Publications & Studies
Publications (page 3)
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Unaccountable and Unaffordable 2018
Unfunded liabilities in public pension plans continue to loom over state governments nationwide. If net pension assets are determined using more realistic investment return assumptions, pension funding gaps are significantly…
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Rich States, Poor States, 11th edition
The 11th Edition of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index reveals a pro-growth trend across the nation for 2018. The 11th edition of Rich States, Poor States is characterized…
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The Levers of Power in Local Government
Though different in each state, municipal government in the United States is extremely important to the understanding of federalism. The genius of the Founders’ federalism was in diffusing…
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2017 ALEC Annual Report
At the 2016 Indianapolis Annual Meeting, then Governor Pence who had just days before been selected as candidate Trump’s Vice-Presidential running mate declared, “I was for ALEC before ALEC was…
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The Latest Trends of Asset Forfeiture Transparency and Juvenile Justice
This State Factor examines trends across the states in Civil Asset Forfeiture reform, as well as in juvenile justice for the latest legislative sessions. It also examines the driving policy ideas…
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Written Testimony to North Dakota Interim Taxation Committee, 9/6/18
Written Testimony from the Center for State Fiscal Reform given to the North Dakota Interim Taxation Committee concerning evidence on state income taxes and economic competitiveness. …
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State Bonded Obligations, 2018
States issue a diverse array of bonded obligations, with a range of obligation strength, revenue sources, debt service schedules, and other factors. This study collects and analyzes the bonded obligations…
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Testimony to House Judiciary Committee on South Dakota v. Wayfair, 7/24/2018
ALEC General Counsel and Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer Bartlett Cleland gives testimony on the outcome of the South Dakota v. Wayfair Supreme Court Decision before the House Judiciary Committee on July…
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State of the States: An Analysis of the 2018 Governors’ Addresses
The latest entry of the State of the States publication breaks down each governor’s “state of the state” address and identifies strong and weak policy prescriptions within. The publications also explore each states…
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Brief Amicus Curiae: South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., Et Al.
Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 37, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) respectfully submits this brief amicus curiae in support of Respondents Wayfair, Inc., et al. The American Legislative Exchange…
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Other Post-Employment Benefit Liabilities, 2017
Other Post-Employment Benefit Liabilities, 2017 surveys the more than 100 state-administered post-employment benefit plans, such as health insurance, Medicare advantage, life insurance, and other non-pension benefits. Controlling for differences in…
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Online Sales Tax Collection, Constitutional Precedent, and Interstate Commerce: What You Need to Know
Hardworking individual and business taxpayers deserve protection from out-of-state tax collectors and regulators.
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State Tax Cut Roundup 2017
The 2017 legislative session ended with nine states enacting changes to their tax codes sufficient to qualify for State Tax Cut Roundup. Each state provided substantial tax relief for their…
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The End and How to Breakthrough: The Number of Laws Criminalizing Innocent Conduct is a Touch Too Much
With the explosion in the number of criminal statutes and criminal regulations, it is particularly difficult for an individual to know what conduct has been deemed criminal or noncriminal. In…
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Report Card on American Education: 22nd Edition
For an online comparison tool, custom report cards and state education reports, visit www.ALECReportCard.org…
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Unaccountable, Unaffordable 2017
Unaffordable and Unaccountable 2017 surveys the more than 280 state-administered public pension plans, detailing their assets and liabilities. The unfunded liabilities (the amount by which the present value of liabilities…
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A Policy Renaissance: Emerging Trends in State Nuclear Policy
A “nuclear renaissance” in state policy is underway. In 2007, states considered a total of 27 bills pertaining in some way to nuclear energy. By 2011, this number leaped to 204. Since…
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State of the States 2017
In 2017, 50 governors across America delivered State of the State or other policy addresses. These speeches included numerous economic policy proposals that will affect the states’ economic competitiveness. This…
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2016 ALEC Annual Report
Now more than ever, your focus should be on the states. Right now, we are at a crossroads in American history where an incredible number of important decisions about our…