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cadman4colorado@yahoo.com; bkcnevada@aol.com; dfrizz77@hotmail.com;
pgunn@house.ms.gov; joe@harrisonfinancial.net; Delhowell@aol.com;
phil@philking.com; Lamoureuxlaw@gmail.com; merrickrf@sbcglobal.net;
Tim.Moffitt@emoffitt.com; wniederhauser@gmail.com; johnpiscopo@att.net;
William.Seitz@dinsmore.com; blairthoreson@gmail.com; thomtillis@thomtillis.com;
currytodd@me.com; llupmeyer@gmail.com; Sen.Vukmir, tswagle@aol.com;
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cynthia.l.bergman@exxonmobil.com; sblocker@energyfutureholdings.com;
kenneth.lane@diageo.com; steve.woods@nfib.org; sdelbianco@netchoice.org;
Dlee@kl2.com; kfmaderl@gmail.com
Lisa Nelson; Wilhelm Meierling
The Case for ALEC -- POUTICO: ALEC and SiX

Dear Board and Private Enterprise Advisory Council Members,
I am in Salt Lake City with Senator Niederhauser for a membership event and series of media desk-sides, but thought it
was important to share the below article in today's POLITICO. Ken Vogel reports that State Innovation Exchange (SiX}
members are in Washington this week meeting with the Administration and other progressive leaders. They· see the
series of meetings as a coming out party, much like when President Reagan validated ALEC in the 1980~. Additionally,
SiX clearly states their goal is a long-game focused on 2020 redistricting and long term control of the states and
Congress.
ALEC's work in support of free markets is fundamental to the American way of life. Our work, goals, members and
mission are too important to let the national conversation stray from what is most important: protecting hardworking
taxpayers and creating efficient, effective and accountable state government. Please use the key points and article
below to make the case for ALEC.
On another note, there are some social media rumblings of another targeted "hit" re: climate change that some
companies are already seeing. We are working with members and the media to appropriately channel the conversation.
If you hear anything or need support, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Key points:
Democracy Alliance President Gara LaMarche: "We need to invest more heavily in the vital infrastructure at
the state and municipal level which Is key to any progressive future and where the right has made startling
gains."
The meeting signals the group is gearing up to counter the well-financed network of conservative groups led by
ALEC
State Innovation Exchange meetings with the White House and Elizabeth Warren will focus on redistricting for
progressive gains Jn 2020
State policy focus re: "economic equality agenda, which seeks minimum wage hikes, equal pay measures, family
leave benefits, collective bargaining protections and increased access to pre-kindergarten and higher
education."
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White House, Elizabeth Warren team up to roll back GOP state dominance
By Kenneth P. Vogel
3/5/15 5:50 AM EST
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The Obama administration and top congressional liberals this week are formally embracing a new big-money effort to turn
back the Republican tide in the states ahead of a pivotal series of elections that could determine which party controls
redistricting and voting rules in many states.
A delegation of about 20 Democratic state legislators from around the country representing a group called the State
Innovation Exchange is planning to huddle on Thursday and Friday with administration officials in the White House, with
Sen. Elizabeth Warren on the Hill and with policy experts at the Center for American Progress.
The meetings are billed mostly as discussions of the group's economic equality agenda, which seeks minimum wage
hikes, equal pay measures, family leave benefits, collective bargaining protections and increased access to prekindergarten and higher education.
But more broadly, they seem to signal that national Democrats are finally gearing up to counter a well-financed network of
conservative groups led by the American Legislative Exchange Council (or ALEC) that for years has dominated state
policy battles.
And the meetings are being interpreted in the institutional left as a de facto embrace of the State Innovation Exchange known as SiX for short - as the chosen vehicle for Democrat's catch-up effort.
"Ifs an improvement, but it remains to be seen whether a progressive voice can be as loud and persuasive at the state
level as ALEC," said Minnesota State Senate President Ser;iator Sandra Pappas, who is among the ·lawmakers in SiX's
delegation. She had been involved with a predecessor group to SIX that had struggled to gain traction with either national
Democratic leaders or donors, and said she had been debating whether to come to Washington with SiX this week. "This
is a very busy time in our legislative session and the ticket was expensive, but when I heard there was a White House
briefing, it got my attention and I decided I better go for this."
The White House briefing, set for Friday morning, is expected to include Education Secretary Arne Duncan, political
director David Simas, intergovernmental affairs director Jerry Abramson and a host of Obama policy advisors including
Brian Deese and Jam'es Kvaal.
A White House spokesman did not respond to requests for comment on the briefing, but it seems Intended at least In part
to encourage Democratic state lawmakers, interest groups and donors around the country to rally behind SiX, which
was launched late last year. It comes as the group is forging relationships with other key national liberal groups, Including
the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and also awaiting a coveted endorsement from Democracy Alliance major donor
club.
The DA, as the club is known in liberal finance circles, held a two-day board meeting this week in San Francisco, partly to
discuss the funding recommendations it will make to its 100-plus donors.
Sources familiar with the club say it's likely to include SiX in its portfolio of recommended groups for the coming years.
And, whil.e DA president Gara LaMarche said no final decisions had been made on the portfolio, he stressed the
importance of state-level advocacy in an email last month to donors.
"Looking ahead, we need to invest more heavily in the vital infrastructure at the state and municipal level which is the key
to any progressive future and where the right has made startling gains," LaMarche-wrote.
The Congressional Progressive Caucus is already working with SiX to arrange a series of town hall-style meetings around
the country pairing members·of Congress with state lawmakers to build support for state-level efforts to raise the minimum
wage, boost education funding, combat voter identification laws and other progressive priorities .
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"From the progressive caucus standpoint, we kind of feel like SiX is what the doctor ordered," said caucus co-chair Rep.
Keith Ellison (D-Minnesota), who first huddled with the group's leaders at the caucus's retreat last month. "We know that a
progressive group of state legislators can probably make more progress than us In Congress on these issues in this
political climate, being so deeply divided, " said Ellison. "Civil rights stuff like marriage equality, democracy stuff like photo
ID, even minimum wage stuff is much more likely to move at the state and local level," he said, adding that state politics
takes on heightened significance as the once-a-decade redrawing of congressional boundaries approaches after the 2020
census.

