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Criminal Justice Policy a Hot Topic at CPAC
At the Conservative Political Action Committee, criminal justice reform was a productive topic of discussion. Panelists Marc Levin of Right…
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ALEC-FreedomWorks Legislator of the Week
State Representative Yvette Herrell is currently serving her fourth term in the New Mexico House of Representatives in the 51st…
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State of the State: Montana
With unemployment almost as low as it has ever been in Montana at 4 percent and household incomes on the rise, Governor Bullock should consider allowing this growth in income to drive increases in the state’s revenue instead of increasing the tax burden on Montanans. Given that there are “over 6,500 listed job openings” throughout the state that businesses are struggling to fill, Montana’s employers cannot afford tax hikes.
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State of the State: New York
Governor Cuomo’s discussion of important issues such as tax relief certainly is encouraging. However, picking winners and losers with taxpayer dollars and increasing spending will not help New York’s economy to thrive. Instead, legislators should focus on a continued reduction of the state’s burdensome corporate and personal income taxes. An unshackling of the ingenuity and dreams of New Yorkers will fuel a better life for all.
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State of the State: Oregon
Improving the Beaver State’s dismal 41 out of 50 economic outlook rank demands serious reforms. Streamlining government and reforming pensions can help address Oregon’s massive budget shortfall. Pro-growth tax reform would be another step in the right direction and would encourage more families, job creators, and taxpayers to call Oregon home.
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The Stream Protection Rule Gets Axed
While traveling about the country on his post-election thank you tour, President-elect Donald J. Trump frequently remarked that he and…
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The Williams Report
Budget: Connecticut: Six Things To Know About The State Budget Governor Malloy attempts to address budget shortfalls…
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Priority-Based Budgeting is Right Solution for Wyoming
Wyoming can no longer afford to ignore the elephant in the room – budget shortfalls as far as the eye…
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Arizona Celebrates Economic Outlook in Rich States, Poor States
Along with ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson, the Center for State Fiscal Reform hosted a celebratory event in Phoenix, Arizona,…
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ALEC-FreedomWorks Legislator of the Week
Senator Leah Vukmir is a first-generation Wisconsinite and is currently serving her second term representing the 5th Senate District as…
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A Bilateral Pacific Partnership: The Great Potential of a U.S.–Taiwan Free Trade Agreement
President Trump’s withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) was a major shift in America’s Asia-Pacific policy. Trump’s repudiation signals his…
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Strong Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Protections Are the Root of 21st Century Economic Success
On February 8, the Global Intellectual Property Center (GIPC) of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce released the 2017 Global IP…
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Setting the Record Straight on Open Contracting
An interesting exchange occurred in the Wisconsin Senate last Wednesday. During discussion of a bill that would prohibit the…
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State of the State: Maryland
"It is encouraging that Governor Hogan is looking for ways to reduce tax burdens on hard-working taxpayers, which is a welcome departure from tax-happy past administrations that even taxed rain."
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ALEC Applauds Confirmation of the Next Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Tom Price, M.D.
Price’s experience in Congress and new position as HHS Secretary will give him broad understanding and authority to repeal the debilitating taxes and subsidies mandated in Obamacare while replacing them with more pro-patient, market-based reforms.
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State of the State: Oklahoma
Oklahoma’s economic outlook remains bright, despite the recent localized recession as the oil boom crashed to a halt. Rather than enacting these permanent tax increases, a continuation of temporary budget constraints more adequately will preserve the Sooner State’s economic competitiveness.
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2017 is Right-to-Work’s Watershed Year
Workers should have the right to decide for themselves whether or not they want to join or fund a union…
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ALEC-FreedomWorks Legislator of the Week
Senator Jim Buck is a native of Indiana and was born in Logansport. He received his B.A., B.S., and M.B.A…
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State of the State: Indiana
Governor Holcomb should continue the legacy of his predecessors by ensuring a phase-in of the tax cuts, expanding educational choice, and minimizing intrusive regulations. But attempting to short-circuit organic jobs growth by redistributing tax dollars from the state’s venture capital slush fund strays from good government principles. Doling out favors to politically-connected businesses and attempting to centrally direct sector growth is not reflective of free enterprise. Indiana is well-positioned to benefit from previously enacted reforms. Now is the time to build on this progress rather than engage in transformative retrogression.
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