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West Virginia Sends Right-to-Work Bill to Governor’s Desk
In Right-to-Work states, unionization is still permitted, but labor unions are no longer able to force membership as a condition of employment.
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Sue and Settle Once Again Rears its Ugly Head
One of the more sinister trends occurring in the environmental policy realm lately has been the rise of so-called “sue…
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It’s Time to Capitalize on Trade with Cuba
Recently, the U.S. Treasury Department expanded the positive list of authorized exports to Cuba. With the goal of “enabling economic…
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Malloy’s Budget Game Must Match Words
A budget-season miracle happened during Gov. Dannel P. Malloy‘s State of the State address Wednesday. The lightbulb finally went off.
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Oklahoma students deserve education savings accounts
Gov. Mary Fallin’s State of the State address included a call for innovative options in education, including education…
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ALEC Congratulates Taiwan on Presidential Election
Last month Tsai Ing-wen was elected Taiwan’s next president with 56.1 percent of the vote. The…
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Encryption is Not Preventing Law Enforcement from Investigating Crime
Law enforcement officials need backdoors to thwart encryption or else they will not be able to keep the public safe…
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KY Judge Rules Against 10th Amendment and Local Right Work
If local governments have been granted the power to pass local right-to-work by their respective states, the federal government has no say how those powers are delegated.
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West Virginia Takes Another Step Toward Becoming the 26th Right-to-Work State
Earlier today, the West Virginia House of Delegates voted to expand worker freedom and boost the state’s potential for…
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State of the State: Hawaii
Governor Ige is right to focus on enhancing Hawaii’s ability to compete in the global economy. However, these new initiatives fail to address the root problem—Hawaii’s uncompetitive business climate.
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Red States v. Blue States, Rich States v. Poor States
Sean Hannity spoke to former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich about a recent Gallup poll indicating that for the first time in the group’s tracking history, a majority of American states lean Republican. The group found that in 2008, 35 states favored the Democrat party, as opposed to merely 5 that leaned Republican.
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ALEC To Testify on Western Lands on Capitol Hill
Karla Jones, Director of the Task Force on Federalism and International Relations will present before the Federal Lands Action Group…
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Jonathan Williams Talks Tax Reform on I Spy Radio
Pro-growth policies can help states be more competitive for jobs and investments.
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House Judiciary Committee Moves on Email Privacy Act
In a press release earlier today, the House Judiciary Chairman announced the Committee would move forward with the Email Privacy…
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Report Ranks States for Hostility to Parent Choice and Charter Schools
On Tuesday, the Network for Public Education (NPE), a policy group led by well-known school choice opponent Diane Ravitch,…
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Pew Notes a Number of States Are Examining Growing Prison Populations
The United States currently has the “highest incarceration rate in the world” and many states are examining ways…
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Presidential Candidates Highlight Criminal Justice Reform
ALEC supports reducing incarceration rates by providing alternatives to incarceration for nonviolent, low-risk offenders. Furthermore, ALEC favors alternatives to mandatory minimums for offenders who meet certain criteria by giving greater sentencing discretion to judges.
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State of the State: Oklahoma
Governor Fallin has traditionally been an ally of limited government, free markets and federalism. However, given the difficult economic circumstances that her oil-dependent state is suffering, the governor and legislature are in a trying position.
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Governor Bevin Calls for Responsible Spending in New Budget
Newly elected Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin used his State of the Commonwealth Budget Address to challenge Kentucky to do better…
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After GE, CT Needs Spark to End Economic Blackout
In the early 1970s, New York City and State implemented tax hikes. In response, General Electric moved its corporate headquarters…