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ALEC-FreedomWorks Legislator of the Week
Representative Christina Hagan is a native Ohioan and was born in Marlboro Township, Ohio. She received her B.A. in Business Administration from Malone University. She is currently seeking election in…
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States Continue To Make Civil Asset Forfeiture Process More Transparent
Civil asset forfeiture abuses in various states throughout the country are well-documented. There are several instances individuals have seen their property seized by the state or federal government, despite the…
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The Williams Report
Budget: General: Steve Ballmer Says Numbers and Facts Still Matter Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is spending $10 million to develop website USAFACTS in order so show “what is…
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Trump’s greatest first 100-day success
The Trump administration has undoubtedly faced setbacks during its first 100 days. These challenges include disagreement among Trump’s fellow Republicans regarding the repeal of Obamacare and his initial national security…
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President Trump Signs Executive Order Directing Department of Education to Review Regulation and Return Control to States
On Wednesday, President Trump issued an Executive Order directing the Department of Education to review all of its programs and regulations relating to the three major federal education laws for compliance with principles of federalism and local control over education.
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Time for the FCC to stop regulating the net like it’s 1934
I’m into discipline Got a Bible in my hand and a beard on my chin But if I finish all of my chores and you finish thine Then tonight…
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Alyssa Hackbarth
Alyssa Hackbarth is the Manager of Public Affairs and Digital Strategy with a focus on building ALEC’s social media presence. Prior to joining ALEC, Alyssa served as the War Room…
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ALEC-FreedomWorks Legislator of the Week
Speaker Linda Upmeyer is a native Iowan and was born in Mason City, Iowa. She received her BSN from the University of Iowa and her Master’s in Nursing from Drake…
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Rich States, Poor States Featured On The John Batchelor Show
Stephen Moore, co-author of the ALEC publication Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness, was featured on The John Batchelor Show to talk economic outlook for 2017.
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The Williams Report
Budget: Alaska: Fate of Competing Plans to Close State Budget is Uncertain California: Despite Increases in State Funding to Schools, Budget Concerns Rise Due to Pension Costs Colorado:…
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New Economic Data Ranks States Based On Economic Outlook
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Taylor McCarty tmccarty@alec.org 202-309-1274 New Economic Data Ranks States Based On Economic Outlook Rich States, Poor States celebrates 10th…
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Rich States, Poor States, 10th Edition
The 10th Edition of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index reveals a pro-growth trend across the nation for 2017. Rich States, Poor States examines the latest movements…
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Taxes Matter—Yes, in Georgia Too
With gridlock continuing to delay the first fundamental federal tax reform since 1986, states are leading the way. Recognizing that tax policy has the power to make or break an…
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Arizona Governor Doug Ducey Signs Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Bill
Arizona just substantially reformed its civil asset forfeiture laws. In many states, government agencies need to prove merely by a preponderance of evidence to obtain a judgment of forfeiture over…
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Arizona Leaps into Innovative Educational Future with Universal ESAs
This past Thursday, Arizona leapt ahead into the future of American education by passing a universal expansion of its Empowerment Scholarship Accounts program. The program, which was first passed in…
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ALEC-FreedomWorks Legislator of the Week
Senator Richard Alloway II was elected to his first term in the Pennsylvania Senate in November 2008. After winning re-election in 2012 and 2016, he is currently serving his third…
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What Happens If 34 States Submit Article V Applications and No One Is Counting?
Article V of the U.S. Constitution establishes a procedure for states to propose constitutional amendments in much the same way that Congress does. Our Founding Fathers included this mechanism to…
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Gaming – It’s a Matter of State Sovereignty
During the last Super Bowl, as many as half of the 113 million viewers made some kind of a wager on the outcome of the game according to…
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Statement of Principles on Municipal and Government-Owned Networks
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) recognizes the importance of the widespread deployment of advanced communications services. For the vast majority of citizens, these services are provided by private sector…
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Resolution on Taxation of Smokeless Tobacco Products Versus Cigarettes
Resolution WHEREAS, states have pursued for decades policies intended to encourage citizens who smoke to quit, and to discourage others who don’t smoke from starting; and WHEREAS, while cigarette smoking…