South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard recently signed into law a criminal justice reform package including probation and parole reforms that will keep South Dakotans safe, get the most out of their tax dollars, and hold offenders accountable while getting them the programs they need to successfully reintegrate into society. South … »
The recent debates in state and federal government regarding overspending and massive deficits during a period when the economy is sluggish makes this fiscal policy myth particularly timely. Today’s myth directly addresses hand-wringing over budget cuts during a recession. Dr. Fruits and Dr. Pozdena, co-authors of Tax Myths Debunked, detail … »
By Karla Jones and Patrick Doup, No organization is more committed to limited government, lower taxes and balancing the federal budget than the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). We have long championed fiscal responsibility at all levels of government and promoted a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. But … »
By Michael J. Lambert Can there be a library without books? Bexar County thinks yes. Officials there are experimenting with a bookless public library appropriately named BiblioTech that offers e-readers and computers to its patrons in lieu of hardcopies. Planned for the south side of San Antonio, the start-up cost estimate … »
