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Jonathan Williams Joins the State Financial Officers Foundation Advisory Board
Jonathan Williams has joined the State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF) Advisory Board.
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On the Kansas budget impasse, look beyond the media hype to the facts
The impasse in Topeka over how to resolve the budget gap and whether to impose drastic tax hikes has captured the attention of both the state and the nation.
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Report Shows Municipally Owned Fiber Networks are a Losing Proposition for Taxpayers
According to a recent report from the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Technology, Innovation and Competition, municipally owned broadband networks simply are not wise investments for localities. The report…
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The Williams Report
Budget: Colorado: Hickenlooper Signs $26.8 Billion State Budget That Avoids “Draconian Cuts” to Hospitals, Schools The Governor signed a $26.8 billion spending plan that increases school funding…
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Drug Treatment Programs of the Federal Bureau of Prisons Exist, but Need More Availability
For over 20 years, the Federal Bureau of Prisons has provided inmates the opportunity to take part in substance abuse treatment programs that make significant improvements not only to…
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Federal Judge Questions Use of Mandatory Minimum Sentencing for Nonviolent Offenders
Federal Judge Mark Bennett of Iowa strongly stated his opposition to mandatory minimum sentences for nonviolent drug offenses in an interview with National Public Radio. Since the 1980s, these…
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Administration’s Budget Reins In Spending, Predicts Enhanced GDP Growth
The President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2018 outlined an ambitious pro-growth agenda—addressing discretionary as well as entitlement spending. The $4.1 trillion budget for fiscal year 2018 is a slight increase…
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Taxes, Pensions and Free Speech On Display in Salt Lake City
The ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform recently hosted a successful regional Tax and Fiscal Policy Academy, with Utah legislative hosts Senator Wayne Niederhauser, Senator Stuart Adams and Representative Kim…
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ALEC-FreedomWorks Legislator of the Week
Representative Heath VanNatter is a native of Indiana born in Howard County. He is currently serving in his fourth term representing the 38th District of the Indiana House of Representatives.
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Congress Seeks to Expand Eligibility for Expungements for Nonviolent, First-Time Offenders
Congress is considering expanding the eligibility for an expungement for first-time, nonviolent drug offenders. The Renew Act, sponsored by U.S. Representative Hakeem Jefferies and cosponsored by Representative Trey Gowdy, would…
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VIDEO: What are Educational Savings Accounts (ESA)?
Education and Workforce Development Taskforce Director Inez Feltscher Stepman breaks down what educational savings accounts (ESA) are.
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The Paris Climate Agreement is a Bad Deal for America
Last year, candidate Trump campaigned clearly and forcefully in opposition to the Paris Agreement. Trump called the agreement “bad for business” and repeatedly pledged to cancel the agreement…
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“Choice Counts”: Education Director Documents Success of Charter Schools, Education Savings Accounts
Director of the Education and Workforce Development Task Force Inez Feltscher joins Buck Sexton to discuss the merits of school choice and education savings accounts.
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ALEC-FreedomWorks Legislator of the Week
Representative Mike La Rosa is a native Floridian and was born in Miami, Florida. He received his B.A. in Interpersonal Communications from the University of Central Florida. Outside of his…
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What’s the Matter with Kansas Republicans?
When you travel down I-70 west from the Kansas City airport to the Kansas capital of Topeka, you pass a sign that says “You Are Entering the Land of Oz.”…