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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…
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A Potential New Breakthrough in Lighting Technology
In 2007, Congress passed and President Bush signed into law a new measure that, among other things, changed the…
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Congress Passes Meaningful Lawsuit Reform
President Obama’s State of the Union tried to highlight bipartisan issues that Democrats and Republicans can solve together, but he…
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State of the State: Colorado
While its growth comes from a friendly tax environment, Colorado’s budget woes come from an increase in spending.
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House Votes to Block “Waters of the United States” Rule
On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives successfully passed S.J. RES. 22 – a Congressional Review Act (CRA)…
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Obamacare FAIL
The Obama Administration would have you believe repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a political and legislative long shot,…
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State of the State: Kansas
Kansas’ economy is primed for strong growth. To sustain its tax cuts and create greater economic opportunity, Kansas must implement stronger spending reforms, as other tax-cutting states like North Carolina have done.
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State of the State: Vermont
In his final State of the State address, Governor Peter Shumlin outlined his 2016 agenda and discussed fiscal policies such…
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The Untouchables: A Look at Local Retirement Systems Protected by State Law
Many of Texas’s local retirement systems are in danger of fiscal disaster. The latest data shows we have in excess…