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Recidivism Reduction: Community-Based Supervision Alternatives to Incarceration
Recidivism Reduction: Community-Based Supervision Alternatives to Incarceration As a result of failed corrections practices, our criminal justice system has created a revolving door of offenders. More than 40 percent of…
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Even Supreme Court Justices Show Up for Jury Duty: Exploring Jury Service Exemptions
Last week, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Roberts showed up for jury duty in Montgomery County to serve his patriotic duty. He may not have been assigned…
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7 Things Every American Needs To Know About Taxes
Today is tax day in America. As always, it features a lot of confusion with tax forms, some rushed trips to the post office and a whole lot of heartburn…
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West Virginia Latest State to Curb Asbestos Lawsuit Abuse
Anyone who watches late night TV knows that asbestos lawsuits are still abound even though the substance was largely dropped from use in the 1970’s. That’s because the diseases associated…
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West Virginia and Arkansas Engage on EPA’s Clean Power Plan
The Clean Air Act notably identifies states as being first among equals to the federal government when implementing environmental regulations. Indeed, the preamble of the Clean Air Act states…
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Taxpayers Foot Bill for Union Interests
Prior to a court case ruling otherwise, taxpayers in the city of Phoenix paid $950,000 a year in salaries and benefits to send six city police officers to work…
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Colorado Taxpayers Will Likely See TABOR Tax Refunds Next Year
https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/colorado-state-capitol-building-denver-216746854 Colorado taxpayers are very likely to get a break when they file their taxes next year as the state prepares to refund some tax revenues back to taxpayers…
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Ohio Senate Works to Rein in Closed-Door Deals with Private Attorneys
The Ohio Senate just passed legislation that would require oversight and fee limitations when the state Attorney General hires private attorneys on contingency fee. Where other government-hired servicers are required…
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ALEC Weighs in on Proposed Ozone NAAQS Revision
Yesterday, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressing significant concern with a proposed revision of the current National Ambient…
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Expanding Internet Access Through Innovation in the Private Sector
The promise of broadband is being realized across the country, in urban and rural communities, including all demographics, amongst the middle class and the poor. While access to, and adoption…
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Utah Legislature Passes Comprehensive Criminal Justice Reform
https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/utah-state-capitol-building-salt-lake-57826003 Thursday, March 12, the Utah Legislature passed reforms to realign the state’s criminal justice spending and strengthen alternatives to incarceration for low-risk, low-level offenders. The legislation, HB 348,…
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USDA Data Highlight Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Benefit to the States
Just over a week ago the U.S. Department of Agriculture released data suggesting that the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement would increase agricultural exports to the benefit of all 50…
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FCC opposes ALEC Proposal and Hurts the Broadband Economy and Consumers
Yesterday in a 3-2 vote, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) weakened the U.S. economy, reduced our quality of life and slowed the advance of broadband –a shocking vote blatantly opposing…
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ALEC Comments on FCC Municipal Broadband Vote
Overtly political acts are often breathtaking, usually for the arrogance, ignorance and desperation they bring to light. They are made even more so when appointed officials of a so-called independent…
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Supreme Court rules in Yates v. United States
Earlier today, the Supreme Court issued a decision in the case of Yates v. United States. Previously written about on these pages, the case arose when Mr. Yates…
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Florida Governor Rick Scott Proposes $470 Million in Communications Services Tax Relief
https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/state-capitol-florida-tallahassee-102601826 Great news for consumers in Florida: Governor Rick Scott has proposed $470 million in communications services tax relief. Governor Scott’s proposed budget would reduce the communications services…
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American Legislative Exchange Council to host 42nd Annual Meeting in San Diego, California
American Legislative Exchange Council to host 42nd Annual Meeting in San Diego, California Arlington, Virginia (February 13, 2015)—The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) announced today that San Diego,…
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American Legislative Exchange Council to host 43rd Annual Meeting in Indianapolis
American Legislative Exchange Council to host 43rd Annual Meeting in Indianapolis Arlington, Virginia (February 13, 2015)—The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) announced today that Indianapolis, Indiana is the…
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American Legislative Exchange Council to host 44th Annual Meeting in Denver
American Legislative Exchange Council to host 44th Annual Meeting in Denver Arlington, Virginia (February 13, 2015)—The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) announced today that Denver, Colorado is the…
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American Legislative Exchange Council to host 45th Annual Meeting in New Orleans
American Legislative Exchange Council to host 45th Annual Meeting in New Orleans Arlington, Virginia (February 13, 2015)—The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) announced today that New Orleans, Louisiana…