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ALEC Signs on To Support Alabama’s Juvenile Justice Task Force Recommendations
On Thursday, January 25, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) along with eight other coalition partners signed on to…
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Idaho State of the State: Governor Otter Celebrates Economic Strength, Advocates for Modest Tax Cuts in Final Year
In his twelfth and final state of the state address, Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter celebrated Idaho’s continued strengths. “Our State…
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State Legislator of the Week: Honoring Blue-Collar Roots and Protecting Taxpayers
ALEC-FreedomWorks State Legislator of the Week This week, ALEC and FreedomWorks introduce Pennsylvania State Representative Ryan Warner. Representative…
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West Virginia State of the State: Governor Justice Changes His Tune on Tax Hikes
In his 2018 State of the State Address, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (R.) lamented last year’s…
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Converting Pension Plans from Defined Benefit to Defined Contribution: The Myths and the Messaging Part 2
In part one, I discussed how policymakers can successfully message the issue of transition costs by pointing…
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Indiana State of the State Address
The Hoosier State has implemented commendable changes regarding tax and fiscal policy in the past several years, with strong leaders…
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Florida State of the State: Governor Scott Calls for Supermajority Requirement for Tax Hikes
In an emotional final State of the State address January 9, Florida Governor Rick Scott began by…
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Alabama’s State of the State Address
Nine months into her unexpected tenure, Governor Kay Ivey delivered her first State of the State address…
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Protecting Everyday Life Means Protecting America’s Infrastructure
This winter Americans have seen the importance of well-working infrastructure as much of the country has faced freezing temperatures. For…
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Turkey: A Strikingly Familiar Tale of a Democracy in Decline
Late last year Turkey’s Chief Prosecutor issued a…
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A New Resource for Article V Information
The Balanced Budget Amendment Campaign Update published by the Balanced Budget Amendment Task Force is an excellent resource for information…
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To My Fellow Federalists
We must learn and engage the art of coalition if we are to avoid becoming yet…
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The Williams Report
Budget National: States in For Fiscal Crises Without Reining in of Irresponsible Spending. California: Despite Warnings of…
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Updated: 2018 Legislative Proposals Impacting Drone Operations
The 2018 legislative session is kicking into gear across the country. A number of states have introduced proposed legislation impacting…
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Iowa Governor’s Condition of the State Address Promises Bold Tax Reform
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds delivered her first Condition of the State address last week in Des Moines.
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Radio Host Lars Larson Discusses Tax Evasion Plans by High-Tax States
High-tax states are trying some “sneaky loopholes” to get around the new federal tax code says radio host Lars Larson. “It’s unreal,”…
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Converting Pension Plans from Defined Benefit to Defined Contribution: The Myths and the Messaging Part 1
Welcome to part one in a series on how to successfully explain the conversion of public pension plans from defined…
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Leading the Fight for Tax Cuts in Maryland
ALEC-FreedomWorks State Legislator of the Week This week, ALEC and FreedomWorks introduce Senator Gail Bates from Maryland’s 9th district.
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Statement Opposed to Overturning Quill
Overturning Quill Corp v. North Dakota (1992) would upend decades of precedent safeguarding Congress’s constitutional prerogative to regulate interstate commerce.
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Trump Administration Holds Listening Session on Prisoner Reentry
On January 11, Trump administration officials heard from various conservative organizations about why they support reentry policy. Under the umbrella…