That's the thinking behind the Obama administration's embrace of SiX as well, say people familiar with the relationship,
which they say includes regular communication between the group and the White House political office.
SiX's leaders hope the White House involvement will tal<e the group to the next level, doing for it what Ronald Reagan's
embrace did for ALEC in the 1980s. That group was launched in 1973, but it really gained traction in the conservative
firmament .when Reagan included its leaders in his newly formed White House Task Force on Federalism, and began
relying on them to develop and enact state-level policies that buttressed his administration's push for lower taxes and less
regulation of industry.
He would later praise ALEC's members as "soldiers in a common cause to unleash the private sector, rebuild our
economy, strengthen o"ur defenses, and reaffirm our values. " And his overt boosterism helped ALEC win support from
major corporate and individual donors, and participation from Republican state lawmakers across the country, who relied
on ALEC's model legislation and research muscle to win battle after battle for decades, mostly with little scrutiny and
almost unchallenged on the left.
While the group recently has seen its corporate support eroded somewhat by concerted liberal attacks, it has still played a
major role in advancing conservative positions in state-level polic.y fights that rev the GOP base, such as restricting union
power and voter access and pushing controversial Stand Your Groundmeasures.
"In the same way that conservatives 30 years ago decided to put money and investment in the states and are now seeing
the benefits of that- with the largest number of chambers in their control since the 1920s and their ability to move
legislation - we hope that this is the beginning of a similar movement for progressives in the states, where we are able to
advance progressive legislation and also build a farm team of the next generation of leaders," said SiX's founder and
executive director Nick Rathod.
A career Democratic operative, Rathod has leaned on his influential ties in his effort to win support for SiX. He served as
President Barack Obama's liaison to state officials, worked for the Center for American Progress and directed state
campaigns for former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's gun safety group.
Previous liberal efforts to answer ALEC have mostly floundered. A handful of advocacy groups and think tanks focused on
the state level had failed to mount a unified push across states, struggled to gain traction in the states or raise the funds
necessary to sustain organizations of any heft.
Rathod spent much of last year working to build support for SiX in private meetings across the country with state
lawmakers, union officials and donors. He hopes to be able to raise between $3 million and $5 million for SiX's first year,
and then as much as-$10 million in subsequent years. He says fundraising is on pace, though the group is registered
under sections of the tax code - 501 (c)(3} and 501 (c) (4) - that make it tough to track its fund raising and don't require it
to reveal its donors.
Rathod has locked up support from some key major donors, such as David desJardins, an early Google employee who is
a DA board member.
DesJardins said SiX seemed to be off to a strong start, pointing to a summit it held in Washington in December that
attracted more than 200 legislators, operatives and donors from around the country.
"It's a startup," desJardins said. "I'm a Silicon Valley guy, so I'm used to start ups that have high risk but high potential.
This has a good chance but nothing is guaranteed."
While SiX mostly has been focused on building networks of donors, state lawmakers and liberal interest groups, it has
started working behind the scenes with lawmakers developing legislation and strategy.
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The group rallied liberal opposition to a conservative push fo· a constitutional convention intended partly to pass a federal
balanced budget amendment, and it has provided guidance to state lawmakers seeking to block conservative legislative
initiatives and enact law enforcement reforms.
ALEC spokesman Bill Meierling said his group supports any effort to bring together state and federal lawmakers to
develop policies. But he asserted that voters aren't keen on the specific policies SiX and the Obama administration
champion, pointing out that Republicans last year.captured the U.S. Senate and substantial!yexpanded their edge in state
legislatures.
"Voters in November sent a message to Washington that big-government policies aren't working," Meierling said.
"Discussions in furtherance of those same policies are against the will of the people."
Read more: http://www. politico. com/story/2015/03/wh ite-house-elizabeth-warren-reach-out-to-state-govern ments115782. htm l#ixzz31WOp2KSc

