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Drug Treatment Programs of the Federal Bureau of Prisons Exist, but Need More Availability
For over 20 years, the Federal Bureau of Prisons has provided inmates the opportunity to take part in substance abuse treatment programs that make significant improvements not only to…
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Congress Seeks to Expand Eligibility for Expungements for Nonviolent, First-Time Offenders
Congress is considering expanding the eligibility for an expungement for first-time, nonviolent drug offenders. The Renew Act, sponsored by U.S. Representative Hakeem Jefferies and cosponsored by Representative Trey Gowdy, would…
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State of the State: Ohio
A renewed focus on reforms-rather than government micromanagement-can ensure the governor’s homestretch is one of continued economic renewal.
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FTC Takes on Economic Liberty with Introduction of New Task Force
On March 16, 2017, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) concurrently rolled out a task force and accompanying resource webpage focusing on economic liberty, with a concentration on occupational licensing…
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ALEC Remembers Representative Forristall
Representative Forristall, first elected in 2006, was a steadfast member of the American Legislative Exchange Council and served as the Iowa state chair. He also served on, and chaired, the…
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State of the State: New Hampshire
Despite the Granite State’s strengths and Sununu’s proposals, there remains work to be done. For example, the top marginal tax rate for corporations is a steep 8.2%; and although New Hampshire doesn’t have a personal income tax or sales tax, it does have the highest property tax burden in the nation. New Hampshire also ranks a lackluster 37th in the nation in terms of burdensome regulations according to the Pacific Research Institute. Furthermore, the recently released ALEC report Unaccountable and Unaffordable 2016 ranks the state’s pension funding level at 43rd nationally. Using a risk-free rate of return of 2.344 percent, New Hampshire’s state pensions are unfunded in excess of $13,000 per capita with a funded ratio of just 28 percent.
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The Williams Report
General: Huffington Post Bob Williams column: How to address states’ budget deficits: performance-outcome budgeting Budget: Alabama: Lawmakers pass Alabama state budget Arizona: Governor signs $9.8 billion state budget…
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ALEC-FreedomWorks Legislator of the Week
Senator Kris Langer is a native South Dakotan and was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She received her B.S. from South Dakota State University. Outside of her work in…
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State of the Commonwealth: Massachusetts
Overall, however, the state’s steps towards economic competitiveness are yielding results. Governor Baker rightfully recognized this achievement, “We built a bipartisan team, worked in partnership with the legislature and looked for common ground.” Shrinking the state’s budget gap by over $1 billion without tax or fee increases is just one example.
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State of the State: Vermont
With Vermont’s economic outlook continuing to languish at 49th (according to the American Legislative Exchange Council’s Rich States, Poor States publication), legislators may be ready to take the governor’s charge to heart: “We must act now, and begin our ascent.”
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State of the State: Utah
The governor cautioned against “altering our tax policies in any way that could damage our robust economic engine.” He also advised that the “best way to ensure ongoing growth of education funding is to continue to grow our economy. Failure to take into account how tax rates affect business investment won’t help us make good policy decisions.” Indeed, the relatively low top marginal personal and corporate income tax rates (18th and 11th lowest, respectively) are partly responsible for Utah holding the top economic outlook for 10 consecutive years.
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DRAFT Resolution in Support of Nonprofit Donor Privacy
Summary In response to attempts to expand the scope and application of donor disclosure requirements of nonprofit tax-exempt organizations, the American Legislative Exchange Council resolves to oppose such efforts…
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Federalism: “When We Destroy It, We Place Liberty at Peril”
To the Framers of the Constitution, the structure of our governing system was a matter of life or death, liberty or constraint, property or subjugation. They knew that “as government…
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Forming Open and Robust University Minds (FORUM) Act
WHEREAS, the First Amendment of the United States Constitution and the Constitution protect the rights of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, freedom of association and…
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Victoria Eberlein
Victoria (Tori) Eberlein serves as the Director for Private Sector Partnerships and Engagement for ALEC working primarily with the organization’s private sector members. Before joining ALEC, Tori worked as a…
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ALEC-FreedomWorks Legislator of the Week
Senator Bill Ketron is a native Tennessean and was born in Kingsport, Tennessee. He received his B.S. in political science and history from Middle Tennessee State University and is a…
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Strategic Workforce Investment
31 53B-26-101. Title. 32 This chapter is known as “Strategic Workforce Investment.” 33 Section 2. Section 53B-26-102 is enacted to read: 34 53B-26-102. Definitions. 35 As used in this chapter:…
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Partnerships for Student Success
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of {State}: 38 Section 1. Section 53A-1-1209 is amended to read: 39 53A-1-1209. School Leadership Development Program. 40 (1) As…
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Incarceration Rates of Juveniles Fall in South Dakota
South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard has published his findings on a series of juvenile justice reform initiatives. He says the Mount Rushmore state has made tremendous progress since the reforms went into…
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The Williams Report
Budget: Colorado: Colorado’s Budget Shortfall Grows State expenses are growing faster than revenue. Delaware: Governor Carney Presents Budget Reset Plan for Fiscal Year 2018 To close…