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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb 8, 2016) – A resolution recently passed by the Tennessee legislature and signed by Gov. Bill Haslam calls on the feds to give back the land in the Western part of the country back to the states. Introduced by state Rep. Andy Holt, House Joint...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Dec. 21, 2015) – A proposed resolution introduced in the Florida legislature for the 2016 legislative session rejects federal involvement in the state’s educational system and would create a foundation for the general assembly to take further action...
LANSING, Mich. (May 24, 2015) – Last week, the Michigan House passed a resolution “to urge the states to become proactive in defending their sovereignty against federal overreach.” Introduced by Rep. Lee Chatifeld (R-Levering) and 52 co-sponsors,...
AUSTIN, Texas (Apr. 17, 2015) – On Monday, the Texas Senate passed a resolution serving notice and demand to the federal government to “halt and reverse, effective immediately, its practice of assuming powers and imposing mandates and laws upon the states...
BISMARCK, N.D. (Mar 16, 2015) – Last Friday, the North Dakota House passed a measure that follows James Madison’s advice to stop federal overreach. The vote was 61-30. Introduced by State Rep. Robert Skarphol and ten cosponsors, House Concurrent Resolution...
A non-binding resolution has been introduced to the Texas state Legislature declaring that presidential executive orders cannot usurp the authority of the states. It should be considered a launchpad for stronger steps by the Texas legislature. House Concurrent...