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State of the State: South Carolina Gov. McMaster Announces Bold Pro-Growth Tax Reform Agenda
In his first State of the State address, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared that federal tax reform and…
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Tennessee State of the State: Haslam Calls for Continued Fiscal Prudence in Volunteer State
In his eighth and final State of the State address, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam counseled lawmakers to continue their…
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Delaware State of the State: Governor Admits Budget Deficit “A Simple Math Problem” But Proposes More Spending
To his great credit, Governor John Carney admitted in his 2018 State of the State Address, that the state’s…
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Colorado State of the State: Hickenlooper’s Pursuit of Taxes
The governor is right that “by almost any measure, we’ve become one of the best places for business in America.” But expanding crony capitalism and increasing the tax burden make maintaining this coveted status more difficult. Following five consecutive years in the top 10 for economic outlook in Rich States, Poor States, Colorado dropped to 16th in 2013 and has failed to fully recover. A sharpened focus on regulatory reform and pension reform are required to guarantee continued success in the Centennial State.
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Kansas State of the State: Gov. Brownback Resists Tax Hikes, Calls for Constitutional Amendment on Ed Financing
The governor’s rejection of a tax increase is welcomed news for taxpayers. Just last year, legislators overrode his veto in order to enact an enormous tax increase of $1.2 billion over the next two years alone. This tax hike on individuals and businesses wiped out much of the tax reductions from the 2012 reforms. Avoiding a new tax increase, pushing for a voter-approved constitutional amendment on school financing, and demanding educational reforms will help avoid compounding the damage from last year’s tax hikes.
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State Legislator Letter: State and local officials across the country are resisting calls to allow aggressive taxation across state borders
As state legislators, we oppose the attempts to overturn constitutional precedent safeguarding Congress’s essential authority to protect interstate…
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Maine State of the State: Governor Embraces Bold Tax Reforms for Final Year
Maine Governor Paul LePage delivered his final state of the state address. He did not attempt to shape his legacy…
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The Williams Report
Budget Alabama: The Alabama Senate passed a $2 billion dollar general fund budget. The increase is due primarily to…
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State Legislator of the Week: Indiana State Representative Woody Burton
State Legislator of the Week: Indiana State Representative Woody Burton ALEC and FreedomWorks introduce the Legislator of the…
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Trump Administration Establishes Council on Crime Prevention and Reentry
The Trump administration has taken an extraordinary step to reduce both recidivism rates and crime rates. On March 7, 2018,…
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Connecticut Continues to Seek Improvements to its Asset Forfeiture Process
Last year, Connecticut joined a growing list of states that have passed civil asset forfeiture laws to make it…
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State Legislator of the Week: Maryland State Delegate Kathy Szeliga
This week ALEC and FreedomWorks introduce the Legislator of the Week: Maryland State Delegate Kathy Szeliga. Elected in 2010…
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FCC Announces Wireless Broadband Federal Review and Approval Modernizations
Is it possible for government to spur infrastructure spending and growth without spending a dime? That is what the Federal…
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Gov. Northam’s Inaugural Address: Light on Details but Open to Suggestions
Virginia’s newly elected Governor Ralph Northam delivered his inaugural address on January 13th. Despite the governor’s history of…
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2018 is Also the Year of the States
It is a foregone conclusion among many pundits and media outlets that 2018 is the “year of the woman.” There…
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At a Time When Global Democracy Is in Retreat Taiwan Offers Hope
Last month The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) released its 10th annual Democracy Index. The Index ranks 167…
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Supreme Court Hearing Oral Arguments Regarding Public Sector Union Dues
The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in the case of Janus v. AFSCME, a case very similar to one…
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Health Care and the Individual Insurance Market
Iowa once had a stable and affordable health insurance market. Premiums were low, consumers had several choices, and our uninsured…
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Legislator of the Week: Representative Jason Saine
Rep. Jason Saine Leg of the Week This week, ALEC and FreedomWorks introduce North Carolina Representative Jason Saine. Representative…
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Governor Baker Highlights Tax-Hike Free Budget and Accomplishments
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker delivered his third State of the State address, highlighting the states’ successes and…