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Elite Athletes and Doping – An International Problem with Geopolitical Roots
While military conflict steals the headlines, a nation’s soft power assets often wield as much geopolitical heft at a fraction the cost in blood and treasure – this idea is…
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California’s Missing Financial Report
Each year, every state is required to issue a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) which is a snapshot of state financial health for a given fiscal year. Most states (with…
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New Model Policies from the Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force
At the 47th ALEC Annual Meeting last month, the Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force convened virtually to discuss everything from property tax reform and state budgets to Medicaid expansion…
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Federalism: How to Change the World without All the Noise
It was an unforgettable image from protests following the horrifying death of George Floyd. A young man was struck by a car after jumping on its hood. The female…
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Belarus at a Crossroads: Authoritarian Rule or Liberal Democracy
Presidential elections in Belarus, held on August 9, may have marked the beginning of the end for President Alexander Lukashenko’s 26-year reign. Every day since claiming an 80% share of…
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Federalism and International Relations Task Force Presents Real World Solutions to Real World Challenges
ALEC’s 2020 virtual Annual Meeting featured the exceptional educational opportunities that attendees have come to expect at in-person ALEC conferences – real world policy proposals to meet America’s current challenges.
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New Model Policies from the Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force
At the ALEC Annual Meeting last month, the Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development (CIED) Task Force heard from our partners on timely policy topics and approved four new model policies…
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The Key to Unlock Your State’s Potential: Rich States, Poor States
How can state policymakers best position their states to thrive? The answers can be found in today’s release of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index. Co-authored…
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New 2020 Economic Competitiveness Rankings Reveal the Reforms that Win for Taxpayers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alexis Jarrett Email: ajarrett@alec.org New 2020 Economic Competitiveness Rankings Reveal the Reforms that Win for Taxpayers Utah takes…
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A Balanced Budget Amendment Could Put America on a Sustainable Fiscal Path
One of the highlights of ALEC’s virtual Annual Meeting was a workshop featuring former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, OH Senate Majority Leader Matt Huffman and David Biddulph, co-founder of…
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State Legislator of the Month – KS Representative Tory Arnberger
For this month, we are pleased to announce Kansas Representative Tory Arnberger as the August State Legislator of the Month. This award is used to highlight substantive state policy successes…
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Education Spending is Increasing, but Where is the Money Going?
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic shutdown have caused severe revenue shortfalls in many states. Consequently, these states have been forced to make tough decisions on spending, including cuts to…
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Tracking State Policies for Hydrogen Vehicles in 2020
Plug-in electric vehicles have seen a growth in market share over the past decade. Some consumers are attracted to their green reputation, and states are subsidizing sales through various incentive…
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Why Price Fixing and the International Price Index Are Bad News for America
If enacted, this order will link the price of Medicare prescription drugs in the U.S. to prices set in a few select foreign countries. It is known as the International Pricing Index (IPI) and while you can call it what you want, it does not change what it is: price controls.
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Removing Barriers to Healthcare
In response to COVID-19, Americans have been thinking about ways to remove barriers in the healthcare space and allow for greater access to providers.
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Pipeline Project Hindered by Legal Uncertainties
Late last month, ALEC published an article celebrating a Supreme Court victory for the much-anticipated Atlantic Coast Pipeline. Following this article’s publication, the two primary investors behind the pipeline,…
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Rainy Day Funds for the COVID-19 Era
A budget stabilization fund, commonly known as a rainy day fund, is a state-managed savings account designed to offset budget gaps during crises such as economic recessions or natural disasters.
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Laffer-ALEC Report to Rank All 50 Governors
At the 47th ALEC Annual Meeting, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts, Dr. Arthur B. Laffer and other state policy experts sat down to discuss the next flagship ALEC publication: the Laffer-ALEC…
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State and Community Leaders Build Solutions to Strengthen Society at the 2020 ALEC Annual Meeting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alexis Jarrett Email: ajarrett@alec.org State and Community Leaders Build Solutions to Strengthen Society at the 2020 ALEC Annual Meeting…
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The Impact of Medicaid Expansion on State Budgets
Many states that have expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or “Obamacare,” have experienced unforeseen cost increases due to unexpected enrollment increases, as well as higher per person…