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Resolution on Responsible Resource Development
WHEREAS, Over the past several years American consumers have benefited from substantially lower and more stable natural gas prices due to the development of technologies that allow energy producers to…
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Federalism, Virginia, and Electric Vehicles
In 2021, the Virginia legislature passed a law tying the state’s decision-making authority on vehicle emissions standards to California’s Air Resource Board (CARB). Intended or unintended, the consequences of this…
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Unanswered Questions on President Biden’s “30 by 30” Plan
Earlier this week, the Biden Administration released the much anticipated “America the Beautiful” report. The report, compiled by the Departments of Commerce, Interior and Agriculture along with the White…
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Universal Recognition: A Win for American Workers, Consumers and the Economy
Universal recognition reform is gaining traction across America. That is a win for American workers, consumers and the economy. By reducing licensing barriers, states are making it easier for people…
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EPA to Grant Wyoming Authority over Underground Injection Wells
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently issued a new rulemaking that will put Wyoming in charge of a growing sector: carbon capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS). In other words,…
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Trump Administration NEPA Reforms Will Lead to More Infrastructure
Last week, the White House Council on Environmental Quality issued new regulations for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) that will provide a much-needed boost for America’s infrastructure. Passed…
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Resolution Concerning the EPA’s Underground Injection Control Class VI Rule
WHEREAS, coal and natural gas power plants and other industrial facilities electing to undertake carbon capture projects for the purposes of geologic sequestration are required to receive approval under the…
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Legislator of the Week: Utah State Senator Stuart Adams
Signing of SB 296 and 297 in the Utah Capitol Rotunda This week, ALEC and FreedomWorks introduce Utah State Senator Stuart Adams. Senator Adams serves as Majority Whip in…
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Legislator of the Week: Florida State Representative Amber Mariano
Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead This Week, ALEC and FreedomWorks introduce Florida State Representative Amber Mariano. Representative Mariano serves District 36 in the Florida House of Representatives,…
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Mexico’s Upcoming Presidential Election and Potential Implications for NAFTA
Mexico’s political history until the middle of the 1990s was dominated by elections that were won almost exclusively by a single party – the PRI (Institutional Revolutionary Party). In 1994,…
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Wyoming State of the State: Fiscal Soundness Despite Setbacks in Energy Sector of Economy
Wyoming enjoys the 8th best economic outlook in the nation, according to Rich States, Poor States. This outlook has failed to translate into performance largely due to numerous macroeconomic factors and regulatory measures. The governor’s commitment to state regulatory reform, bureaucratic downsizing, and budget reform has resulted in the state weathering this storm with a strong balance sheet and low taxes. Rather than resort to higher taxes or centrally planned economic development, the continuation of a business-friendly climate is needed to incentivize further diversification and future growth of the economy.
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Oregon State of the State: Governor Brown Demands Spending on Pet Projects, Neglects Needed Reforms
In her recent State of the State Address, Governor Kate Brown kicked off Oregon’s short 35-day legislative session with a litany of policy proposals, all in her…
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Draft Resolution to Restore the Division of Governmental Responsibilities between the National Government and the States
STATE OF [INSERT STATE] Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of [INSERT STATE]: WHEREAS, the genius of the United States of America lies in the liberty of…
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ALEC-FreedomWorks Legislator of the Week
Colorado Representative Lori Saine is serving her fifth year representing the 63rd District. She serves as the Regional Sales Director for Text Mobile Alerts and has previously served as a…
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The Next Zero-Emission Energy Innovation: Coal?
Whether or not NetPower’s bold effort in energy innovation will pay off is a big, big if, but if it does, coal may well be positioned to become the zero-emission, zero-carbon power of choice world-wide.
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The Growing Burden of Unfunded EPA Mandates on the States
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, easily one of the most respected business advocacy groups in the nation, recently released a report titled The Growing Burden of Unfunded EPA Mandates…
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Recent Bureaucratic Activities Fly in the Face of Congressional Intent
A frequent criticism of the current federal regulatory process is that federal departments and agencies (while oftentimes citing the Chevron deference) promulgate new regulations that conflict with congressional intent.
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Union Time on the Taxpayer Dime
Connecticut state budgets are in dire straits. Belts need to be tightened. Revenue projections estimate the budget deficit could spill over $900 million in 2016-2017. With such staggering shortfalls,…
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Some Good Environmental News
If one were to spend much time listening to what some environmental groups say, they would likely be quick to think environmental quality is rapidly declining and the world population…
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ALEC Principles Shine Light on Government Failures
Sunshine Week, running from March 13 to 19, aims to promote transparency in government, which is a fundamental component of the ALEC principles of limited government, free markets and federalism. The private sector can offer superior alternatives to failing public schools, overly complex healthcare services and expensive infrastructure projects. When government services are transferred to the free market, private companies deliver high-quality public services at far less cost to the taxpayer.