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19th Report Card on American Education
State Education Rankings The 19th edition of the Report Card on American Education is a comprehensive overview of educational achievement levels, focusing on performance and gains for low-income students, in…
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The Reporting of Seizure and Forfeiture Act
Model Policy {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Purpose.} Under state and federal forfeiture laws, state law enforcement agencies can seize money, vehicles, and other property, have them sold and…
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Massachusetts Tech Sector May Catch a Break
At first blush, the Massachusetts “tech tax” appears similar to tax regimes in other states. However, the Massachusetts tax on computer software services has a unique set of implications—and would…
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ALEC Approves Model Policy to Encourage Smarter Sentencing
In an era plagued by partisan posturing and gridlock, federal criminal justice reform proposals bring a breath of fresh air that follows on the heels of several years of bipartisan…
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Tax Expenditure Transparency Act
Model Policy Short Title. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the “Tax Expenditure Transparency Act. Section 1. (A) For purposes of this section, “tax expenditure” means…
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State Budget Solutions Responds to Connecticut Office of Policy and Management
On September 25, State Budget Solutions received an e-mail from the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management regarding steps taken to reduce the state's unfunded pension liability, as it was highlighted in "Promises Made, Promises Broken — The Betrayal of Pensioners and Taxpayers."
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Freedom to Purchase Medical Services Act
Section 1. Title. This Act shall be known as the “Freedom to Purchase Medical Services Act.” Section 2. Protection of Patient’s Right to Seek Care Outside of Insurance…
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Why work when welfare pays more?
The Cato Institute recently released an updated version of a decades-old study analyzing welfare benefits on a state-by-state basis. The study, The Work vs. Welfare Trade-Off, found that the…
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Medicaid Expansion Is the Price to Shift the Balance of Federalism
The debate over Medicaid expansion is as much about federalism and the issue of state control as it is about money-because these are ultimately one in the same.
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Privacy Concerns High as States Brace for Oct. 1st Exchange Enrollment
An employee for Minnesota’s new health exchange accidentally sent 2,400 Social Security numbers to an insurance broker earlier this month, underscoring privacy concerns with the Affordable Care Act (ACA),…
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Texas vs. Maryland: Opposing Economic Strategies
Recently, Texas Governor Rick Perry and Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley had a verbal sparring match on CNN’s Crossfire. Both participants mentioned various statistics and claimed the mantle of economic success…
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Supreme Court Should Address Concerns about Federalism in New York’s Affiliate Nexus Law, says American Legislative Exchange Council
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New Paper Provides Solutions to States Facing Water Infrastructure Crisis
New Paper Provides Solutions to States Facing Water Infrastructure Crisis Open and Competitive Bidding Touted as Commonsense Solution to Water Infrastructure Crisis Arlington, VA (September 18,…
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Competition Leads to Cost-Savings in Water Infrastructure
Every year in North America, 300,000 water main breaks threaten the safety of our communities and place enormous financial burdens on states already struggling to balance budgets. Decisions on how…
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The Market-Power Renewables Act
The Market-Power Renewables Act Section 1. Intent The legislature finds that the current system of mandated purchase of renewable energy has created negative economic and…
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Lowering Costs in Water Infrastructure through Procurement Reform
A Strategy for State Governments Every year in North America, 300,000 water main breaks threaten the safety of our communities and place enormous financial burdens on states already struggling to…
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How Wireless Spectrum Works Magic
Twenty years ago, the amount of electronics needed to power your smartphone would have filled a room. Today, everything from a stereo sound system with complex speakers to the World…
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The Death Tax – Taxes on Death
By: Will Freeland and Matt Portu It has been said that the only certainties in life are death and taxes. Thankfully, across the states it’s becoming less likely for Americans…
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Government Threatens Montanans Privacy
By: Representative Daniel Zolnikov, House District 47, Billings Heights We take privacy for granted. Too often we mistakenly assume that we are the only ones privy to our personal information.