Via Patriot Update- Sounds like Georgia might be the first to pass the resolution. Check it out: The Georgia team is working hard, and it’s paying off. Yesterday, Senator Cecil Staton filed the Convention of States Project’s application in the Georgia Senate.The resolution currently has 22 senate sponsors, including every member of the Georgia Senate leadership team! This means we only need seven more votes for the application to pass in the Georgia Senate. David Guldenschuh, our Legislative Liaison in Georgia, is eager to get the resolution passed by the end of the legislative … [Read more...]
Jan 15, 2014
Q & A about An Article V Convention
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In the following letter Michael Farris answers common questions from a state representative. The letter came from The Convention of States website. I thought his answers would be helpful to all of us as we discuss Article V and the possibility of implementing new amendments through a state convention with our family and friends. - Alexis The following is from an email exchange between Michael Farris and a state representative. Thanks so much for your kind letter. I am happy to answer your questions. Your first question: 1. “My greatest concern is that so few public officials seem to … [Read more...]
Jan 13, 2014
Louisiana Gov. Jindal Ready To Use An Article V convention of States To Balance The Federal Budget
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Louisiana Gov. Jindal Ready To Use An Article V convention of States To Balance The Federal Budget By Lauren McGaughy- Via Nola.com- Jindal, state lawmakers tout need for federal balanced-budget amendment Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal has lent his voice to an ever-growing group of conservative policymakers who are calling for a national convention to add a balanced-budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution. During a speech Thursday to the Texas Public Policy Orientation in Austin, Jindal said he would urge the Louisiana Legislature to sign on to the national effort to force a … [Read more...]
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