Monthly Archives: April 2012
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Regulation without Representation: How the EPA has become a Political Tool
Todd Wynn | April 26, 2012 | Add a commentIn the January 2011 State of the Union address, President Obama called for the United States to produce 80 percent of its electricity from “clean” energy by 2035. The introduction of a Clean Energy Standard bill in Congress would further this goal by essentially forcing Americans to purchase politically preferred … »
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Letter to Detroit News: ALEC’s Contribution Worthwhile
ALEC Blog Team | April 13, 2012 | Add a commentThe Detroit News published a special letter from ALEC today on Michigan’s economic improvements over the past year as well as the attacks on ALEC from radical extremist groups: “The public should be afraid of ALEC’s critics, who are part of a well-funded effort led by radical organizations to undermine … »
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Newly Released ‘Rich States, Poor States’ Report Draws Attention Online
Caitlyn Korb | April 12, 2012 | Add a commentSince its release yesterday, the 5th edition of ALEC’s ‘Rich States, Poor States‘ report has stirred up conversation in the blogosphere about the effects of state tax policies on economic growth. See what think tanks and policy experts are saying about this “vital resource” for state policymakers: – The Enterprise … »
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Rothschild: “4 reasons that ‘Rich States, Poor States’ matters”
ALEC Blog Team | April 12, 2012 | Add a commentBy Dan Rothschild Dan Rothschild responded to yesterday’s release of ALEC’s ‘Rich States, Poor States’ report: “In a presidential election year, all eyes are focused on Washington and the top-of-the-ticket horse races. But a lot of the policy that touches our lives closely happens on the state level, including important … »
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ALEC PUSHES BACK AGAINST PROGRESSIVE DETRACTORS
ALEC Blog Team | April 11, 2012 | Add a commentIn a statement released today, Ron Scheberle, Executive Director of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), announced ALEC’s intention to redouble its commitment to promoting free-market policy solutions across the states. This announcement came in response to “a coordinated and well-funded intimidation campaign” against ALEC’s public and private sector members. … »
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N.J. could use ALEC’s ideals
ALEC Blog Team | April 9, 2012 | Add a commentThe Newark Star-Ledger reported on ALEC last week. We responded with an op-Ed in Sunday’s edition talking about our principles and the real policies New Jersey could use to enhance their economic prosperity. Click here to read the entire piece. “ALEC stands for free enterprise and limited government. Particularly in … »
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ALEC Calls for Privacy Solutions to Protect Consumer Choice
John Stephenson | April 6, 2012 | Add a commentALEC has long recognized the importance of online consumer privacy and, to that end, developed model policy to ensure consumers have choices for protection when they go online. On Monday, the chairmen of the ALEC’s Communications and Technology Task Force called for the Obama Administration to protect consumers, their online … »
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Free-Market Principles Apply to Light Bulbs, Too
Todd Wynn | April 5, 2012 | 2 CommentsThe U.S. Department of Energy has awarded appliance-maker Philips $10 million for devising an alternative to today’s 60-watt incandescent light bulb. The Philips bulb sells for $50, yet a standard incandescent bulb sells for around $1. Government programs such as the “L-prize” are yet another example of the waste of taxpayer dollars. … »
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Safer Communities at Less Cost Part II
Criminal justice reform: The solutions In part I of this series, we examined the state of criminal justice systems across the nation, and the need for reform in many of the states. Decades of a “lock ‘em up and throw away the key” mentality have left criminal justice systems overburdened. … »
