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A recent  report declared that the South’s economy is falling behind because it was unprepared for globalization. Meanwhile, just this week, Mitsubishi Motors announced it would relocate its North American headquarters from…

In response to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal that characterized the American South as “falling behind,” ALEC Legislative Analyst Skip Estes and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams penned a…

It should come as no surprise most Americans saw a lower federal tax burden following the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Tax Foundation data reveals 80 percent of filers saw…

The Economic Outlook Ranking is a forecast based on a state’s current standing in 15 state policy variables. Each of these factors is influenced directly by state lawmakers through the…

The 11th Edition of Rich States, Poor States tracks 15 state policy variables proven to generate long-term economic growth against the backdrop of landmark federal tax reform and what that…

The 11th edition of Rich States, Poor States is characterized by great movement in state economic performance and outlook as a result of federal tax reform and the resulting actions…

Jonathan Williams, Vice President of the Center for State Fiscal Reform, discusses the 10th edition of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer Economic Competitiveness Index with Liz Wheeler. …

Stephen Moore, co-author of the ALEC publication Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness, was featured on The John Batchelor Show to talk economic outlook for 2017.

A continuation of the Kentucky's recent spirit of reform bodes well for the state’s future.

Democratic Governor Roy Cooper began his first State of the State address highlighting the shared interests of all Tar Heel State citizens, but quickly turned to lambast certain Republican-sponsored policies…

Despite the governor’s repeated exhortations for reforms since assuming office in 2010, substantial change has proved elusive for the Garden State.

Ceaseless efforts crafting pro-growth tax and fiscal policies have created a prosperous and competitive economic environment in the Sunshine State. Even brighter times lie ahead should lawmakers let economic resources…

Alabama Governor Robert Bentley’s many racing metaphors in his State of the State address attempted to convey his commitment to an Alabama with better jobs, economic growth and education. But…

Governor Tom Wolf calls for $2 billion in spending cuts rather than tax hikes to remedy structural deficit.

Along with ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson, the Center for State Fiscal Reform hosted a celebratory event in Phoenix, Arizona, earlier this week. For the second year in a row,…