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A Missing Piece in the Property Tax Reform Puzzle?
Property tax reform is a difficult puzzle to solve. But one successful policy solution has been Truth in Taxation. Over time, Truth in Taxation laws have proven to aid economic…
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South Dakota’s Secret to Success
During her State of the State address, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem proudly rejected additional unemployment aid from the federal government – and rightfully so. With an unemployment trust…
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Congress Applauds ALEC Efforts to Address a Federal Bailout of States
Last year, ALEC released a letter signed by more than 200 state lawmakers that addressed the policy concerns with a potential federal bailout of the states. In 2021 the…
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Jonathan Williams and John Hendrickson: Iowa Tax Cuts Will Work with Lessons Learned from Kansas
ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams joined John Hendrickson of the Tax Education Foundation of Iowa in an op-ed for the Des Moines Register, refuting…
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Jonathan Williams on Moore Money with Steve Moore
Join ALEC EVP and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams and economic powerhouse Steve Moore to discuss a bailout of states, Rich States, Poor States and more.
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States: New Year, Same Debt Policy
Recently, state governments have taken advantage of low interest rates and issuing bonds to cover revenue losses from 2020. In doing so, states are adding to their tab of…
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Bernie Sanders’ Mittens are the Newest Victim of Anti-Growth Policies
Senator Bernie Sanders became immortalized as an internet meme after inauguration guests pointed out his eclectic attire. Compared to other guests’ Prada and Chanel, Senator Sanders was seated alone,…
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Jonathan Williams in Quad City Times: A Potential Boost to Iowa’s Economy
Reducing tax burdens on employers who are struggling to regain strength after the COVID-19 pandemic will be key. Moreover, it will enhance the state’s economic development and provide a better standard of living for all Iowans.
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State Budget Reform Toolkit: Policy Best Practices to Help Legislators Navigate the Fiscal Uncertainty of COVID-19
As we head into 2021, many state budgets have been strained by the COVID-19 pandemic. Join the ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform team for a breakdown of proven reforms…
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2020 Laffer-ALEC Governors Report Panel w/ TX Governor Greg Abbott and Report Authors
Hear from Reagan Economist Dr. Arthur B Laffer and industry expert Donna Arduin about a revolutionary new Laffer-ALEC report grading America's 50 Governors. Hear about the ranking methods from the report authors, and successful policy strategies from America's #1 Ranked Governor, Greg Abbott.
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Reform Can Be a Lifeline for Public Pensions Hoping to ‘Tread Water’
This article was originally featured as the cover story for Tax Notes magazine in their October 12, 2020 edition. Retirement savings took a major hit in the early…
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Jonathan Williams Talks Louisiana Tax Reform with Pelican Institute, State Lawmakers
ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams joined the Pelican Institute’s John Kay and State Representatives Mark Wright, Thomas Pressly and Richard Nelson to discuss…
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Jonathan Williams and Skip Estes in Issues and Insights
Catch ALEC Executive Vice President Jonathan Williams and Legislative Analyst Skip Estes’ latest in Issues and Insights details the gamut of tax related ballot measures, and how voters responded.
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Illinois Residents Do Not Trust Springfield to Manage Their Money
Caught up in all the excitement of Election Day, the residents of Illinois soundly rejected the progressive income tax amendment 55% to 45%. Despite Governor Pritzker spending $58…
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Skip Estes in the Orange County Register
Legislative Analyst Skip Estes was just featured in the Orange County Register for his latest Rejection of “Prop. 15 preserves California’s last best hope for low property taxes.”…
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A Mixed Bag of Ballot Measure Results in Colorado
While some Election Day results remain murky, one thing is clear: Americans have nuanced views on matters of public policy. As one of the states that relies heavily on ballot…
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U.S. Economy Making a Comeback: Historic Growth
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce released third quarter economic growth figures, and it is great news for Americans that have been struggling due to the pandemic and economic…
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Skip Estes in Townhall
Legislative Manager Skip Estes was recently featured in Townhall for his latest, “Welcome Back Football, But Leave Subsidies on the Bench.” “It’s official: football Sundays are back. Last month…
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Podcast – Ranking the Governors: Teasing a New ALEC Report
How does your governor stack up? This special episode features authors of the forthcoming ALEC publication, the Laffer-ALEC Report on Economic Freedom, which ranks America’s governors based on their pre-…
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Gov. Ricketts in the Hill: Congress Should Reject State Bailouts
Governor Pete Ricketts was featured in The Hill for his latest on how “Congress Should Reject State Bailouts” “What is our secret in fiscally responsible states like Nebraska that…