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Tax Neutrality Key to Pro-Growth Economy
One common accusation levied against the American Legislative Exchange Council is that we advance an agenda that is pro-“big business”…
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Hey Chicago, Whattya Say? Chapter 9 On the Way?
When Detroit filed for Chapter 9 municipal bankruptcy, observers offered many reasons for the city’s dire fiscal condition. A very narrow discussion just about Detroit’s condition fails to tell the the truth that approximately 100 cities across America face profound fiscal challenges very similar in scope—even with more diverse economies and steadier population. In fact, Chicago is one of those cities.
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ALEC is Right | Tax Analysts
This segment is from David Brunori’s latest column, “Sales Tax Holidays and Planet of the Apes,” from Tax Analysts. This…
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Affordable Care Act Problems Multiply Part II: Fraud Concerns and Privacy
By: Tony Glosson Welcome to Part II of our two-part series on pressing problems with implementation of the Affordable Care…
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The California Non-Comeback
A version of this post originally appeared on Real Clear Policy. An old adage cautions, “if something seems too…
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Sneak Peek: Lawsuit Reform for Competitive State Economies Being Released Next Week
The last quarter century has seen a significant decline in the number of legislators with law degrees, down to only…
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FCC Moves to Reform E-Rate Program
By Jon Anzur The number of digitally-connected schools has increased 83 percent during the past 15 years, thanks in part…
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WATCH: The Benefits of Digital Learning
In this video, Utah Senator and ALEC Digital Learning Subcommittee Chairman, Howard Stephenson, explains to 53 education leaders from…
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Myth of the Day: Raising Tax Rates on the Rich will Not Harm the Economy
By: Kati Siconolfi, Nick Oswald, and Will Freeland As states consider fundamental tax reform this session, misconceptions about sound tax…
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Texas’ E-Mail Privacy – A Template for the Nation
By: Ron Yokubaitis, co-CEO of Golden Frog, Inc. On June 14, 2013 Texas Governor Rick Perry signed into law,…
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Public Universities Lose Their Value as Costs Increase
The latest college rankings are out and public universities continue to be an important part of the conversation, even if their traditional "value" has decreased.
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Pennsylvania Aims to Reform Government Pensions
By Fara Klein and Nick Oswald Pennsylvania legislators are gearing up to tackle one of the largest financial problems facing…
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Improving FCC Processes Long Overdue, Analysts Say
By Jon Anzur On July 11, Internet industry analyst and author Larry Downes and Free State Foundation President Randolph May…
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Affordable Care Act Problems Multiply Part I: Logistical Concerns
By: Tony Glosson With only 69 days until the Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchanges open for enrollment, Obama administration…
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Pro-Growth Tax Reform Crosses the Finish Line in North Carolina
Just over a month ago, we chronicled the efforts of the North Carolina House and Senate to reform the…
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Fair Business Competition Requires a Neutral, Consumption-Based Tax System
Recently we had the opportunity to attend a meeting hosted by the Business Coalition for Fair Competition. The meeting…
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Cost of Government Day 2013 Arrives!
This past Saturday, July 13, marked the Cost of Government Day for 2013. The Cost of Government Day is…
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A Competitive U.S. Economy Requires STEM Capabilities
Lately it seems like lawmakers can’t agree on anything. However, preparing and training the United States work force provides an…
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The Energy Link: Energy Producing States and Unemployment
With millions of families across the country still struggling to recover from the Great Recession, a deeper look at how…
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Autonomous Cars Driving Innovation
By Jon Anzur Imagine a city devoid of stop lights, where parks replace parking lots, car collisions are rare, and…