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A Resolution on Network Neutrality
WHEREAS, it is the mission of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) to advance the Jeffersonian principles of free markets, limited government, federalism, and individual liberty, and WHEREAS, ALEC recognizes…
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Legislator of the Week: Nebraska State Senator Jim Smith
This week, ALEC and FreedomWorks introduce Nebraska State Senator Jim Smith. Senator Smith was elected in 2010 to represent the 14th Nebraska legislative district. He is the chairman…
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Legislator of the Week: Representative Jason Saine
Rep. Jason Saine Leg of the Week This week, ALEC and FreedomWorks introduce North Carolina Representative Jason Saine. Representative Saine is the 2018 ALEC National Chair and is part…
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Representative Seth Grove: Legislator of the Week and Year
ALEC-FreedomWorks State Legislator of the Week: Seth Grove This week, ALEC and FreedomWorks are proud to introduce Pennsylvania State Representative Seth Grove. Representative Grove is not only this week’s…
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Create – The Ideal Title for the Sixth Edition of the U.S. Chamber International IP Index
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center or GIPC just released the sixth edition of the International IP Index. Aptly titled “Create,” five new countries…
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ALEC Signs on To Support Alabama’s Juvenile Justice Task Force Recommendations
On Thursday, January 25, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) along with eight other coalition partners signed on to a letter in support of the…
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State Legislator of the Week: Honoring Blue-Collar Roots and Protecting Taxpayers
ALEC-FreedomWorks State Legislator of the Week This week, ALEC and FreedomWorks introduce Pennsylvania State Representative Ryan Warner. Representative Warner brings his blue-collar roots and rural heritage to the…
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Leading the Fight for Tax Cuts in Maryland
ALEC-FreedomWorks State Legislator of the Week This week, ALEC and FreedomWorks introduce Senator Gail Bates from Maryland’s 9th district. Gail’s careers as a teacher and tax supervisor motivate her…
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Trump Administration Holds Listening Session on Prisoner Reentry
On January 11, Trump administration officials heard from various conservative organizations about why they support reentry policy. Under the umbrella of Jared Kushner’s Office of American Innovation, administration officials met…
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Proactivity and Partnerships: The Keys to Defending Free Speech
“It’s very important to educate everybody because the free speech problem in this country isn’t just liberal students, it’s not just students generally, it’s the entire country. We have to understand that this is a cultural problem, not a party problem,” Emmett added.
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ALEC Recognizes its Stars
The American Legislative Exchange Council held its Annual Awards Dinner on December 7th in Nashville during the States and Nation Policy Summit. And the winners are… Legislator of the Year:…
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Resolution Demanding that Congress Convey Title of Federal Public Lands to the States
Model Resolution WHEREAS, noted economist, John Kenneth Galbraith, stated, “Where socialized ownership of land is concerned, only the USSR and China can claim company with the United States;” WHEREAS, more…
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RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LIMITING DRIVER’S LICENSE SUSPENSIONS TO VIOLATIONS THAT INVOLVE DANGEROUS DRIVING
Summary: A person whose driver’s license is suspended will often find it more difficult to earn a living and therefore pay the debt they owe to the government. The number…
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Resolution in Support of Intellectual Property Rights Protection
Model Resolution WHEREAS, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) recognizes the importance of protecting intellectual property (IP) both domestically and beyond our border; and WHEREAS, the United States and all…
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Resolution Opposing Federal Bailouts of State and Local Pension Plans
Model Resolution WHEREAS, state public pension plans are underfunded by more than $6 trillion (using a risk-free rate of return assumption); WHEREAS, the national average funded ratio is a mere…
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Resolution Calling on Congress to Pass the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act
Model Policy WHEREAS, the federal government has expanded beyond all bounds established by the U.S. Constitution; and WHEREAS, Congress has frequently delegated its constitutional responsibilities while failing to conduct appropriate…
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An Act to Establish a Cap on Government Red Tape
Purpose The purpose of this policy is to cap the total number of regulatory requirements enacted by this state. As new regulatory requirements become necessary, they are added with ease…
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The Best and Worst States for Lawsuits
For the past fifteen years, the Institute for Legal Reform has routinely conducted a survey involving corporate litigators and company senior executives. This survey has become a reliable benchmark for…
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Keeping Ohio Competitive
ALEC-FreedomWorks State Legislator of the Week This week, ALEC and FreedomWorks introduce Ohio State Representative Rob McColley from the Buckeye state’s 81st district. McColley represents Putnam, Henry and Williams…
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Illinois Becomes Latest State to Reform Civil Forfeiture
The trend of states reforming their civil asset forfeiture process has continued. This week, Governor Bruce Rauner signed House Bill 303 (HB 303), which…