Lisa B. Nelson
Chief Executive Officer
American Legislative Exchange Council
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state legislators in the United States dedicated to the principles af limited government, free markets and federalism. The Council is governed by
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Sen.Vukmir; Lisa Nelson
RE: ALEC Items

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Thank you!

From: phil@philking.com [mailto:phil@philking.com]
Sent: Monday, March 9, 2015 3:56 PM
To: Jeff Lambert
Cc: Leah Vukmir (Sen.Vukmir@legis.wi.gov); Lisa Nelson

Subject: Re: ALEC Items
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State Representative Phil King
On Mar 9, 2015, at 1:41 PM, Jeff Lambert <ilambert@alec.org> wrote:
Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman.
For your approval:
State Chairman
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New State Chair in North Dakota, Representative Karen Rohr - Representative Rohr will be
replacing Representative Bette Grande. Representative Karen Rohr was recommended by
Bette Grande.
Representative Karen M. Rohr, 64th Assembly. Rep. Rohr represents the 31st District.
She has a PhD in Nursing Research, MSN Nursing Administration & Board Certified Nurse
Practitioner. She has served in the House since 2011. She has been a member since
January 2013 and has attended every meeting since elected.

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Rep. Rohr currently serves on the Education and Government and Veterans Affairs
Committee, serving as the Vice Chairman on the Government and Veterans Affairs
committee.
Public sector renewal letter. This week we would like to send the below to our remaining
renewals:

March 9, 2015
Address Block
Greeting Line
Thank you for your participation in the American Legislative Exchange Council
(ALEC). On December 31, 2014, your ALEC membership lapsed. On Apri/ 1, your
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 membership benefits will expire. Renew your membership by April 1st to guarantee
your seat on a Task Force at our Savannah meeting in May. Other benefits of
membership in ALEC include discounted registration rates for ALEC meetings, access to
ALEC research, and a subscription to ALEC publications. I urge you to renew your A~EC
membership today.

For $100, you can renew your two-year membership. There are four easy ways
to renew your membership:
•

You may call the Mem:>ership Department at 571-482-5013 and renew
wit.h a credit card over the phone.

•

You may send a chedc for $100 with "membership dues" on the memo
line to:
ALEC
Attn: Coordinator of Membership Services
2900 Crystal Drive Si..ite 600
Arlington, VA 22202

•

You may fax the enclosed invoice with payment information to 703-3730927.

•

You may log in to https:ljalec.secure.force.com/ and renew your
membership on line. If you need assistance with your username or
password, please call the Membership Department at 571-482-5013.

At ALEC, legislators come together with members of the private sector to
discuss the most pressing issues our states face and advance the principles of limited
government, free markets and federalism. With new legislators joining the American
Legislative Exchange Council every day, and with three exciting meetings scheduled for
2015-in Savannah, San Diego and Scottsdale-ALEC is poised for a record year. I invite
you to be a part of it by renewing your membership today.
Sincerely,
Representative Phil King, Texas (HD-61)
2015. National Chair
American Legislative Exchange Council

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Best,

Jeff
Jeff Lambert, CAE
Senior Director of Membership & Development
American Legislative Exchange Council
2900 Crystal Drive, Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22202

P: (571) 482-5018
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2015 Annual Meeting - July 22 - 24, 2015 - San Diego, California
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membership organization of state legislators in the United States dedicated to the principles of limited government, free
markets and federalism. The Council is governed by state legislators who comprise the National B9ard of Legislators and is
advised by the Private Enterprise Advisory Council, a fJTOUp of private, foundation and think tank members.
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Sen.Vukmir; Lisa Nelson
ALEC Items

Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman.
For your approval:
State Chairman
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New State Chair in North Dakota, Representative <aren Rohr - Representative Rohr will be replacing
Representative Bette Grande. Representative Karen Rohr was recommended by Bette Grande.
Representative Karen M. Rohr, 64th Assembly. Rep. Rohr represents the 31st District. She has a PhD in
Nursing Research, MSN Nursing Administratio1 & Board Certified Nurse Practitioner. She has served in
the House since 2011. She has been a membe'.' since January 2013 and has attended every meeting since
elected.

