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FCC opposes ALEC Proposal and Hurts the Broadband Economy and Consumers
Yesterday in a 3-2 vote, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) weakened the U.S. economy, reduced our quality of life and slowed the advance of broadband –a shocking vote blatantly opposing…
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‘Strong Roots Nebraska’ Plan Would Boost Economic Outlook
https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/state-capitol-building-lincoln-nebraska-usa-185629838 The recent state of Nebraska’s tax and fiscal policy climate has been lackluster compared to other states in the region. In the most recent edition of Rich States,…
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With Declining Recidivism Rates, South Carolina Closes Minimum Security Prison
https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/south-carolina-state-house-columbia-110484680 South Carolina announced Tuesday, February 25th that the state would be closing a minimum security prison. This will be the second minimum security prison closing in South Carolina within…
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ALEC Comments on FCC Municipal Broadband Vote
Overtly political acts are often breathtaking, usually for the arrogance, ignorance and desperation they bring to light. They are made even more so when appointed officials of a so-called independent…
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Administration, States Establish Special Open Enrollment Period
https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/open-enrollment-doctor-chalkboard-on-white-252608704 On February 20 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the creation of a special enrollment period for taxpayers to avoid penalties for non-compliance with…
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Supreme Court rules in Yates v. United States
Earlier today, the Supreme Court issued a decision in the case of Yates v. United States. Previously written about on these pages, the case arose when Mr. Yates…
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Florida Governor Rick Scott Proposes $470 Million in Communications Services Tax Relief
https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/state-capitol-florida-tallahassee-102601826 Great news for consumers in Florida: Governor Rick Scott has proposed $470 million in communications services tax relief. Governor Scott’s proposed budget would reduce the communications services…
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New Website Launch: How the EPA’s Clean Power Plan Proposal will Affect the States
CleanPowerPlanFacts.com, a new website released today by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) will help illustrate how the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed Clean Power Plan will…
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The Past, Present and Future of Common Core Part 2
In January, the Task Force on Education conducted a three-part series, “The Past, Present and Future of Common Core.” This three-part series was designed to serve as an…
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Hair Braiding: The Fight Against Occupational Licensing
Unnecessary occupational licensing laws limit free market competition and discourage employment by preventing people from entering the workforce. In recent years, hair braiding has been a focus of licensing battles…
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ALEC HHS Task Force Director on the Lars Larson Show
On February 19, Sean Riley, the director of the ALEC Task Force on Health and Human Services, went on the Lars Larson National Radio Show to discuss Obamacare enrollment numbers.
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Walmart Recent Wage Increase a Free Market Success
Yesterday, Walmart announced that, beginning in April of this year, the company will raise the pay of all its employees to at least $9 an hour. In 2016, the…
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The Past, Present and Future of Common Core Part 1
The Past of Common Core: A Timeline (Watch part two here) Education policy is taking top priority in state legislatures across the nation. Education…
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EPA Climate Regulations Expected to Hit Manufacturing Sector Especially Hard
A short paper recently released by the Heritage Foundation takes a look at the expected manufacturing job losses as a result of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan.
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Natural Gas: Saving More and Emitting Less
Earlier this week, the American Gas Association released its 2015 Playbook. The report shows that natural gas continues to deliver safe, affordable, and reliable energy, while also providing environmental…
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Despite Increased Enrollment, Obamacare Still in Hot Water
In a recent Buzzfeed video that has already logged over 5.5 million views, President Obama reminded us all that the Affordable Care Act’s second open-enrollment period ends Sunday. And…
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New Poll Reveals Strong Majority of Americans Support Pension Reform
State pension plans across the country continue to face significant fiscal challenges. In fact, nonpartisan fiscal watchdog State Budget Solutions estimates that state pension unfunded liabilities now total…
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Guest post: Crafting strong educational policies while protecting student data
By: Mary Gifford, Senior Vice President of Academic Policy and External Relations, K12 In September 2013, Oklahoma passed a bill safeguarding student data, and since then, student and…
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VIDEO: How Big Government Makes a Criminal of Every American
Listen to the stories of Bobby Unser, a three-time Indianapolis 500 champion who was charged with committing a crime in his fight to survive, and Mr. and Mrs. Denicore, a…
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Wyoming Defeats Medicaid Expansion Proposal
On Friday, the Wyoming State Senate voted 19-11 against a proposal to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. The House Labor, Health and Social Services Committee then pulled…