Archives: Michael Slabinski / Articles
Archives: Michael Slabinski / Articles
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Supreme Court Hearing Oral Arguments Regarding Public Sector Union Dues
The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in the case of Janus v. AFSCME, a case very similar to one that has already been heard by eight of the nine…
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Wage Hikes Pose New Challenges for Business in 2018
As Americans look to an exciting new year and politicos start gearing up for mid-term elections, 18 states along with 19 municipal localities will be raising their…
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Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development at the 48th ALEC Annual Meeting
ALEC’s 48th Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, UT in July was a great success, with public and private sector guests attending from across the states—and even the globe. At…
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Small Business Optimism and the NFIB
According to new findings released this week, the NFIB’s September Small Business Optimism Index increased 3.8 points in September to 104.0 – nearing pre-COVID levels and higher than…
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Universal Recognition: A State-Based Solution for Licensed Workers
Occupational licenses are a form of regulation that requires individuals who want to perform certain types of work to obtain permission from the government.[1] Licensing requirements can vary…
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New Model Policies from the Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force
At the ALEC Annual Meeting last month, the Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development (CIED) Task Force heard from our partners on timely policy topics and approved four new model policies…
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States Recognize Work Experience for Occupational Licenses
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted many states and governors to recognize occupational licenses when applying for a license with a similar scope of practice in a new state. Iowa and…
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Discussion of Principles on Public Sector Bargaining
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) strongly supports the freedom of all public-sector workers to voluntarily decide whether it is in their best interest to join or pay fees to…
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Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force: Policy Prescriptions to Address Economic and Health Care Challenges in the Face of COVID-19
The CIED Task Force presents possible policy suggestions to combat the COVID-19 crisis. Model Interstate-Mobility and Universal-Recognition Occupational Licensing Act In order to expedite the response to COVID-19, states…
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The Burden of Occupational Licensing on Everyday Americans
If you are a hair braider in New Orleans and have spent years perfecting your craft, you still need a license to operate legally. Unfortunately, these licenses are extremely difficult…
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Rent Control Will Not Fix California’s Housing Crisis
On October 8th, California Assembly Bill 1482, which caps rent increases statewide at 5% plus inflation until 2030 and covers housing at least 15 years old, was signed by…
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Michael Slabinski in Washington Examiner
Worker freedom activists have one more reason to celebrate following a key decision in the Last Frontier.
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A Current Glimpse of Public Sector Union Policy in the States
The Janus Supreme Court decision gave government workers the ability to choose whether or not they want to join or support a government union. While the Janus decision protects worker’s…
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Janus v. AFSCME: “Let Me Out”
In an upcoming US Supreme Court decision, Janus v. AFSCME will once again put the issue of union fees, as a condition of employment, back on the table. If Mark…
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Free Speech a Major Theme at ALEC’s States and Nation Policy Conference
Free speech was a major theme throughout this year’s ALEC States and Nation Policy Summit, so the Center to Protect Free Speech was very busy. The Center was hard at…