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State of the State: Minnesota
Governor Mark Dayton delivered one of his final State of the State addresses in St. Paul. The headlines focused on the frightening moment when the governor fainted, but otherwise…
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State of the State: Nevada
Nevada remains one of the most business-friendly states. The education system is rapidly becoming the envy of the nation. And it’s no surprise that many choose to escape the high-tax regime of California for no-income-tax Nevada. But to stop the slide in economic outlook, Nevadans should reject further cronyism and resist calls for a further erosion of the low-tax environment.
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State of the State: Wyoming
Wyoming not only weathered the storm—it shined.
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Rebecca Friedrichs: Why Good Teachers Want School Choice
Just in time for School Choice Week, Rebecca Friedrichs, a California public school teacher, partnered with Prager University to produce a short video describing why school choice programs lead…
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West Virginia: Governor Recognizes Problems, but Solutions Fall Short
If delivery and mannerisms accurately convey intentions, West Virginia Governor Justice possesses the best of them. However, his policy prescriptions generally fell short of practical solutions.
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State of the State: Washington
Overall, taxes on job creators will harm Washington families.
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Best Practices for U.S. Immigration Reform from Canada and New Zealand
During his 2017 State of American Business address last week, U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tom Donohue referenced fixing America’s “broken immigration system.” He challenged the incoming Administration…
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Missouri May Become Model State for Government Union Labor Relations
A right-to-work bill making its way through Missouri’s legislature is generating most of the labor-related headlines in the Show-Me state. However, government union reform legislation has been introduced that could…
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Five Awesome Tweets from the National School Choice Week Kickoff
National School Choice Week, a weeklong celebration in support of educational options for American families, kicked off the work week with a Tweetup Monday afternoon with the hashtag #SchoolChoice. Here…
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State of the State: Arizona
“The state of our state in 2017, is resilient and strong. Our economy is growing, our schools are improving, and our citizens are succeeding,” thundered Arizona Governor Doug Ducey in…
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A Constitutional Opportunity to Undo Economic Damage
Maine voters – by a margin of less than 1 percent – approved a 3 percent income tax “surcharge” on incomes greater than $200,000 for the purported purpose of funding…
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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…