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Considering an Innovative Change in Transportation Infrastructure
We live in an age of unparalleled innovation, with innovation affecting all we do and how we do it. But…
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Right to Repair Policies are Government Mandates and will Jeopardize Consumer Privacy
Whether consumers should have the right to repair electronic devices, cars, and other products with a software component is a…
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States, Look Out: Don’t Let Licensing Boards Limit Access to Quality Care
Americans continue to experience an increase in the cost of healthcare, a trend largely advanced by the massive expansion of…
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Why the Federal GSA Has No Business Competing with the Private Sector
Over the last couple decades, the steady stream of new information technologies and more general innovations has continued to amaze…
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ALEC-FreedomWorks Legislator of the Week
Representative Phil King is currently serves in the Texas House of Representatives. He received his B.A. and M.B.A. from Dallas…
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Illinois Legislature Proposes to Reform State’s Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws
Civil asset forfeiture reform is a major topic in 2017. Many states are considering legislation that would replace civil asset…
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Raise the Age Efforts Gain Momentum
In most states, the maximum age an individual can be tried as an adult is 17. Currently, there are only…
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VIDEO: Thoughts on the Federal Government
What are your thoughts on the federal government? CPAC attendees share their thoughts with ALEC.
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VIDEO: Thoughts on State and Local Government
Millennials at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) share their thoughts on state and local government.
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Carbon Tax Straight Talk
Shultz and Baker label a massive tax increase and economic meddling by the federal government as “embodying the conservative principles of free markets and limited government” but this carbon tax will needlessly further distort energy markets, harm consumers, expand government bureaucracy, and have minimal (if any) effect on global climate change. For these reasons, ALEC remains steadfastly opposed to “all Federal and state efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation.”
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The Williams Report
Budget: California: San Diego Unified Approves $124 million in budget cuts San Diego may be facing layoffs after…
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Taxing Free Speech
Why should a small business owner be required to fund advertising for his competitors? David Gersenson and the Mackinac Center…
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ALEC-FreedomWorks Legislator of the Week
Representative Shamed Dogan is a native Missourian and was born in Saint Louis, Missouri. He received his B.A. in Political…
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Donor Disclosure or Donor Intimidation?
Who would have guessed the anti-slavery movement was once in danger of being intimidated out of existence? Throughout American history,…
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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…