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Kansas Supreme Court Usurps Legislature’s Authority
In most states, elected officials, usually state legislators, are responsible for assessing what education funding in the state should be and will be. Recently, the Kansas Supreme Court ruled…
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Seattle Restricts Uber and Transportation Innovation
In a major setback for innovation in the urban transportation market, the Seattle City Council voted Monday to cap the number of cars that ride-on-demand services like Uber…
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Arizona says “Neigh” to Small Businesses
By Audrey Williams If two ride a horse, one must ride behind. But, when the riders are government and small businesses, it’s always the latter who should ride front.
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The World Wide Web: 25 Years Later
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the World Wide Web since its initial proposal by Sir Tim Berners-Lee in 1989, prompting the Pew Research Center to release its latest…
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NYC Mayor Rescinds Space-sharing Agreement for Three Charter Schools
Newly-elected New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced last week that space-sharing agreements for three New York City charter schools have been rescinded. This decision marks an abrupt change…
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Big government does too much, badly
Around the country there have been calls to raise the minimum wage, to impose strict regulations on our businesses and to forcibly adopt a health care system that nationalizes one-sixth…
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The Shortfalls of Oklahoma’s Defined Benefit Public Pension Plans
Across the country, unfunded public pension liabilities are the single largest threat to the stability and solvency of state and municipal governments.
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Private Sector Investment, Innovation Makes ConnectEd Possible
A working knowledge of online research services and Microsoft Office Suite once made individuals attractive candidates for employment. Yet, given today’s global, networked economy, lacking these skills may altogether take…
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Minimum Wages: Few Benefits, Many Consequences
President Obama’s recent State of the Union address was the culmination of months of advocacy from Democrats and activists for a higher minimum wage. The President proposed a raise to…
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ALEC State of the Union Response
Communications and Technology President Obama recognized in his State of the Union address that markets are working to provide quality broadband to consumers, check bad actors, and create new businesses…
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How We Should Think About Income Inequality
Later today President Obama will deliver the annual State of the Union address. By most indications, the speech will focus on income inequality, an issue the President has previously called…
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National School Choice Week—Empower Parents, Improve Student Learning
Last month, the results of an international exam revealed that America’s world ranking hasn’t changed much in three years. The scores were “a picture of stagnation,” U.S. Education Secretary…
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Course Choice Program Act
Course Choice Program Act Section 1. {Title} (A) This Act shall be named the “Course Choice Program Act.” Section 2. {Legislative Declaration} (A) The legislature finds and declares…
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Student Achievement Backpack Act
Model Policy Section 1. {Title} (A) This Act shall be known as the “Student Achievement Backpack Act” Section 2. {Definitions} (A) As used in this act:…
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K-12 Technology-Based Reading Intervention for English Learners Act
K-12 Technology-Based Reading Intervention for English Learners Act Section 1. Title. This Act shall be known as the “K-12 Technology-Based Reading Intervention for English Learners Act.” Section 2.
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Early Intervention Program Act
Model Policy Section 1. Title. This Act shall be known as the “Early Intervention Program Act.” Section 2. Early Intervention Program. (A) The State Board of Education shall select one…
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Foster Child Scholarship Program Act
Purpose Foster children are among the most at-risk in our society. Adults formerly in foster care are more likely to be homeless, incarcerated, and dependent on state services than the…
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State Budget Solutions’ Fourth Annual State Debt Report
State Budget Solutions' (SBS) fourth annual State Debt Study reveals that state governments face a combined $5.1 trillion in debt.
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The Worst State Budget Gimmicks of 2013
State Budget Solutions has been keeping an eye on the bag of tricks employed by legislators and other budget officials. These budget gimmicks hide the true cost of government and set up states for fiscal calamity down the road.
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Honesty in Lawyering Act
Model Policy Title __ of the [ ] Code is amended by adding Chapter ___ to read as follows: Chapter __. Attorney Misconduct Section…