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Ohio’s Opportunity for Health Care Price Transparency
Since passage of key reforms in the Ohio House, hospital price transparency is within reach for the Buckeye State. Transparency is important in all areas of our economy and…
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Is a Federal Consumer Data Privacy Bill Around the Corner? What Your State Needs to Know
Will 2024 be the year that Congress enacts a consumer data privacy standard? Over the weekend, two key Members of Congress inched the United States closer to the elusive goal…
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Voters Rights for Workers in Tennessee and Georgia—and More?
What do Tennessee and Georgia have in common? Besides the obvious answer of both being the subject of some great country songs, both states could soon share a policy that…
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Myths vs. Facts: Education Freedom
The freight train that is education freedom continues to run down the tracks across the country in 2024. Here are a few of the highlights: Governor Ivey signed the…
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March CEO Update
Alexander Pope once wrote that hope springs eternal. A fitting sentiment heading into March with fresh policy victories under our belt and the promise of more right…
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ALEC Policy Champion: South Carolina Rep. Bill Taylor Keeps Politics Out of Pensions
On February 14, Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina General Assembly showed their love for sound pension reform when H 3690, known as the “ESG Pension Protection…
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Transparency Bills Seek to Reveal the True Costs of College: Andrew Handel in Stateline
Andrew Handel, ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force Director, was featured in a Stateline news article on the costs of…
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Adding Clarity to the E-Vapor Market with Directory Enforcement
Vaping products hit American markets in 2006. Since then, the federal and state governments have grappled with regulating these products as demand soars and headlines catch national attention.
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New York Pushing Political Agenda with Pensioners’ Funds
This week, New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli went on CNBC’s Squawk Box to explain why the Big Apple’s pension fund was divesting from the oil and gas sector. His…
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The Latest Threats to Donor Privacy
A recent People United for Privacy memo found that 31 states are considering legislation that has the potential to threaten nonprofit donors’ privacy in 2024. This list includes: Alabama,…
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Celebrating Black History Month 2024
This February, Americans celebrate Black History Month by highlighting the history, achievements, and contributions of African Americans to the United States. ALEC member, Kansas State Representative Patrick Penn explained why…
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Nebraska Looks to Become the Next Universal Recognition State
Nebraska might be the next state to pass a universal licensing recognition bill. If so, it will join twenty-two other states that have enacted similar legislation and opened their…
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States Look to Mental Health Reforms to Alleviate Stress on Justice System
Mental health and behavioral disorders have emerged as one of the leading concerns in the world of criminal justice reform. Problems that had been rarely addressed have drawn high interest…
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State Legislator of the Month, January 2024: Alabama Rep. Kenneth Paschal
We proudly announce Alabama Representative Kenneth Paschal as the January 2024 State Legislator of the Month. As a freshman legislator, he joined ALEC and has already become a key leader…
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2024 Solutions Spotlight: China’s Threat Potential & Strengthening Economic and Strategic Partnerships
China has devised and is accelerating a highly sophisticated subnational strategy in the United States and has identified state and local governments as an American Achilles’ heel to undermine federal…
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Breaking Down Virginia Gov. Youngkin’s New Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence
On January 18, 2024, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 30 on Artificial Intelligence. This narrowly tailored approach to AI regulation focuses on the responsible integration of AI…
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Policy Solutions for the Adults in the Classroom
American children’s test scores continue to plunge. For years, America has lagged behind the developed world, and COVID shutdowns expedited this decline to current levels. Some states have…
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U.S. House Passes Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
The US House of Representatives gave Americans a Christmas present by passing stronger price transparency measures for health care providers and insurers. H.R. 5378, known…
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ALEC Travels to Iraq: Karla Jones Presents on Federalism at Middle East Peace and Security Forum
In November, I was honored to be invited to present on a workshop panel to examine strategies that the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) could employ to strengthen federalism. Held in…
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Texas Begins Special Session on Universal Education Freedom
Yesterday, the Texas Legislature convened for a special session called by Governor Greg Abbott. The Governor’s call lists several items for lawmakers to consider, including “legislation providing education savings…