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Celebrating Black History Month
Since 1976, Americans have celebrated Black History Month every February, highlighting African American achievements and contributions to our nation. As Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears recently wrote, “As…
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Our Essential Policy Ideas for 2022
Throughout our nearly 50 year history, ALEC has always been at the forefront of producing and exchanging ideas and will continue to provide principled solutions that benefit all Americans. Our…
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Heeding Dutch: Mississippi Tackles the Tape and Occupational Licensing
Forty states celebrated Ronald Reagan Day on February 6th this past weekend, commemorating President Reagan’s legacy and timeless principles, including his prudent warnings against communism, unsustainable tax and spend…
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Governor Youngkin Puts Educational Freedom in the Spotlight
Glenn Youngkin, Virginia’s newly minted Governor, ran a campaign centered around the importance of educational freedom and parental choice. On his first day in office, Governor Youngkin continued that emphasis…
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Making a List and Checking It Twice: CIED’s 2022 Policy Wish List
With Christmas only a few days away, it’s time for expedited shipping, extra eggnog, and those final touches to your Christmas decorations. It’s also the perfect time for the Commerce,…
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Resolution Opposing Securities and Exchange Commission and White House Mandates and Other Forms of Coercion on Climate-Related Financial Matters
Model Resolution WHEREAS, in March 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sought “public input . . . from investors, registrants, and other market participants on climate change disclosure” and explored imposition of new rules…
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Resolution in Support of Enhancing Police Officer Training, Wellness, and Support Mechanisms
Model Resolution WHEREAS, basic officer training requirements vary widely, ranging from 404 hours in Georgia to slightly more than 1,000 in Hawaii; and WHEREAS, a Department of Justice report examining…
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Resolution in Support of Police Data Transparency
Model Resolution WHEREAS, police officers fulfill one of the most challenging and important roles in our society, carrying out their mission to serve and protect all Americans even at great…
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Alleviating Poverty and Freeing the American Dream
October 17th was World Poverty Day. First observed in 1987, World Poverty Day recognizes the challenges facing those struggling with poverty, and it provides an opportunity to discuss reforms…
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Embracing Parole Reform Across the States
Over the past few years, many states have enacted new laws reforming parole and probation. These reforms tackle a myriad of problems, but their main objective is to improve public…
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Nino Marchese
Nino Marchese serves as the Director of the Judiciary Task Force at ALEC, where he works closely with state legislators to aid in the development of impactful criminal and…
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Innocent Victims of California Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws
This year many states—Alabama, Arizona, North Dakota and Utah among others—have adopted legislation to limit civil asset forfeiture and government’s ability to seize private property. The…
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Congress Seeks to Expand Medicaid With or Without the States
Many in Congress are working to expand Medicaid in states where it has so far failed. Following passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, states were required to…
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Critical Infrastructure vs. Free Speech? Protect Both
If this past year has taught us anything, it is that reliable critical infrastructure is essential for the livelihoods of Americans. Just weeks after the Colonial Pipeline attack, millions…
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Arizona Delivers COVID-19 Tax Relief
With the 2020 tax deadline approaching, Arizona Senate President Pro Tempore Vince Leach and House Majority Leader Ben Toma realized their state had not yet conformed its tax code to important relief provisions in the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Many states around the country conformed their state tax codes to the CARES Act to offer state-level tax relief, but Arizona’s tax code still applied pre-COVID-19 tax policy to income earners. Consequently, Arizona taxpayers’ 2020 tax liabilities became much higher than taxpayers in states that offered COVID-19 tax relief.
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Education Freedom Makes its Way to Missouri
This year has seen a lot of big wins for education freedom, with policymakers and parents equally motivated to reimagine the current system of learning. Already this year we have…
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Federalism Is Having a Moment – Let’s Seize the Opportunity!
A renewed appreciation for federalism – the proper balance of power between the federal government and the 50 states – is sweeping the nation. Earlier this month, Utah Valley University’s…
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Mississippi Recognizes Out-of-State Occupational Licenses
2021 could be the Year of Universal Recognition. In March, Mississippi officially joined the movement when Governor Tate Reeves signed the Universal Recognition of Occupational Licenses Act (HB 1263)…
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GameStop Stock Sales are a Big Payday for Tax Collectors
In December 2020, GameStop was a struggling retailer with a foregone conclusion. Selling hardcopies of videogames when over 80% of videogames are downloaded from digital copies, compared to 20%…
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COVID-19 Liability Reform: New Arizona Law Protects Front Line Workers and Employers
This week, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed Senate Bill 1377, sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore Vince Leach, that will protect employers, schools, religious organizations and healthcare workers from…