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    Alumni Membership

    Overview Why do we choose to be members of the American Legislative Exchange Council? Why do we travel to these meetings? Together, we take some tough positions and make difficult…

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    Membership

    With over 2,000 members, ALEC is the nation’s largest nonpartisan, individual membership association of state legislators. ALEC is one of America’s most dynamic public-private partnerships with nearly 300 corporate and…

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    ALEC Media Policy

    ALEC provides social, traditional and online journalists with the data, tools and analysis needed to accurately cover stories involving state legislatures. In an effort to provide this service, ALEC waives…

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    The Worst Tax Policy Idea of 2015

    Our nomination for the worst tax policy idea of 2015 goes to Alaska Governor Bill Walker for his proposal to reestablish the state’s personal income tax. This proposal would turn back the clock 35 years on economic development in the state and would cause significant harm to Alaska’s economic outlook. Alaska faces a $3.5 billion budget gap due to declining oil prices and years of overspending. While there may be tough choices ahead to put Alaska on the path back to balanced budgets and a healthy economy, a personal income tax will only add to the fiscal challenges for Alaska’s hardworking taxpayers.

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    Feltscher to Breitbart: Omnibus Bill Fails to Reauthorize School Choice

    Adding to other disappointments for conservatives, the FY 2016 omnibus spending bill does not include reauthorization for the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program (DCOSP). The District’s scholarship program serves…

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    Inez Feltscher to Breitbart: Washington Budget Deal Neglects Kids in Need

    American Legislative Exchange Council Education and Workforce Director Inez Feltscher went on Breitbart News Daily with host Stephen K. Bannon to discuss a critical bipartisan failing in the recent budget deal…

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    Whose Money is it, Anyway?

    As a part of Congress’ recent scramble to pass a spending package, Representative Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and others have spearheaded efforts to reignite interest in the Permanent Internet Tax Freedom…

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    Protecting Taxpayers from Unnecessary Proposed IRS Reporting Rules

    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has proposed new regulations threatening taxpayers who support charities. On Wednesday, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) submitted comments to the IRS in an effort…

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    New CDC Guidelines May Lead to Patient Suffering

    This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) posted new draft guidelines for primary care physicians who prescribe prescription opioids to patients suffering from chronic pain. The…

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    Jonathan Williams Talks Charitable Giving vs. Tax Scrooges with Heartland

    Jonathan Williams, ALEC Vice President of the Center for State Fiscal Reform, got into the Christmas spirit of giving through a conversation about the ALEC report on how tax policy affects charitable giving with Jesse Hathaway, Managing…

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    Big Government Can Now Choose Your Neighbors and Property Value

    The Omnibus budget bill contains a laundry list of items being funded, which continue the failed big government policies of the federal government. One of the most egregious items is…

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    Susan Wagle

    Kansas State Senator Susan Wagle (R-30) was sworn in as the 47th Kansas Senate President on January 14, 2012. She is currently serving her fourth term in the Kansas…

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    Blair Thoreson

    Blair Thoreson was born on May 6, 1964 in Fargo, North Dakota. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from the North Dakota State University and a Master’s degree in Management…

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    John Piscopo

    State Rep. John E. Piscopo is an established leader within the House Republican caucus and a tireless worker for the towns of Burlington, Harwinton, Litchfield and Thomaston. Rep. Piscopo serves…

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    Bill Howell

    Under the leadership of Speaker William James “Bill” Howell, Virginia has become known for its sound fiscal management. While Washington deals with massive debts and deficits, Virginia has produced four…

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    Ray Merrick

    Speaker Ray Merrick has a proven record of successful leadership in state government. But more importantly, he is committed to making our communities better places to live, work and raise…

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    Dave Frizzell

    Representative Dave Frizzell has been active in politics throughout his adult life. Both Rep. Frizzell’s professional and community experiences have contributed to his successes here at the Statehouse. Some of his…

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    Bill L. Cadman

    President Bill Cadman represents Colorado State Senate District 12 which encompasses an area from south of the Broadmoor Hotel to Peyton. He serves as the Senate President and he represents…

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    Jason Saine

    Representative Jason Saine represents the 97th North Carolina House District which encompasses Lincoln County. Representative Saine is serving his third full term in the North Carolina House after being appointed…

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    Mary Kiffmeyer

    Senator Mary Kiffmeyer is a member of the Minnesota State Senate and currently represents Senate District 30, which includes parts of Hennepin, Sherburne, and Wright counties. She is currently serving…