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The White House is Restoring Freedom to Local Governments
In the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s presidency, he has made a great impact on being able to speed …
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Questioning the Federal Government and Sanctuary Cities
It should be questioned whether or not the federal government should have any direct financial or regulatory ties with local governments.
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Local Perspective
Judge Keith Self talks local government overreach.
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Rethinking Urban Planning
It is because every individual knows little and, in particular, because we rarely know which of us knows best that we trust the independent and competitive efforts of many to induce the emergence of what we shall want when we see it. — Friedrich Hayek, The Constitution of Liberty
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6th Circuit Shuts the Door on Local Right to Work Opponents
On Monday, the 6th Circuit denied the Motion for Rehearing and Motion for En Banc Hearing and today denied the motion to vacate based on Kentucky' recently passed Right to Work Law.
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Sanctuary State to Preempt Local Governments
The State of California is moving forward a bill to preempt local governments, force them to break federal law and bust their budgets in the process.
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We Expressed Our Concerns and President Trump Listened
In December, the American City County Exchange sent a letter to then President-Elect Trump outlining a number of regulatory reforms that were hurting local government infrastructure projects. Many of these projects are considered high priority projects which are collaborations between federal, state and local governments.
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One City Takes a Stand Against Wasteful Spending
In an era where most local governments don't give a second thought to giving away taxpayer money for events, stadiums and festivals, one city gave a resounding "NO" to fully funding a local festival.
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Local Officials Call On President-Elect Trump
The members of the American City County Exchange, a division of the American Legislative Exchange Council, representing city and county elected officials in 50 states, petition you with great urgency.
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Local Right To Work Wins in Court
Today the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today reversed an earlier ruling by the U.S. District Court in …
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Arrested for Rock n Roll?
The resolution will propose buskers stay in a central area close to a marking, but not in a box.
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Eliminating Personal Property Taxes
When local government taxes personal property [for example: new/used cars, trailers, equipment, trucks, etc.] individuals or businesses never truly “own” …
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High Court Sides with State on Preemption
Further underscoring the fact that local governments are political subdivisions whose powers derive from the state, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that local governments cannot ban fracking of any type. The court found that while both cities Ft. Collins and Longmont are Home Rule cities, Home Rule does not give them the right to act as independent agents of the state law.
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Listen: Two Local Officials Discuss Preemption Laws
On April 28, two locally elected officials hosted a conference call to discuss state preemption laws and how they affect local governments.
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An Open Letter to American Water Works Association
Responsible elected officials, financial professionals and utility engineers must support and promote open competition and the need for alternative products and materials in bidding processes for underground infrastructure. Moreover, this is a fundamental right and responsibility of all municipal governments.
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Will Flint officials adopt a competitive bidding process to fix their pipes?
Federal disaster relief for Flint Michigan’s water contamination could exceed one billion tax dollars before all is said and done. As that money is being dispersed to solve Flint’s water contamination, what steps are being taken to ensure this money is being used wisely? How are the taxpayers going to be reassured that this money is not going into the pockets of pet projects and crony capitalists?
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Like Beyoncé, San Francisco Is Right To Embrace Innovative Technologies Such As AirBnB
Beyoncé’s Super Bowl halftime show delighted her supporters and football fans alike, and also ignited something of a firestorm in …
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KY Judge Rules Against 10th Amendment and Local Right Work
If local governments have been granted the power to pass local right-to-work by their respective states, the federal government has no say how those powers are delegated.
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Video: Friedrichs Supporters Stand for Free Speech
On Monday morning, ALEC staff gathered with teachers, parents, legislators and grassroots leaders on the steps of the Supreme Court …
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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 …