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Public Employee Freedom Act
Model Policy Section 1. {Short Title.} This Act shall be known as the Public Employee Freedom Act. Section 2. {Legislative Declarations.} This legislature finds and declares that: A.
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Public-Private Partnerships Forge a Path Forward for Infrastructure Investment
America’s roads, bridges and tunnels have a significant impact on our nation’s economic health. According to a recent study by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), deficiencies in…
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Popular Good or Public Good? The Debate to Nationalize Facebook
Despite what history proves about the transient nature of the social media sector—who still uses Friendster or MySpace?—Philip N. Howard’s recent Slate column calls for regulation of the newest social…
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Solutions to the Public Pension Crisis
Public pensions at the state and municipal levels are unsustainable in their current form.
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Public Sector Pensions: How Well Funded Are They, Really?
Around the country, the financial health of defined benefit pension plans for state and local government workers is a matter of concern for elected officials, taxpayers and the financial markets, all of whom worry about governments' long-term ability to meet their financial obligations.
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Public Employee Paycheck Protection Act
Model Policy Section 1. {Yearly Employee Paycheck Deductions Approval Required} (A) For deductions after [insert appropriate date], a public employer in this state shall not deduct any third party payment from an…
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Financial Accountability for Public Employee Unions Act
Model Policy {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Definitions} For the purposes of this Act: (A) “Exclusive bargaining representative” refers to an individual who serves as a representative of a…
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Public Employee Bargaining Unit Decertification Elections Act
Model Policy {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Definitions} (A) “Petition to decertify” means a petition requesting the removal or substitution of a labor organization representative. (B) “The Commission” refers…
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Prohibition on Paid Union Activity (Release Time) by Public Employees Act
Model Policy Section 1. {START_STATUTE Definitions} The following definitions apply in this Act: (A) “Employment bargain” means any formal or informal employment contract, agreement or understanding regarding the wages, benefits or…
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ALEC Urges President and Federal Government to Consult with States on Energy Resources and Public Lands
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kaitlyn Buss Phone: 202-742-8526 Email: kbuss@alec.org ALEC Urges President and Federal Government to Consult with States on Energy Resources and Public Lands…
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Disposal and Taxation of Public Lands Act
Disposal and Taxation of Public Lands Act WHEREAS, in 1780, the United States Congress resolved that “the unappropriated lands that may be ceded or…
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Nearly 1,000 state legislators, business leaders and public policy experts discuss free market solutions to creating jobs at ALEC’s States & Nation Policy Summit
Indiana State Rep. Dave Frizzell named 2012 ALEC National Chairman Louisiana State Rep. Noble Ellington recognized with National Chairman’s Award Phoenix, AZ – (December 2, 2011) Hundreds of…
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Public Employee “Other Post-Employment Benefit” Plans
A Case for Shifting to the Defined Contribution Approach State and local employee benefits are 69 percent higher than those of employees in the private sector. Taxpayers want to know:…
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Virtual Public Schools Act
The Virtual Public Schools Act Declaration. (A) The General Assembly hereby finds and declares that: (1) Meeting the educational needs of children in our state’s schools…
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Guardrails of Government: The Importance of Oversight Principles
In an era of growing distrust in government and scandals over wasted tax dollars, one question sits quietly in the background: Who is watching the watchers? State legislators often find…
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ALEC Policy Champions Strengthen Protections Against Antisemitism in Missouri Schools
We are honored to recognize ALEC’s latest Policy Champions, Missouri Rep. George Hruza and Missouri Sen. Curtis Trent, for their leadership in advancing HB2061, legislation that establishes a clear…
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Delaware’s Economic Vulnerability and Potential Solutions: Jonathan Williams on Money and Politics in Delaware
On Money and Politics in Delaware, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams spoke with host Dace Blaskovitz about Delaware’s economic outlook in the latest edition of…
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Reinforcing Economic Growth With Rich States, Poor States: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
Every year, millions of Americans engage in a quiet but revealing form of decision-making: they move. These movements across state lines are not random acts, but choices shaped…
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Utah on Top 19 Years and Counting: May CEO Update
Last week, President Trump welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the United States on an official state visit. When Queen Elizabeth II came to the U.S. for a…
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Nebraska’s Latest Economic Outlook Ranking: Jonathan Williams on Nebraskanomics
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams joined Platte Institute CEO Jim Vokal on the Nebraskanomics podcast to discuss Nebraska’s improved ranking in the annual…