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  • Rebecca Friedrichs: Why Good Teachers Want School Choice image

    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 a short video describing why school choice programs lead…

  • West Virginia: Governor Recognizes Problems, but Solutions Fall Short image

    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.

  • Lone Star State Poised to Consider Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform image

    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 introduced in Texas would remedy the problems posed by current…

  • State of the State: Washington image

    State of the State: Washington

    Overall, taxes on job creators will harm Washington families.

  • State of the State: Alaska image

    State of the State: Alaska

    It’s Groundhog Day in Alaska.

  • Why Autonomous Vehicle Technology is Likely to Lead to Job Growth image

    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 rapidly, or slowly, in that state. In New York, opposition…

  • Best Practices for U.S. Immigration Reform from Canada and New Zealand image

    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 fixing America’s “broken immigration system.” He challenged the incoming Administration…

  • Missouri May Become Model State for Government Union Labor Relations image

    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. However, government union reform legislation has been introduced that could…

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    Mason Hunt

    Mason Hunt currently serves as the Events Coordinator with ALEC where he helps with many of the logistics, such as the website, registration and housing, for the three conferences that…

  • Celebrating Educational Choice Across the Country During School Choice Week image

    Celebrating Educational Choice Across the Country During School Choice Week

    Educational choice programs are in the spotlight this week as National School Choice Week kicks off over 21,000 events across the country, involving more than six million parents, students, educators,…

  • State of the State: Arizona image

    State of the State: Arizona

    “The state of our state in 2017, is resilient and strong. Our economy is growing, our schools are improving, and our citizens are succeeding,” thundered Arizona Governor Doug Ducey in…

  • Ajit Pai named new FCC Chair image

    Ajit Pai named new FCC Chair

    President Donald Trump elevated Federal Communications Commissioner Ajit Pai to Chairman of the Commission. This news should hearten free market and limited government advocates and friends, as his elevation…

  • Annual Report Ranks States on Quality of Education image

    Annual Report Ranks States on Quality of Education

    For Immediate Release Contact: Ashley Pratte apratte@alec.org 571-482-5030 Arlington, VA (January 24, 2017)– An annual report released by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) ranks all…

  • A Constitutional Opportunity to Undo Economic Damage image

    A Constitutional Opportunity to Undo Economic Damage

    Maine voters – by a margin of less than 1 percent – approved a 3 percent income tax “surcharge” on incomes greater than $200,000 for the purported purpose of funding…

  • State of the State: Rhode Island image

    State of the State: Rhode Island

    Not only does Rhode Island’s economic outlook rank a dismal 35 out of 50 according to the 9th annual Rich States, Poor States, but more than 70,000 have…

  • State of the State: Mississippi image

    State of the State: Mississippi

    In his sixth State of the State address, Governor Phil Bryant reminded lawmakers their power is derived from the sovereign taxpayers–a subtle reference to the philosophy of John Locke. The address…

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    The Williams Report

    State Budgets Arkansas: State of the State ALEC applauds Governor Hutchinson’s eagerness to pursue pro-growth economic reform in Arkansas. Arizona:  Education is The “Centerpiece” Of Governor Ducey’s New…

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    State of the State: Georgia

    Though much improved over five years ago, the current economic situation in Georgia is anything but peachy. In the annual State of the State Address, Governor Nathan Deal discussed his…

  • State of the State: Nebraska image

    State of the State: Nebraska

    Halfway through his four-year term, Governor Pete Ricketts recently delivered his State of the State address in Lincoln, Nebraska. He focused heavily on the need to increase government efficiency,…

  • State of the State: Connecticut image

    State of the State: Connecticut

    “In a time of scarce state resources, are we spending this money in the best way possible?”