House sends multiple constitutional referrals to voters, including limits on public‑resource use by labor groups and a medical‑decision amendment On March 2 the House voted to send several ballot measures to the voters. HCR2040 (restricting use of public resources for labor‑organization activities) and HCR2056 (protecting personal medical decisions) each passed the House after extended, often heated floor debate; HCR2040 passed 31–25 and HCR2056 passed 31–23 (plus not‑voting members). Members sharply disagreed over impacts for educators, public health and worker protections.

A fierce debate rages in Arizona as lawmakers push forward controversial measures that could reshape the role of unions and personal medical freedoms—what will be the impact on educators and public health?

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#AZ #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #IndividualFreedoms #ArizonaEducation

February 7: One Year The Fight for the Bill of Rights emphasizes ongoing protests against government tyranny, advocating for individual freedoms and dignity amidst societal division and mistreatment of citizens and immigrants.

The Fight for the #BillofRights emphasizes ongoing #protests against government #tyranny, advocating for #individualfreedoms and #dignity amidst #societaldivision and mistreatment of citizens and immigrants.

California Senate debates bill banning cigarette sales in pharmacies and grocery stores Senators discuss the implications of a proposed ban on tobacco sales in pharmacies.

California's Senate is locked in a heated debate over a proposed ban on cigarette sales in pharmacies and grocery stores, pitting public health against personal choice.

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#CA #CitizenPortal #MarketRegulation #IndividualFreedoms #PublicHealth

Attorney Helen Brinkman defends Marlena Hackney's business freedoms at health department hearing Helen Brinkman argues for business freedoms in defense of Marlena Hackney's bistro.

A fierce debate unfolded as business owners challenged state overreach, arguing that individual freedoms should prevail even during health crises.

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#MI #IndividualFreedoms #GovernmentAccountability #CitizenPortal #PublicHealthRegulations

Missouri General Assembly affirms citizens' right to bear arms without federal restrictions Missouri's general assembly rejects federal infringements on the right to bear arms.

Missouri's House Bill 1175 is igniting a fierce debate over gun rights, challenging federal regulations while asserting the rights of citizens to bear arms without restriction.

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#MO #IndividualFreedoms #MissouriGunRights #CitizenPortal #LegislativeReform #PublicSafety

Available now at your favorite digital store! The Illusion of Progress: How Global Systems Undermine Individual Freedoms by Michael.John Burgess

Michael John Burgess's @beitmenotyou.online new book, The Illusion of Progress, explores how global systems impact individual freedoms.

Stay updated on distribution locations via this link: books2read.com/u/bODJeA.

#TheIllusionOfProgress #GlobalSystems #IndividualFreedoms

Arkansas bill HB1791 prohibits mandates on masks vaccinations and citizen data collection Arkansas Governor signs HB1791 forbidding mask vaccination mandates and information gathering.

Arkansas is on the brink of a major shift in public health policy with the introduction of House Bill 1791, which could ban mandates on masks, vaccinations, and even data collection about residents.

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#AR #IndividualFreedoms #DataPrivacy #PublicHealthPolicy #CitizenPortal

Montana Legislature passes HB 658 regulating health board emergency directives Montana's HB 658 limits local health boards' powers during emergencies regarding private businesses

Montana's House Bill 658 is stirring up fierce debate over the balance between public health authority and individual freedoms during emergencies.

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#MT #IndividualFreedoms #PublicHealth #MontanaHealthBoards #GovernmentOverreach #CitizenPortal

Montana Legislature passes new health directive regulations during emergencies Montana's HB 318 restricts local health boards from limiting business access during emergencies.

Montana's House Bill 318 could reshape the power dynamics between local health boards and individual freedoms during emergencies, igniting a fierce debate on public health versus personal rights.

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#MT #EmergencyManagement #PublicHealth #MontanaHealthBoards #IndividualFreedoms

"Free speech" has become a monster. Good blimey.
Is it just me or does anyone else have a feeling that the #postwar social experiment in #socialmobility and #individualfreedoms is coming to an end?

#rabies #antivaxers #individualfreedoms #rabiesvaccine