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Which States Are Winning? ALEC Unveils New "Rich States, Poor States" Rankings - American Legislative Exchange Council
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (276+ words) The 19th edition of Rich States, Poor States demonstrates, once again, that states which prioritize limited government and free-market solutions are leading America's economic turnaround," said ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson. ALEC is proud to highlight the policies that are working to…...
Florida's Commitment to Worker Freedom: Alan Jernigan on Charlotte County Speaks - American Legislative Exchange Council
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (388+ words) Florida is a desirable place for people and businesses to set up shop. ALEC Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force Manager Alan Jernigan said as much when speaking with'WCCF host Ken Lovejoy during a segment of Charlotte County Speaks,…...
ALEC Policy Champions Protecting Workers" Right to a Secret Ballot - American Legislative Exchange Council
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (234+ words) ALEC is honored to recognize Mississippi Sen. Josh Harkins and Rep. Lee Yancey as ALEC Policy Champions for their leadership in protecting the right of workers to cast a private ballot in union organizing elections and shielding taxpayer dollars from…...
Karla Jones Testimony in Ohio: Protecting America's Critical Infrastructure from Foreign Adversaries - American Legislative Exchange Council
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (236+ words) On March 16, Vice President of the ALEC Center for International Freedom Karla Jones submitted written testimony to the Ohio House of Representatives Public Safety Committee on legislation intended to prevent America's foreign adversaries from purchasing Ohio agricultural land as well…...
ALEC Policy Champions Combat Antisemitism in Wisconsin - American Legislative Exchange Council
1+ week, 1+ day ago (308+ words) We are proud to congratulate ALEC's newest Policy Champions: Wisconsin Assemblyman Ron Tusler and Wisconsin Sen. Rob Hutton, sponsors of AB 446 and SB 445. This legislation adopts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism and is consistent with…...
Education Freedom Update: Jonathan Williams on Main Street Matters - American Legislative Exchange Council
1+ week, 1+ day ago (316+ words) ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams was featured on Main Street Matters with the Job Creators Network, discussing the expansion of school choice across the country and what it means for families, students, and small businesses. Impact of the…...
The Founders" Inspiration for a Nation: Civilian Oversight in Military Power - American Legislative Exchange Council
1+ week, 1+ day ago (132+ words) The colonists believed King George III was weakening the important idea that the military should remain under civilian authority. They viewed civilian control of the military as an essential protection for their rights and freedoms. These next grievances in the…...
Joshua Meyer Testimony in Missouri: Income Tax Elimination - American Legislative Exchange Council
1+ week, 2+ day ago (247+ words) ALEC Tax & Fiscal Policy Task Force Director Joshua Meyer testified before the Missouri Senate Economic and Workforce Development committee on HJR 173 and its potential impact on Missouri's economic outlook if it were to eliminate its income tax. You can read…...
The Role of Energy in the American Economy: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal - American Legislative Exchange Council
1+ week, 2+ day ago (387+ words) The future of the American economy will be determined in no small part by energy. Not merely energy in the abstract, but energy that is abundant, affordable, and reliable. These are not slogans; they are prerequisites for success. It is…...
Prioritizing Energy Affordability and Reliability Across the States: Lora Current on The Lars Larson Show - American Legislative Exchange Council
1+ week, 2+ day ago (262+ words) ALEC Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force Senior Manager Lora Current was on The Lars Larson Show discussing energy affordability and state policies following the release of the 5th edition of the ALEC Energy Affordability Report. The conversation started with an…...