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Why the PRO Act is Not Pro-Worker
During his State of the Union Address, President Biden urged Congress to pass the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. While the bill had an almost inconsequential impact…
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Free Speech Under Attack at UC Berkeley
Antisemitism on college campuses is not new, but since Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel, there have been many instances of antisemitism seen across the country and the world. At…
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Grappling With AI Regulation & Innovation: Jake Morabito on ALEC Breakdown
Jake Morabito, ALEC Communications & Technology Task Force Director, sits down with Lars Dalseide discussing the challenges of regulating AI while balancing innovation and…
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ALEC Celebrates Sunshine Week 2024
This week, from March 10-16, ALEC celebrates “Sunshine Week.” Started in 2005 by the American Society of Newspaper Editors, Sunshine Week exists to promote open and transparent government. Transparency…
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The National Popular Vote (NPV) Interstate Compact Poses a Direct Threat to the Electoral College
The National Popular Vote (NPV) interstate compact is a deft attempt to superimpose a popular vote system over the Electoral College in order to “guarantee the Presidency to the…
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Texas Congressman Jodey Arrington Calls on the States to Put the Federal Government on a Fiscally Sustainable Path
Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX), Chair of the US House of Representatives Budget Committee addressed attendees at ALEC’s States and Nation Policy Summit this past November. Watch his remarks here: …
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Unlocking Additional Housing Through Accessory Dwelling Units
Americans across the nation are struggling to find a home. With a housing gap of 2.5 million homes and with housing permits trailing household formation in 73 out…
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In Our Shared Vision for America, States Lead the Way: ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson Responds to State of the Union Address
Today, ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson offered her response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address. In his State of the Union address last night, President Biden’s vision…
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Alabama Becomes the 11th State with Universal Education Freedom. Which State will be Next?
Earlier this morning, Alabama officially became the 11th state with universal education freedom following Governor Ivey’s signature on HB 129. The legislation, titled the Creating Hope and Opportunity for…
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Myths vs. Facts: 340B, Drug Discounts, and Price Fixing
What is 340B? There is significant controversy surrounding 340B, a program created by Congress in 1992 to help hospitals and certain other health care providers that serve large numbers of…
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March CEO Update
Alexander Pope once wrote that hope springs eternal. A fitting sentiment heading into March with fresh policy victories under our belt and the promise of more right…
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ALEC Policy Champion: South Carolina Rep. Bill Taylor Keeps Politics Out of Pensions
On February 14, Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina General Assembly showed their love for sound pension reform when H 3690, known as the “ESG Pension Protection…
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Transparency Bills Seek to Reveal the True Costs of College: Andrew Handel in Stateline
Andrew Handel, ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force Director, was featured in a Stateline news article on the costs of…
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Adding Clarity to the E-Vapor Market with Directory Enforcement
Vaping products hit American markets in 2006. Since then, the federal and state governments have grappled with regulating these products as demand soars and headlines catch national attention.
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State Legislator of the Month, February 2024: Virginia Sen. Chris Head
We are pleased to announce Virginia State Senator Chris Head as the February 2024 State Legislator of the Month. Head has been committed to public service for many years and…
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New York Pushing Political Agenda with Pensioners’ Funds
This week, New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli went on CNBC’s Squawk Box to explain why the Big Apple’s pension fund was divesting from the oil and gas sector. His…
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Using Preemptions To Rein In Government Overreach: Lee Schalk in USA Today Florida
Lee Schalk, ALEC Vice President of Policy, was quoted in a USA Today Florida affiliate article on state preemptions of local authority in Florida.
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2024 Solutions Spotlight: Cybersecurity, Broadband Access, Protecting Critical Infrastructure
CYBERSECURITY Bad actors, global and domestic, will continue to attack networks for any number of purposes. State networks are still vulnerable and need to improve their cybersecurity infrastructure as recent…
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The Latest Threats to Donor Privacy
A recent People United for Privacy memo found that 31 states are considering legislation that has the potential to threaten nonprofit donors’ privacy in 2024. This list includes: Alabama,…
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Budget Gimmick: Using Fines and Fees to Pay Down Unfunded Liabilities
Every budget process typically uses some sort of gimmick to patch budget holes. These gimmicks come in all shapes and sizes, but they never truly bridge the gaps and can…