News from Convention of States:
Just 228 years ago, on Sept. 15, 1789, Col. George Mason, suggested that Article V be added to the U.S. Constitution as a legal recourse for the American people, it was also unanimously adopted by Convention delegates in Philadelphia PURCELLEVILLE, Va., Sept. 15, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Last week the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) officially […]
Convention of States Project unveils rules for an Article V convention at American Legislative Exchange Council at first COS Caucus meeting at 7:00 pm PT on July 23rd. COS Project is sponsoring a breakout session on July 24th at 9:45am on the proposed rules draft PURCELLVILLE, Va., July 22, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Convention of States […]
A Convention of the States Offers the Only Way to Repeal Obamacare and Halt Massive Federal Government Overreach PURCELLVILLE, Va., June 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Convention of States Project denounces today's Supreme Court ruling in King v. Burwell that proves once again the people don't stand a chance against the ruling elite in Washington, D.C. […]
Senators in State Affairs Skirt Vote to Avoid Accountability on HJR 77 With A Few Hours Left To Vote, Republican Senators Give 'Thumbs Down' to Supporting Constitutional Efforts to Bring Power Back to the States AUSTIN, Texas, May 27, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — In a massive grassroots initiative during the 84th legislative session in Texas, constituents propelled […]
Alabama Becomes Fourth State in History to Pass Convention of States Application
The Alabama state motto – "We dare defend our rights" – was on display in the Alabama State Capitol PURCELLVILLE, Va., May 22, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Alabama took a bold step towards liberty by passing HJR 112 through the House late Thursday, May 21, 2015, by a vote of 92-7 and the Senate by an […]
By refusing the vote in favor of AJR 7, Nevada State Assembly Members violated their sworn constitutional duty to support an Article V Convention of the States RENO, Nev., May 5, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Last month on April 9, several Nevada State Assembly Members of the Legislative Operations Committee violated the Nevada Constitution by voting […]
Nevada Assemblyman Blocks Resolution Against the Nevada Constitution
AJR 7 can help Nevada address issues facing the state, including federal control of land CARSON CITY, Nev., April 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — This week, Assemblyman Lynn Stewart is actively preventing the Convention of States resolution (AJR 7) from coming before the Nevada Assembly for a vote. Despite the fact that Nevada's Constitution requires Article V […]
Oklahomans: Get D.C. out of Okla.! Come hear first-hand, from one of America's conservative heroes about the solution to rein in the federal government TULSA, Okla., March 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Convention of States Project is pleased to announce a Constitutional Town Hall event in Tulsa, Okla. Hosted by Michael Farris and special guest, former […]
"Our National Soul is Being Corrupted by Washington's Unhindered and Unconstitutional Overreach" PURCELLVILLE, Va., Feb. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Convention of States Action announces that former Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) is joining the Convention of States Project as Senior Advisor. Since the 2015 legislative sessions began in January, 25 states have filed their Article V […]
Every single region of the nation has filed Article V applications! From sea to shining sea Americans are looking for the Constitutional answer to reining in the federal government. Montana Committee Hearing on Article V Application February 3rd Virginia Vote on Article V Resolution HJ 497/SJ 269, February 4th North Dakota Hearing on Article […]
MONTANANS: Call your State Senator and Representative to Support SJR 7 PURCELLEVILLE, Va., Feb. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Convention of States application in Montana, SJ 7, is filed and scheduled to go before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, February 3 at 9:00 a.m. Mountain Time at the Capitol Building, Room 303. Just this week, a large crowd of […]
Calling all Montanans Ready to Take Back Our Money, Our Liberty and Our Self-Governance by Asking Your State Senator and Representative to Support SJR 7 HELENA, Mont., Jan. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Convention of States Project Montana team wants all Montanans to know that there is a solution to ending federal tyranny by restoring […]
As many as 27 more states on track to file the same Article V Applications during the 2015 legislative sessions! PURCELLVILLE, Va., Jan. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Convention of States Project announces that 10 states have filed their Article V Applications for an amending convention of the states calling for fiscal restraint, limiting the […]
Convention of States Project Hosting Townhall Meetings In North Carolina With Michael Farris
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Convention of States Project announces that Michael Farris, co-founder of the project, will be back in North Carolina for a three-day tour that includes multiple town hall events to educate Carolinians about the best tool—Article V, for reining in the power of the federal government. The events are […]
Rally for the Republic Event at Virginia Capitol, January 27, 2015
Calling all Virginians Ready to Take Back Our Money, Our Liberty and Our Self-Governance RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Convention of States Project Virginia team wants all Virginians to know that there is a solution to ending federal tyranny by restoring meaningful limits on federal power—but only if we insist that our state […]
PURCELLVILLE, Va., Jan. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Today the Convention of States Project announces the hiring of former Georgia state representative, Delvis Dutton, who will be a regional director for legislative affairs. Delvis served as State Representative for the 157th House district in Georgia for four years and ran for Congress in Georgia's 12th District in 2014. […]
The Public Interest Institute in Iowa Endorses the Convention of States Project
PURCELLVILLE, Va., Dec. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Convention of States Project announces the endorsement of the Public Interest Institute in Iowa. "The Public Interest Institute's (PII) endorsement of the Convention of States Project is to further a relationship built on the mutual goal of limiting the power of the current federal leviathan," stated Dr. Don […]
The Convention of States Project Stands For Limited Government – Time for Article V is Now!
