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VIDEO: Why do you think power should be given back to the states?
We talked to millennials at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) about why they thing power should be given back to the states.
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VIDEO: ALEC Celebrates Women’s History Month
Women are paving the way in state legislatures across the country, bringing a fresh perspective to the table on limited government, free markets and federalism. The ALEC Women’s Legislative Caucus…
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The Williams Report
Budget: Alaska: New Plan From Alaska House Majority Would Wipe Out GOP Budget Leverage Legislators debate between whether tapping the Constitutional Budget Reserve or Permanent Fund to balance…
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Drain the Swamp: ALEC Pushes for Civil Service Reform
When President Donald Trump promises to drain the swamp of Washington D.C., people cheer loudly at his rallies. But as we’ve seen for decades, firing government bureaucrats is easier said…
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ALEC-FreedomWorks Legislator of the Week
Colorado Representative Lori Saine is serving her fifth year representing the 63rd District. She serves as the Regional Sales Director for Text Mobile Alerts and has previously served as a…
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New Report Calls For Civil Service Reform Overhaul
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Taylor McCarty tmccarty@alec.org 202-309-1274 New Report Calls For Civil Service Reform Overhaul Bureaucrats in Washington are putting politics before people…
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VIDEO: Civil Service Reform Explained
During his inaugural speech, newly-elected President Trump declared that “what truly matters is not which party controls our government, but whether our government is controlled by the people.” Many commentators…
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State of the State: Florida
Ceaseless efforts crafting pro-growth tax and fiscal policies have created a prosperous and competitive economic environment in the Sunshine State. Even brighter times lie ahead should lawmakers let economic resources…
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Mississippi Joins Several States in Passing Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform
Mississippi recently passed a law that will make the asset forfeiture process more open and transparent. Governor Phil Bryant signed HB 812 which improves its civil asset forfeiture process…
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Civil Service Reform for the 21st Century: Restoring Democratic Accountability to the Administrative State
During his inaugural speech, newly-elected President Trump declared that “what truly matters is not which party controls our government, but whether our government is controlled by the people.” Many commentators…
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Tar Heel State Considers Ban-the-Box Policies
“Ban-the-box” legislation is currently gaining momentum in North Carolina. If passed, House Bill 233 would require public employers to delay, but not prevent, inquiry into a person’s criminal history,…
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State of the State: Pennsylvania
Enacting common sense budgetary reforms, eliminating some cronyism, and blocking attempts to increase taxes yet further are commendable. But this will not reverse Pennsylvania’s economic malaise. Accomplishing this will require bold reduction in twin burdens of bureaucracy and tax burden.
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State of the State: Maine
Under Governor LePage’s leadership, Maine’s economic outlook has improved from 48th in 2011 to 38th in 2016. But the tax hike and minimum wage increase threaten to roll back all of the recent progress. The governor recognizes this economic peril. His economic agenda address the problems created by the twin referendums from this fall. The outcome depends on whether or not state legislators heed his warnings.
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State of the State: Alabama
Alabama Governor Robert Bentley’s many racing metaphors in his State of the State address attempted to convey his commitment to an Alabama with better jobs, economic growth and education. But…
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State of the State: Hawaii
One of the highest personal income tax rates in the nation and the highest sales tax burden in the nation, and forced unionization all contribute to Hawaii’s 42nd place economic outlook ranking according to ALEC’s annual Rich States, Poor States publication.
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Considering an Innovative Change in Transportation Infrastructure
We live in an age of unparalleled innovation, with innovation affecting all we do and how we do it. But at the forefront of innovation news, and capturing the imagination…
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Right to Repair Policies are Government Mandates and will Jeopardize Consumer Privacy
Whether consumers should have the right to repair electronic devices, cars, and other products with a software component is a tough debate. On the one hand, those who support right…
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States, Look Out: Don’t Let Licensing Boards Limit Access to Quality Care
Americans continue to experience an increase in the cost of healthcare, a trend largely advanced by the massive expansion of regulation triggered by implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
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Why the Federal GSA Has No Business Competing with the Private Sector
Over the last couple decades, the steady stream of new information technologies and more general innovations has continued to amaze and delight. With these creations and opportunities appearing broadly in…
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