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13: Solutions in Sumner County, TN Jan 15, 2020

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A lot of effort and energy is spent looking at the issues in the national and state governments. Rightly so - they both need a lot of fixing. But county governments by-and-large affect your day-to-day life more than other governments and certainly more than you expected. From education to road funding, county governments are often where the rubber meets the road on these issues. Learn from Sumner County Commissioner Jeremy Mansfield about the challenges and opportunities he faces in Tennessee.

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12: Victims of Communism Day w/ PA Rep. Dush Nov 07, 2019

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11: Victims of Communism Day w/ WV Sen. Rucker Nov 07, 2019

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10: Adoption in the States Oct 30, 2019

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Getting adoption right is imperative for policy makers everywhere – but it is especially important for state legislators. Felicia Curcuru is the co-founder and CEO of Binti, an organization dedicated to ensure every child is raised by a loving family. The ALEC General Counsel Bartlett Cleland was adopted and adds his own unique perspective on this issue. Learn more from: www.binti.com.

Special Guest: Bartlett Cleland.

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9: The ALEC for State Financial Officers Oct 07, 2019

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State legislators consistently remark on the great educational opportunities ALEC offers them. But state financial officers seemed to need the same support: that’s where the State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF) comes in. On this episode of Across the States, the president of SFOF, Derek Kreifels, sits down with two of his board members, Seth Metcalf and Ron Crane, to discuss its priorities for state financial officers.

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Saving Lives with Health Care Tech Oct 04, 2019

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Wearable technology like smart watches are becoming more and more popular. They aren’t just great to stay in touch with your friends and family or stay on top of your business relationships – they can have a significant benefit to your health. ALEC directors Brooklyn Roberts and Jonathon Hauenschild and ALEC policy coordinator Anna Parsons are joined by the Mercatus’ Bob Graboyes, a senior research fellow and health care scholar to discuss his personal story with health care technology. Read one article from him that helped spawn this podcast here.

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7: TX Rep. Tan Parker, Sept. State Legislator of the Month Sep 24, 2019

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Texas Representative Tan Parker is the September 2019 State Legislator of the Month – congratulations!

Rep. Parker discusses medical freedom and how important it is for individual liberty. He’s had continual success with policies in Texas that defend against child abuse and now is having success with a policy that promotes medical liberty. Learn more about what that means for you and your state.

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6: The Dangers of Drug Importation Sep 23, 2019

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Prescription drug pricing has been the subject of much debate recently. Many think we should turn to Canada or other countries to address our domestic issues. But importation programs seem to be unsafe and ineffective ways to lower the price of medications.

ALEC Director of the Health and Human Services Task Force Brooklyn Roberts and Policy Coordinator from the ALEC Center for Innovation Anna Parsons sit down with Senior Research Fellow Bob Graboyes from the Mercatus Center to discuss this growing issue.

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5: States Prefer a Low “SALT” Diet Sep 23, 2019

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It’s not widely known, but states with high taxes technically get a discount from their federal taxes. Lower-tax states are left to cover the difference. This is because of the “State and Local Tax Deductions” in the federal tax code. ALEC Chief Economist, Jonathan Williams joins to discuss what this means and what state legislators can do.

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State-Based Environmentalism Jun 06, 2019

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The conversation around conservation and environmentalism usually starts and stops in the federal government. But states and state legislators have such an important role to play. The ALEC Director of the Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force Grant Kidwell is joined by Adam Houser. He is the director of the collegians program at the Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT).

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