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Iowans Deserve Property Tax Relief
Excerpt from The Gazette and Quad-City Times, February 17th and 21st respectively “In 1934, Iowa enacted the first sales and…
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The Seventh Edition of the Global Intellectual Property Index – IP “Inspires Tomorrow”
Earlier this month the Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce released the seventh edition of…
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Look to the States for a New Vision for a New Year
Excerpt from The Hill on February 12th, 2019 as written by ALEC’s CEO Lisa B. Nelson. “Don’t be deceived by…
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Americans Continue Their March to Low-Tax States
Excerpt from The Hill on February 12th, 2019. “The United States Census Bureau released its annual…
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Government Should Stay in its Lane on Automated Vehicles
As Rich States, Poor States (the new 11th edition can be found here) shows, states vary greatly in their…
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2019: The Year of the Tax Reform
As Chinese New Year approaches – an ancient tradition dating back to 1440 BC by some estimates – the world…
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The Asia Reassurance Initiative Act – A Strategic Vision for the Indo-Pacific
On the last day of 2018, the President signed the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act (ARIA) into law. Among the final…
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All Systems Are NOT Go … Restoring the Governing Balance of Federalism
Shortly after boarding my return flight from the ALEC Annual Meeting in New Orleans last year, the pilot announced over…
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The Williams Report: January 2019
BUDGET Arizona: Gov. Ducey’s Budget Proposal Adds to Arizona Education Spending Gov. Doug Ducey’s first budget since…
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Montana Shouldn’t Take Away Driver’s License for Inability to Pay Court Fines.
Note: Excerpt from Billings Gazette on January 19th, 2019. “The Montana Legislature has a tremendous opportunity to end suspending an…
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When the Public School System Prioritizes Control Instead of Children
School choice has improved personalized learning opportunities, but often overlooked is access to public school sports and extracurricular…
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YouTube is Still a Private Platform, Prager University
If someone names his boat a rose, does the boat become a flower? If the manufacturer of the boat calls…
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Crying “Privacy” is Not Enough to Support a Lawsuit
A judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois handed down a decision that may…
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FIRST STEP Advances to Last Step: Congress Passes Bipartisan Criminal Justice Package
Congress has passed a bipartisan criminal justice package that will enhance public safety and empower individuals. President Trump endorsed the legislation…
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Federal transit grants bypass state lawmakers
As the deadline for Congress to pass a spending bill gets closer, debates over how much to spend and what…
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State Legislator Letter: Don’t Restrict Free Market Enterprise
State Legislators: Don’t Restrict Free Market Enterprise [Download Letter PDF] [View Press Release]…
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The Williams Report: December 2018
BUDGET Illinois: State Owes Private Firms more than $327 Million in Late Interest Payment Penalties After paying $275 million…
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The Inaugural Bradley Forum at the 2018 States and Nation Policy Summit
The Bradley Forum, featuring Tarren Bragdon, FGA; Rick Esenberg, WILL; Henry Olsen, EPPC; Ramesh Ponnuru, National Review…
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All Speakers from the ALEC States and Nation Policy Summit
White House OMB Director Mick Mulvaney Share on Twitter Share on Facebook U.S. Secretary…
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ALEC Statement on the Passing of President George H.W. Bush
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2018 With heavy hearts and somber souls, the people of this nation linger to reflect upon and…