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Michigan State of the State: A Comeback Story
Fortune is changing in the state of Michigan following decades of extreme economic adversity, from the rapid downturn in the auto industry to the downward population spiral in Detroit. Governor…
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Kentucky State of the State: Governor Bevin Commits to Tax and Pension Reform
Kentucky had an eventful legislative session last year after the state house switched party control for the first time since 1921, resulting in a Republican trifecta. During…
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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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State Legislator of the Week: Defending and Protecting our Constitution
ALEC-FreedomWorks State Legislator of the Week: Representative Kelly Townsend This week, ALEC and FreedomWorks introduce Arizona State Representative Kelly Townsend. Representative Townsend grew up in Oregon and later…
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South Dakota Legislative Proposals Would Dramatically Reform Spending, Provide Stability, & Deliver Tax Relief
Two pieces of legislation working their way through the South Dakota legislature could provide spending restraint along with property tax relief for residents. The first is SJR 5, which is…
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Missouri State of the State: Government Should “Do Fewer Things and Do Them Better.”
The Show-Me State’s 2018 legislative session is off to an exciting start, as Eric Greitens begins his second year as Missouri governor. His inaugural session in office focused heavily on…
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Nebraska State of the State: Tax Reform on the Horizon
Last year, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts (R.) received the American Legislative Exchange Council annual “Best of the Best” award for his bold, pro-growth oriented State of the…
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The Amazon Experiment
Earlier this week, Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JP Morgan Chase announced a new venture into the healthcare arena. They will be creating a new, independent company “free…
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South Dakota State of the State: Mixed Agenda of Pro-Growth Regulatory Reform but Possible Tax Hikes
South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard’s 2018 State of the State focused on workforce development, public education, occupational licensing reform, a possible transportation tax increase and support for overturning legal precedent…
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ALEC Signs on To Support Alabama’s Juvenile Justice Task Force Recommendations
On Thursday, January 25, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) along with eight other coalition partners signed on to a letter in support of the…
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Idaho State of the State: Governor Otter Celebrates Economic Strength, Advocates for Modest Tax Cuts in Final Year
In his twelfth and final state of the state address, Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter celebrated Idaho’s continued strengths. “Our State government is leaner, more fiscally responsible, more transparent, more responsive,…
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State Legislator of the Week: Honoring Blue-Collar Roots and Protecting Taxpayers
ALEC-FreedomWorks State Legislator of the Week This week, ALEC and FreedomWorks introduce Pennsylvania State Representative Ryan Warner. Representative Warner brings his blue-collar roots and rural heritage to the…
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West Virginia State of the State: Governor Justice Changes His Tune on Tax Hikes
In his 2018 State of the State Address, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (R.) lamented last year’s failed push for higher taxes, saying “It was really unfair…
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Converting Pension Plans from Defined Benefit to Defined Contribution: The Myths and the Messaging Part 2
In part one, I discussed how policymakers can successfully message the issue of transition costs by pointing out some of the moral dilemmas created by defined benefit…
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Indiana State of the State Address
The Hoosier State has implemented commendable changes regarding tax and fiscal policy in the past several years, with strong leaders at the helm including Governor Eric Holcomb, and former Governors…
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Florida State of the State: Governor Scott Calls for Supermajority Requirement for Tax Hikes
In an emotional final State of the State address January 9, Florida Governor Rick Scott began by thanking the people of Florida for the opportunity granted him…
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Alabama’s State of the State Address
Nine months into her unexpected tenure, Governor Kay Ivey delivered her first State of the State address on January 9. Gov. Ivey said her goal at the…
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Protecting Everyday Life Means Protecting America’s Infrastructure
This winter Americans have seen the importance of well-working infrastructure as much of the country has faced freezing temperatures. For instance, 48 percent of American households use…