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The Crisis in Ukraine Has Major Implications for the Agricultural Sector and Global Food Security
As Russia’s attacks on Ukraine escalate in Europe’s breadbasket, global food and agriculture markets are increasingly strained, exacerbating worldwide food…
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Op-ed With The Virginian-Pilot: Transparency in Health Care Costs Gets a Boost in Virginia
Brooklyn Roberts, Senior Director of the Health and Services Task force at ALEC, recently placed an op-ed with The Virginian-Pilot,…
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Across The States New Episodes
This week Across the States released three podcasts: a special two-part series delving into the ongoing war in Ukraine…
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Pain at the Pump: State Leaders Consider Suspending Gas Taxes
As the crisis in Ukraine echoes through the energy markets, augmenting the already-increasing gasoline prices exacerbated by the…
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Remembering and Celebrating the Life of Bob Williams
When it came to advocating for responsible state fiscal policy, there were few champions like Bob Williams. Bob initially joined…
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Classrooms Empty in Minneapolis as Teachers Strike
The Minneapolis Teachers Union officially went on strike this Tuesday, plunging the district into an indefinite shutdown and suddenly sending…
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Americans Get Thrown Under the Omnibus Again
The massive omnibus spending bill barreling through Congress brings to mind the book Thrown Under the Omnibus by…
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Gasoline Prices: Where Political Fantasy and Reality Collide
The sharp relief between fantasy and reality of America’s energy needs is on full display at gas stations around the…
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The State of the Union: ALEC Policy Experts Weigh In
As we watched President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address this week, one thing was abundantly clear: in many…
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ALEC Statement on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) condemns Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and stands in solidarity with the government and…
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The Controversy Surrounding 340B Program
Prescription drug prices have faced a lot of controversy over the past few years, most recently with the federal 340(B)…
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Chilling Effect: Donor Disclosure, Hackers, and the Freedom Convoy
The disclosure of donor information, even if inadvertent or accidental, chills speech and public participation in policy debates. Take what…
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Continuing the Celebration of Black History Month
As we wrote about last week, since 1976, Americans have celebrated Black History Month every February to highlight African…
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A Super Bowl Football Fans and Taxpayers Could Enjoy
If you’re like me and made Valentine’s Day dinner reservations not realizing it was Super Bowl Sunday, you’ve spent the…
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Crypto Could Protect Local Cannabis Businesses
In our new op-ed for the Orange County Register, we discuss the recent situation in San Bernardino County,…
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Off to Work from Home: Lifting Restrictions on Home-Based Businesses
Disneyland might be the “Happiest Place on Earth,” but for much of 2020 and 2021 it more closely resembled…
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Putin’s Ukraine Gambit Unites Western Democracies He Sought to Divide
In my recent op-ed for The Hill, I explained that Vladimir Putin has inadvertently ushered in a new period…
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Setting the Record Straight: The Energy Discrimination Elimination Act
What is the American Legislative Exchange Council? There seems to be a lot of misunderstanding surrounding ALEC these days –…
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Understanding the Magnitude of the $30 Trillion Federal Debt
The U.S. debt has just surpassed $30 trillion, and most of America hardly batted an eye. When large numbers…
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Celebrating Black History Month
Since 1976, Americans have celebrated Black History Month every February, highlighting African American achievements and contributions to our nation.