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Indiana Leads the Way in STEM Education
March 14 was Albert Einstein’s birthday, a scientific legend known worldwide whose name has become synonymous with the word…
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ALEC Weighs in on Proposed Ozone NAAQS Revision
Yesterday, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressing significant concern…
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On Saint Patrick’s Day, U.S. Has Much to Learn From Ireland
While Saint Patrick’s Day gives people all over the world a reason to be Irish for a day, it might…
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Expanding Internet Access Through Innovation in the Private Sector
The promise of broadband is being realized across the country, in urban and rural communities, including all demographics, amongst the…
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Strengthening the U.S.-Israel Economic and Strategic Partnership
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech before a joint session of Congress remind the American people that, despite reports of…
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Utah Legislature Passes Comprehensive Criminal Justice Reform
https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/utah-state-capitol-building-salt-lake-57826003 Thursday, March 12, the Utah Legislature passed reforms to realign the state’s criminal justice spending and strengthen alternatives to…
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The Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT)–How Local Chapters Play a Role in Economic Development
By: Evelyn Suarez Women’s History Month seems a particularly appropriate time to highlight the Organization of Women in International Trade…
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South Dakota Legislature Moves to Reform Juvenile Justice System
https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/exterior-south-dakota-state-capitol-building-151199339 Yesterday, the South Dakota House of Representatives passed the Juvenile Justice Public Safety Improvement Act, legislation that…
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Wisconsin Marks the 25th Right-to-Work State
Earlier today, following rigorous debate in the legislature, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed into law SB 44, a right-to-work…
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USDA Data Highlight Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Benefit to the States
Just over a week ago the U.S. Department of Agriculture released data suggesting that the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement…
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To Appreciate Public Sector Employees, Allow Them to Decide Union Membership and Representation
Today, March 6th, marks Employee Appreciation Day, a day when employers across America can take an opportunity to recognize their…
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Regulating Like Its 1934: The FCC’s Decision to Reclassify the Internet as a Public Utility
Why should the Internet—a “modern technology”—be subject to regulations originally drafted in the mid-1930s? The Federal Communications Commission’s recent…
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The Past, Present and Future of the Common Core Part 3
‘The Future of Common Core’ In January, the Task Force on Education conducted a three-part webinar series, The Past,…
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NERA: EPA Ozone NAAQS Regulation Could Cost $140 Billion per Year
In late 2014, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule that would further ratchet down national…
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FCC opposes ALEC Proposal and Hurts the Broadband Economy and Consumers
Yesterday in a 3-2 vote, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) weakened the U.S. economy, reduced our quality of life and…
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‘Strong Roots Nebraska’ Plan Would Boost Economic Outlook
https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/state-capitol-building-lincoln-nebraska-usa-185629838 The recent state of Nebraska’s tax and fiscal policy climate has been lackluster compared to other states in the…
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With Declining Recidivism Rates, South Carolina Closes Minimum Security Prison
https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/south-carolina-state-house-columbia-110484680 South Carolina announced Tuesday, February 25th that the state would be closing a minimum security prison. This will be…
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ALEC Comments on FCC Municipal Broadband Vote
Overtly political acts are often breathtaking, usually for the arrogance, ignorance and desperation they bring to light. They are made…
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Administration, States Establish Special Open Enrollment Period
https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/open-enrollment-doctor-chalkboard-on-white-252608704 On February 20 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the creation of a special…
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Supreme Court rules in Yates v. United States
Earlier today, the Supreme Court issued a decision in the case of Yates v. United States. Previously written about…