New Hampshire Law Bans Warrantless Stingray Spying
By Michael Maharrey Earlier this week, a bill that bans the use of “stingrays” to track the location of phones and sweep up electronic communications…
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New West Virginia Law Legalizes Commercial Hemp Farming Despite Federal Prohibition
By Michael Maharrey Yesterday, a West Virginia law went into effect that significantly expands the state’s hemp licensing program, opening the door for anybody in…
New Oregon Law will Help Facilitate the Sale of Industrial Hemp Products
By Michael Maharrey Yesterday, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown signed a bill into law that will pave the way for faster development of Oregon’s hemp market, and…
New Nevada Law Legalizes Commercial Hemp Production Despite Federal Prohibition
By Michael Maharrey Tomorrow, a new Nevada law goes into effect legalizing commercial industrial hemp production in the state, despite a federal ban on the…
New Louisiana Law Helps Encourage Use of Gold and Silver as Money
By Michael Maharrey Yesterday, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards signed a bill into law that exempts the sale and purchase of gold and silver from state…
Big Step Forward for Sound Money: Texas Picks Company to Run Bullion Depository
By Michael Maharrey The Texas bullion depository took a major step closer to reality last week when officials formally announced the private vendor that will…
New Maine Law Prohibits State Gun Registries
By Michael Maharrey Last week, Maine Gov. Paul LePage signed a bill into law prohibiting any type of state firearms registry. The law will not only protect…
New Colorado Law Takes On Federal Asset Forfeiture Loophole
By Michael Maharrey Last week, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a bill into law that will take a big step toward closing a federal asset…
New Colorado Law Affirms Farmers Can Use Water Rights To Cultivate Hemp
By Michael Maharrey Late last month, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a bill into law affirming hemp farmers have a right to use their water…
Activists in Connecticut Pushing To Improve Bill To Prohibit Warrantless Stingray Spying
By Michael Maharrey Activists in Connecticut are working to improve a bill to limit the use of “stingrays.” If amended and passed, the proposed law…
Hemp Decriminalized in Washington, But Opposition Remains Strong
By Michael Maharrey A bill recently signed by Washington Gov. Gov. Jay Inslee removed industrial hemp from the states controlled substance list, authorizing hemp production…
West Virginia Legalizes Commercial Hemp Farming Despite Federal Prohibition
By Michael Maharrey On Tuesday, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed a bill into law significantly expanding the state’s hemp licensing program, opening the door…
West Virginia Legalizes Medical Marijuana
By Michael Maharrey Yesterday, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed a bill that creates a limited medical marijuana program. The new law takes a step toward nullifying…
Signed Into Law: Montana To Limit License Plate Tracking and Warrantless Electronic Data Collection
By Michael Maharrey On Friday, Montana Gov. Steve Bullock signed two bills into law that will increase privacy protections in the state and hinder at…