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Spotlight on Federalism in Denver
As one of the ALEC guiding principles, federalism will take center stage at the ALEC Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado,…
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Postcards from Texas Part II
In 1842, Texans were just as wary of centralized government as they are today, a fact illustrated by a little-known…
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The Net Neutrality Day of Action Was A Flop
Companies large and small across the United States participated in yesterday’s day of action to protest the Federal Communications Commission’s…
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ALEC-FreedomWorks Legislator of the Week
Representative Kim Coleman was born in New Orleans and spent her early childhood years in Louisiana and Texas. Before entering…
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Three (Quick!) Lessons for Legislators about Commercial Speech
Proceed with caution when limiting or compelling commercial speech, the Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) warns. “Government legislators and regulators should…
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VIDEO: Foreign Aid Explained
“What if I told you that one of the most effective weapons in America’s national security arsenal is also one…
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ALEC-FreedomWorks Legislator of the Week
Representative Mike Nearman is currently serving his second term in the Oregon Legislative Assembly representing the 23rd district. Rep. Nearman…
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The Williams Report
Budget: Alaska: Alaska Legislature Will Likely quit for the Summer Without a Fiscal Plan, or Even a Capital Budget…
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Pension Obligation Bonds Could Unravel Pension Reform Victory
Issuance of POBs will negate the recent pension reform victory by shifting current pension costs to future taxpayers and gambling the commonwealth’s fiscal health on risky arbitrage.
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Federalism is the answer to political violence
About a month ago, on the way back to Texas after a week hiking in New Mexico, some friends and…
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Without Title II, is the Internet the new ‘Wild West’?
Without government regulation, some have argued, the Internet is like the Wild West. The idea is to paint…
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ALEC-FreedomWorks Legislator of the Week
Representative Elijah Haahr grew up on a farm in southwest Missouri. He graduated cum laude in 2005 from Missouri Western…
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ALEC Applauds Michigan’s MPSPERS Pension Reform Efforts
This reform package preserves retirement security for existing and future employees while putting in place a more fiscally sustainable benefit for new workers. Both teachers and taxpayers win.
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SCOTUS Decision in Trinity Lutheran Sets the Stage for Expanded School Choice
Trinity Lutheran has the potential to set the stage for an even brighter future for education reform in the United States.
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VIDEO: Mandatory Minimum Drug Sentencing Explained
Federal mandatory minimum sentences provide that if someone is convicted of selling or conspiring to sell over a certain quantity…
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Delaware could learn an economic lesson from North Carolina
When it comes to state budget problems, Delaware is not alone as it faces a nearly $350 million gap. In fact,…
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EPA strikes blow against federal overreach
It’s not often that the statement “EPA strikes a blow against federal overreach” can be accurately used, but today is…
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North Carolina Accelerates Broad-Based Tax Relief
By further lowering economically destructive taxes on productivity, North Carolina lawmakers are giving the state’s economy yet another long-term boost, further magnetizing its draw for individuals and businesses alike.
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The Importance of Raising the Age of Criminal Responsibility
Raising the age for criminal responsibility of juveniles is an issue on the front lines of criminal justice reform. Raise…
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The Canadian Dairy Model: Milking Consumers
They’re in President Trump’s crosshairs. They live just beyond the border, and the President believes they’re hurting America. You guessed…