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Tax Cuts Didn’t Lay the Federal Debt Trap
Writing in National Review, ALEC EVP of Policy and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams and Center for State Fiscal Reform…
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Inflation Surges to Record High
Inflation surged 6.8% from a year ago in November, the fastest increase since 1982. The Department of Labor notes…
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Should the Government Negotiate Prescription Drug Prices?
When Medicare Part D was passed in 2003, lawmakers included the “non-interference clause,” which essentially prevents the federal government from…
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Another Damaging Policy Idea: Burdensome Regulations for Child Care Providers
Elected officials in Washington are currently considering a slew of policy ideas that would create more burdensome licensing regulations. One…
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Alleviating Poverty and Freeing the American Dream
October 17th was World Poverty Day. First observed in 1987, World Poverty Day recognizes the challenges facing those struggling…
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A US-Taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement Is a State Priority
On October 14, ALEC Action, ALEC’s 501(c)4 affiliate, released a letter signed by 215 state lawmakers representing 39 states,…
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Letter: Bilateral Trade with Taiwan
Today, ALEC Action released a letter signed by 215 state lawmakers representing 39 states urging the Biden Administration to prioritize negotiations on…
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Parents Deserve a Seat at the Table
Nationally, 8 out of 10 parents say this school year was an “eye-opening” experience that shifted parental involvement. These parents are perfectly able to “make their own decision” and ought to be at the table alongside teachers, administrators, and school board members. Without them, the most important people in a child’s education are effectively shut out of the process.
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Embracing Parole Reform Across the States
Over the past few years, many states have enacted new laws reforming parole and probation. These reforms tackle a myriad…
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The Reconciliation Spending and Health Care
The $3.5 trillion reconciliation package contains costly policy proposals which could stifle economic growth. Many have balked at the…
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Competition and Consumer Welfare at the Mercy of Unprincipled Policy
Government intervention has infiltrated every level of the innovative industry. Dizzying limitations and regulations certainly dampen the innovative process for a given company, but the impact does not stop with that one entity or even with its consumers; the blow is felt throughout the market.
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A Successful Northeastern Regional Tax and Economic Policy Academy
This week, ALEC hosted the Northeastern Regional Tax and Economic Policy Academy. This three-day event brought together state legislators from…
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Why Programs like Universal Pre-K and Tuition-Free College Risk Student Outcomes
President Biden made tuition-free community college and universal pre-k the cornerstone issues of his 2020 campaign. And now, these programs…
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Unemployment Across the States: Looking Back at August 2021
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has just released its monthly findings for state-by-state unemployment. Here’s the highlight reel: The…
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Taxing Times in Washington: What Every State Legislator Needs to Know
In our Nation’s Capital, there are unprecedented attempts are underway to remake America, with countless dangerous policy ideas being discussed.
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New Model Policies from the Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force at the 48th ALEC Annual Meeting
This July at ALEC’s 2021 Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah, our Energy, Environment and Agriculture (EEA) Task Force…
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Governor Cox Discusses the Secret to Utah’s Success at ALEC 48th Annual Meeting
Governor Spencer Cox addressed the ALEC 48th Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City. He cheered on Utah’s successes, including earning…
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Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development at the 48th ALEC Annual Meeting
ALEC’s 48th Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, UT in July was a great success, with public and private sector…
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Governor DeSantis Continues to Empower Students and Families
ALEC was thrilled to have Florida Governor Ron DeSantis join us at our 48th Annual Meeting. In his remarks, Governor…
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Governor Abbott Talks Texas Success at ALEC Annual Meeting
At the 48th ALEC Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, Governor Greg Abbott of Texas discussed economic prosperity in Texas.