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Rep. Rohr currently serves on the Education arid Government and Veterans Affairs Committee, serving
as theVice Chairman on the Government and Veterans Affairs committee.
Public sector renewal letter. This week we would like to send the below to our remaining renewals:

March 9, 2015
Address Block
Greeting Line
Thank you for your participation ir. 1he American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). On
December 31, 2014, your ALEC membership lapsed. On April 1, vour membership benefits will expire.
Renew your membership by April 1st to guarantee your seat on a Task Force at our Savannah meeting
in May. Other benefits of membership in ALEC include discounted registration rates for ALEC meetings,
access to ALEC research, and a subscription 10 ALEC publications. I urge you to renew your ALEC
membership today.
For $100, you can renew your two-~ar membership. There are four easy ways to renew your
membership:
• You may call the Membersl"ip Department at 571-482-5013 and renew with a credit
card over the phone.
•

You may send a check for $LOO with "membership dues" on the memo line to:
ALEC
Attn: Coordinator of Memb:rship Services
2900 Crystal Drive-Suite 60()
Arlington, VA 22202

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you need assistance with your username or password, please call the Membership
Department at 571-482-5013.

At ALEC, legislators come together with members of the private sector to discuss the most
pressing issues our states face and advance the principles of limited government, free markets and
federalism. With new legislators joining the American Legislative Exchange Council every day, and with
three exciting meetings scheduled for 2015-in Savannah, San Diego and Scottsdale-ALEC is poised for
a record year. I invite you to be a part of it by renewing your membership today.
Sincerely,
Representative Phil King, Texas (HD-61)
2015 National Chair
American Legislative Exchange Council

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Best,
Jeff
Jeff Lambert, CAE
Senior Director of Membership & Development
American Legislative Exchange Council
2900 Crystal Drive, Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22202

P: (571) 482-5018
C: (703) 283-5904
F: (703) 373-0927
Email: jlambert@alec.org

Upcoming Meetings:
2015 Spring Task Force Summit - May 15, 2015 - Savannah, Georgia
2015 Annual Meeting - July 22 - 24, 2015 -San Diego, California
2015 States and Nation Policy Summit- December 2-4, 2015- Phoenix, Arizona
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state legislators in the United States dedicated to the principles of limited government, free markets and federalism. The Council is governed by
state legislators who comprise the National Boord of legislators and is advised by the Private Enterprise Advisory Council, a group of private,
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Friday, March 13, 2015 5:41 FM
Lisa Nelson
Phil King; Linda Upmeyer, S-:n.Vukmir, William Carmichael; Jim Buck; Jeff Lambert
Re: Chip Rogers Bio

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Wayne Niederhauser
801-558-4766
On Mon, Mar 9, 2015 at 3:31 PM, Lisa Nelson
] For executive committee approva.l;

<lnelson(~alec.org>

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lI We have at least 4 open board slots for this year and I'd like to begin locking in our new board members. The
first for consideration is someone I believe most of you know.
Chip Rogers has been involved with ALEC over the yeus and has shown interest in serving on the board.
With approval from the executive committee, I'd like to n:ach out next week to offer him a slot.
Please send me your thoughts or any concerns with movI.g forward.
Thanks to all!
Lisa
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I Lnelson@alec.org
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From: Jeff Lambert <jlambert@alec.org>
Date: March 9, 2015 at 2:19:33 PM PDT
To: Lisa Nelson <lnelson@alec.org>

· Subject: FW: Chip Rogers Bio
Per you request-

Please send to.Executive Committee for PEAC ::onsideration.

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Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:14 PM
Phil King (phil@philking.com); Ashley Westenhover, Linda Upmeyer; Sen.Vukmir; Jim
Buck (senatorjimbuck@comcast.net); William Carmichael (wcarmichael@asc-usi.com);
steve.woods@nfib.org; Moore, Steve; Wayne Niederhauser (wniederhauser@gmail.com);
Joel Anderson (ande434@cox.net); Bill Cadman (cadman4colorado@yahoo.com); Alan
Clemmons (clemmonsl@aol.com); Gary Banz (glbanz232@cox.net);
andre@andrecushing.com; David Frizzell (dfrizz77@hotmail.com); Philip Gunn
(pgunn@house.ms.gov); harrisoj@legis.state.la.us; William Howell {delhowell@aol.com);
nkasperik@bresnan.net; ray.merrick@house.ks.gov; dawnpettengill@gmail.com;
sainejason@gmail.com; SD08@senate.state.oh.us; Blair Thoreson
{blairthoreson@gmail.com); Curry Todd (currytodd@me.com); wagle@senate.state.ks.us;
sdelbianco@netchoice.org
Jimmy Wall; Jeff Lambe.rt; Wilhelm Meierling
George Soros Gives $9.2 Million To Progressive Campaign Funding Group - State
Innovation Exchange
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FYI in case you missed this today - as we have been talking about, Project Six is off to the races and ALEC needs to
continue to leverage support from our allies. Please share as appropriate.
Thanks for your continued support,
Lisa

