Archives: Philip Billings / Articles
Archives: Philip Billings / Articles
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The Founders’ Inspiration for a Nation: A Right to Self-Governance
Grievances 20 through 23 reveal a central theme in the Declaration of Independence: the colonists’ belief that Great Britain had systematically dismantled their political, legal, and constitutional foundations. Each grievance…
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ALEC Policy Champions Strengthen Protections Against Antisemitism in Missouri Schools
We are honored to recognize ALEC’s latest Policy Champions, Missouri Rep. George Hruza and Missouri Sen. Curtis Trent, for their leadership in advancing HB2061, legislation that establishes a clear…
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The Founders’ Inspiration for a Nation: Taxation Without Representation
As tensions escalated in the years leading up to the American Revolution, colonial leaders increasingly came to view their conflicts with British rule not as a series of isolated disputes,…
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States Rapidly Advancing Wide-Ranging Bail Reform
After years of witnessing the cashless bail trend, states across the country are rapidly seeking to recalibrate their bail laws by prioritizing public‑safety protections and tightening judicial discretion in…
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The Founders’ Inspiration for a Nation: The Erosion of Justice and Self-Governance
The grievances outlined in the Declaration of Independence were not abstract complaints but direct responses to a pattern of imperial policies that, in the eyes of the colonists, systematically dismantled…
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Sunshine Week: ALEC Model Policies to Foster Transparency
As America commemorates 250 years of independence, ALEC proudly joins the nation in celebrating Sunshine Week, an initiative dedicated to promoting open government and ensuring public access to information. ALEC…
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Michigan Lawmakers Advance Responsible, Flexible Approach to Limiting Cell Phone Use in Schools
Michigan has taken significant steps toward restoring focus, safety, and academic excellence in K–12 education. With broad bipartisan support, the Legislature recently advanced House Bill 4141, requiring schools to…
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The Founders’ Inspiration for a Nation: The Roots of Self-Governance
As we continue to commemorate America’s 250th year of independence, we once again reflect on the Founders’ list of grievances against the British Crown and how these violations sparked the…
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EPA Plans to Rescind the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding. Here’s What States Need to Know.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin recently announced a proposed federal rule rolling back the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and limiting its own power to regulate greenhouse gases from motor…
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New ALEC Model Policies from the 52nd Annual Meeting
Last month, ALEC wrapped up its 52nd Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana—an event that brought together over 1,600 attendees, including close to 500 state lawmakers from nearly all 50 states.
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Idaho Moving Quickly to Prevent Meritless Lawsuits with Anti-SLAPP Bill
Idaho has made significant progress in adopting anti-SLAPP legislation, an essential safeguard against meritless and retaliatory lawsuits. SB 1001, introduced in the Idaho Senate in mid-January, will ensure that…