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ALEC Comments on FCC Municipal Broadband Vote
Overtly political acts are often breathtaking, usually for the arrogance, ignorance and desperation they bring to light. They are made even more so when appointed officials of a so-called independent…
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Supreme Court rules in Yates v. United States
Earlier today, the Supreme Court issued a decision in the case of Yates v. United States. Previously written about on these pages, the case arose when Mr. Yates…
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Florida Governor Rick Scott Proposes $470 Million in Communications Services Tax Relief
https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/state-capitol-florida-tallahassee-102601826 Great news for consumers in Florida: Governor Rick Scott has proposed $470 million in communications services tax relief. Governor Scott’s proposed budget would reduce the communications services…
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American Legislative Exchange Council to host 42nd Annual Meeting in San Diego, California
American Legislative Exchange Council to host 42nd Annual Meeting in San Diego, California Arlington, Virginia (February 13, 2015)—The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) announced today that San Diego,…
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American Legislative Exchange Council to host 43rd Annual Meeting in Indianapolis
American Legislative Exchange Council to host 43rd Annual Meeting in Indianapolis Arlington, Virginia (February 13, 2015)—The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) announced today that Indianapolis, Indiana is the…
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American Legislative Exchange Council to host 44th Annual Meeting in Denver
American Legislative Exchange Council to host 44th Annual Meeting in Denver Arlington, Virginia (February 13, 2015)—The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) announced today that Denver, Colorado is the…
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American Legislative Exchange Council to host 45th Annual Meeting in New Orleans
American Legislative Exchange Council to host 45th Annual Meeting in New Orleans Arlington, Virginia (February 13, 2015)—The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) announced today that New Orleans, Louisiana…
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Guest post: Crafting strong educational policies while protecting student data
By: Mary Gifford, Senior Vice President of Academic Policy and External Relations, K12 In September 2013, Oklahoma passed a bill safeguarding student data, and since then, student and…
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Wyoming Defeats Medicaid Expansion Proposal
On Friday, the Wyoming State Senate voted 19-11 against a proposal to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. The House Labor, Health and Social Services Committee then pulled…
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ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson Speaks at Conservative Women’s Network
ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson spoke at the Clare Booth Luce Policy Institute’s Conservative Women’s Network on Friday at The Heritage Foundation. Below is the video of her speech.
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Medicaid Expansion Fails in Tennessee
A proposal to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act failed 4-7 in Tennessee’s Senate Health Committee during a special session Wednesday as lawmakers expressed concern with increasing the…
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Increase Juror Participation by Updating Jury Wage Laws
Last week, jury selection began in the case against James Holmes for the 2012 Aurora, Colorado theater shooting. Deliberations on jury selection alone could last until May or June…
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Atlantic Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration May Soon Be a Reality
Big news today out of the Interior Department: much of the Atlantic coastline from Virginia to South Carolina will soon be opened up for oil and natural gas…
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International Trade and Trade Promotion Authority – A Definite SOTU Highlight
International trade took center stage several times during this week’s State of the Union Address as the president recognizes its potential as an engine for economic growth and job creation.
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State of the Union: ALEC Experts Respond
Updated January 21, 2015 Jon Russell, director of the American City County Exchange (ACCE): One of the most pressing issues facing local governments across the country is the need for…
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Resolution to Promote Public Safety through Just and Reasonable Prison Phone Rates
Model Resolution WHEREAS, over 1.3 million people are currently in state prisons in the United States and approximately 568,000 were released in 2013;[1] WHEREAS, research has shown that maintaining…
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The 14 States That Cut Taxes in 2014
As 2014 draws to a close and the final few state legislatures still in session prepare to finally adjourn for the year, the ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform has…
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Results of Justice Reinvestment in North Carolina is Even Better than Projected
In 2010, North Carolina faced dire projections of a rising prison population and the cost it would have to taxpayers. In response, the legislature worked with state leaders and national…
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American Legislative Exchange Council Announces The Center for Excellence in Federalism and The Center for Innovation and Technology
American Legislative Exchange Council Announces The Center for Excellence in Federalism and The Center for Innovation and Technology Washington, D.C. (December 4, 2014)—The American Legislative Exchange Council…
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ALEC Weighs in on Proposed “Clean Power Plan”
Earlier today, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) submitted a public comment expressing significant concerns with EPA’s plan to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from existing stationary sources under §111(d)…