George Soros Gives $9.2 Million To Progressive
Campaign Funding Group
SIX aims·to "build the legislative wing of the progressive movement."
http:Uwww.jewishpress.com/news/breaking-news/george-soros-gives-9-2-million-to-progressive-campaign-fundinggroup/2015/03/25/

By: JBN I Jewish Business News
Published: March 25th, 2015
By Lilach Weissman
George Soros has donated $9.2 million to create a network that will dispense funds to grassroots
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from American Legislation and Issue Campaign Exchange, Progressive States Network, and the
Center for State Innovation. SIX said in a statement on its website that it is, "building the legislative
wing of the progressive movement. SIX aims to encourage cross-pollination among states, providing
a platform for the best ideas to spread and grow,." according to Newsbusters.
SIX has an advisory board with members from liberal organizations such as the ACLU, the AFL-CIO,
Sierra Club, MoveOn.org, and ProgressNow.
These smaller organizations are reeling from the GOP victory in the last Congressional elections and
have formed SIX to become the liberal equ ivalent of ALEC, the conservative American Legislative
Exchange Council.

Bill Meierling
Vice President, Public Affairs
571-482-5007
wmeierlinq@alec.org
2900 Crystal Drive, Sixth Floor
Arlington, VA 22202

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state legislators in the Uniter;/ States dedicated to the principles of limited government, free markets and federalism. The Council is governed by
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Jimmy Wall <jwall@alec.org>
Monday, March 23, 2015 1:26 PM
Lisa Nelson; Phil King (phil@philking.com); Linda Upmeyer; Sen.Vukmir; Jim Buck
(senatorjimbuck@comcast.net); Wayne Niederhauser (wniederhauser@gmail.com);
William Carmichael (wcarmichael@asc-usi.com)
Sarah McManamon; Jeff Lambert; Ashley Westenhaver
RE: Introductions and board liaison

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Good afternoon,
Below, please find my updated contact information. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be helpful in any way. I
look forward to meeting all of you very soon.
Sincerely,

Jimmy Wall
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Office: 571-482-5024
Mobile: 614-949-0304
jwall@alec.org

2900 Crystal Drive, Sixth Floor
Arlington, VA 22202

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state legislators in the United States dedicated to the principles of limited government, free markets and federalism. The Council is governed by
state legislators who comprise t he National Board of Legfslators and is advised by the Private Enterprise Advisory Council a group of private,
foundation and think tank members.
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From: Lisa Nelson

Sent: Monday, March 23, 2015 9:00 AM

To:

Phil King (phil@philking.com); Unda Upmeyer; Leah Vukmir (Sen.Vukmir@legis.wi.gov); Jim Buck
(senatorjimbuck@comcast.net); Wayne Niederhauser (wniederhauser@gmail.com); William carmichael
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Cc: Jimmy Wall; Sarah McManamon; Jeff Lambert; Ashley Westenhover

Subject: Introductions and board liaison
Dear Executive Committee -

I wanted to introduce you personally to Jimmy Wall who has joined ALEC as my executive assistant. Jimmy comes to
ALEC from Ohio where he was working for a political consulting firm at the state level. He has relocated to the
Alexandria area with his wife and newborn son and we are thrilled to have him on board.
As you know, Briana had been handling all my meetings and logistics and going forward Jimmy will be in charge of all of
my scheduling, board liaison work, Jeffersonian Project activities and any other areas that involve my engagement. He
and Sarah will handle all board related logistics and notes so please open emails from him as they will generally be
specific to our work.

I am very happy to have him on board and look forward to you meeting him in person - either in Savanah or San Diego!
Thanks and I look forward to seeing you soon.
Lisa

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Monday, March 23, 2015 8:00 AM
Phil King (phil@philking.com); Linda Upmeyer; Sen.Vukmir; Jim Buck
(senatorjimbuck@comcast.net); Wayne Niederhauser (wniederhauser@gmail.com);
William Carmichael (wcarmichael@asc-usi.com)
Jimmy Wall; Sarah McMananion; Jeff Lambert; Ashley Westenhaver
Introductions and board liaison

Dear Executive Committee -

I wanted to introduce you personally to Jimmy Wall who has joined ALEC as my executive assistant. Jimmy comes to
ALEC from Ohio where he was working for a political consulting firm at the state level. He has relocated to the
Alexandria area with his wife and newborn son and we are thrilled to have him on board.
As you know, Briana had been handling all my meetings and logistics and going forward Jimmy will be in charge of all of
my scheduling, board liaison work, Jeffersonian Project activities and any other areas that involve my engagement. He
and Sarah will handle all board related logistics and notes so please open emails from him as they will generally be
specific to our work.

