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The Zika Threat
While only 20 percent of those infected will experience symptoms from the Zika virus, there are serious consequences from contracting this infection for pregnant mothers and unborn children. It is known to cause birth defects, including microcephaly, which causes small heads and brain damage in infants.
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ALEC Reaffirms Support for Article V Initiatives
ALEC leadership reached out to both the U.S. House and Senate Committees on the Judiciary to reaffirm support for an…
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State of the State: Illinois
Given the severity of Illinois’ problems, now is the time for bold reform.
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Testimony before the Federal Lands Action Group
The Environmental Implications of Federally Managed Lands in the West and Canadian Devolution Prepared by Karla Jones…
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Louisiana Newspaper: Treat 17-Year-Old Suspects as Juveniles
The issue of presumptively treating 17-year-olds as adults in the criminal justice system has made headlines in Louisiana. Currently, 41…
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Illinois: Reform Criminal Justice to Reform Spending
According to Article 1, Section 11 of The Illinois Constitution, criminal sentencing requires that “all penalties shall be determined both…
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Net Metering State Updates
One energy-related issue area that has seen particularly significant play in the states over the past few years is net metering…
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SCOTUS Orders Stay of the Clean Power Plan
In what is undoubtedly one of the most significant blows to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in recent history,…
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R.I. Desperately Needs Reforms
Last Tuesday, Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo addressed the General Assembly to discuss her budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
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Should State Legislators Embrace Bernie Sanders’ Policy?
Bernie Sanders supported reasonable lawsuit reform but is proving to be a fair-weather friend. State legislators can offer broader, more effective reforms.
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West Virginia Sends Right-to-Work Bill to Governor’s Desk
In Right-to-Work states, unionization is still permitted, but labor unions are no longer able to force membership as a condition of employment.
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Sue and Settle Once Again Rears its Ugly Head
One of the more sinister trends occurring in the environmental policy realm lately has been the rise of so-called “sue…
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It’s Time to Capitalize on Trade with Cuba
Recently, the U.S. Treasury Department expanded the positive list of authorized exports to Cuba. With the goal of “enabling economic…
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Malloy’s Budget Game Must Match Words
A budget-season miracle happened during Gov. Dannel P. Malloy‘s State of the State address Wednesday. The lightbulb finally went off.
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Oklahoma students deserve education savings accounts
Gov. Mary Fallin’s State of the State address included a call for innovative options in education, including education…
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ALEC Congratulates Taiwan on Presidential Election
Last month Tsai Ing-wen was elected Taiwan’s next president with 56.1 percent of the vote. The…
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Encryption is Not Preventing Law Enforcement from Investigating Crime
Law enforcement officials need backdoors to thwart encryption or else they will not be able to keep the public safe…
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KY Judge Rules Against 10th Amendment and Local Right Work
If local governments have been granted the power to pass local right-to-work by their respective states, the federal government has no say how those powers are delegated.
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West Virginia Takes Another Step Toward Becoming the 26th Right-to-Work State
Earlier today, the West Virginia House of Delegates voted to expand worker freedom and boost the state’s potential for…
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State of the State: Hawaii
Governor Ige is right to focus on enhancing Hawaii’s ability to compete in the global economy. However, these new initiatives fail to address the root problem—Hawaii’s uncompetitive business climate.