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Effective Elected
In this workshop, you’ll learn from seasoned legislators about the strategies, behaviors, and practices that contribute to getting things done. You’ll learn to: Become an effective legislative leader in…
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Out With the Old, in With the New
Sometimes we can overlook what is right in front of us. Focusing on innovation and casting about for a new topic to illuminate every couple of weeks often leads one…
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State of the State: Minnesota
Governor Mark Dayton delivered one of his final State of the State addresses in St. Paul. The headlines focused on the frightening moment when the governor fainted, but otherwise…
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State of the State: Nevada
Nevada remains one of the most business-friendly states. The education system is rapidly becoming the envy of the nation. And it’s no surprise that many choose to escape the high-tax regime of California for no-income-tax Nevada. But to stop the slide in economic outlook, Nevadans should reject further cronyism and resist calls for a further erosion of the low-tax environment.
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Climate Change: Who is in Denial, and About What?
President Trump’s nominees consistently stated climate change represents a risk; it is not a hoax; human activity contributes; the United States should be part of the conversation about global policy responses.
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President Trump Seeks to Jumpstart Construction of Keystone XL and Dakota Access Pipelines
On Tuesday morning, President Donald J. Trump signed two memoranda seeking to jump start construction of the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines. This news should come as no surprise…
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State of the State: Wyoming
Wyoming not only weathered the storm—it shined.
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President Trump Nominates Former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue for Secretary of Agriculture
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) was established as an independent department by President Abraham Lincoln in 1862 to advocate for improvements in the agriculture and farming industries. The…
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Elon Musk Loves Rex Tillerson for Secretary of State, and it Makes Perfect Sense
Tech publications are expressing shock over Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s recent tweets in support of President Trump’s Secretary of State nominee, Rex Tillerson. Musk is the alternative energy…
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Rebecca Friedrichs: Why Good Teachers Want School Choice
Just in time for School Choice Week, Rebecca Friedrichs, a California public school teacher, partnered with Prager University to produce a short video describing why school choice programs lead…
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West Virginia: Governor Recognizes Problems, but Solutions Fall Short
If delivery and mannerisms accurately convey intentions, West Virginia Governor Justice possesses the best of them. However, his policy prescriptions generally fell short of practical solutions.
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Lone Star State Poised to Consider Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform
Civil asset forfeiture reform is poised to remain a top issue in the states in 2017. For example, a bill introduced in Texas would remedy the problems posed by current…
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State of the State: South Dakota
South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard recently delivered his seventh State of the State address. Though he did not focus heavily on fiscal issues, Daugaard discussed the need to balance…
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State of the State: Washington
Overall, taxes on job creators will harm Washington families.
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State of the State: Alaska
It’s Groundhog Day in Alaska.
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Why Autonomous Vehicle Technology is Likely to Lead to Job Growth
Autonomous cars are the way of the future. The policies states craft now will determine whether the technology is adopted rapidly, or slowly, in that state. In New York, opposition…
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Best Practices for U.S. Immigration Reform from Canada and New Zealand
During his 2017 State of American Business address last week, U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tom Donohue referenced fixing America’s “broken immigration system.” He challenged the incoming Administration…
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Missouri May Become Model State for Government Union Labor Relations
A right-to-work bill making its way through Missouri’s legislature is generating most of the labor-related headlines in the Show-Me state. However, government union reform legislation has been introduced that could…
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Mason Hunt
Mason Hunt currently serves as the Events Coordinator with ALEC where he helps with many of the logistics, such as the website, registration and housing, for the three conferences that…