I am very happy to have him on board and look forward to you meeting him in person - either in Savanah or San Diego!
Thanks and I look forward to seeing you soon.
Lisa

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Monday, March 09, 2015 4:11 PM
Vukmir, Leah ·
Automatic reply: Declined: Jeffersonian Project Board of Directors Meeting

Thank you for your email. I'm currently out of town on business but will respond to emails as quickly as possible. I will
return to the of!ice on March 13. Thank you for your patience.
Best,
Sarah McManamon
Director of Events
American Legislative Exchange Council

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Location:

Jeffersonian Project Board of Directors Meeting
ALEC Large Conference Room - 2900 Crystal Dr, Ste 600 Arlington, VA 22202

Start:
End:
Show Time As:

Thu 3/26/2015 8:00 AM
Thu 3/26/2015 10:00 AM
Free

Recurrence:

(none)

Meeting Status:

Declined

Organizer:

Sarah McManamon

Importance:

High

Hi All,
We are sad that many of you won't be able to attend the dinner and Board meeting on March 25 and 26 in DC for the
Jeffersonian Project. Since Stuart and Bob will be in town, Lisa will still hold the Board Meeting and would appreciate it if
you could call in and participate if your schedule allows. I have included a conference call number and code below.
Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions.
Best,
Sarah
Call in number: (800) 704-9804
Participan.t code: 62276633
Moderator code: 63523465

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Wednesday, March 25, 2015 4:20 PM
Stuart Jolly; lnelson@alec.org; llupmeyer@gmail.com; phil@philking.com; Vukmir, Leah;
bobwilliams@statebudgetsolutions.org; Ashley@philking.com; lbowen@alec.org
RE: Jeffersonian Project Board Meeting -- 3/26/15.at 9:00AM

The meeting will be held at the following address:
2900 Crystal Drive
Floor
Arlington, VA 22202
5th

Please feel free to contact me if you have any additional questions.
Thank you,
Jimmy Wall
Executive Assistant
Jeffersonian Project
Mobile - (614) 949-0304
jwall@jeffersonlan- project.org

From: Stuart Jolly [mailto:S.Jolly@Edufreedom.org]

Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 5:40 PM
To: Jimmy Wall; lnelson@alec.org; llupmeyer@gmail.com; phil@philking.com; Le.ah.Vukmir@legis.wisconsin.gov;
bobwilliams@statebudgetsolutions.org; Ashley@philking.com; lbowen@alec.org
Subject: Re: Jeffersonian Project Board Meeting -- 3/26/15 at 9:00AM
Great! I'll be there ... wait, where is it the meeting ...address? I'll have to depart NLTthat 11 am to catch my flight. FYI
Thank you!
Stuart

Stuart A. Jolly
Executive Political Director

Education Freedom Alliance
LTC, US Army {Ret)

SJolly@EduFreedom.org
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bobwilliams@statebudgetsolutions.org; Ashley@philking.com; lbowen@alec.org
Re: Jeffersonian Project Board Meeting -- 3/26/15 at 9:00AM

Great! I'll be there ...wait, where is it the meeting ... address? I'll have to depart NLT that 11 am to catch my flight. FYI
Thank you I
Stuart

Stuart A. Jolly
Executive Political Director

Education Freedom Alliance
LTC, US Army {Ret)

S.Jolly@EduFreedom.org
405.514.0514

uRise to the Challenge!"

From: Jimmy Wall <jwall@jeffersonian-project.org>
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 3:21 PM
To: Stuart Jolly <S.jolly@edufreedom.org>, "lnelson@alec.org" <lnelson@alec.org>, "llupmeyer@gmail.com"

<llupmeyer@gmail.com>, "phil@philking.com" <phil@philking.com>, "Leah.Vukmir@legis.wisconsin.gov"
<Leah.Vukmir@legis.wisconsin.gov>, "bobwilliams@statebudgetsolutions.org"
<bobwilliams@statebudgetsolutions.org>, "Ashley@philking.com" <Ashley@philking.com>, "lbowen@alec.org"
<lbowen@alec.org> ,
Subject: Jeffersonian Project Board Meeting - 3/26/15 at 9:00AM
Good afternoon,
This is a gentle reminder that the board meeting for the Jeffersonian Project is scheduled for 9:00AM tomorrow. If you
are. unable to attend in person, please try to call in:

