South Carolina Bill Would Exclude CBDC from Definition of Money in the State
COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 15, 2023) – A bill introduced in the South Carolina House would expressly exclude a CBDC from the definition of money in South Carolina, creating potentially significant roadblocks to its use as such in the state. A group of 41 representatives led...
Alabama Bill Would Ban Use of a CBDC as Money in the State
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (May 12, 2023) – A bill introduced in the Alabama House would expressly exclude a CBDC from the definition of money in Alabama, effectively banning its use as such in the state. Rep. Ben Harrison introduced House Bill 408 (HB408) on May 2. The bill...
Massachusetts Committee Holds Hearing on Bill to Expand Raw Milk Sales Despite Federal Prohibition Scheme
BOSTON, Mass. (May 9, 2023) – Last week, a Massachusetts joint committee held a hearing on a bill that would expand raw milk sales in the state. Passage of this bill would not only open Massachusetts’ raw milk market; it would also take a step toward nullifying a...