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Free Speech a Major Theme at ALEC’s States and Nation Policy Conference
Free speech was a major theme throughout this year’s ALEC States and Nation Policy Summit, so the Center to Protect Free Speech was very busy. The Center was hard at…
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Proactivity and Partnerships: The Keys to Defending Free Speech
“It’s very important to educate everybody because the free speech problem in this country isn’t just liberal students, it’s not just students generally, it’s the entire country. We have to understand that this is a cultural problem, not a party problem,” Emmett added.
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NAFTA Is All about the States
There is no better day to underscore the North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement’s (NAFTA’s) importance to the nation and to the states than Wednesday, the misguided National Day of Action…
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Record Number of State and Local Legislators to Convene at the ALEC States & Nation Policy Summit
More than 1,000 legislators and stakeholders are expected at the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) – States & Nation Policy Summit in Nashville on December 6 – 8,…
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The Williams Report
Budget Alabama: Alabama’s general fund ended the year with $34 million more dollars than expected, but in the eyes of many politicians it is as good as…
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First Termer Learns the Issues at ALEC Academy
This week, ALEC and FreedomWorks introduce Representative Susan Beckman from Colorado’s 38th district. Rep. Beckman has lived with her family in Arapahoe County for over 30 years. Before…
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Give Military Families School Choice
On Monday, November 13, I moderated a discussion at The Heritage Foundation about how Americans can provide education choice to the families of military men and women, and what those…
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Distinguishing Myth from Reality: The Kansas Tax Reform Effort
Tax policy changes in Kansas have received more media attention than any other state-level fiscal reforms in recent memory – even though many successful pro-growth tax reforms took place in…
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Victory for Free Speech and Donor Privacy
After years of litigation, US Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced on October 26 that the Justice Department has entered into settlements in two cases brought by conservative groups whose tax-exempt status…
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Upholding Constitutional Values in Utah
ALEC-FreedomWorks State Legislator of the Week This week, ALEC and FreedomWorks introduce Utah State Senator Margaret Dayton from the 15th district. Dayton represents Utah County. A previous member…
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Tax Plan Explained by Jonathan Williams (WTOP Radio)
Shawn Anderson (co-anchor): 5:11 on WTOP. President Trump has planted a kiss on a symbol of the House Republican tax plan. In a White House meeting, the President was shown two postcard-sized…
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School Turnaround Act
General Description: This bill enacts and amends provisions related to public education. Highlighted Provisions: This bill: • defines terms; • requires the State Department of Education to designate schools…
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Resolution Demanding that Congress Convey Title of Federal Public Lands to the States
Model Resolution WHEREAS, noted economist, John Kenneth Galbraith, stated, “Where socialized ownership of land is concerned, only the USSR and China can claim company with the United States;” WHEREAS, more…
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RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF REENTRY PROGRAMS
Summary: This Resolution serves to raise awareness of the need for sound reentry policies. Roughly 96% of all incarcerated individuals will be released from prison and smart reentry policies will…
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Draft Resolution to Restore the Division of Governmental Responsibilities between the National Government and the States
STATE OF [INSERT STATE] Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of [INSERT STATE]: WHEREAS, the genius of the United States of America lies in the liberty of…
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Landowners’ Liability Act
Model Legislation Section 1. {Title} This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Landowners Liability Act. Section 2. {Definitions} In this Act, the following words have the…
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Jury Patriotism Act
Model Policy Section 1. {Short Title} This Act shall be known and may be cited as the [Jury Patriotism Act]. Section 2. {Full Participation on Petit Juries…
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Resolution Providing Recommendation on UN Internet Oversight
Model Resolution Whereas, people around the world procure considerable benefit from free and open access to the Internet and the number of Internet users continues to rise, currently surpassing two…
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Resolution: The Caregivers Bill of Rights
Whereas, family members, caregivers and guardians of an individual with a serious mental illness are recognized as being an integral part of that individual’s treatment team; and Whereas, federal and…
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Compact for America: Balanced Budget Amendment
REFERENCE TITLE: ___________________ State of ___________ (Introducing ________) _________ Legislature __________ Session 20___ __. B. ____ Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of _____________:…