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Vukmir, Leah
Lisa Nelson; Laurel Buckley
RE: March 25/26 Event in DC with Newt

So sorry to hear that. We will miss you! Will you be able to attend the Spring Task Force Summit in Savannah? I'd love to
get you registered so we can secure a room for you as the hotel is filling up quicker than usual!
Best, ·
Sarah
Sarah McMariamon
Director of Events
Please join us!
States and Nation Policy Summit: December 3-5, 2014 (Washington, DC)
2015 Meetings:
Spring Task Force Summit: May 15, 2015 (Savannah, GA) Annual Meeting: July 22 - 24, 2015 (San Diego, CA) States
and Nation Policy Summit: December 2-4, 2015 (Phoenix, AZ)
American Legislative Exchange Council
2900 Crystal Drive
6th Floor
Arlington, VA 22202
Direct Line: 571.482.5026
Cell: 202.557.8491

-----Original Message----From: Vukmir, Leah [mailto:Leah.Vukmir@legis.wisconsin.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2015 6:47 PM
To: Sarah McManamon
Cc: Vukmir, Leah; Lisa Nelson; Laurel Buckley
Subject: Re: March 25/26 Event in DC with Newt
Hello all!
Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend ..I am on the Budget writing committee and we will be having hearings on the
budget that week:( I will not be able to get away.
Sorry....
Leah
Sent from my iPhone
>On Mar 3, 2015, at 9:50 AM, Sarah McManamon <smcmanamon@alec.org> wrote:
>
> wide event occurring over those same dates and

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Vukmir, Leah
ALEC Spring Meeting

Hi Senator Vukmir!
I just wanted to check in and see if you would be able to attend our meeting in Savannah in May. Our hotel is almost
sold out and I want to be sure we get you in the main hotel if you do plan to come. Please let me know and I'll get you
registered- I can help book your flight too if you need me to. I know how busy you must be right now in session!
Thanks, hope to see you in Savannah I
Sarah

Saran :M.c:M.anamon
Director of Events

Please join us!
States and Nation Policy Summit: December 3-5, 2014 (Washington, DC)
2015 Meetings:
Spring Task Force Summit: May 15, 2015 (Savannah, GA}
Annual Meeting: July ;~2 - 24, 2015 (San Diego, CA}
States and Nation Policy Summit: December 2-4, 2015 (Phoenix, AZ}

American Legislative Exchange Council
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Monday, March 09, 2015 4:29 PM
Sen.Vukmir
FW: Minutes from MD Interstate Licensure Compact Monthly Conference Call
Untitled attachment 00121.docx; Untitled attachment 00124.htm

FYI Leah here is the minutes from the National Group they mention you. Lind(!
From: Linda J. Miiier [mailto:ljm@hwmiller.com]
Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2015 12:07 PM
To: Miller, Linda [LEGIS]
Subject: PN: Minutes from MD Interstate Licensure Compact Monthly Conference Call

From: Karla Fultz McHenry [mailto:karlafultzmchenry@icloud.com]
Sent: Friday, March 6, 2015 2:18 PM
To: Linda Miller
Subject: Fwd: Minutes from MD Interstate Licensure Compact Monthly Conference Call

FYI...

Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:

From: "Tempelis, Eric C" <ECTempel@gundersenhealth.org>
Date: March 6, 2015 at 1:57:53 PM CST
To: "Tempelis, Eric C 11 <ECTempel@gundersenhealth.org>

Subject: Minutes from MD Interstate Licensure Compact Monthly Conference Call
Hello Everyone: .

·

Thank you again to those who were able to join the call today, including Eric Fish of FSMB. The updates
were very helpful.
Attached are the minutes from our conference call. We appreciate intern Jaimie from Gundersen
putting them together for us. Please let me know if you have any questions/edits.
Enjoy the weekend,
Eric

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Tuesday, March 10, 2015 11:09 AM
Sen.Vukmir
FW: Compact

