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Jonathan Williams and Karla Jones Interviewed on I Spy Radio
Jonathan Williams, Vice President of the ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform, spoke with Dr. Mark on I Spy Radio in Oregon about the continued trend of Americans moving to…
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Statement by the American Legislative Exchange Council on the Conclusion of TPP Negotiations
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) applauds the efforts of the U.S. negotiating team that concluded the groundbreaking Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement and recognizes the hard work that went into…
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New Fiscal Year Resolutions for Washington, D.C.
As Washington, D.C. starts a new fiscal year, policymakers should look to the states for innovative budget reforms. States are taking the lead in reforming budgets and ensuring taxpayer dollars…
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Ben Wilterdink Testifies To Connecticut State Tax Panel
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has been following the progress of the Connecticut State Tax Panel, which develops recommendations on how to improve the state tax code in the wake of ongoing economic…
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Pope Francis is Right: Free Markets Serve the Common Good
On Thursday, Pope Francis delivered remarks to a joint session of Congress and urged for unity in his message. While left-leaning pundits have been quick to highlight comments from…
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New Models from the Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force
Earlier this summer, members of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) gathered in San Diego for the organization’s 42nd Annual Meeting. In addition to hearing from three…
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ALEC Releases New Report Examining the Effect of State Taxes on Charitable Giving
Charity is a crucial component of efforts to address societal challenges and help individuals thrive. From religious organizations to community charities, philanthropic donations drive the institutions of civil…
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Right-to-Work: A Pro-Growth Reform Opportunity in Missouri
This week, Missourians have a chance to see their business climate greatly improved by becoming the 26th Right-to-Work (RTW). Despite recent attempts to link Right-to-Work laws with racist conspiracies or…
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Volcker Alliance Calls For Greater Transparency and Integrity in State Budgeting
While 49 states have some kind of a balanced budget requirement, budget challenges are a stark reality for numerous states. When lawmakers use temporary fixes to…
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A Tough Labor Day for Unions
This Labor Day, as Americans are fitting in one last trip to the beach or holding backyard barbeques, labor unions are left with little to celebrate. Union membership in the…
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ALEC Honors Oklahoma Representative Randy McDaniel as 2015 Legislator of the Year
In 2014, Oklahoma policymakers took a bold step to secure the financial future for current and future state employees. Those leaders passed a reform package that transitioned the state…
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Vermont’s Soft Drink Tax Is a Nightmare for Small Businesses
Vermont consumers have an unwelcome surprise at the cash register: a new six-percent sales tax on their favorite soft drink. This session, Vermont passed $63 million in new taxes,…
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State of the States Report: Pro-Taxpayer Innovation on the Rise
Nonpartisan fiscal watchdog group State Budget Solutions estimates total debt in the states is at least $5 trillion. Clearly, state governments need new solutions to address today’s fiscal…
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What State Governments Can Do to Protect Their Citizens from an Economic Downturn
Today was a rough day for global financial markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted more than 1,000 points before recovering some of the lost ground. All told, the Dow…
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Puerto Rico’s Debt Crisis: Mitigating the Current Crisis and Preventing Future Ones
On August 3rd, Puerto Rico failed to pay $58 million to its Public Finance Corporation creditors. Nearly a month earlier, ALEC Tax and Fiscal Policy Research Analyst…
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South Korea Celebrates 70 Years of Independence
On August 15, South Korea, formally known as the Republic of Korea (ROK) will celebrate 70 years of independence. A true appreciation for the profound significance of Korean Independence Day…
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California Budget Fails to Address Long-Term Fiscal Stability
California’s newly enacted budget for 2015-2016 falls short of properly addressing the institutional budget troubles the state has faced for years. The California budget shows some steps in the…
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CBO Adopts Dynamic Scoring; States Should Follow
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is moving forward with adopting a new “scoring” method to evaluate major changes in tax policy. The CBO currently uses “static” scoring, which…
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New Study: Low Tax Rates Attract Valuable Talent
A new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) about state taxes found an interesting correlation that supports states using tax policy to compete with rivals for…
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Budget Debate Highlights Pennsylvania’s Need for Fundamental Tax and Pension Reform
Despite very different opinions on how to fix the budget, Pennsylvania legislators and the governor have agreed on something: there is a $1.2 billion budget shortfall. In the words…