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Bill Howell
Under the leadership of Speaker William James “Bill” Howell, Virginia has become known for its sound fiscal management. While Washington deals with massive debts and deficits, Virginia has produced four…
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Jason Saine
Representative Jason Saine represents the 97th North Carolina House District which encompasses Lincoln County. Representative Saine is serving his third full term in the North Carolina House after being appointed…
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Mary Kiffmeyer
Senator Mary Kiffmeyer is a member of the Minnesota State Senate and currently represents Senate District 30, which includes parts of Hennepin, Sherburne, and Wright counties. She is currently serving…
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Lisa B. Nelson
Lisa B. Nelson is the CEO of the American Legislative Exchange Council, a 50-year-old nonprofit think tank dedicated to the Jeffersonian principles of limited government, free markets and…
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Campus Protests Highlight Need to Protect Free Speech
Students at Yale and the University of Missouri have been exercising their First Amendment free speech right to protest—well—the right of others to exercise their right to free speech. Textbook…
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Massachusetts Caps Boston Students’ Potential by Restricting Charter Growth
Looking in from the outside, one would think this would be a great time to be a charter school operator in Boston. The city’s charter sector has garnered praise for…
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An “Unconscionable Decision”: League of Women Voters et al., v. State of Washington
Late last Thursday, the Washington Supreme Court denied all motions to reconsider its decision in a case last month that sent shockwaves through the state’s charter schools. Just earlier…
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Workforce Development
American businesses are increasingly worried about the quality of the workforce pool from which they will be hiring. Too few American students are graduating high school or college with the…
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Broadband
Access to a fast Internet connection returns a great of value to consumers. Whether for education, furthering a career, innovating or just enjoying entertainment, broadband access can open new worlds…
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Students Win in Louisiana: U.S. Department of Justice Loses Case to Shut Down School Choice
A U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit against Louisiana’s scholarship law, which some worried might have national implications for school choice – is officially dead after the Fifth Circuit…
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Tax and Fiscal Policy
The ALEC Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force is dedicated to researching and promoting sound policy aimed at creating a pro-growth atmosphere in state economies. Policies that promote economic growth…
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How States Can Serve Veterans in their Communities
As Veterans Day approaches, Americans reflect on how to serve those who have selflessly served this country. With the Pentagon enforcing dramatic force reductions, the best thing state governments can…
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American Legislative Exchange Council Members to meet in Scottsdale for three-day policy summit
Scottsdale, Arizona (November 9, 2015)—Hundreds of state legislators and stakeholders will come together in Scottsdale December 2-4 for the States and Nation Policy Summit of the American Legislative Exchange Council…
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Inez Feltscher Stepman
Inez Feltscher Stepman comes to the task force with five years of experience in education reform and school choice. From her start as an intern at the Heritage Foundation to…
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Sen. Leah Vukmir
Leah Vukmir is serving in her second term in the Wisconsin Senate. She previously served four terms in the Wisconsin Assembly. Leah is the Assistant Majority Leader in the Senate.
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Kasich Signs Ohio Bill Designed to Strengthen Public Charter School Accountability
On November 1, Ohio Governor John Kasich signed House Bill 2, a measure intended to significantly strengthen the state’s charter school laws. This bill overwhelmingly passed the Ohio…
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House Reauthorizes Opportunity Scholarship Program for the District of Columbia
On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act (SOAR), which reauthorizes the District of Columbia’s voucher program (DCOSP), by 240 votes to 191. In…
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Incentivizing the Digital Health Revolution
According to venture capital fund Rock Health, private investment in digital health startups in 2014 was $4.3 billion, a 125 percent increase from the previous year, easily surpassing investment in…
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American Legislative Exchange Council Announces Partnership with National Black Caucus of State Legislators on Criminal Justice Reform Issues
American Legislative Exchange Council Announces Partnership with National Black Caucus of State Legislators on Criminal Justice Reform Issues September 17, 2015 (Washington, D.C.)—The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) and the…
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K-12 Efficiency Commission
Model Policy Section 1. (a) The K-12 Efficiency Commission shall be composed of nine voting members as follows: (1) (A) Six at-large members appointed as follows: Two shall be appointed…