I would typically post a “States’ Rights Update” for something like this, but enough stories broke out concerning a plethora of issues that are affected by the balance of power RE: federalism that I thought …

Friday, November 6, 2009 update:
Apparently Rep. Deal knew he was going to stir up quite the proverbial hornet’s nest by seriously suggesting that he was going to ask the President to see his birth certificate. …

Back on November 17, Michael Boldin at the TenthAmendmentCenter.com reported that the great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania became one of the latest States to formally introduce legislation potentially nullifying federal gun laws through their own Firearms …

From the LibertarianRepublican blog, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty has been warming up to the notion that his State could invoke the 10th Amendment as a means of dealing with the ever-so-unpopular proposed healthcare legislation at …

From Eric Dondero over at the LibertarianRepublican blog, Rep. Bill Posey (R) is not only the sponsor of HR1503 (the legislation at the federal level that would require all presidential candidates in 2012 and beyond …

The TenthAmendmentCenter.com had been reporting that Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal (D) transmitted a memo to his State’s Legislative Management Council on July 28 to join with other States in passing a 10th Amendment resolution:

Wyoming Governor …

The battle over federalism begins on a new front as US Attorney General Eric Holder fired a shot across the bow of the great State of Oklahoma by threatening the loss of federal tax dollars …

Via the Sarahs-Accomplishments blog, here are two videos recounting the now former Gov. Sarah Palin’s (R-AK) farewell speech:

Regarding healthcare and federalism, I had first reported (via TenthAmendmentCenter.com) that Arizona’s State legislature had passed a proposal …

Following up on recent reports by the TenthAmendmentCenter.com regarding States’ rights issues, Florida’s State Senate recently received a 10th Amendment Memorial bill for consideration:

Eustis, Florida – State Senator Carey Baker (R-Eustis) has introduced a memorial …

Originally it was reported that the great State of Arizona passed legislation meant to be a bulwark against nationalized health care. At the referenced link, I briefly discussed how it’s important to revive the age-old …

I wanted to take a moment to once again publicly thank Michael Boldin at TenthAmendmentCenter.com for the great work he’s been putting forth in helping all of us keep up to date on State-based initiatives …

TenthAmendmentCenter.com provides the following 10th Amendment resolution updates; full text of bills can be found at each referenced link.
At the end of May, the Texas State House kept HCR50 alive by a solid majority:
After being …

The TenthAmendmentCenter.com reports:
On 06/02/09, Kentucky State Representative Stan Lee prefiled House Concurrent Resolution 10 (HCR10) for the 2010 legislative session.
The purpose of the resolution is to claim “sovereignty over powers not granted to the federal …

Massachusetts
Via the TenthAmendmentCenter.com:
On Tuesday, 05-26-09, Massachusetts State Representative Jeffrey Davis Perry (R-Sandwich) filed a Resolution before the House of Representatives to protect the Founding Fathers’ intent and the Constitutional protections of the 10th Amendment to …

As you may recall, South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford decided to reject some of the funds from the recently-passed stimulus bill, despite the fact that the bill has what many consider an unconstitutional provision that …

Oklahoma
Just in from TenthAmendmentCenter.com:
The Oklahoma State Senate has passed Charles Key’s House Concurrent Resolution 1028 (HCR1028) today.
Introduced on April 29, 2009, HCR1028 is “A Concurrent Resolution claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution …

With Matt Drudge having drawn red-highlight attention to Oklahoma’s State House having passed their chamber’s version of a Tenth Amendment resolution (a feat big enough of a deal to warrant Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee’s inviting State …

Louisiana
From TheOhioRepublic:
Louisiana’s Sen. A. G. Crowe introduced SC 2 Apr. 27. It was favorably reported out of committee [5/6/09]  and is awaiting a floor vote.
On the 2nd Amendment front, a California case that percolated up to the 9th …

Ohio
TheOhioRepublic blog is reporting:
Senators Keith Faber (R-Celina) and Timothy Grendell (R-Chesterland) will introduce a State sovereignty resolution Wednesday. While modeled on Oklahoma’s, it contains language that has never appeared in another State.
One of the most …

The following updates come from TheOhioRepublic:
Arizona
Arizona’s HCR2024 was voted out of House committee with the recommendation of “Do Pass”.
Colorado
Colorado passed a State Sovereignty resolution in 1994; but members of that State’s Senate have decided to introduce a new one,SJM011, …

After Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry vetoed HJR1003, State Representative Charles Key reintroduced the legislation in the form of a concurrent resolution, HCR1028 (status page), a form of legislation that doesn’t require the Governor’s signature (via …

Montana
The Kansas City Star is reporting that the State could be setting itself up for a court battle after Governor Bill Schweitzer, a Democrat, signed HB246 into law:
Montana is trying to trigger a battle over gun …

Per a recent email sent by his campaign, Georgia Insurance Commissioner and 2010 GOP gubernatorial candidate John Oxendine expressed his support for the 10th Amendment and for Texas Governor Rick Perry and his support of HCR50:
John Oxendine: …

Oklahoma
While KUTL8 mentioned that HJR1003 passed the State Senate by 29-18, thereby sending it to the Governor’s desk for a potential signature, TenthAmendmentCenter.com reports that Gov. Brad Henry vetoed the legislation. Here was his explanation:
…In a …

Oklahoma
A local Oklahoma news station reported today that HB1329 failed in the State Senate, 23-20:
The vote was 23-20 on Thursday for the measure. It takes 25 votes to pass a measure in the 48-member Senate. …
Opponents …

The last couple of weeks have proven lively for the great State of Montana. On the one hand, HR3 effectively died in the State House:
A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF …