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Jonathan Williams and PA Representative Seth Grove Join the Bill Walton Show
ALEC Chief Economist and VP of the Center for State Fiscal Reform Joins Pennsylvania Representative Seth Grove on the Bill Walton Show to discuss “Why Some States are Getting Rich,…
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Tax Cut Spotlight Shines Back on the States in State Tax Cut Roundup: 2018
The ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform recently released State Tax Cut Roundup: 2018, a report featuring the 16 states that substantially cut taxes during the 2018 legislative sessions.
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State Legislator of the Month – MT Senator Jennifer Fielder
State legislators get elected and fight every day because they care about advancing sound policy for their constituents. That’s why ALEC focuses on helping those who stand up as citizen…
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Waging a Two Front Trade War Is a Losing Economic Strategy and Will Not Solve the Border Crisis
The United States is already embroiled in a trade war with China, and launching a second offensive against Mexico by levying tariffs on Mexican imports will not solve the border…
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Uber Choice for Workers
Almost a year ago, the Department of Labor published a report on “alternative work arrangements,” which for the most part meant an analysis of the “gig economy.” The gig economy…
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A Spark of Hope for New Jersey’s Growing Debt Problem
So long as there are those willing to have “hard and honest conversations” about unfunded liabilities, there is hope for reform.
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Trump Tax Cut: Over 100M Saw Decrease in Tax Burden
It should come as no surprise most Americans saw a lower federal tax burden following the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Tax Foundation data reveals 80 percent of filers saw…
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Federalism Is a Tug of War and States Need to Pull
Did you have a nickname growing up? I did. And I hated it! I detested this nickname so much that I hesitate even sharing it with you. However, if you’ll…
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State Tax Cut Roundup, 2018
The 2018 state legislative sessions ended with 16 states enacting substantial tax relief for their citizens that was sufficient to qualify for State Tax Cut Roundup. Reducing effective tax rates…
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State Legislator of the Month – ND Rep. Craig Headland
Representative Craig Headland was a career farmer before being elected in 2002 to represent and provide real solutions for North Dakota’s 29th district. Since then he has been a steadfast…
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Statement on CMS Protecting Individual Caregivers
ARLINGTON, VA – (May 3, 2019) Following strong opposition from states across the country like Michigan, Washington, Minnesota, Ohio and Connecticut, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have…
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Resolution Supporting Congressional Approval of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
Whereas, the imposition of artificial barriers to free and open trade are harmful to American economic interests; and Whereas, together, the United States, Canada and Mexico promote a shared belief in freedom,…
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Free Market Principles Should Not End Where the Innovation Track Begins
Innovation always has detractors. Innovation inherently involves risk of failure and change. Change is hard, and generally, the status quo is comfortable. Taking a chance on something new, a product,…
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Rich States Attract More Residents, Poor States Make Them Leave
Contact: Dan Reynolds dreynolds@alec.org Rich States Attract Residents, Poor States Make Them Leave ARLINGTON, VA – (April 15, 2019) The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) releases today, Rich States,…
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Rich States, Poor States: 12th Edition
In this 12th edition of Rich States, Poor States, White House Advisors Dr. Arthur B. Laffer and Stephen Moore and ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist Jonathan…
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Has Federalism Become Like Sandcastles on the Beach…?
Spring has sprung. It will soon give way to summer. I went to law school in San Diego. Summer meant one thing – hanging out at the beach! Blue skies,…
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State Legislator of the Month – WY Rep. Dan Laursen
Representative Dan Laursen was elected to the Wyoming state House in 2014. Since then he continually provides solutions and sets his legislative priorities for those in Wyoming’s 25th district. A…
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116th Congress – Intellectual Property Deserves Your Attention
Last month some of the most prominent thought leaders on intellectual property (IP) sent a letter to members of the 116th Congress providing guidelines that should inform IP policies developed…