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New Report Highlights 17 States That Cut Taxes in 2015
Seventeen states cut taxes in the 2015 legislative year, matching a high-water mark that was first reached in 2013, according to a new report by the Center for State Fiscal Reform at the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).
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New Report Offers Ways to Fight Prescription Opioid Abuse
Written by Dr. Wayne Winegarden, the new report explores the benefits of abuse-deterrent formulations (ADFs) of prescription opioids and offers lawmakers recommendations on how to expand patient access to the new technologies when addressing addiction issues in their states. In 2008, the record of abuse and misuse of prescription opioids has accounted for an estimated $55.7 million in healthcare, workplace and criminal justice costs.
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Texas State Representative Phil King Named Chairman of American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) Center for Innovation and Technology
The Center provides state lawmakers with guides, data, research and a structure to imagine and create a plan of action for how innovation could benefit their states. Whether improving processes, creating products or developing new ideas, the Center provides a place for breakout inspiration and examination of policy improvements. The Center is led by ALEC Vice President Bartlett Cleland.
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NFIB: Report Confirms 2012 Tax Cuts Put Kansas Back on Track
TOPEKA, Jan. 21, 2016–Dan Murray, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, released the following statement today in response to strong showing by Kansas in the 8th edition…
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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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New Report Reveals Trends in Charitable Contributions in the States
New Report Reveals Trends in Charitable Contributions in the States Report Finds Strong Relationship between State Tax Rates and Philanthropic Giving Arlington, VA (Sept. 23, 2015)— An increase 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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New Report Analyzes the Economic and Environmental Implications of Federally Managed Lands
New Report Analyzes the Economic and Environmental Implications of Federally Managed Lands Click here to see the report Arlington, VA (September 2, 2015)—In the 12 continental…
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Walker, Cruz and Huckabee to Speak at American Legislative Exchange Council 42nd Annual Meeting in San Diego
July 22-24 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt Schedule of Events Below Arlington, Virginia (July 13, 2015)—Thousands of state legislators, business leaders, policy experts and citizen organizations will come…
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July 2 ALEC Statement on WXIA Atlanta
The 11 PM ET broadcast of WXIA/ NBC 11 Alive tonight will include a segment that follows a common yet erroneous storyline that has played out repeatedly over the past…
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Remembering Senator Clementa Pinckney
South Carolina State Senator Clementa Pinckney fought for the rights of all people in the criminal justice system. He sought sentencing and criminal justice reforms that helped address the…
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New Report Analyzes Governors’ State-of-the-State Addresses
New Report Analyzes Governors’ State-of-the-State Addresses Trends in Tax, Budget and Pension Proposals Reveal States’ Focus on Protecting Taxpayers Arlington, VA (June 11, 2015)—The governors of Kansas and…
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American Legislative Exchange Council Hosts 2015 Spring Task Force Summit in Savannah
American Legislative Exchange Council Hosts 2015 Spring Task Force Summit in Savannah Savannah, Georgia (May 15, 2015)—The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) will bring together…
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In defense of ALEC | Harry C. Alford
We all know of the recent horror of a North Charleston, S.C. police officer deciding to murder an unarmed Black citizen by firing eight rounds at his back as he…
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Minimum Wage: ‘Fight for $15’ Will Hurt People Activists Claim They Intend to Help | CNSNews
Yesterday, individuals claiming to represent minimum wage employees staged protests in a number of cities to rally for a minimum wage of $15 per hour. Just one in a series…
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VIDEO: Rich States, Poor States on Wall Street Journal Live
Jonathan Williams, Vice President for the Center for State Fiscal Reform at the American Legislative Exchange Council, discussed the 2015 Rich States Poor States rankings with Mary Kissel…
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See how your state is expected to do economically in 2015 | Washington Examiner
The American Legislative Exchange Council’s new report on state-by-state economic performance indicates conservative fiscal policies are working well at the local level, but how is your…
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Richer or poorer? West has brighter economic horizon | Watchdog.org
Salt Lake City and New York City are more than 2,173 miles apart, but they are polar extremes for economic growth, according to a national study released Wednesday. For the…
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New 2015 State Economic Competitiveness Rankings Reveal Which States Are Poised for Growth
New 2015 State Economic Competitiveness Rankings Reveal Which States Are Poised for Growth For the Eighth Year in a Row, Utah Takes Top Rank…
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Civil forfeiture assumes guilt | The Baltimore Sun
In August 2012, law enforcement stopped Mandrel Stuart, the owner of a small barbecue restaurant in Virginia, for a minor traffic violation. During the routine traffic stop, $17,550 that Stuart…