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Resolution in Support of Efforts to Promote Impartial, Independent, and Highly-Qualified State Judiciaries
WHEREAS, most states select judges at some level through a form of popular election and many fill interim vacancies through appointments; WHEREAS, state judicial elections have become…
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Medical Freedom Act
Model Policy: AN ACT relating to the provision of certain investigational stem cell treatments to patients with certain severe chronic diseases or terminal illnesses and regulating the possession, use, and…
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Economic Development Zone ESA Act
Model Policy: THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ZONE ESA ACT Section 1. {The Economic Development Zone ESA Act} Section 2. {Definitions} (A) “Program” means The Education Savings Account program created in this…
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Legislator of the Week: Nebraska Senator Laura Ebke
This Week, ALEC and FreedomWorks introduce Nebraska Senator Laura Ebke. Senator Ebke was elected to the Nebraska Legislature, representing LD 32, in November of 2014. She has spent most…
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Schools Should Prioritize Great Teachers over Bureaucratic Bloat
What makes a great teacher? Whether it’s the history teacher who gives students a vivid window into the past or the quirky geometry teacher who practically worships Pythagoras, great teachers…
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ALEC-Influenced Free Speech Legislation Becomes Law in Louisiana
Louisiana recently took a step in the right direction to protect the First Amendment rights of individuals on public university and college campuses. Democrat Governor John Bel Edwards signed…
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Janus v. AFSCME: “Let Me Out”
In an upcoming US Supreme Court decision, Janus v. AFSCME will once again put the issue of union fees, as a condition of employment, back on the table. If Mark…
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Legislator of the Week: Indiana Representative Dale DeVon
This week, ALEC and FreedomWorks introduce Indiana State Representative Dale DeVon. Rep. DeVon was elected into the Indiana General Assembly in November 2012. He was born and raised in…
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Bold Tax Relief and Pension Reform Agenda Earns South Carolina Governor McMaster Best of the Best Recognition
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is one of five U.S. governors with economic policy proposals qualifying as “Best of the Best” based on his 2018 State of the State address.
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Nebraska Passes Occupational Licensing Reform
In a refreshing spirit of bipartisanship, Democrats and Republicans have come together in support of occupational licensing reform. Earlier this year, the Nebraska legislature passed LB 299 nearly unanimously.
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Teacher Quality Assurance Act
Model Policy Section 1. Title. This model policy shall be known as the “Teacher Quality Employment Act” Section 2. Definitions. (A) As used in this chapter: (1) “Career employee” means…
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Student Futures Program Act
Model Policy Section 1. Title. This Act shall be known as the “Student Futures Program” Section 2. Definitions. (A) “Education provider” means: (1) {insert state} institution of higher education…
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Legislator of the Week: Tennessee State Senator Brian Kelsey
This Week, ALEC and FreedomWorks introduce Tennessee State Senator Brian Kelsey. Senator Kelsey represents District 31 including Cordova, East Memphis, and Germantown. He is chairman of the Senate Judiciary…
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Mexico’s Upcoming Presidential Election and Potential Implications for NAFTA
Mexico’s political history until the middle of the 1990s was dominated by elections that were won almost exclusively by a single party – the PRI (Institutional Revolutionary Party). In 1994,…
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Governor Walker’s State of the State: “Getting positive things done for the people of Wisconsin”
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker delivered his 8th State of the State address in Madison, highlighting his “ambitious agenda” for the 2018 legislative session. Major areas of focus include education,…
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Legislator of the Week: Virginia Delegate Kathy Byron
This week, ALEC and FreedomWorks introduce Virginia Delegate Kathy Byron. Delegate Byron has been a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 22nd legislative district, since being…
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Trouble in Paradise: Hawaii Governor Ige Acknowledges Livability Concerns
The governor took note of several pressing concerns—energy, affordable housing, education, and income growth. However, many of his solutions threaten to aggravate the underlying problems.
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Louisiana State of the State: Governor’s Occupational Licensing Reform Proposal Could Generate Opportunity, but Support for Continued Cronyism and Excessive Spending Threaten Growth
Opening Louisiana’s 2018 regular session, Governor John Bel Edwards recently gave his third State of the State address. Jumping from the Medicaid expansion and tax policy to minimum wage and…
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North Dakota State of the State: A Hands-Off Approach Working for Economy
In his second State of the State Address, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum declared, “The State of the State is one of unlimited promise and potential, provided that we…
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Oklahoma State of the State: Governor Fallin Delivers Stern Tax and Spend Message
Despite early promise of being a bold reformer, the governor now zealously possesses the tax and spend mantle. And the spending extends beyond education. She promises a cornucopia of spending courtesy of the tax hikes on “initiatives that each of you are passionate about.”