Author Archives: Jay Hamilton
Author Archives: Jay Hamilton
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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,” says ALEC chief economist Jonathan Williams. Click above and listen…
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Videos from States & Nation Policy Summit
The States and Nation Policy Summit took place from December 6-8 in Nashville, TN. Below are the videos from the general sessions. Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam The Committee to…
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A Tale of Two States: Kansas vs North Carolina Facebook LIVE @ U.S. Capitol (Nov. 20)
What can federal policymakers learn from two of the most significant tax reform case studies? North Carolina and Kansas enacted two of the most important state tax reforms of…
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Tax Plan Explained by Jonathan Williams (WTOP Radio)
Shawn Anderson (co-anchor): 5:11 on WTOP. President Trump has planted a kiss on a symbol of the House Republican tax plan. In a White House meeting, the President was shown two postcard-sized…
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Passing Tax Reform: Advice from NC State Rep. Saine
As Congress goes about the hard work of drafting a tax bill that will pass both chambers, it should take a lesson from states that have successfully implemented tax reform. In 2013, North Carolina reduced…
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26 High-Tax State Legislators Send Message to Congress: Eliminate State and Local Tax Deduction
With details emerging on the tax bill, twenty-six high-tax state ALEC legislators urged their Congressional colleagues to fully eliminate the state and local tax (SALT) deduction. Opponents of tax reform are…
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ALEC Free Speech Director Advises CA Senate on Protecting Campus Free Speech
Earlier this year, the University of California at Berkley was the scene of violent protests over its campus speakers. In an effort to balance a person’s right to free speech…
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Legislator Calls on ALEC to Help End Taxpayer-Funded Stadiums
ALEC member and State Rep. Nate Walker is calling for closer scrutiny of using taxpayer-funded subsidies for sports facilities in his state of Missouri. In a statement…