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An “Unconscionable Decision”: League of Women Voters et al., v. State of Washington
Late last Thursday, the Washington Supreme Court denied all motions to reconsider its decision in a case last month that sent shockwaves through the state’s charter schools. Just earlier…
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Workforce Development
American businesses are increasingly worried about the quality of the workforce pool from which they will be hiring. Too few American students are graduating high school or college with the…
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Broadband
Access to a fast Internet connection returns a great of value to consumers. Whether for education, furthering a career, innovating or just enjoying entertainment, broadband access can open new worlds…
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Students Win in Louisiana: U.S. Department of Justice Loses Case to Shut Down School Choice
A U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit against Louisiana’s scholarship law, which some worried might have national implications for school choice – is officially dead after the Fifth Circuit…
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Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force
The ALEC Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force is dedicated to researching and promoting sound policy aimed at creating a pro-growth atmosphere in state economies. Policies…
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How States Can Serve Veterans in their Communities
As Veterans Day approaches, Americans reflect on how to serve those who have selflessly served this country. With the Pentagon enforcing dramatic force reductions, the best thing state governments can…
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American Legislative Exchange Council Members to meet in Scottsdale for three-day policy summit
Scottsdale, Arizona (November 9, 2015)—Hundreds of state legislators and stakeholders will come together in Scottsdale December 2-4 for the States and Nation Policy Summit of the American Legislative Exchange Council…
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Inez Feltscher Stepman
Inez Feltscher Stepman comes to the task force with five years of experience in education reform and school choice. From her start as an intern at the Heritage Foundation to…
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Sen. Leah Vukmir
Leah Vukmir is serving in her second term in the Wisconsin Senate. She previously served four terms in the Wisconsin Assembly. Leah is the Assistant Majority Leader in the Senate.
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Kasich Signs Ohio Bill Designed to Strengthen Public Charter School Accountability
On November 1, Ohio Governor John Kasich signed House Bill 2, a measure intended to significantly strengthen the state’s charter school laws. This bill overwhelmingly passed the Ohio…
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House Reauthorizes Opportunity Scholarship Program for the District of Columbia
On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act (SOAR), which reauthorizes the District of Columbia’s voucher program (DCOSP), by 240 votes to 191. In…
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Incentivizing the Digital Health Revolution
According to venture capital fund Rock Health, private investment in digital health startups in 2014 was $4.3 billion, a 125 percent increase from the previous year, easily surpassing investment in…
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American Legislative Exchange Council Announces Partnership with National Black Caucus of State Legislators on Criminal Justice Reform Issues
American Legislative Exchange Council Announces Partnership with National Black Caucus of State Legislators on Criminal Justice Reform Issues September 17, 2015 (Washington, D.C.)—The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) and the…
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K-12 Efficiency Commission
Model Policy Section 1. (a) The K-12 Efficiency Commission shall be composed of nine voting members as follows: (1) (A) Six at-large members appointed as follows: Two shall be appointed…
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Public Charter School Authorizing and Accountability Act
Summary The purpose of this legislation is to establish the procedure for authorizing public charter schools by creating the State Public Charter School Commission while also creating an accountability mechanism…
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Now Is the Time for Pension Reform
Public pension retirement plans have been ornaments in state and local governments for over a century, yet the once popular and reliable benefit has become a liability to state and local employees and taxpayers alike.
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Puerto Rico’s Debt Crisis: Mitigating the Current Crisis and Preventing Future Ones
On August 3rd, Puerto Rico failed to pay $58 million to its Public Finance Corporation creditors. Nearly a month earlier, ALEC Tax and Fiscal Policy Research Analyst…
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Criminal Justice Reform on the Big Stage
It’s an exciting time for criminal justice reform. In fact, at the first Republican Presidential debate, Ohio Governor John Kasich touted his record on criminal justice reform: “[W]e are rehabbing…
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South Korea Celebrates 70 Years of Independence
On August 15, South Korea, formally known as the Republic of Korea (ROK) will celebrate 70 years of independence. A true appreciation for the profound significance of Korean Independence Day…
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Walker, Cruz and Huckabee to Speak at American Legislative Exchange Council 42nd Annual Meeting in San Diego
July 22-24 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt Schedule of Events Below Arlington, Virginia (July 13, 2015)—Thousands of state legislators, business leaders, policy experts and citizen organizations will come…