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Iowa Governor Terry Branstad Pushes for Criminal Justice Reform
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad spoke of the need for a series of criminal justice reforms during his January 12,…
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Feltscher to Breitbart: Choice for All Students is the Future of American Education
Late last week, and just in time for School Choice Week, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced a universal…
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West Virginia Moves towards Becoming the 26th Right-to-Work State
Last week, the West Virginia Senate voted to expand worker freedom and boost the state’s potential for economic growth.
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Jonathan Williams on Heartland Daily Podcast
Jonathan Williams, Vice President of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) Center for State Fiscal Reform, went on the …
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New From Rich States, Poor States, Eighth Edition
Tax cronyism— the deviation from sound economic policy to create a system that benefits one business at the expense of…
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Do You Have a Permit to Shovel That Snow?
As the Washington, D.C. region and much of the East Coast remain closed, and residents and city officials attempt to…
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State of the State: Indiana
Indiana Governor Mike Pence’s 2016 State of the State focused heavily on matters of economic competitiveness, both touting the…
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State of the State: New York
New Yorkers face a heavy tax burden, causing the state’s economic outlook to rank dead last in the nation.
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State of the State: California
If the governor wants to actually avoid having to raise taxes, he should propose ways to shrink the scope of government, instead of pursuing the spendthrift polices that have dried up California’s funds.
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State of the State: Florida
On January 12, Governor Rick Scott gave his State of the State address to open the 2016 legislative session. Coming…
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Lawsuit Discovery in the Age of Big Data
Discovery is the step in litigation in which the plaintiff and the defendant gather and share information. It can…
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Eighth Rich States, Poor States Report Shows Americans Fleeing High-Tax States
The balance of economic and political power is shifting in America. According to the Center for State Fiscal Reform’s new…
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State of the State: Missouri
During his state of the state address, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon made his priorities very clear: he wants to expand Medicaid and spend more on education.
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State of the State: Nebraska
Last week, Governor Pete Ricketts delivered his second State of the State address to the Cornhusker State. He shared accomplishments…
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State of the State: South Carolina
Following a year of tragedy, Governor Nikki Haley’s State of the State address was full of rousing optimism and calls to action.
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How a University is Forcing Teachers to become Liberal Activists
To pass, these future educators must act like liberal social activists. This blatant violation of freedom of conscience flies in the face of academic freedom. While it is entirely appropriate for teachers to educate students regarding social issues, it is inappropriate for teachers to use their classes to forcefully recruit students for progressive causes.
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State of the State: New Jersey
Unfortunately, the most recent edition of Rich States, Poor States ranks New Jersey 46th in terms of economic outlook, while the state’s economic performance ranks a dismal 48th.
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Letter: Iowa Speaker Linda Upmeyer Praises Federalism
Dear ALEC Members and Friends, It is my pleasure to introduce the ALEC Center to Restore the Balance of Government.
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Video: Governor Greg Abbott Advocates Article V Convention
Article V resolutions petitioning for the convening of a convention of the states to balance the federal budget and/or rein…
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Video: Friedrichs Supporters Stand for Free Speech
On Monday morning, ALEC staff gathered with teachers, parents, legislators and grassroots leaders on the steps of the Supreme Court…