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State of U.S. Broadband
The recent release of the 2014 Akamai study, The State of the Internet, has again brought the question of US broadband to the public forefront. In terms of…
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The EU’s Energy Conundrum
By: Riley Workman The push to control carbon emissions and increase renewable energy alternatives in the United States has sparked a swarm of controversy over the effectiveness and economic impact…
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An Examination of State Tax Instruments
All states need to collect revenue if they are to fund the necessary government services that they must provide. While it can be argued what does and does not belong…
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Pension Myths Keep Us From Making Badly Needed Reforms
As 2014 brings in new struggles for cities and states to pay for employee legacy costs while still funding the essential functions of government, policymakers on both sides of the…
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Ben Wilterdink Testimony on Maryland Tax Reform
On February 18, 2014, Ben Wilterdink was asked to testify in front of the Maryland House Ways and Means committee in regards to House Bills 326, 328, and 330. His…
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Kati Siconolfi Testimony on Maryland Tax Reform
On February 5, 2014 Kati Siconolfi was invited to testify in front of the Maryland Senate Budget and Tax Committee. Her written testimony can be found below. Mr. Chairman, and…
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Federalism Prohibits Preemption of States on Broadband Safeguards
By: Seth L. Cooper Federal regulation of the Internet is a bad idea. So is federal regulation of states that would rather keep their local governments out of the Internet…
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New Hampshire Can Lead on Privacy Protection
This appeared in the New Hampshire Union Leader on February 13, 2014. In the wake of the NSA scandal, American citizens demand Congress take a hard look at…
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Private Sector Investment, Innovation Makes ConnectEd Possible
A working knowledge of online research services and Microsoft Office Suite once made individuals attractive candidates for employment. Yet, given today’s global, networked economy, lacking these skills may altogether take…
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President Obama Doesn’t Know How to Create Jobs, and a Minimum Wage Increase Won’t Help
This appeared on RedState on February 6, 2014. President Obama’s big government philosophy has created an economic environment hostile to job growth and economic prosperity. He says…
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President Obama Can Find Change In The States
This article appeared on AmericasFuture.org February 5, 2014. President Obama’s State of the Union address has produced a polarizing effect on the nation; some fully support him while others express…
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The Laffer Curve Takes its Toll in Maryland
The idea that lowering tax rates can lead to higher revenue collections from increased economic activity is not a new one. Nor is this observation unique to tax policy. A…
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Obama fails to reveal Navigator program leaves consumers at risk
This article appeared on The Daily Caller on January 30, 2014. In his State of the Union address, President Obama mentioned fixing a broken health care system. Unfortunately, the…
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Charting the Course for Innovation and a Robust Global Intellectual Property Environment
Innovation has the potential to create high quality jobs and propel economic growth, but strong intellectual property protections are essential for innovation to flourish. Recently, the Global Intellectual Property Center…
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Minimum Wages: Few Benefits, Many Consequences
President Obama’s recent State of the Union address was the culmination of months of advocacy from Democrats and activists for a higher minimum wage. The President proposed a raise to…
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State Department Finds No Environmental Objections to Keystone XL Construction
On January 31, the State Department released its final Environmental Impact Statement on the Keystone XL pipeline, concluding once again that its construction would have a net neutral effect…
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Sights are set on Plastic Bags
The question cities and counties hear more often these days from the environmental lobby doesn’t necessarily involve renewable energy policy. Rather, a growing movement is building aimed squarely at a…
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A Broadband Plan for the States
Today we are pleased to release a white paper entitled The States’ Broadband Plan, a set of three suggested policies designed to promote broadband connectivity in the states. This…
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ALEC State of the Union Response
Communications and Technology President Obama recognized in his State of the Union address that markets are working to provide quality broadband to consumers, check bad actors, and create new businesses…
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Oklahoma Considers Pro-Growth Tax Reform
Last year, Oklahoma legislators voted on a tax reduction package to the state’s personal income tax. The measure passed the legislature and was signed by Governor Fallin. Ultimately, however,…