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Unaccountable and Unaffordable, 7th Edition
Unfunded state pension liabilities total $6.96 trillion or just under $21,000 for every man, woman, and child in the United States. As noted in this report last year, the total…
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State Legislator of the Month, August 2023: Utah Rep. Karianne Lisonbee
We are honored to shine a spotlight on a legislator whose dedication to the principles of limited government, free markets and federalism has made a substantial impact on Utah. The…
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New Model Policies from the 50th ALEC Annual Meeting
“With these new model policies, ALEC members have delivered trusted policy solutions to protect individual liberty and create a better life for all.”
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Georgia State Rep. Mesha Mainor at the ALEC Annual Meeting
State Representative Mesha Mainor shines as a testament to the dynamic spirit of American governance. Representing Georgia’s District 56, Rep. Mainor’s personal touch to her constituents has truly made an…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to Address Lawmakers from Across the Nation at ALEC Annual Meeting
Orlando, FL (July 26, 2023) – Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will keynote the opening lunch at the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) 50th Annual Meeting, which takes place July…
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Previewing the ALEC Annual Meeting in Orlando: ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson on The Hugh Hewitt Show
As ALEC celebrates 50 years of trusted policy solutions this year, what’s on the policy agenda for our upcoming Annual Meeting in Orlando? ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson joined The…
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State Legislators of the Month, June 2023: Arkansas Representative Mindy McAlindon and Senator Joshua Bryant
We are excited to announce an award for June that acknowledges the remarkable work of two legislators who collaborated to make a substantial impact on Arkansas. The legislators who we…
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States Can Bolster Innovation by Removing Regulatory Barriers to Entrepreneurship
Innovation and entrepreneurship are two fundamental drivers of America’s success as the number one economic engine in the world. However, even in our nation’s top economic hubs, new startups continue…
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ALEC’s Guiding Principle of Federalism: A Uniquely American Governing Construct
Our fifth episode in the ALEC 50th anniversary video series, “Federalism,” features ALEC National Chair for 2023, Florida Representative Daniel Perez; ALEC National Chair for 2022, former Arizona Senate…
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Supreme Court Overturns President Biden’s Student Loan Handout
In a 6-3 opinion released today, the Supreme Court struck down President Biden’s plan to arbitrarily eliminate up to $20,000 worth of student loan debt for eligible borrowers. The…
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Supreme Court Rules Affirmative Action in College Admissions is Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court issued an opinion today in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina, holding that race-based admissions…
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Yass Prize Winners to be Showcased at ALEC’s 50th Annual Meeting
ALEC’s 50th Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL is just a month away, and we are excited to feature past winners of the Yass Prize – an award…
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The Kinship Care and Fictive Kin Reform Act
Section 1. Title. This Act shall be known as The Kinship Care and Fictive Kin Reform Act. Section 2. Purpose. All children need safe homes, nurturing role models and caring…
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Teen Social Media and Internet Safety Act
(1) Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the words defined in this section have the meaning given. (a) “Internet” means the combination of computer facilities and electromagnetic…
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The Opportunity High School Diploma Program
Section 1. Definitions (a) “Program” refers to the Opportunity High School Diploma Program. (b) “Institution of higher education” means a college, university, or similar institution, including a technical or business…
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The Career Transparency Act
Section 1. Definitions (a) “Institution of higher education” means a college, university, or similar institution, including a technical or business school, offering postsecondary level academic instruction that leads to an…
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Public Community College State Finance Program
Section 1. Definitions (1) “Program” means the public community college state finance program established by this Act. Section 2. Program Components; Administration; Required Reporting (1) The program consists of:…
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Oklahoma Approves the Nation’s First Religious Charter School
Last Monday, the Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board voted 3-2 to approve a charter application submitted by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and Diocese of Tulsa.
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Model Legislation Aims to Help Lawmakers Protect Free Expression on College Campuses: ALEC in Campus Reform
Campus Reform, a project of the Leadership Institute, highlights ALEC model legislation regarding free speech on college campuses and higher education. According to a study conducted by…
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State Legislator of the Month, May 2023: Florida Speaker Paul Renner
We are pleased to announce that the State Legislator of the Month award goes to Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Paul Renner, an outstanding legislator who has demonstrated…