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EPA’s Assault on State Sovereignty Part II
Obama’s recently released climate change initiative calls for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to unleash yet another energy regulation aimed at reducing greenhouse gases from existing power plants, severely…
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New Report Reveals Significant Increase in EPA Actions Under the Obama Administration
New Report Reveals Significant Increase in EPA Actions Under the Obama Administration Report compares data on EPA actions by current administration to past administrations Growth of…
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The EPA’s Assault on State Sovereignty Part I
Well timed with the President’s climate change agenda announcement, the American Legislative Exchange Council just released a report which sheds light on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ongoing usurpation…
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European Lessons on Renewable Energy Subsidies
Considering how important and ubiquitous energy is for virtually all of life’s activities, it should come as no surprise that energy policy often dominates the agendas in legislative chambers in…
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Resolution Opposing EPA’s Regulatory Train Wreck
WHEREAS, The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed or is proposing numerous new regulations, particularly in the area of air quality and regulation of greenhouse gases, that are…
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ALEC Weighs in on EPA’s Proposed Carbon Dioxide Standard
On Monday June 25, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) submitted a public comment in opposition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed carbon dioxide standard for new…
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All Cost No Benefit: EPA Proposes Carbon Dioxide Regulation for Power Plants
Today, the EPA has proposed a carbon dioxide standard for new power plants. The EPA blames carbon dioxide and other human emitted greenhouse gases for an increase in global…
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ALEC Energy Principles
Mission: To define and promote a comprehensive strategy for energy security, production, and distribution in the states consistent with the Jeffersonian principles of free markets and federalism. Introduction: A National…
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Myths vs. Facts: Medicaid Expansion
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act passed in 2010 made a number of changes to Medicaid, but the biggest and most controversial change gave states the option of expanding…
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Near Record-High Oil Output Hides Lag in Biden Policy Impact: Joe Trotter in The Epoch Times
Joe Trotter, ALEC Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force Director, was featured in The Epoch Times with energy sector experts discussing the long-term concerns…
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A Monument to Energy Regression
Earlier this month, President Biden used powers authorized under the Antiquities Act of 1906 to proclaim a vast swath of land in Arizona as a national monument. Unfortunately, Biden’s…
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Model Legislation Aims to Help Lawmakers Protect Free Expression on College Campuses: ALEC in Campus Reform
Campus Reform, a project of the Leadership Institute, highlights ALEC model legislation regarding free speech on college campuses and higher education. According to a study conducted by…
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2022 ALEC Annual Report
At the American Legislative Exchange Council, we work to promote prosperity in all fifty states, producing real change for all Americans. Opportunity exists to positively impact the lives of Americans…
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New York Leaders Provide Solutions after Empire State Finishes Last for Economic Outlook
At a recent press conference, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne and Assemblyman Matt Slater called for changes including a Taxpayer Bill of Rights and the Taxpayer Transparency Act to improve…
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Virginia and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
The Regional Greenhouse Gas initiative is a carbon tax costing Virginia’s citizens and industries hundreds of millions of dollars each year. Over the last two years alone, it has…
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New Model Policies from the 49th ALEC Annual Meeting
ALEC recently wrapped up our 49th Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia at the end of July. It was a great success with over 1,200 attendees, including state lawmakers from nearly…
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VIDEO: How NOT to be a victim of politically motivated investment schemes
This week on ALEC TV Livestream, Catherine Mortensen, ALEC Public Affairs Director and Lee Schalk, ALEC Vice President of Policy spoke with Representative Gary Smith of South Carolina about politically…
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The Empire State Puts Politics Ahead of Pension Promises
Earlier this year, the New York State Comptroller announced that the State’s pension funds would divest from 21 energy companies. As shown in Unaccountable and Unaffordable, New York…
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2022 ALEC Draft Model Policies Focus on the Economy, Energy, Education & MUCH MORE
By Catherine Mortensen, ALEC Public Affairs Most ALEC draft model policies are debuted at our Annual Meeting where ALEC members, which include lawmakers and private sector stakeholders, meet in task…
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SEC Proposed ESG Disclosure Rule Would Hurt Economy
ALEC urges SEC to withdraw costly proposed rule that exceeds its authority Arlington, Va. – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has submitted written comments to the Security and…