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The Damage of Right to Repair
Across the country, states are considering versions of legislation broadly referred to as “right to repair.” Proponents tell, at best,…
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Rethinking and Reimagining Learning – Education Freedom Makes its way to West Virginia
Last week, West Virginia made history by passing the most expansive and inclusive education freedom policy in the country.
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Democratic Hope Fades in the Republic of Georgia
The unraveling of democracy in the Republic of Georgia accelerated in 2021 – a descent that began more than a…
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Live by the King, Die by the King!
The saying, “Live by the sword, die by the sword” comes from Matthew 26:52, in the New Testament. When a…
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Update: ALEC Coalition: Address the Ban on State Tax Cuts
Two weeks ago, an ALEC-led coalition of state-based and national organizations expressed profound concern with a feature of the newly-minted…
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ALEC Stands for Government Financial Transparency
This week is Sunshine Week, celebrating the access to public information and what it means for you and your…
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Appreciating the Women of ALEC During Women’s History Month
It’s Women’s History Month, and at ALEC we have thousands of female state leaders to thank for leading fearlessly, committing…
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Were Future State Tax Cuts Just Cancelled by Uncle Sam?
The newly-minted American Rescue Plan Act includes $350 billion for State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. This is despite…
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Workforce Development and Innovation in West Virginia
Update: Governor Justice signed the Jumpstart Savings Act into law on March 19. Last week our ALEC team was in…
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Jonathan Williams Interviewed on PMA Perspective
Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams joined the Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association to discuss the latest edition on Rich States,…
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Should Congress Provide More Aid to States?
This article was originally published by CQ Researcher. States have received billions in federal aid via the $2 trillion…
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COVID Pandemic Creates Opportunities for Tax Relief
Hear from EVP of Policy Jonathan Williams in Inside Sources with his latest “COVID Pandemic Creates Opportunities for Tax Relief”…
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The Minimum Wage: Separating Myth from Fact
Check out EVP of Policy Jonathan Williams and Associate Task Force Director Skip Estes with their latest in Issues and…
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Key ALEC Policy Ideas for 2021
Our entire policy department at ALEC is busy analyzing the best free market ideas to add to the important discussions…
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A Missing Piece in the Property Tax Reform Puzzle?
Property tax reform is a difficult puzzle to solve. But one successful policy solution has been Truth in Taxation. Over…
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South Dakota’s Secret to Success
During her State of the State address, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem proudly rejected additional unemployment aid from the…
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State Leaders Say “No Thanks” to Federal Bailout
To: The Federal Government and Leaders in Washington DC From: American Legislative Exchange Council and Partners 2900 Crystal Drive, 6th Floor,…
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Congress Applauds ALEC Efforts to Address a Federal Bailout of States
Last year, ALEC released a letter signed by more than 200 state lawmakers that addressed the policy concerns with…
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Biden’s Step by Step Approach to a Public Option
After two weeks in office, President Biden signed his first two orders in the health care sector. They laid the…
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Jonathan Williams and John Hendrickson: Iowa Tax Cuts Will Work with Lessons Learned from Kansas
ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams joined John Hendrickson of the Tax Education Foundation of…