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Right-to-Work Would Have Put Michigan in Top 10 in Rich States, Poor States
Economic growth has been at the top of legislative agenda in Michigan in recent years. The state has repealed the Michigan Business Tax, initiated the phase-out of the personal property…
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Texas, Montana making big strides in protecting citizens’ privacy
Texas and Montana are big states in terms of geography. But recently they have done some other big things in terms of citizens’ privacy. On June 14, Governor Rick…
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North Carolina picks prosperity through pro-growth tax reform
Both houses of the North Carolina legislature are currently considering competing bills that lower taxes by $1 billion or more over the next five years, move the state to a…
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White House Report Shows U.S. Making Real Broadband Progress
By Jon Anzur The past four years marked a period of growth in the digital economy and broadband infrastructure, access, and speed. According to a recent White House report…
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Rich States, Poor States on Wall Street Journal Live
This week, Rich States, Poor States co-author, and member of the Wall Street Journal editorial board, Stephen Moore recorded a video opinion for Wall Street Journal Live covering the recent…
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U.S. Broadband Success: the Proof is in the Piping
Last week, the New York Times published an article quoting Professor Susan Crawford claiming that “monopolists who resist innovation” currently dominate the broadband space. That same day, the FCC…
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European Lessons on Renewable Energy Subsidies
Considering how important and ubiquitous energy is for virtually all of life’s activities, it should come as no surprise that energy policy often dominates the agendas in legislative chambers in…
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New Report: Health Insurers Predict Sharp Increase in Premiums
When the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) became law, supporters claimed it would lower costs for families and businesses. Over three years later, evidence to the…
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6th Edition of Rich States, Poor States Shows Continued Success of States Embracing Low Taxes, Free Markets and Limited Government
State policymakers looking for lessons and best practices to boost their state’s income and job growth have a new tool at their disposal as the 6th Edition of Rich…
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American Legislative Exchange Council Releases New Rich States, Poor States Report
New Report Reveals Lower Taxes, Limited Government Key to State Economic Success States Ranked Based on 15 Economic Policies; Utah Takes Top Rank for…
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A La Carte Video Requirement Not Necessary in a Vibrant Market
If I told you the government was considering a policy change that would essentially require USA Today to sell you the sports and entertainment sections separately from the news section instead…
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“Grading Places” Fails to Pass as Credible Research
Professor Peter Fisher of the left-wing advocacy group, “Good Jobs First” (GJF), republished his critique on state business climate indices titled Grading Places. Due to major errors and inaccuracies, Fisher and…
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Freeing Health Professionals to Provide Free Care
It should be no surprise that dedicated health care professionals across the country devote countless hours to serving patients, and, in many cases, do so free of charge or regardless…
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Governor Mary Fallin to Address Legislators from Across the United States
Governor Mary Fallin to Address Legislators from Across the United States American Legislative Exchange Council Spring Meeting brings together hundreds of state legislators in Oklahoma City May 2-3…
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Myth of the Day: Income Distribution is Increasingly Inequitable
One of the most prevalent claims, voiced particularly loudly by progressive groups, is that the United States has become a nation of have’s and have-not’s. Progressives rely heavily…
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Government Accountability Office Releases Annual Waste Report
Every year, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) releases a report, first commissioned by Sen. Tom Coburn, detailing instances of waste and duplication by federal agencies. This year the waste…
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Happy Tax Freedom Day!
Each year, the Tax Foundation releases a report on Tax Freedom Day – the day when the annual tax burden is paid off and people are able to keep…
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Federal Sequestration Turns Into State Budget Cuts
As the federal government continues to make cuts due to sequestration, several states will find that a major revenue source is quickly drying up.
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Chattanooga Broadband: High Speeds at an Even Higher Price
Media outlets nationwide praised Chattanooga, Tennessee for its speedy Internet service. Harold DePriest, president of the Electric Power Board (EPB), the publicly-owned utility responsible for operating Chattanooga’s fiber broadband network, told…
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Critics of American Broadband: This Is Not Data You’re Looking For
By Michael Lambert The Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF) recently released an extensive report outlining the various broadband capabilities America enjoys relative to the rest of the online world. …