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ALEC-FreedomWorks Legislator of the Week
Representative Phil King is currently serves in the Texas House of Representatives. He received his B.A. and M.B.A. from Dallas Baptist University and his J.D. from the Texas A&M University…
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ALEC STATE LEADERS CALL: SENATE HEALTHCARE PROPOSAL
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) invites you to join Members of Congress and state leaders for a conference call tomorrow, Wednesday, June 28. The Better Care Reconciliation Act has…
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The American Health Care Act is a Much Needed First Step in Returning Power to States
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Taylor McCarty tmccarty@alec.org 571-482-5023 The American Health Care Act is a Much Needed First Step in Returning Power to States…
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Illinois Legislature Proposes to Reform State’s Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws
Civil asset forfeiture reform is a major topic in 2017. Many states are considering legislation that would replace civil asset forfeiture with criminal forfeiture. Illinois is currently addressing such reforms…
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Raise the Age Efforts Gain Momentum
In most states, the maximum age an individual can be tried as an adult is 17. Currently, there are only five states that treat 17-year-olds as adults in criminal…
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VIDEO: Thoughts on the Federal Government
What are your thoughts on the federal government? CPAC attendees share their thoughts with ALEC.
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VIDEO: Thoughts on State and Local Government
Millennials at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) share their thoughts on state and local government.
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Carbon Tax Straight Talk
Shultz and Baker label a massive tax increase and economic meddling by the federal government as “embodying the conservative principles of free markets and limited government” but this carbon tax will needlessly further distort energy markets, harm consumers, expand government bureaucracy, and have minimal (if any) effect on global climate change. For these reasons, ALEC remains steadfastly opposed to “all Federal and state efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation.”
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The Williams Report
Budget: California: San Diego Unified Approves $124 million in budget cuts San Diego may be facing layoffs after $124 million cut from the education budget. Illinois: 10…
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Taxing Free Speech
Why should a small business owner be required to fund advertising for his competitors? David Gersenson and the Mackinac Center for Public Policy are demanding an answer from the Sleeping…
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ALEC-FreedomWorks Legislator of the Week
Representative Shamed Dogan is a native Missourian and was born in Saint Louis, Missouri. He received his B.A. in Political Science & Philosophy from Yale University. Before entering the legislature…
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Annual Report Highlights Nine States That Cut Taxes in 2016
For Immediate Release Contact: Taylor McCarty tmccarty@alec.org 202-309-1274 Arlington, VA (March 1, 2017)—Nine states substantially cut taxes in the 2016 legislative session, according to a…
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State Tax Cut Roundup: 2016 Legislative Session
The 2016 legislative session ended with nine states enacting changes to their tax codes sufficient to qualify for the Tax Cut Roundup. Each provided substantial tax relief for their citizens.
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New Report Highlights Detriments of Overregulated Dental Industry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Taylor McCarty tmccarty@alec.org 571-482-5023 Arlington, VA (February 28, 2017) – Since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA),…
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Overregulation Threatens Market-Driven Solutions in Dentistry
Access to efficient, affordable healthcare remains a significant challenge in the United States. Americans continue to experience an increase in the cost of care, a trend largely advanced by the…
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Donor Disclosure or Donor Intimidation?
Who would have guessed the anti-slavery movement was once in danger of being intimidated out of existence? Throughout American history, politicians, policymakers and violent mobs have tried to expose donors…
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Criminal Justice Policy a Hot Topic at CPAC
At the Conservative Political Action Committee, criminal justice reform was a productive topic of discussion. Panelists Marc Levin of Right on Crime, Pat Nolan of the American Conservative Union, Louisiana…
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ALEC-FreedomWorks Legislator of the Week
State Representative Yvette Herrell is currently serving her fourth term in the New Mexico House of Representatives in the 51st District. She attended New Mexico State University at Alamogordo, American…
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State of the State: Montana
With unemployment almost as low as it has ever been in Montana at 4 percent and household incomes on the rise, Governor Bullock should consider allowing this growth in income to drive increases in the state’s revenue instead of increasing the tax burden on Montanans. Given that there are “over 6,500 listed job openings” throughout the state that businesses are struggling to fill, Montana’s employers cannot afford tax hikes.
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State of the State: New York
Governor Cuomo’s discussion of important issues such as tax relief certainly is encouraging. However, picking winners and losers with taxpayer dollars and increasing spending will not help New York’s economy to thrive. Instead, legislators should focus on a continued reduction of the state’s burdensome corporate and personal income taxes. An unshackling of the ingenuity and dreams of New Yorkers will fuel a better life for all.