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Inclusive College Savings Plan Act
{Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Title} This Act may be cited as the Inclusive College Savings Act. Section 2. {Definitions} For the purposes of this Act: (A)…
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Online Learning Clearinghouse Act
Section 1. {Title.} Online Learning Clearinghouse Act Section 2. {Definitions.} (A) “Clearinghouse” means the clearinghouse established under Section 3. (B) “Data verification code” means a code that is…
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Parental Choice Scholarship Program Act (Means-Tested Eligibility)
Summary: The Parental Choice Scholarship Program Act creates a scholarship program that provides children from low- and middle-income families the option to attend the public or private elementary or secondary school of their parents’ choice.
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Resolution in Support of Private Sector Colleges and Universities
WHEREAS, private sector colleges enroll nearly 2.6 million students in the United States and comprise 42 percent of the 6,667 Title-IV eligible postsecondary institutions; and WHEREAS, private sector…
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Parent Trigger Act
Section 1: {Short Title.} This act may be cited as the “Parent Empowerment and Choice Act” or the “Parent Trigger Act.” Section 2. {Definitions.} For purposes of this…
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Credit Articulation Agreements Act
Section 1. {Title} Credit Articulation Agreements Act Section 2. {Definitions} As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires: (A) “Native student” means a student who begins…
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State of the State: New Mexico
New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez recently gave her State of the State address, opening the 2016 legislative session. The governor’s address reflected the crossroads at which New Mexico currently stands.
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Rob Natelson
Rob has published articles and books on many different parts of the Constitution, and is widely acknowledged to be the country’s leading scholar on the Constitution’s amendment procedure and among…
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State of the State: Indiana
Indiana Governor Mike Pence’s 2016 State of the State focused heavily on matters of economic competitiveness, both touting the state’s strong current position, and the governor’s desire to protect…
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State of the State: New York
New Yorkers face a heavy tax burden, causing the state’s economic outlook to rank dead last in the nation. In fact, the best New York’s economic outlook has ever…
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State of the State: California
If the governor wants to actually avoid having to raise taxes, he should propose ways to shrink the scope of government, instead of pursuing the spendthrift polices that have dried up California’s funds.
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State of the State: Missouri
During his state of the state address, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon made his priorities very clear: he wants to expand Medicaid and spend more on education.
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State of the State: South Carolina
Following a year of tragedy, Governor Nikki Haley’s State of the State address was full of rousing optimism and calls to action.
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How a University is Forcing Teachers to become Liberal Activists
To pass, these future educators must act like liberal social activists. This blatant violation of freedom of conscience flies in the face of academic freedom. While it is entirely appropriate for teachers to educate students regarding social issues, it is inappropriate for teachers to use their classes to forcefully recruit students for progressive causes.
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State of the State: Colorado
While its growth comes from a friendly tax environment, Colorado’s budget woes come from an increase in spending.
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State of the State: Kansas
Kansas’ economy is primed for strong growth. To sustain its tax cuts and create greater economic opportunity, Kansas must implement stronger spending reforms, as other tax-cutting states like North Carolina have done.
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Rally for Rebecca
On a freezing Monday morning, dozens of teachers, parents and policymakers gathered on the steps of the United States Supreme Court to cheer on plaintiff Rebecca Friedrichs during oral argument…
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Spending vs. Taxation: Does the Conservative Texas Budget Meet the Needs of Texans?
A child’s education is one of the many things that can’t get funded unless the state’s budget is passed, making passing a budget arguably the most important thing a legislator…
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What State Legislatures are Doing to Protect Academic Freedom
Given recent campus protests, it is worth noting the efforts state legislatures are making to increase academic freedom at public universities. Virginia led this movement with its ban on free…
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State Budget Solutions
Every year budgets are debated and voted upon somewhere across our nation. The timing of state budgets generally occurs during the summer months, since almost all states have a fiscal year that begins on July 1st. This is the single most important job for a state government to accomplish each year: prioritizing public priorities by allocating precious tax dollars amongst competing claims by lawmakers, special interests and citizens.