Press Releases
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American Legislative Exchange Council Hosts 2015 Spring Task Force Summit in Savannah
American Legislative Exchange Council Hosts 2015 Spring Task Force Summit in Savannah Savannah, Georgia (May 15, 2015)—The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) will bring together…
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In defense of ALEC | Harry C. Alford
We all know of the recent horror of a North Charleston, S.C. police officer deciding to murder an unarmed Black citizen by firing eight rounds at his back as he…
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Minimum Wage: ‘Fight for $15’ Will Hurt People Activists Claim They Intend to Help | CNSNews
Yesterday, individuals claiming to represent minimum wage employees staged protests in a number of cities to rally for a minimum wage of $15 per hour. Just one in a series…
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VIDEO: Rich States, Poor States on Wall Street Journal Live
Jonathan Williams, Vice President for the Center for State Fiscal Reform at the American Legislative Exchange Council, discussed the 2015 Rich States Poor States rankings with Mary Kissel…
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See how your state is expected to do economically in 2015 | Washington Examiner
The American Legislative Exchange Council’s new report on state-by-state economic performance indicates conservative fiscal policies are working well at the local level, but how is your…
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Richer or poorer? West has brighter economic horizon | Watchdog.org
Salt Lake City and New York City are more than 2,173 miles apart, but they are polar extremes for economic growth, according to a national study released Wednesday. For the…
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New 2015 State Economic Competitiveness Rankings Reveal Which States Are Poised for Growth
New 2015 State Economic Competitiveness Rankings Reveal Which States Are Poised for Growth For the Eighth Year in a Row, Utah Takes Top Rank…
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Civil forfeiture assumes guilt | The Baltimore Sun
In August 2012, law enforcement stopped Mandrel Stuart, the owner of a small barbecue restaurant in Virginia, for a minor traffic violation. During the routine traffic stop, $17,550 that Stuart…
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Pipe dream? | Public Works Magazine
Review pipe procurement policies to keep taxpayer money from going down the drain.
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New Website Reveals Which States Affected Most by EPA Clean Power Plan Proposal
New Website Reveals Which States Affected Most by EPA Clean Power Plan Proposal CleanPowerPlanFacts.com houses maps and data analyses of proposed regulation…
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American Legislative Exchange Council to host 42nd Annual Meeting in San Diego, California
American Legislative Exchange Council to host 42nd Annual Meeting in San Diego, California Arlington, Virginia (February 13, 2015)—The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) announced today that San Diego,…
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American Legislative Exchange Council to host 43rd Annual Meeting in Indianapolis
American Legislative Exchange Council to host 43rd Annual Meeting in Indianapolis Arlington, Virginia (February 13, 2015)—The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) announced today that Indianapolis, Indiana is the…
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American Legislative Exchange Council to host 44th Annual Meeting in Denver
American Legislative Exchange Council to host 44th Annual Meeting in Denver Arlington, Virginia (February 13, 2015)—The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) announced today that Denver, Colorado is the…
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American Legislative Exchange Council to host 45th Annual Meeting in New Orleans
American Legislative Exchange Council to host 45th Annual Meeting in New Orleans Arlington, Virginia (February 13, 2015)—The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) announced today that New Orleans, Louisiana…
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New Publication: Innovate: Policy for the Future
Read the full report here. Solutions to today’s problems come from creative thinking and a genuine plan of action. Government should operate in the 21st Century instead of the…
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State of the Union Tax Proposal Would Hurt Middle Class | RedState
During his seventh State of the Union Address, President Obama outlined his vision for an economic plan he claims will help the middle class. And for the seventh year in…
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Minimum wage increase is wrong way to ring in New Year | The State Journal
These have been a difficult few years for the West Virginia economy. The coal industry is under attack by the Environmental Protection Agency and West Virginia jobs have borne the…
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Minimum wage hike has an adverse effect on jobs for young workers | Baltimore Business Journal
Gov.-elect Larry Hogan and Maryland’s political leadership face no simple tasks in the months ahead. Along with a $1.2 billion budget shortfall, they will be forced to confront the fallout…
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A Free Market State Legislative Agenda for 2015 | RedState
President Obama will lay out his plan for the nation during the State of the Union tonight, but state legislatures convening across the country in January should not wait for…
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Year of the Tax Cut | The Wall Street Journal
In tonight’s State of the Union address, President Obama will call for higher taxes on death and investment. But there’s little he can do to stop a national trend toward…