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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…
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State of the State: Utah
Few states in the nation can rival Utah’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and economic competitiveness. A lesser writer would even…
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State of the State: Iowa
Iowa’s Terry Branstad, the nation’s longest-serving governor, delivered his 22nd 'Condition of the State' address this month.
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National School Choice Week Sets Participation Record in 2016
This week, millions of teachers, students, parents and community leaders are coming together to promote and celebrate the merits of school choice.
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Netflix Billionaire Hopes to Avoid Zuckerberg Donation Mess by Focusing on Charter Schools
Earlier this month, Reed Hastings, CEO and founder of Netflix, announced he would donate $100 million dollars to set up…
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Five Reasons to Celebrate National School Choice Week 2016
This week is National School Choice Week! Here are five reasons to celebrate school choice this year.
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State of the State: Alaska
Alaska leaders can no longer ignore the fiscal elephant in the room: Heavy spending and sliding oil prices have…
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State of the Commonwealth: Massachusetts
Governor Charlie Baker had a good week following the news that General Electric is moving its corporate headquarters to Boston. If…
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State of the State: New Mexico
New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez recently gave her State of the State address, opening the 2016 legislative session. The governor’s…
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New Report Offers Ways for State Legislators to Expand Access to Prescription Opioids while Fighting Opioid Abuse
Abuse-deterrent opioids may reduce long-term healthcare costs, according to a new paper released today by the American Legislative Exchange Council.
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The New East-West Divide
Last night on Mark Levin’s radio show, Mr. Levin played a clip of Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaking with Field…
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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 …