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ALEC in the Sioux City Journal: Iowa Gov. Reynolds’ Tax Reform Ideas are Pro-Growth
In a recent op-ed, ALEC EVP of Policy and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams and John Hendrickson from the Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation discussed Governor Kim Reynold’s plan…
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Tax Cuts Didn’t Lay the Federal Debt Trap
Writing in National Review, ALEC EVP of Policy and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams and Center for State Fiscal Reform Policy Analyst Nick Stark explain how reckless spending, not tax…
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Taxing Times in Washington: What Every State Legislator Needs to Know
In our Nation’s Capital, there are unprecedented attempts are underway to remake America, with countless dangerous policy ideas being discussed. Unfortunately, many have not learned from the mistakes of the…
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40th Anniversary of Reagan’s Economic Recovery Tax Act
This week marks the 40th anniversary of the Economic Recovery Tax Act. President Ronald Reagan signed this groundbreaking tax legislation into law on August 13, 1981 from his beloved Rancho…
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OPEB: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
The Center for State Fiscal Reform at the American Legislative Exchange Council recently released “Other Post-Employment Benefit Liabilities: The Continuing Need for OPEB Reform,” the latest in a series of ALEC annual publications examining growing state financial liabilities.2 Our report continues to find that states with some of the highest tax rates (for example, California, Illinois, New Jersey, and New York) have some of the highest unfunded OPEB liabilities as well.
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Arizona Lawmakers Approve Historic Tax Relief
Policymakers in Arizona just approved a historic state budget that will allow hardworking taxpayers across the state to keep more of their hard-earned paychecks. The net tax cut of…
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Jonathan Williams and Thomas Savidge in The Hill
Writing in The Hill, ALEC EVP of Policy and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams and Center for State Fiscal Reform Research Manager Thomas Savidge explain how the expanded unemployment insurance…
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States Continue to Lead on Policies for Economic Recovery
NOTE: In the video above, ALEC CEO Lisa Nelson, Executive VP of Policy and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams and Senior Director Lee Schalk hosted a webinar with economists Stephen Moore…
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New Census Report: Americans Continue to Vote with Their Feet in Favor of Economic Opportunity
The U.S. Census Bureau just announced its long-anticipated list of state winners and losers from the official 2020 apportionment count. With good reason, this is a huge news item for…
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A Bipartisan Win on Property Taxes for Kansas Taxpayers
After passing in the Kansas House and Senate by overwhelming bipartisan margins, Governor Laura Kelly, a Democrat, signed into law the “Truth in Taxation” property tax reform, which is…
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Were Future State Tax Cuts Just Cancelled by Uncle Sam?
The newly-minted American Rescue Plan Act includes $350 billion for State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. This is despite early reports that show total state and local revenue…
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Jonathan Williams Interviewed on PMA Perspective
Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams joined the Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association to discuss the latest edition on Rich States, Poor States.
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Should Congress Provide More Aid to States?
This article was originally published by CQ Researcher. States have received billions in federal aid via the $2 trillion Cares Act, and the Federal Reserve authorized up to $500…
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COVID Pandemic Creates Opportunities for Tax Relief
Hear from EVP of Policy Jonathan Williams in Inside Sources with his latest “COVID Pandemic Creates Opportunities for Tax Relief” Read Here…
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The Minimum Wage: Separating Myth from Fact
Check out EVP of Policy Jonathan Williams and Associate Task Force Director Skip Estes with their latest in Issues and Insights Read Here…
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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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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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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 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.