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What’s to Come at the 2020 States and Nation Policy Summit?
The election is fading in the rearview mirror, and it’s time to start thinking about what’s on the horizon. The ALEC …
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Victims of Communism Day – Remember the Victims and Renew Appreciation for America’s Democratic Process
As America’s presidential vote count (and the mass national anxiety it has produced) looks poised to extend beyond Victims…
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A Mixed Bag of Ballot Measure Results in Colorado
While some Election Day results remain murky, one thing is clear: Americans have nuanced views on matters of public policy.
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A Republic Worth Keeping
“America is over: Let’s just split into different countries,” was the headline of a recent Philadelphia Inquirer opinion piece.
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Child Safety for the Virtual Era
Because of the response to COVID, a variety of local and state governments have required many of the nation’s children…
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U.S. Economy Making a Comeback: Historic Growth
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce released third quarter economic growth figures, and it is great news for Americans…
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A Push for Democracy Threatens to Upend the Status Quo in Thailand
Beginning in February, tens of thousands of pro-democracy student activists across Thailand have assembled to protest the current military-backed government,…
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How America’s Administrative State Undermines the Constitution
In 1887, future president Woodrow Wilson authored “The Study of Administration,” an article which would later earn him the…
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Skip Estes in Townhall
Legislative Manager Skip Estes was recently featured in Townhall for his latest, “Welcome Back Football, But Leave Subsidies on…
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Report Authors Discuss First Ever Governors Ranking
Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council released its first ever Governors ranking, the 2020 Laffer-ALEC Report on Economic Freedom. The scorecard ranks…
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Podcast – Ranking the Governors: Teasing a New ALEC Report
How does your governor stack up? This special episode features authors of the forthcoming ALEC publication, the Laffer-ALEC Report on…
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Jonathan Williams and Dave Trabert in the Wall Street Journal: The Alternative to a Bailout
The latest op-ed from ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams and Kansas Policy Institute CEO…
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Gov. Ricketts in the Hill: Congress Should Reject State Bailouts
Governor Pete Ricketts was featured in The Hill for his latest on how “Congress Should Reject State Bailouts” “What…
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Small Business Optimism and the NFIB
According to new findings released this week, the NFIB’s September Small Business Optimism Index increased 3.8 points in…
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Universal Recognition: A State-Based Solution for Licensed Workers
Occupational licenses are a form of regulation that requires individuals who want to perform certain types of work to obtain…
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Jonathan Williams Discusses NJ Tax and Debt Increases on NTD Business
Rather than reining in debt and spending, the Garden State implemented a massive tax increase and took on an additional…
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Income Tax Increase Threatens Arizona’s Economic Competitiveness
This November, Arizona voters will decide one of the most important income tax issues to face their state in recent…
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Briefing on Mental Health and Substance Abuse
The COVID-19 pandemic is exacerbating the mental health crisis the US was already facing. Experts are warning mental health issues…
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ALEC Brings Pro-Growth Policy Ideas to Midwest Academy
The ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform journeyed to St. Charles, Missouri for another educational academy in our Tax and…
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Supreme Court Hears Google v. Oracle Case
Today, the Supreme Court heard Google LLC v. Oracle America, Inc., which was delayed by COVID-19. In a case that…