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State Intelligence Digest 2/25
From the Membership and Engagement Team at ALEC, this week’s breakdown of top stories and policy action. While not an exhaustive list of current events, we hope this glimpse into…
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Jonathan Williams and John Hendrickson: Iowa Tax Cuts Will Work with Lessons Learned from Kansas
ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams joined John Hendrickson of the Tax Education Foundation of Iowa in an op-ed for the Des Moines Register, refuting…
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What COVID-19 Revealed About the Meat Supply Chain
Last spring, the U.S. faced a near debilitating meat shortage due to the effects of COVID-19. The COVID-19 outbreak hit meat processing facilities hard. Because of the close quarters of…
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Universal Recognition: A Win for American Workers, Consumers and the Economy
Universal recognition reform is gaining traction across America. That is a win for American workers, consumers and the economy. By reducing licensing barriers, states are making it easier for people…
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State Intelligence Digest 2/11
From the Membership and Engagement Team at ALEC, this week’s breakdown of top stories and policy action. While not an exhaustive list of current events, we hope this glimpse into…
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State Intelligence Digest
From the Membership and Engagement Team at ALEC, this week’s breakdown of top stories and policy action. While not an exhaustive list of current events, we hope this glimpse into…
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Emergency Crisis Remote Learning is not Virtual Schooling
In the news and on social media, the debate over whether kids should go back to traditional schooling in the classroom continues to escalate. This has been partially due to…
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Andrew Handel
Andrew serves as the Director of the Education and Workforce Development Task Force. Before joining ALEC, he was the Deputy Chief of Staff for an issue affairs and advocacy firm…
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U.S. Apprenticeship Programs: Closing the American Skills Gap
At ALEC, we believe in market-based solutions to society’s most pressing issues, but we also recognize the U.S. Department of Labor’s efforts to close the American skills gap. The U.S.
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Micheal Bergstrom
Micheal Bergstrom was elected in 2016 as an Oklahoma State Senator. He was re-elected for a second term in 2020. Bergstrom considers himself a constitutional conservative who considers protecting citizens’…
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State and Community Leaders Come Together to Build a Roadmap for 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alexis Jarrett Email: ajarrett@alec.org State and Community Leaders Come Together to Build a Roadmap for 2021 Hundreds of state…
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Alternative Educator Preparation Programs: Where Does Your State Fall?
In the world today, many professions require some sort of credentialing or certification process in order to legally work in the field. Whether it be a government license, a private…
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Victims of Communism Day – Remember the Victims and Renew Appreciation for America’s Democratic Process
As America’s presidential vote count (and the mass national anxiety it has produced) looks poised to extend beyond Victims of Communism Day – November 7 – it might be…
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Resolution on Patient Access to Physical Therapists’ Services Without Current Professional Practice Restrictions Regarding Referral
WHEREAS, physical therapy is the care and services provided by or under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as authorized by state law. Physical therapists provide services…
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Textbook Cost Transparency Act
SECTION 1. DISSEMINATION OF COURSE SCHEDULE AND LIST OF REQUIRED AND RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS. (a) Definitions: (1) “Course material” means a textbook, supplemental material, or open educational resource. (2) “Institution…
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Universal Recognition: A State-Based Solution for Licensed Workers
Occupational licenses are a form of regulation that requires individuals who want to perform certain types of work to obtain permission from the government.[1] Licensing requirements can vary…
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Income Tax Increase Threatens Arizona’s Economic Competitiveness
This November, Arizona voters will decide one of the most important income tax issues to face their state in recent memory. Proposition 208 would increase Arizona’s top personal income…
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ALEC Brings Pro-Growth Policy Ideas to Midwest Academy
The ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform journeyed to St. Charles, Missouri for another educational academy in our Tax and Fiscal Policy Academy series. Special thanks go to Missouri Representative…
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ALEC States and Nation Policy Summit
Sponsorship Overview: The ALEC States and Nation Policy Summit is the premier meeting of policymakers committed to free enterprise and individual liberty. State legislators and public policy experts gather to…
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State Legislator of the Month – NE Senator Julie Slama
For this month, we are pleased to announce Nebraska Senator Julie Slama as the September State Legislator of the Month. This award is used to highlight substantive state policy successes…