” under Arkansas’ Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) cleared a key hurdle...