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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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Celebrate the 225th Anniversary of the Bill of Rights on December 15
The Bill of Rights celebrates its 225th birthday on Thursday, December 15, and the principles it espouses are just as relevant today as they were when it was first conceived.
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An Innovative Bipartisan Approach to Transfer of Public Lands
While leading on the topic of transferring select federal lands to state control for years, ALEC had not yet hosted a conference-wide event on the issue. That changed on Friday,…
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The States Are Poised to Lead the Nation toward Fiscal Sustainability
On November 8, the American people spoke loudly and clearly. Their resounding post-election message was Washington is hopelessly broken and new approaches to meeting the nation’s challenges must be developed…
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The Prosperity States Initiative: A Policy Lesson from When Harry Met Sally
According to various reports recently published by the Cato Institute, Fraser Institute, Legatum Institute, the Swiss Liberalis Foundation and the Heritage Foundation, the United States clearly no longer ranks among…
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Simulated Article V Amendments Convention Provides an Important and Reassuring Window into the Future
Last week in Williamsburg, Virginia the Convention of States project hosted a simulated Article V amendments convention. The agenda was modeled after the application developed by…
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Article V Simulation
Our Founders’ intent was that states have an avenue through which to reign in an overreaching federal government should Congress fail to do so.
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Battle for Bears Ears
Utah Congressional leaders such as like Senator Mike Lee, Rep. Rob Bishop, Rep. Chris Stewart and Rep. Jason Chaffetz are trying to address unreasonable federal overreach.
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Welfare Reform at 20
There is something special about work. For most, this simple fact can often get overlooked or lost in the endless pressures of a job.
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The Battle for Energy Independence
Technological breakthroughs in hydraulic fracturing (commonly known as fracking) continue to unlock vast oil resources, revitalizing industries and unleashing economic growth across the nation. A competitive regulatory climate characterized by…
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U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Conviction of Defendant Prosecuted Under the Hobbs Act
There has been growing bipartisan support for criminal justice reforms. However, the recent Supreme Court ruling of Taylor v. United States could potentially affect these efforts while raising the issue…
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Second Annual Center to Restore the Balance of Government Article V Event Showcased Bipartisanship and the Crucial Role of the States
The Center to Restore the Balance of Government celebrated its first anniversary with a fascinating discussion on the Hill that showcased Article V as a nonpartisan tool that states can…
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A Congressional Proposal for “A Better Way”
During a recent address in the United States Capitol’s Statuary Hall, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and other congressional leaders outlined “A Better Way,” a series of policy proposals mostly…
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The ‘One Percent Solution’ to the Debt Crisis
Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders propose increased taxes on the wealthy to fund ambitious federal programs. Donald Trump proposes a tax cut that would reduce revenues by $10 trillion over…
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Why No American Would Ever Vote to Stay in the European Union
It was amusing, in a car crash sort of way, to hear President Obama solemnly advise our British friends that, really, they must put aside their childish temper tantrum about…
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High Court Sides with State on Preemption
Further underscoring the fact that local governments are political subdivisions whose powers derive from the state, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that local governments cannot ban fracking of any type. The court found that while both cities Ft. Collins and Longmont are Home Rule cities, Home Rule does not give them the right to act as independent agents of the state law.
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Federalism Wins!
When the terrorist attacks on Brussels occurred last month, pundits and journalists used the tragedy to reinforce the false narrative that Belgium is a failed state, attributing Belgium’s security breach…
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Listen: Two Local Officials Discuss Preemption Laws
On April 28, two locally elected officials hosted a conference call to discuss state preemption laws and how they affect local governments.
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Happy Birthday, Thomas Jefferson – Your Ideas Live On!
Thomas Jefferson, America’s first secretary of state, second vice president and third president would likely relish the title bestowed on him by the 32nd U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt –…
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Rob Natelson Treats Texas Radio Listeners to a Lesson on Article V
This week Professor Rob Natelson, a member of the ALEC Board of Scholars and author of the ALEC Article V Handbook discussed the amendments convention process on Houston’s Morning News…