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State Bonded Obligations, 2019
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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The States Applaud the New Presidential Budget Proposal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dan Reynolds Email: dreynolds@alec.org The States Applaud the New Presidential Budget Proposal ARLINGTON, VA – (FEBRUARY 10, 2020) Today, President Donald Trump released his…
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The Burden of Occupational Licensing on Everyday Americans
If you are a hair braider in New Orleans and have spent years perfecting your craft, you still need a license to operate legally. Unfortunately, these licenses are extremely difficult…
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The Epoch Times: States Face $1 Trillion in Unfunded Liabilities
The Epoch Times covered the new OPEB liabilities report from the ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform. States are facing more than $1 trillion in unfunded future liabilities related…
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The States Respond to the President’s State of the Union Address
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dan Reynolds Email: dreynolds@alec.org The States Respond to the President’s State of the Union Address ARLINGTON, VA – (FEBRUARY 5, 2020)…
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This Is Federalism
“This is a Football.” “This is a football.” Holding a pigskin in his hand, legendary coach Vince Lombardi started training camp with his world champion Green Bay Packers…
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Jonathan Williams on Ringside Politics Radio Show
ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams spoke with Jeff Crouere about the importance of tax and budget reform for Louisiana and best practices for state…
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Technical Standards are Public Policy, and Must Be Monitored by the States
Technical standards are public policy. Many people tune out at the very mention of standards, but they are part of the public policy world as their impact can be broad…
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Many States Now Screening Newborns for Spinal Muscular Atrophy; Others Considering Action in 2020
State legislation to help families of newborns with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) access timely treatments and care for their children will be considered during 2020 state legislative sessions, while other…
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A Mayor on a Mission in a City of Success
About an hour south of Denver Colorado lies the sprawling city of Colorado Springs. Known by locals as “The Springs”, it is surrounded by picturesque mountains and notable landmarks such…
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State Legislators Applaud the Administration on Signing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) into Law
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Alexis Jarrett 740-334-0993 | AJarrett@alec.org State Legislators Applaud the Administration on Signing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) into Law…
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ALEC Legal Center Brings Support for Small Businesses to the Court
Brief filed to hear case regarding over taxation and Commerce Clause
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Unfunded Health Care Benefits for Retired Public Employees Leave States and Taxpayers at Risk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dan Reynolds, ALEC Public Affairs Email: dreynolds@alec.org Phone: 571-782-5038 Unfunded Health Care Benefits for Retired Public Employees Leave States and Taxpayers…
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Other Post-Employment Benefit Liabilities, 2019
The Continuing Need for OPEB Reform
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State Legislator of the Month – MS Spkr. Philip Gunn
For the month of January, we are pleased to announce Mississippi Speaker of the House Philip Gunn as the ALEC-FreedomWorks State Legislator of the Month. This award is used to…
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Trump Administration NEPA Reforms Will Lead to More Infrastructure
Last week, the White House Council on Environmental Quality issued new regulations for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) that will provide a much-needed boost for America’s infrastructure. Passed…
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ALEC Amicus Brief on Steiner v. Utah Tax Commission
QUESTION PRESENTED Whether a tax scheme that discriminates against foreign income earned by subjecting it to double taxation, when income earned from domestic sources is not subject to the same…
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Virginia Begins to Dismantle Dillon’s Rule
Today the Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee took an historic vote today by passing Senate Bill (SB) 35; giving municipalities the ability to ban firearms at public events. SB35 is…
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States Cannot Tax Foreign Income Twice, ALEC Tells Supreme Court
The American Legislative Exchange Council filed a brief, amicus curiae (friend of the court), with the U.S. Supreme Court in a case entitled Steiner v. Utah State Tax Commission. The…