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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...
On the last day of March, the Alaska state Senate unanimously passed a resolution condemning NSA spying. SJR22 was introduced in February with virtually the entire body signed on as cosponsors. The language represents an important first step by the Alaska legislature...
In mid-March, the Georgia State House of Representatives passed a resolution expressing full support for the Constitution as it is written, specifically the 2nd Amendment. HR1655 reads in part, โThe Constitution clearly states that Congress has no authority to...
The Michigan state house is considering two resolutions that, if passed, would serve as a stern rebuke and important first step against the NSA’s illegal spying program. While legally non-binding, passage could blaze the trail for stronger legislative action...
The Ohio House of Representatives took a small, long-awaited step in the right direction today by passing a resolution condemning the blatantly unconstitutional indefinite detention provisions of the 2012 NDAA. Representatives Jim Butler and Ron Young introduced HCR41...
