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VIDEO: Carbon Tax Explained
Joel Griffith, Director of the ALEC Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force, explains what implementing a carbon tax means.
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VIDEO: USA Act Explained featuring Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers joins ALEC to discuss the USA Act, a bill that will address wasteful government spending.
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VIDEO: Corporate Tax Reform
Joel Griffith, Director of the ALEC Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force, breaks down corporate tax reform basics.
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VIDEO: Tax Reform 101
America has had a competitiveness deficit for a very long time. Learn how tax reform can help with Jonathan Williams, Vice President of the Center for State Fiscal Reform.
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VIDEO: Tax Reform Explained
In light of President Trump’s pending tax plan, Jonathan Williams discusses tax reform on a larger scale.
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VIDEO: Jonathan Williams Discusses Rich States, Poor States on Tipping Point
Jonathan Williams, Vice President of the Center for State Fiscal Reform, discusses the 10th edition of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer Economic Competitiveness Index with Liz Wheeler. …
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VIDEO: 10th Anniversary of Rich States, Poor States
Celebrate 10 years of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer Economic Competitiveness Index with the latest video from the ALEC studio.
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VIDEO: Arizona Governor Discusses Importance of Rich States, Poor States
Governor Doug Ducey discusses the importance of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer Economic Competitiveness Index.
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Taxes Matter—Yes, in Georgia Too
With gridlock continuing to delay the first fundamental federal tax reform since 1986, states are leading the way. Recognizing that tax policy has the power to make or break an…
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State of the State: California
The governor is right: we cannot “construct some alternate universe of non-facts that we find more pleasing.” California’s economic outlook currently ranks 46th nationally, according to Rich States, Poor States. Ignoring the impending fiscal collapse due to unfunded pension liabilities, failing to reduce the onerous tax burden, and pretending that a state carbon emissions crackdown will alter global climate only will force others to flee Governor Brown’s vision of the future.
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State of the State: Texas
Republicans and Democrats in the Lone Star State surely can celebrate Texas’ resilience. Governor Greg Abbott began his State of the State address acknowledging the economic toll of falling…
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State of the State: North Carolina
Democratic Governor Roy Cooper began his first State of the State address highlighting the shared interests of all Tar Heel State citizens, but quickly turned to lambast certain Republican-sponsored policies…
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State of the State: Florida
Ceaseless efforts crafting pro-growth tax and fiscal policies have created a prosperous and competitive economic environment in the Sunshine State. Even brighter times lie ahead should lawmakers let economic resources…
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State of the State: Pennsylvania
Enacting common sense budgetary reforms, eliminating some cronyism, and blocking attempts to increase taxes yet further are commendable. But this will not reverse Pennsylvania’s economic malaise. Accomplishing this will require bold reduction in twin burdens of bureaucracy and tax burden.
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State of the State: Maine
Under Governor LePage’s leadership, Maine’s economic outlook has improved from 48th in 2011 to 38th in 2016. But the tax hike and minimum wage increase threaten to roll back all of the recent progress. The governor recognizes this economic peril. His economic agenda address the problems created by the twin referendums from this fall. The outcome depends on whether or not state legislators heed his warnings.
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State of the State: Hawaii
One of the highest personal income tax rates in the nation and the highest sales tax burden in the nation, and forced unionization all contribute to Hawaii’s 42nd place economic outlook ranking according to ALEC’s annual Rich States, Poor States publication.
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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 $124 million cut from the education budget. Illinois: 10…
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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 for Public Policy are demanding an answer from the Sleeping…
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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.