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ALEC Statement on South Dakota v. Wayfair Supreme Court Decision
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Anna Tarnawski atarnawski@alec.org 973-879-2273 South Dakota Ruling Major Loss for Small Businesses Decision Hurts Businesses and Interstate Commerce—Congress is Only Solution…
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Legislator of the Week: Kansas Senator Susan Wagle
This week, ALEC and FreedomWorks introduce Kansas State Senator Susan Wagle. Senator Wagle was sworn in as the 47th Kansas Senate President on January 14, 2012. She is the…
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Janus v. AFSCME: “Let Me Out”
In an upcoming US Supreme Court decision, Janus v. AFSCME will once again put the issue of union fees, as a condition of employment, back on the table. If Mark…
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Are Drivers Getting a Good Deal for Gas Taxes?
Are American drivers getting a good deal on roads for what they pay in gas taxes? Most would struggle to answer the question since doing so would first require them…
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Converting from Defined Benefit to Defined Contribution: The “Free” Money Pays Down Unfunded Liabilities and Pays Dividends to Taxpayers
Implementing a DC system delivers immediate payroll savings for the new plan’s participants. Using these savings to shore up the unfunded liabilities from the preexisting DB plans will ensure that past promises made are kept. At the same time, the new DC plan participants rest assured that each and every paycheck, funds are being deposited into an account belonging to them. Taxpayers win as the escalation in retirement overhead costs level off and eventually realize the full benefit of the savings.
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Bold Tax Relief and Pension Reform Agenda Earns South Carolina Governor McMaster Best of the Best Recognition
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is one of five U.S. governors with economic policy proposals qualifying as “Best of the Best” based on his 2018 State of the State address.
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Continuing Tax Relief, Florida Governor Scott Returns to “Best of the Best”
Florida Governor Rick Scott is once again one of five U.S. governors with economic policy proposals qualifying as “Best of the Best” based on his 2018 State of the…
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Nebraska Passes Occupational Licensing Reform
In a refreshing spirit of bipartisanship, Democrats and Republicans have come together in support of occupational licensing reform. Earlier this year, the Nebraska legislature passed LB 299 nearly unanimously.
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The Taiwan Travel Act — A Step Toward Reflecting Regional Reality
On March 16, President Trump signed the Taiwan Travel Act into law. Adopted by unanimous consent of both chambers of the U.S. Congress, this law “encourages visits…
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Are You Secure? Really? How Do You Know?
Homeland security has been top of mind for state legislators for the last several years. Whether discussing and sharing best practices or understanding how to best protect the nation’s students…
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State of the States: An Analysis of the 2018 Governors’ Addresses
The latest entry of the State of the States publication breaks down each governor’s “state of the state” address and identifies strong and weak policy prescriptions within. The publications also explore each states…
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Legislator of the Week: Arizona Representative Vince Leach
This Week, ALEC and FreedomWorks introduce Arizona Representative Vince Leach. Representative Leach’s experience ranges from work on the school board all the way up to County Government, the State…
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Resolution to Oppose Imposing Intermediary Liability on the Internet under State Laws
WHEREAS, the State of [insert state name here] believes in the principles of free markets and limited government, and WHEREAS, those principles have allowed the Internet to flourish, transforming all…
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Tax Amnesty Act
Model Policy Section 1. {Short Title} This Act shall be known and may be cited as “The 20XX Tax Amnesty Act.” Section 2. {Definition} For the…
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State Internet Tax Freedom Act
Model Policy: {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Short Title.} This Act may be cited as the “{Insert State} Internet Tax Freedom Act.” Section 2. {Declarations.} (A) As a massive global network…
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Resolution in Support of Oral Health Curriculum
Resolution: WHEREAS, oral health is distinct from other aspects of health care in that oral health predominantly relates to two diseases—caries and periodontal disease—both of which are largely preventable; and WHEREAS, unlike…
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State Grant Transparency and Accountability Act
Model Policy Section 1. {Purpose} The State Department charged with overseeing State grants, within 12 months after the effective date of this Act, shall establish and maintain a website, known…
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Unfunded Pension Liabilities Accounting and Transparency Act
Model Policy {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Title.} This Act shall be known as the Unfunded Pension Liabilities Accounting and Transparency Act. Section 2. {Definitions.} (A) Funded Ratio. The…
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Enhanced Delinquent Debt Collection Act
Model Policy Section 1. {Short Title} This Act shall be known and may be cited as “The Enhanced Delinquent Debt Collection Act of 20XX.” Section 2. {Definitions} For the…
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Facilitating Business Rapid Response to State Declared Disaster Act
Model Policy {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Short Title.} This Act may be cited as the “Facilitating Business Rapid Response to State Declared Disasters Act of 2012”. Section…