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Jonathan Williams in Issues and Insights
ALEC Executive VP of Policy and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams was recently featured in Issues and Insights for his latest, “States Push For Bailouts While CARES Act Funds Go Unspent, IG…
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Rep. Justin Hill Featured in Center Square for Opposing Federal Bailout
ALEC member Missouri Representative Justin Hill is featured in Center Square for joining fellow state leaders at a virtual Save Our Country Coalition (SOCC) press conference last week to oppose a…
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ALEC Files an Amicus Brief with Michigan Supreme Court to Protect Constitutional Structures of Government during Emergencies
What is the proper balance between legislative and executive power during an emergency? While governors have roles to play during emergencies, legislatures are the most powerful branch of government in…
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Why Shapiro, Daily Wire Just Said ‘Goodbye’ to CA
[aipa_ad id=”29950″] In an announcement this week from his YouTube channel, conservative podcast host and political influencer Ben Shapiro announces he and the entire Daily Wire media…
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Low Trust Cultures Pay a High Tax
“The most wonderful work ever struck off at a given time by the brain and purpose of man.” This is how four-time British Prime Minister, William Gladstone, described the United States…
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State Legislator of the Month – NE Senator Julie Slama
For this month, we are pleased to announce Nebraska Senator Julie Slama as the September State Legislator of the Month. This award is used to highlight substantive state policy successes…
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Considerations for Policymakers as States Launch Contact Tracing Apps
States are releasing contact tracing apps for smart phones. Policymakers, citizens, and others need to understand how the apps work, who has access to the data, and keep in mind…
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China’s Belt and Road Initiative Undermines Partner Countries’ Democratic Governance
While on a state visit to Kazakhstan in 2013, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for the creation of an “economic belt along the Silk Road,” reviving the ancient trade…
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ALEC Legislators: States Don’t Need a Federal Bailout
A virtual press conference held yesterday by the Save Our Country Coalition (SOCC) in opposition of increased state bailout funding in the next COVID-19 stimulus package was featured on…
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Regulatory Leadership, Investment, and the Marketplace: Helping America Succeed in a Pandemic
Regulatory or legislative moves by federal, state, or local governments that presume to know the direction of invention and innovation often lead to any number of unintended consequences. This is…
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Elite Athletes and Doping – An International Problem with Geopolitical Roots
While military conflict steals the headlines, a nation’s soft power assets often wield as much geopolitical heft at a fraction the cost in blood and treasure – this idea is…
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Post Office Article in the Washington Examiner
ALEC Legislative Manager Skip Estes was recently featured in the Washington Examiner for his latest, “No amount of money can save the Postal Service.” “When faced with such…
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California’s Missing Financial Report
Each year, every state is required to issue a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) which is a snapshot of state financial health for a given fiscal year. Most states (with…
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Which States are Poised for Economic Recovery After COVID-19
ALEC Vice President Jonathan Williams and Legislative Manager Skip Estes were featured in Issues and Insights this week for their article on states best suited to recover economically due…
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New Model Policies from the Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force
At the 47th ALEC Annual Meeting last month, the Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force convened virtually to discuss everything from property tax reform and state budgets to Medicaid expansion…
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Federalism: How to Change the World without All the Noise
It was an unforgettable image from protests following the horrifying death of George Floyd. A young man was struck by a car after jumping on its hood. The female…
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Proposed DOL Rule Could Be a Model for Public Pensions
Last week, ALEC submitted a comment to the Department of Labor (DOL) in support of a proposed regulation regarding fiduciary duties in private pensions under the Employee Retirement Income…
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