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The Blue States’ Economic Paradox
Blue states have a problem. Although there are some recently notable exceptions, most vehemently oppose cutting taxes, favoring instead a tax-and-spend or top-down redistribution approach. They require high…
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The Blue States’ Economic Paradox | RedState
Blue states have a problem. Although there are some recently notable exceptions, most vehemently oppose cutting taxes, favoring instead a tax-and-spend or top-down redistribution approach. They require high taxes to…
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ALEC Urges FCC to Respect Federalism, Reject Preemption on Muni Broadband
On August 29, ALEC CEO Lisa Nelson and twenty state legislators sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). They called on the FCC to respect principles of…
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Labor Day: An Opportunity to Reflect on How to Expand Freedom for Public Employees
Today marks the 120th celebration of Labor Day as a federal holiday. While the day’s origins can be found in the organized labor movement…
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New Report on State and Local Business Taxes
The Council on State Taxation, in conjunction with Ernst & Young, recently released a report on state and local taxes paid by businesses in Fiscal Year 2013. The…
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FCC Commissioner’s Staffer Makes Compelling Case Against Muni Broadband Preemption
On August 20, Matthew Berry, Chief of Staff to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Ajit Pai, spoke out in convincing manner against FCC preemption of state laws restricting municipal…
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Kansas Tax Cut Reality Check
The recent debt downgrade of Kansas by Standard and Poor’s (S&P) is being used by opponents of pro-growth tax reform to support their ongoing narrative blaming the Kansas tax cuts…
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Love for Lawsuit Reform
Lawsuit reform is a subject that only comes up in the psyche of the American political debate from time to time, but if you ask the average American, most will…
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5 Blue States Get The Tax Cut Religion | Investor’s Business Daily
Tax Reform: A new report finds several states that helped elect President Obama are doing something he won’t — implementing pro-growth tax policies to get their economies moving. Is the…
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Report Reveals New Trend of Blue States Cutting Taxes; Red States Still Lead in Tax Competitiveness
Report Reveals New Trend of Blue States Cutting Taxes; Red States Still Lead in Tax Competitiveness Report Identifies National State Policy Trends and Predicts 2015 Policy…
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Final 2014 Installment of Rich States, Poor States 7th Edition Released
It is the goal of every state legislature to improve the economic conditions of their respective state. However, the practices behind how a state accomplishes this feat have been a…
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American City County Exchange (ACCE) welcomes new members at ALEC 41st Annual Meeting in Dallas
American City County Exchange (ACCE) welcomes new members at ALEC 41st Annual Meeting in Dallas Arlington, Virginia (August 6, 2014)—Mayors, city councilmen and municipal leaders joined state…
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Good Jobs First Acknowledges the ALEC Fight Against Cronyism
The issue of cronyism provides a great opportunity for many advocates of truly free markets and limited government to ally with principled leftists on a mutual cause—ending special preferences granted…
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Newt Gingrich, Carly Fiorina, and Herman Cain Speak at the 2014 ALEC Annual Meeting
Newt Gingrich Keynote Address: Carly Fiorina Keynote Address: Herman Cain Keynote Address: See the rest of the speeches by visiting our YouTube page.
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American Legislative Exchange Council 41st Annual Meeting Brings Together State Legislators, Business Leaders and Policy Experts for Three-Day Conference
American Legislative Exchange Council 41st Annual Meeting Brings Together State Legislators, Business Leaders and Policy Experts for Three-Day Conference ALEC First Vice Chair…
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Speaker William J. Howell Awarded with the William J. Raggio Excellence in Leadership and Outstanding Service Award by the American Legislative Exchange Council
Speaker William J. Howell Awarded with the William J. Raggio Excellence in Leadership and Outstanding Service Award by the American Legislative Exchange Council Dallas, Texas…
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Model Policies Annual Meeting 2014
In August 2014, ALEC members met in Dallas to discuss and debate new model policies. Below is a full list of newly adopted or amended policies from the 2014 Annual…
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Rep. Jeff Thompson Awarded State Chair of the Year by the American Legislative Exchange Council
Rep. Jeff Thompson Awarded State Chair of the Year by the American Legislative Exchange Council Dallas, Texas (August 1, 2014)—Representative Jeff Thompson of Idaho received the State Chair…
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Rep. Yvette Herrell Awarded State Chair of the Year by the American Legislative Exchange Council
Rep. Yvette Herrell Awarded State Chair of the Year by the American Legislative Exchange Council Dallas, Texas (August 1, 2014)—Representative Yvette Herrell of New Mexico received the State Chair…