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State of the State: Rhode Island
Not only does Rhode Island’s economic outlook rank a dismal 35 out of 50 according to the 9th annual Rich States, Poor States, but more than 70,000 have…
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State of the State: Mississippi
In his sixth State of the State address, Governor Phil Bryant reminded lawmakers their power is derived from the sovereign taxpayers–a subtle reference to the philosophy of John Locke. The address…
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The Williams Report
State Budgets Arkansas: State of the State ALEC applauds Governor Hutchinson’s eagerness to pursue pro-growth economic reform in Arkansas. Arizona: Education is The “Centerpiece” Of Governor Ducey’s New…
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State of the State: Georgia
Though much improved over five years ago, the current economic situation in Georgia is anything but peachy. In the annual State of the State Address, Governor Nathan Deal discussed his…
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State of the State: Nebraska
Halfway through his four-year term, Governor Pete Ricketts recently delivered his State of the State address in Lincoln, Nebraska. He focused heavily on the need to increase government efficiency,…
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State of the State: Connecticut
“In a time of scarce state resources, are we spending this money in the best way possible?”
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State of the State: South Carolina
The Clemson Tigers’ historic win in Monday’s National Championship game may be at forefront of the minds of everyone in South Carolina, but the Palmetto State has much more of which…
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State of the State: Kansas
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback boasted Kansas is the “envy of the world” and “the state of our state is indeed strong.” Despite the struggles in certain sectors of the economy-notably…
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State of the State: Wisconsin
The state of Wisconsin has more to be proud of than the Green Bay Packers and the best cheese in the world. Governor Scott Walker delivered his 7th…
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State of the State: Arkansas
Amid frightful winter storms coating a large part of Arkansas and the South, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson delivered his State of the State address in Little…
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Condition of the State: Iowa
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad, the longest-serving governor in American history, delivered the Condition of the State address three days into Iowa’s 2017 legislative session. Branstad was recently chosen by…
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State of the State: Idaho
“He is growing spending twice as fast as the economy is growing,” explained Fred Birnbaum, vice president of the Idaho Freedom Foundation.
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State of the State: North Dakota
In a balmy 3 degrees Fahrenheit, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum delivered his first State of the State address in Bismarck on January 3. Burgum was sworn into office…
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This Wireless Future
Not long ago, to be connected online a person had to be anchored to a desk with a personal computer.
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Shelby Emmett
Shelby Emmett graduated from James Madison College at Michigan State University (GO GREEN!!) in 2006 with a dual-major in Political Theory & Constitutional Democracy and Social Relations & Policy. Shelby…
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ALEC to Play Critical Role in New Presidential Administration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ashley Pratte apratte@alec.org Arlington, VA (December 14, 2016) – After two years of dramatic growth under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer…
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An Innovative Bipartisan Approach to Transfer of Public Lands
While leading on the topic of transferring select federal lands to state control for years, ALEC had not yet hosted a conference-wide event on the issue. That changed on Friday,…
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Resolution in Support of Nonprofit Donor Privacy
WHEREAS, the first amendment of the United States Constitution protects an individual’s right to the freedom of speech and according to founding father Benjamin Franklin “is a principal pillar of…
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Free Market and Limited Government Principles Prevail Across the Nation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ashley Pratte apratte@alec.org Free Market and Limited Government Principles Prevail Across the Nation State legislatures retain Republican majority Arlington, VA (November 9,…
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Good Tax Policy Doesn’t Need 12 Steps
Seldom has a year gone by without the release of some new study waxing wide on the public health costs associated with alcohol abuse, often with recommendations for significant tax increases or sales restrictions on alcohol.