Signed By the Governor: New Nebraska Law Takes on “Policing for Profit” Via Asset Forfeiture
LINCOLN, Neb. (April 20, 2016) – With the stroke of a pen, Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts ended civil asset forfeiture by the state, signing a bill that reforms asset forfeiture laws to prohibit the state from taking property without a criminal conviction. The...
Signed by the Governor: New Tennessee Law Sets Stage to Reject Gun Control by International Law or Treaty
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Apr. 20, 2016) – Yesterday, Gov. Bill Haslam signed a bill into law setting the foundation to stop enforcement of gun control imposed by international law or treaty. House Bill 2389 (HB2389) was introduced by Rep. John Windle (D-Livingston) in...
Signed by the Governor: New Pennsylvania Law Legalizes Medical Marijuana; Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition
HARRISBURG, Pa. (April 17, 2016) – Today, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signed a bill legalizing medical marijuana, making it the 24th state to reject the unconstitutional federal prohibition on cannabis in practice. The bill took a long, tough road to final passage....