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New Resources on International Trade
Americans – whether they are consumers, manufacturers or farmers – benefit from robust international trade. The overwhelming majority of firms…
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Center for State Fiscal Reform Hosts Midwest Tax and Fiscal Policy Academy
The ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform recently hosted a successful Midwest Tax and Fiscal Policy Academy, with Nebraska legislative…
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Trump Nominates Second Appointee to the Supreme Court
President Donald Trump nominated D.C. Circuit Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court on Monday night, marking his second…
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Liberia’s Path toward Democracy
On January 22, 2018, newly elected Liberian president, George Weah spoke to his people about a future of peace and…
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New Hampshire Governor’s Veto Helps Majority of Ratepayers
Last month, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu vetoed a bill related to the state’s net metering program. By vetoing the…
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Legislator of the Week: North Carolina Representative Andy Dulin
This Week, ALEC and FreedomWorks introduce North Carolina Representative Andy Dulin. Rep. Dulin was elected in 2016 to represent…
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States Make Game of Looting Video Games
Some might recall searching for “pirate treasure” in their youth, hoping to come across an abandoned gold mine brimming with…
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Legislator of the Week: Nebraska Senator Laura Ebke
This Week, ALEC and FreedomWorks introduce Nebraska Senator Laura Ebke. Senator Ebke was elected to the Nebraska Legislature, representing…
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Schools Should Prioritize Great Teachers over Bureaucratic Bloat
What makes a great teacher? Whether it’s the history teacher who gives students a vivid window into the past or…
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Supreme Court Preserves Lawsuit Alternatives
On May 21, 2018, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of businesses that use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) when…
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Single Retirement May Change Balance of Power on the Supreme Court
Justice Anthony Kennedy has announced his retirement, effective July 31. “For a member of the legal profession it is the…
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Legislator of the Week: Ohio Representative Bill Seitz
Legislator of the Week Ohio Representative Bill Seitz This Week, ALEC and Freedom Works introduce Ohio Representative Bill…
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ALEC-Influenced Free Speech Legislation Becomes Law in Louisiana
Louisiana recently took a step in the right direction to protect the First Amendment rights of individuals on public university…
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Legislator of the Week: Kansas Senator Susan Wagle
This week, ALEC and FreedomWorks introduce Kansas State Senator Susan Wagle. Senator Wagle was sworn in as the 47th…
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Janus v. AFSCME: “Let Me Out”
In an upcoming US Supreme Court decision, Janus v. AFSCME will once again put the issue of union fees, as…
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Are Drivers Getting a Good Deal for Gas Taxes?
Are American drivers getting a good deal on roads for what they pay in gas taxes? Most would struggle to…
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Legislator of the Week: Indiana Representative Dale DeVon
This week, ALEC and FreedomWorks introduce Indiana State Representative Dale DeVon. Rep. DeVon was elected into the Indiana General…
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German Investment in the U.S. Creates American Jobs
Much current U.S. trade policy misses the importance of foreign direct investment (FDI) in growing the American economy and creating…
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Malaysian National Election — A Pivot away from Autocracy
On May 9, 2018, the Pakatan Harapan (Alliance of Hope), the opposition coalition in Malaysia, pulled off a surprising upset…
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Minimum Wage Levels — Let the States and Free Markets Decide
There is a wide variation in opinions on the minimum wage at both the national and state levels. Some would…