President Obama has drawn a new line in the sand: government v. the people PURCELLVILLE, Va., Nov. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The Convention of States Project is calling all Americans who want recourse in stopping this runaway president and the federal representatives who are afraid to act on our behalf—to reclaim Constitutional self-governance in America. […]
America's Most Patriotic Rock Band, Madison Rising Endorses the Convention of States Project
PURCELLVILLE, Va., Nov. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Today the Convention of States Project (COS) announces the endorsement of patriotic rock band, Madison Rising. Their second album: American Hero is dedicated to the men and women of the armed forces, police, firefighters and first responders. "Madison Rising has been a part of the movement by musicians on […]
Governor Bobby Jindal Endorses The Convention of States Project
Conservative Leaders Support the Use of Article V to Stop the Federal Government PURCELLVILLE, Va., and AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Today the Convention of States Project announces the endorsement of Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal. Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20141110/157567LOGO "Gov. Jindal knows first-hand about how Washington, D.C. strips away state's rights in its insatiable thirst […]
U. S. Term Limits Endorses the Convention of States Project
75% of Americans support term limits for politicians: Article V will empower those citizens PURCELLVILLE, Va. and AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Today the U.S. Term Limits endorsed the Convention of States (COS) Project, joining with many like-minded organizations dedicated to reining in a bloated, corrupt federal government. "Career politicians are a big part […]
Convention of States Issues Historic "Jefferson Statement" Amendments Convention Would Rein in Federal Government Overreach PURCELLVILLE, Va. and AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Today the Convention of States Project announces the issuance of the "Jefferson Statement," endorsing the Convention of States project and the formation of a Legal Board of Reference made up […]
The Texas Public Policy Foundation Endorses Call for Article V Convention of States
Amendments Convention Would Rein in Federal Government Overreach PURCELLVILLE, Va., and AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Today the Convention of States Project announces the endorsement of The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF): "The Texas Public Policy Foundation today endorsed the Citizens for Self Governance call to an Article V Convention of States. The Convention […]
The Association for Mature American Citizens Endorses Convention of States Project
Americans see a Convention of States as the best way to take away power from Washington PURCELLVILLE, Va., Aug. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Today the Convention of States Project announces the endorsement of AMAC, the Association for Mature American Citizens. Both organizations share a common commitment to renewing conservative philosophies and the Constitution to strengthen […]
Join the Convention of States Project for an Article V Debate Moderated by Ken Cuccinelli
Michael Farris, Chancellor of Patrick Henry College, to debate Virginia Delegate Robert G. Marshall Manassas Tea Party hosting at N. Virginia Community College Colgan Theater on August 28. MANASSAS, Va., Aug. 27, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Renowned constitutional attorney Michael Farris will debate 12-term Virginia Delegate Robert G. ("Bob") Marshall (R-Prince William) about the effort to invoke […]
ARTICLE V: The Alternative to Impeachment
The Constitution gives the citizens recourse against a lawless federal government; calling all citizens to use their phone to sign our petition and end the chaos in Washington PURCELLVILLE, Va., Aug. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Rush Limbaugh discussed the benefits of an Article V convention on his radio program on August 6th, reminding the […]
New Jersey Considering an Article V Convention to Halt Overreach of Federal Government
New Jersey State Legislator Files Application to Call a Convention of States to Propose Constitutional Amendments to Rein in the Federal Government PURCELLVILLE, Va., July 24, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — New Jersey Assemblyman Michael Carroll filed ACR 216, calling for an Article V Convention of States to restrain the power, scope, and jurisdiction of the federal […]
