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The Seventh Edition of the Global Intellectual Property Index – IP “Inspires Tomorrow”
Earlier this month the Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce released the seventh edition of the International IP Index. This year’s volume, entitled Inspiring Tomorrow,…
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Look to the States for a New Vision for a New Year
Excerpt from The Hill on February 12th, 2019 as written by ALEC’s CEO Lisa B. Nelson. “Don’t be deceived by the temporary reopening of the federal government. Pollster Scott Rasmussen found…
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Government Should Stay in its Lane on Automated Vehicles
As Rich States, Poor States (the new 11th edition can be found here) shows, states vary greatly in their fiscal health and operations. Fortunately, many states strive to create…
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2019: The Year of the Tax Reform
As Chinese New Year approaches – an ancient tradition dating back to 1440 BC by some estimates – the world will bid farewell to the Year of the Dog and…
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Rich States, Poor States, 11th edition
The 11th Edition of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index reveals a pro-growth trend across the nation for 2018. The 11th edition of Rich States, Poor States is characterized…
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Evidence is in: States with Market-Driven Policies are Better for Everybody
For Immediate Release Contact: Daniel Reynolds dreynolds@alec.org Evidence is in: States with Market-Driven Policies are Better for Everybody ARLINGTON, VA – (January, 31 2019) The…
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The Asia Reassurance Initiative Act – A Strategic Vision for the Indo-Pacific
On the last day of 2018, the President signed the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act (ARIA) into law. Among the final pieces of legislation of the year, it is also one…
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All Systems Are NOT Go … Restoring the Governing Balance of Federalism
Shortly after boarding my return flight from the ALEC Annual Meeting in New Orleans last year, the pilot announced over the intercom that they were having some mechanical difficulties. He…
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The Williams Report: January 2019
BUDGET Arizona: Gov. Ducey’s Budget Proposal Adds to Arizona Education Spending Gov. Doug Ducey’s first budget since re-election contains a substantial increase in education spending. Arizona can…
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Montana Shouldn’t Take Away Driver’s License for Inability to Pay Court Fines.
Note: Excerpt from Billings Gazette on January 19th, 2019. “The Montana Legislature has a tremendous opportunity to end suspending an individual’s driver’s license for conduct unrelated to dangerous driving. House…
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YouTube is Still a Private Platform, Prager University
If someone names his boat a rose, does the boat become a flower? If the manufacturer of the boat calls it a rose, is the boat a flower? Most people…
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Crying “Privacy” is Not Enough to Support a Lawsuit
A judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois handed down a decision that may impact future state, or even federal, privacy legislation. Through the…
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Provisional Licenses for Ex-Offenders Act
Section 1. {Provisional License} (A) Notwithstanding any other law and unless the applicant has been convicted of an offense described by Section 2, a licensing authority shall issue to an…
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Right to Earn a Living Act
Right to Earn a Living Act Summary Among the rights Americans cherish the most are freedoms to pursue a chosen enterprise or profession. Yet of all…
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Occupational Licensing Defense Act
{Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Purpose} This Act’s purpose is to: (A) Ensure that an individual may pursue a lawful occupation free from unnecessary occupational regulations, and (B) Protect…
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Occupational Board Antitrust Reform Act
A bill for an act relating to occupational regulations contrary to the Sherman (Antitrust) Act; establishing the state policy for the regulation of occupations, specifying criteria for government regulation to increase…
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Collateral Consequences Reduction Act
Collateral Consequences Reduction Act A bill for an act relating to occupational regulations; establishing a process to review criminal record to reduce offenders’ disqualifications from state recognition;…
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FIRST STEP Advances to Last Step: Congress Passes Bipartisan Criminal Justice Package
Congress has passed a bipartisan criminal justice package that will enhance public safety and empower individuals. President Trump endorsed the legislation last month and will sign it into law. In addition,…
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State Legislator Letter: Don’t Restrict Free Market Enterprise
State Legislators: Don’t Restrict Free Market Enterprise [Download Letter PDF] [View Press Release] The American Legislative Exchange Council is America’s largest nonpartisan,…
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ALEC Legislators Sign Letter to Reiterate Commitment to Free Market and Against Discriminatory Policies
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matt Tremblay mtremblay@alec.org 571.482.5011 ALEC Legislators Sign Letter to Reiterate Commitment to Free Market and Against Discriminatory Policies Anti-BDS Free Market Policies…