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Resolution Upholding Longstanding Policy Maintaining Agriculture Commodities and Product Comprehensiveness of US Trade Agreements
Resolution Upholding Longstanding Policy Maintaining Agriculture Commodities and Product Comprehensiveness of US Trade Agreements Summary This resolution urges those negotiating trade frameworks on behalf of the United States of America…
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ALEC’s Statement of Principles on Fixing State and Local Government Defined-Benefit Plans
Primary Reforms Cap employer cost to a maximum amount of salary state will pay towards employee benefits Require the full ARC (or Normal Cost) of the plan to be paid…
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Taxpayers’ Savings Grants Act
Taxpayers’ Savings Grants Act Summary The Taxpayers’ Savings Grants Act establishes a program by which willing residents can opt to receive less public funding for their child’s education,…
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10 Questions Legislators Should Ask About Higher Education
In today’s uncertain economy, states are feeling the pressure to reduce budgets while maintaining high-quality institutions of higher education—institutions that are instrumental in providing Americans the opportunity to earn post-secondary…
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How States Should Prepare for Federal Budget Cuts
States face the potential loss of federal funds that may come when the 12-member Congressional "super committee" makes its recommendations for cutting $1.5 trillion from the federal deficit.
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ALEC Responds to Deceptive Common Cause Report
By ALEC National Chairman Rep. Noble Ellington (LA) New Orleans, LA — In its latest effort to criticize elected leaders who attend forums convened by the nonpartisan, nonprofit American Legislative…
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Hundreds of State Legislators Gather to Discuss Policy Solutions Promoting Economic Growth and Limited Government
NEW ORLEANS, LA—(Aug. 3, 2011) State legislators from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, Great Britain, and Poland are gathering in New Orleans, La., for the American Legislative Exchange Council’s…
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ALEC’s Award-Winning Study Ranks Economic Competitiveness in the 50 States
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Kaitlyn Buss Phone: 202-742-8526 Email: kbuss@alec.org ALEC’s Award-Winning Study Ranks Economic Competitiveness in the 50 States TOPEKA, KS (June 22, 2011) — The…
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ALEC Opposes Australian Implementation of “Tobacco Plain Packaging Bill”
ALEC Opposes Australian Implementation of “Tobacco Plain Packaging Bill” Washington, D.C. (June 14, 2011) – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) opposes Australia’s passage of the…
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Amicus Brief to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals shows ObamaCare is incompatible with the Constitution’s Enumeration of Federal Powers
Amicus Brief to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals shows ObamaCare is incompatible with the Constitution’s Enumeration of Federal Powers WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 17, 2011) – The American Legislative…
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State Pension Funds Fall Off a Cliff
Executive Summary This study examines different measures of historical and current funding shortfalls in state pension plans. Two case studies are examined in greater depth to explore some…
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ALEC’s Guide to Advancing American Colleges and Universities: 10 Questions State Legislators Should Ask about Higher Education
ALEC’s Guide to Advancing American Colleges and Universities: 10 Questions State Legislators Should Ask about Higher Education WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 15, 2011) – The contribution of…
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ALEC Agriculture Principles
Introduction The proper role of government involvement in agriculture is to limit and remove barriers for agricultural production, trade, and consumption throughout our innovative food system. In developing public policy…
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ALEC Energy Principles
Mission: To define and promote a comprehensive strategy for energy security, production, and distribution in the states consistent with the Jeffersonian principles of free markets and federalism. Introduction: A National…
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ALEC Launches “States Triumph over Federal Mandate” Freedom of Choice in Health Care Act has enormous momentum throughout the States
ALEC Launches “States Triumph over Federal Mandate” Freedom of Choice in Health Care Act has enormous momentum throughout the States WASHINGTON, D.C (March 29, 2011)…
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Mason-Dixon Poll Finds Florida Voters Oppose Use of Tax Dollars for Bail
Contact: Michael Hough Phone: (240) 405-7098 Email: mhough@alec.org Mason-Dixon Poll Finds Florida Voters Oppose Use of Tax Dollars for Bail WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 16, 2011) – The American Legislative…
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Wyoming Urges Congress to Curb EPA’s Barrage of Regulations
Wyoming Urges Congress to Curb EPA’s Barrage of Regulations WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 22, 2011) – Wyoming is forging the path for states to withstand the recent slew of regulatory…
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North Carolina Becomes First State in 2011 to Send Health Freedom Bill to Governor’s Desk
North Carolina Becomes First State in 2011 to Send Health Freedom Bill to Governor’s Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 16, 2011) – The North Carolina Senate…
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Resolution Regarding Codification of the Judicial Cy Pres Doctrine
Summary This resolution responds to efforts by the plaintiffs’ bar, represented by the American Association for Justice and its state level affiliates, to encourage courts to adopt…
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ALEC State Legislators Warn Boehner That ObamaCare Will Cost States Big If Not Repealed
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 7, 2011) – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) National Chairman Noble Ellington (R-LA) and Health Care Task Force Chair Linda Upmeyer (R-IA) sent a letter on…