Montana Bill to Help Block Federal Militarization of Police Signed into Law
HELENA, Mont. (Apr. 23, 2015) – A bill that would heavily diminish the effect of federal programs that militarize local police was signed into law today. Introduced by Rep. Nicholas Schwaderer (R-Superior), House Bill 330 (HB330) bans state or local law enforcement...
Oklahoma Gov. Signs “Right to Try” Act into Law: Will Nullify in Practice Some FDA Restrictions on Terminally-ill
OKLAHOMA CITY (Apr. 21, 2015) – A bill that would nullify in practice certain Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules that prevent terminally ill patients from accessing treatments was signed into law by Gov. Fallin today. Oklahoma is now the 15th state to pass...
North Dakota Governor Signs Bill to Take on Warrantless Drone Spying
BISMARCK, N.D. (Apr. 19, 2015) – A North Dakota bill drastically restricting the use of drones by state and local law enforcement has been signed by the governor, thwarting a crucial aspect of the federal surveillance state. House Bill 1328 (HB1328) requires law...