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ALEC on CURE AmericaTV: Root Cause of Inflation is Government Spending
CURE America TV with host Star Parker featured ALEC VP of Policy Lee Schalk to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act. Schalk noted that “the root problem of inflation is…
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ALEC in The Washington Times: Inflation Creating a Monthly Pay Cut for Americans
A recent story in The Washington Times on rising airfares and flight cancellations ahead of Labor Day quoted ALEC Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk on the impact of…
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ALEC in American Family News: Families are being left further behind
AMERICAN FAMILY NEWS American Family News featured ALEC VP of Policy Lee Schalk reacting to the July Consumer Price Index report showing inflation at 8.5%. WASHINGTON — Falling gas…
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ALEC on The Hugh Hewitt Show: From Education to Taxation, Transparency is Key
During the 49th ALEC Annual Meeting in Atlanta, ALEC Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk joined The Hugh Hewitt Show to discuss Rich States, Poor States, education opportunity, academic…
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ALEC on CBS 8 San Diego: More California Companies Expanding in Other States
Last week, ALEC Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk appeared on CBS 8 San Diego to discuss the trend of businesses leaving California. “I think it’s very telling that…
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Michigan Has the Right Idea: Keep the 2017 Federal Tax Cuts
Last week, the Michigan State Senate adopted a resolution sponsored by State Senator Jim Runestad (White Lake) calling on the United States Congress to extend the Tax Cuts and…
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A Pension Win for the Golden State: Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill Dies
The Golden State saw a huge win last week. We’re not talking about the Warriors’ NBA championship. Last week, Senate Bill 1173 was halted for this legislative session.
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VIDEO: Counting Down the Top States for Economic Outlook – #2 North Carolina
Our Policy Hour series on the top states for Economic Outlook continues with North Carolina. ALEC’s Jonathan Williams and Lee Schalk spoke with North Carolina Representative Jason Saine, Senior Chairman…
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ALEC in The Orange County Register: Fossil Fuel Divestment Spells Crisis for Pensioners and Taxpayers
ALEC Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk and Research Manager Thomas Savidge penned an op-ed in The Orange County Register on Sacramento’s latest war on fossil fuels. If the…
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Latest Virginia Budget Headed in the Right Direction
Virginia legislators returned to Richmond last week and approved a budget for the next two years that provides nearly $4 billion in tax relief. The compromise sent to Governor…
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VIDEO: What is ESG and how is it hurting your retirement savings?
The S & P 500 recently removed Tesla from it’s ESG Index, causing many to ask, “Just what is ESG? Why does it matter? And how could it impact me?”…
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Fiscal Rules: An Important Step on the Path to Responsible Fiscal Policy
Government spending is at an all-time high, and with the federal debt reaching its highest levels since World War II, and state government spending has risen more than 90%…
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VIDEO: Counting Down the Top States for Economic Outlook – #3 Arizona
Our Policy Hour series on the top states for Economic Outlook kicked off with Arizona. ALEC’s Jonathan Williams and Lee Schalk spoke with the Chair of the ALEC Tax and…
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Pain at the Pump: State Leaders Consider Suspending Gas Taxes
As the crisis in Ukraine echoes through the energy markets, augmenting the already-increasing gasoline prices exacerbated by the Biden administration’s war on fossil fuels, state legislatures and governors…
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Here’s Why Senator Manchin Won’t Support the Build Back Better Act
On Sunday, ALEC alumni and US Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced his opposition to the Build Back Better Act. For many taxpayers weary of reckless federal spending,…
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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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New Model Policies from the Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force at the 48th ALEC Annual Meeting
This July at ALEC’s 2021 Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah, our Energy, Environment and Agriculture (EEA) Task Force was thrilled to have rich policy discussions on topics ranging…
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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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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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Should the Biden Administration Embrace a Carbon Tax?
The Biden Administration is under pressure to embrace a carbon tax, and according to his aides, the President is open to the idea. As ALEC Executive Vice President of…