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Court Strikes Down Net Neutrality
Earlier today a federal appeals court in Washington, DC struck down a set of controversial telecommunications rules known as “net neutrality.” The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit…
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Political gridlock shouldn’t be solved with monarchy
This article original appeared on The Daily Caller on December 23, 2013. Read the original here. With the endless gridlock of modern Washington, it’s tempting to…
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In Texas, Economic Freedom Produces Innovation and Growth
The United States is in the midst of an economic paradigm shift as evidenced by the evolution of state-level economies. States that used to be bastions of economic innovation are…
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Course Choice Program Act
Course Choice Program Act Section 1. {Title} (A) This Act shall be named the “Course Choice Program Act.” Section 2. {Legislative Declaration} (A) The legislature finds and declares…
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Student Achievement Backpack Act
Model Policy Section 1. {Title} (A) This Act shall be known as the “Student Achievement Backpack Act” Section 2. {Definitions} (A) As used in this act:…
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Electronic Data Privacy Protection Act
Purpose: The proliferation of Internet-connected and geolocation-enabled devices presents new challenges for state laws protecting personal information from unauthorized search. This model act aims to provide some clarity for the…
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Statement of Principles for Electronic Communications Privacy Act Reform
Statement of Principles for Electronic Communications Privacy Act Reform WHEREAS, it is the mission of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) to advance the principles of free markets,…
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Unlawful Release of a Minor’s Identifying Information
Unlawful Release of a Minor’s Identifying Information Section 1. {Title} This Act may be cited as the Unlawful Release of a Minor’s Identifying Information. Section 2. {Definitions} (A)…
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Resolution In Support Of The Second Chance Act
WHEREAS, more and more people are being released from prison and jail in the US every year. More than 1.2 million Americans are serving time in prison and at least…
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Private Enforcement of Consumer Protection Statutes Act
Model Policy Section 1. Private Right of Action. (a) A person who reasonably relies upon an act or practice declared unlawful by [SECTION] in entering into…
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Foster Child Scholarship Program Act
Purpose Foster children are among the most at-risk in our society. Adults formerly in foster care are more likely to be homeless, incarcerated, and dependent on state services than the…
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Noneconomic Damage Awards Act
Model Policy Section 1. {Title} This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Noneconomic Damage Awards Act. Section 2. {Definitions} The following words, as used in…
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State Budget Solutions’ Fourth Annual State Debt Report
State Budget Solutions' (SBS) fourth annual State Debt Study reveals that state governments face a combined $5.1 trillion in debt.
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The Worst State Budget Gimmicks of 2013
State Budget Solutions has been keeping an eye on the bag of tricks employed by legislators and other budget officials. These budget gimmicks hide the true cost of government and set up states for fiscal calamity down the road.
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Honesty in Lawyering Act
Model Policy Title __ of the [ ] Code is amended by adding Chapter ___ to read as follows: Chapter __. Attorney Misconduct Section…
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In New Report, Ideology trumps Common Sense
A new report from the Center for Effective Government comes with an eye-catching conclusion: if companies pay more taxes, they create more jobs. This assertion runs contrary to just…
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State tax cuts: the year that was, the year that is to come
This also appeared on PublicSectorInc.Org on December 20, 2013. Taxpayers had much to be thankful for in 2013. As ALEC’s recent State Tax…
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Overcriminalizing Americans Wastes Money and Ruins Lives
This article original appeared on FoxNews.com on December 11, 2013. Read the original here. In March of this year, Anthony Brasfield released a dozen heart-shaped balloons in…
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Michigan: Protecting Taxpayers From Unfair Audits
Tax audits have received a lot of press over the past 6 months in the wake of revelations that the IRS had been targeting center-right non-profit organizations for audits. Due…
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American Legislative Exchange Council Focus: Limited Government, Free Markets and Federalism
American Legislative Exchange Council Focus: Limited Government, Free Markets and Federalism The American Legislative Exchange Council is a nonprofit,…