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Video: 44th ALEC Annual Meeting
The 44th Annual ALEC Annual Meeting took place in Denver, CO from July 19-21, 2017. In that time, attendees heard from influential policymakers and Cabinet Secretaries. Catch up on the…
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American Legislative Exchange Council 44th Annual Meeting Kicks Off Today in Denver, CO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Taylor McCarty tmccarty@alec.org 734-752-5646 American Legislative Exchange Council 44th Annual Meeting Kicks Off Today in Denver, CO Speakers include Secretaries DeVos, Acosta, Zinke…
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The Williams Report
Fiscal Arkansas: Ends Fiscal Year with $15 Million Surplus After unexpectedly high revenue from sales tax in June, the legislature decided to restore $60 million of the $70…
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More headliners on the way for ALEC’s Denver gathering
The Trump administration’s Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta and Secretary of Interior Ryan Zinke will join the speakers’ dais in Denver at next week’s annual meeting of the …
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ALEC-FreedomWorks Legislator of the Week
Representative Kim Coleman was born in New Orleans and spent her early childhood years in Louisiana and Texas. Before entering politics, Rep. Coleman was involved in business. She received undergraduate…
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ALEC will reel in the political right at its annual meeting in Denver
Lawmakers who lean right—and hope to reinvent government accordingly—have had a friend named ALEC for 44 years. The conservative, pro-free market American Legislative Exchange Council has been an advocate of limited…
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ALEC-FreedomWorks Legislator of the Week
Representative Mike Nearman is currently serving his second term in the Oregon Legislative Assembly representing the 23rd district. Rep. Nearman is a local Oregonian who attended Jesuit High School in…
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The Williams Report
Budget: Alaska: Alaska Legislature Will Likely quit for the Summer Without a Fiscal Plan, or Even a Capital Budget Connecticut: Malloy Details How He Would Manage the State…
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SCOTUS Decision in Trinity Lutheran Sets the Stage for Expanded School Choice
Trinity Lutheran has the potential to set the stage for an even brighter future for education reform in the United States.
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The Importance of Raising the Age of Criminal Responsibility
Raising the age for criminal responsibility of juveniles is an issue on the front lines of criminal justice reform. Raise the age bills have been passed at some point in…
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William J. Bennett
William J. Bennett is one of America’s most important, influential, and respected voices on cultural, political, and education issues. He has written or co-authored more than 25 books including two…
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Vit Jedlicka
Vit Jedlicka has been actively involved with the liberty movement since his university days. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Economics, Prague in 2009. At the same…
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ALEC-FreedomWorks Legislator of the Week
Senator Michael Hough is a native Marylander and was born in Silver Spring, Maryland. After he graduated high school, he entered the United States Air Force and served as a…
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The Williams Report
Budget: Alaska: Budget Standoff Continues as House Votes to Double Permanent Fund Dividends The state government will partially shut down on July 1st if no resolution reached. California:…
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New Cuba Policy Is a Step Away from a “Free Cuba”
Today, President Trump struck a middle ground on American policy toward Cuba, between those supporting the historic opening of the island nation under the Obama Administration and those calling for…
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The Foster Youth Driver’s License Act
Model Legislation Section 1. Title. This Act shall be known as the Foster Youth Driver’s License Act. Section 2. Purpose. The Foster Youth Driver’s License Act allows for Foster Youth…
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STUDENT RIGHT TO ACTIVE COUNSEL
7 LONG TITLE 8 General Description: 9 This bill enacts language related to disciplinary proceedings in an institution of higher 10 education. 11 Highlighted Provisions: 12 This bill enacts: 15 • requiring…
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Enhanced Integrity in Public Employee Pension Plan Reporting
Model Resolution Section 1 {Title.} This Resolution may be cited as the Resolution Calling for Enhanced Integrity in Public Employee Pension Plan Reporting Section 2 {Definitions.} (A) In this Resolution:…
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Resolution Opposing Taxpayer Financing of Professional Sports Stadiums
Definitions “Professional sports” means any sporting event or competition featuring non-amateur athletes. High school or collegiate level athletics and competitions funded solely by 501(c)(3) non-profit entities within their charitable purpose…
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ALEC-FreedomWorks Legislator of the Week
Senator Gail Griffin is serving her seventh year in the Arizona State Senate representing the 14th District and her third year as Majority Whip. Outside of her work in the…