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VIDEO: Right to Work Explained
There has been lots of conversation around the country on right-to-work, did you know for the first time ever, more Americans live…
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State of the State: New Mexico
In short, it’s not that things in New Mexico are getting worse; they’re just stuck in low gear. According to ALEC’s Rich States, Poor States, economic performance remains in the bottom third of all states; economic outlook is stuck at 34th place nationally, just one spot better than back in 2010. This lackluster outlook persisted during the energy boom years of 2010-2013. In fact, from 2004-2014, only ten states had lower gross domestic product growth than New Mexico. It’s no surprise that the state experienced negative domestic migration in 2016 for the fourth consecutive year in a row.
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The NH Advantage Grows with Right-to-Work
With the election of Chris Sununu as governor of the Live Free or Die state, New Hampshire may soon become…
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Out With the Old, in With the New
Sometimes we can overlook what is right in front of us. Focusing on innovation and casting about for a new…
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State of the State: Minnesota
Governor Mark Dayton delivered one of his final State of the State addresses in St. Paul. The headlines focused…
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State of the State: Nevada
Nevada remains one of the most business-friendly states. The education system is rapidly becoming the envy of the nation. And it’s no surprise that many choose to escape the high-tax regime of California for no-income-tax Nevada. But to stop the slide in economic outlook, Nevadans should reject further cronyism and resist calls for a further erosion of the low-tax environment.
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Climate Change: Who is in Denial, and About What?
President Trump’s nominees consistently stated climate change represents a risk; it is not a hoax; human activity contributes; the United States should be part of the conversation about global policy responses.
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President Trump Seeks to Jumpstart Construction of Keystone XL and Dakota Access Pipelines
On Tuesday morning, President Donald J. Trump signed two memoranda seeking to jump start construction of the Keystone XL and…
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State of the State: Wyoming
Wyoming not only weathered the storm—it shined.
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President Trump Nominates Former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue for Secretary of Agriculture
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) was established as an independent department by President Abraham Lincoln in 1862 to…
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Elon Musk Loves Rex Tillerson for Secretary of State, and it Makes Perfect Sense
Tech publications are expressing shock over Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s recent tweets in support of President Trump’s Secretary…
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Rebecca Friedrichs: Why Good Teachers Want School Choice
Just in time for School Choice Week, Rebecca Friedrichs, a California public school teacher, partnered with Prager University to produce…
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West Virginia: Governor Recognizes Problems, but Solutions Fall Short
If delivery and mannerisms accurately convey intentions, West Virginia Governor Justice possesses the best of them. However, his policy prescriptions generally fell short of practical solutions.
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Lone Star State Poised to Consider Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform
Civil asset forfeiture reform is poised to remain a top issue in the states in 2017. For example, a bill…
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State of the State: South Dakota
South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard recently delivered his seventh State of the State address. Though he did not focus…
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State of the State: Washington
Overall, taxes on job creators will harm Washington families.
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State of the State: Alaska
It’s Groundhog Day in Alaska.
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Why Autonomous Vehicle Technology is Likely to Lead to Job Growth
Autonomous cars are the way of the future. The policies states craft now will determine whether the technology is adopted…
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Best Practices for U.S. Immigration Reform from Canada and New Zealand
During his 2017 State of American Business address last week, U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tom Donohue referenced…
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Missouri May Become Model State for Government Union Labor Relations
A right-to-work bill making its way through Missouri’s legislature is generating most of the labor-related headlines in the Show-Me state.