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American Civics and History Act
WHEREAS, the 2020 Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey found that one out of every two Americans cannot name all three branches of government and one in five Americans are unable…
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Resolution Urging Congress to Let States Cut Taxes
Model Resolution WHEREAS, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) included $350 billion in State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, despite an increase in total state and local revenue in calendar…
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Federalism Is Having a Moment – Let’s Seize the Opportunity!
A renewed appreciation for federalism – the proper balance of power between the federal government and the 50 states – is sweeping the nation. Earlier this month, Utah Valley University’s…
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Local Issues
While all eyes look to Washington and the state capitals for answers, often times the government closest to home can come up with the best solutions. Local government is a…
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New Census Report: Americans Continue to Vote with Their Feet in Favor of Economic Opportunity
The U.S. Census Bureau just announced its long-anticipated list of state winners and losers from the official 2020 apportionment count. With good reason, this is a huge news item for…
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A Discussion with Tennessee Leaders: Hall Tax Repeal, Right-to-Work and Economic Growth
This week, the Center for State Fiscal Reform team sat down with Tennessee State Treasurer David Lillard and State Representative Susan Lynn for a virtual discussion on state economic growth,…
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America’s National Debt: A Rendezvous with Reality?
Did you realize that the federal government now overspends more than $6 million each and every minute? Every single day, Washington digs the national debt hole nearly $9 billion…
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In the News: Lisa B. Nelson Discusses How States Fared During COVID-19 on Save the Nation
Last week, ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson joined the Sunday show circuit alongside economist Stephen Moore and FreedomWorks president Adam Brandon on Save the Nation. They discussed how states are…
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Higher Electricity Prices on the Horizon for Virginia?
With the 20th lowest electricity prices among the 50 states, the Commonwealth of Virginia currently ranks in the top half of ALEC’s new Energy Affordability Report. At the time…
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President Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Brings Suspect Benefits at High Costs
Last week, Senator Kristen Gillibrand was mocked for tweeting a laundry list of progressive priorities that she claimed were infrastructure and deserved to be included in President Biden’s…
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How (Not) to Make it in New York: Albany’s Record-Breaking Taxes and Spending
Growing up just outside of New York City on Long Island, I’ve been hearing Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” for as long as I can remember. Sinatra famously…
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Mississippi Recognizes Out-of-State Occupational Licenses
2021 could be the Year of Universal Recognition. In March, Mississippi officially joined the movement when Governor Tate Reeves signed the Universal Recognition of Occupational Licenses Act (HB 1263)…
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GameStop Stock Sales are a Big Payday for Tax Collectors
In December 2020, GameStop was a struggling retailer with a foregone conclusion. Selling hardcopies of videogames when over 80% of videogames are downloaded from digital copies, compared to 20%…
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COVID-19 Liability Reform: New Arizona Law Protects Front Line Workers and Employers
This week, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed Senate Bill 1377, sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore Vince Leach, that will protect employers, schools, religious organizations and healthcare workers from…
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Preemption of State Labor Law in the PRO Act
The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act has reemerged. Passed by the House of Representatives in 2020 and again in March of this year, it faces a near-certain defeat…
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New ALEC Report Analyzes Electricity Prices Across States
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alexis Jarrett Email: ajarrett@alec.org New ALEC Report Analyzes Electricity Prices Across States State energy policies can help or hurt…
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Energy Affordability Report: A Snapshot of Electricity Prices and Energy Policies by State
Energy, and electricity specifically, is essential for success in virtually every aspect of our daily lives. Electricity prices vary greatly by demand sector and generation source across all 50 states…
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Montana Passes Legislation to Protect Free Speech of College Students
Last week, the Montana Senate unanimously voted to protect the First Amendment rights of students at public colleges and universities in the state by passing HB 218, legislation based…
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A Bipartisan Win on Property Taxes for Kansas Taxpayers
After passing in the Kansas House and Senate by overwhelming bipartisan margins, Governor Laura Kelly, a Democrat, signed into law the “Truth in Taxation” property tax reform, which is…
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Can State Courts Exercise Jurisdiction Over Online Marketplaces or Individual Sellers?
A recent Supreme Court case could have a significant impact for online marketplaces and the individual sellers who rely on them. The case, entitled Ford Motor Co. v. Montana…