FYI
- ---Original Message----From: Sean Riley [mailto:sriley@alec.org]
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2015 4:35 PM
To: Miller, Linda [LEGIS]
Subject: RE: Compact
FYI, FSMB just requested a meeting with me .. .
-----Original Message----From: Sean Riley
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2015 11 :58 AM
To: 'Miller, Linda [LEGIS]'
Subject: RE: Compact
Good morning,
I spoke with Michael Bowman re: this issue yesterday and he will be moving forward with a conversation with our CEO
tomorrow when she returns to the office from travel. We discussed a few things, primarily the objection to the compact's
exclusion of physicians without specialty certification- have you gotten any feedback when you've raised this issue? If the
purpose of the compact is to facilitate telemedicine, how does excluding physicians without specialty certification advance
that purpose?
Also re: the chart "addressing ALEC's concerns," these are similar talking points to what I've seen elsewhere.
-It describes ALEC's "11th hour opposition," yet December was our first meeting following the Compact's final draft.
-It also suggest that the Compact drafters sought critique, then suggests ALEC should have provided unsolicited
feedback.
-The chart in fact ignores the primary contention with the draft--that it excludes physicians from the Compact that don't
have specialty certification, In what appears to be an attempt to comingle private certification with state licensure. If thats
not the purpose, then does the FSMB have an objection to opening the compact up to all physicians, regardless of
whether they have specialty certification? If so, why? I understand that Iowa already requires specialty certification for
expedited licensure, but I am unclear as to why that is the case. If the state's view is that those without specialty
certification are unfit to practice medicine, that seems like an entirely different discussion.
Sean

-----Original Message----From: Miller, Linda [LEGIS] [mailto:Linda.Miller@legis.iowa.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2015 11 :31 AM
To: Sean Riley
Subject: Compact
How are things this morning?
Sent from my iPad
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Sen.Vukmir
FW: Minutes from MD Interstate Licensure Compact Monthly Conference Call
Untitled attachment 00121.docx; Untitled attachment 00124.htm

Leah let me know that you got this email. Linda

From: Linda J. Miiier [mailto:ljm@hwmiller.com]
Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2015 12:07 PM

To: Miller, Linda [LEGIS]
Subject: FW: Minutes from MD Interstate Licensure Compact Monthly Conference call

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To: Linda Miller
Subject: Fwd: Minutes from MD Interstate Licensure Compact Monthly Conference Call

FYI...
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:

From: "Teinpelis, Eric C' <ECTempel@gundersenhealth.org>
Date: March 6, 2015at1:57:53 PM CST
To: "Tempelis, Eric C" <ECTempel@gundersenhealth.org>

Subject: Minutes from MD Interstate Licensure Compact Monthly Conference Call
Hello Everyone:
Thank you again to those who were able to join the call today, including Eric Fish of FSMB. The updates
were very helpful.
Attached are the minutes from our conference call. We appreciate intern Jaimie from Gundersen
putting them together for us. Please let me know if you have any questions/edits.
Enjoy the weekend,
Eric

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Miller, Linda [LEGIS] <Linda.Miller@ legis.iowa.gov>
Thursday, March 12, 2015 10:54 AM
Sen.Vukmir
FW: S.D. governor to sign compact legislation on March 30

How are things going I as Sean to check to see if we should send out a email to state chairs so they at least put this on
their radar screen. Linda

From: Sean Riley [mailto:sriley@alec.org]

Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 9:38 AM
To: Miller, Linda [LEGIS]
Subject: RE: S.D. governor to sign compact legislation on March 30

Representative,
Please see below and let me know if there' s anything else I can assist with ..
The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact is essentially an expedited licensure model and would still require a
physician to obtain a license and pay fees in each state where they wish to practice, though presumably in an
expedited manner. It would additionally require a physician wishing to ta.ke advantage of the compact to hold a
specialty certification recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic
Association' s Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists at time of application.
The Nurse Licensure Compact, on the other hand, is a mutual recognition (reciprocity) model, similar to a
driver' s license, and permits a nurse (does not cover APRN' s) who has obtained a single license in their primary
state of residence to practice in any state has joined the compact, subject to the laws of the state where the
patl.ent is located or where practice occurs. Iowa is one of 24 states that is currently a member of the Nurse
Licensure Compact.
Regarding telemedicine: based on public comments, the AmericaD Telemedicine Association appears to support
the mutual recognition model over the expedited licensure model: "Gary Capistrant, the director of public
policy for the American Telemedicine Association, argues the [Interstate Medical Licensure Compact] doesn't
go far enough. For one, he said, doctors will still have to pay fees for additional licenses, which can cost more
than $1,000. There's also no guarantee that creating another layer of authority will speed up processes in
individual states, he said. That would take reciprocity in the way all states recognize different drivers' licenses
Capistrant said."
Sean Riley
Director, Health and Human Services Task Force
American Legislative Exchange Council
202-309-1274 I sriley@alec.org
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From: Miller, Linda [LEGIS] [mailto:Linda.Miller@legis.iowa..gov]

Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 9:52 AM
To: Sean Riley
Subject: FW: S.D. governor to sign compact legislation on March 30
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 Sean could you send me the difference between the Medical licensure compact and the nursing compact? Thanks

From: Bowden, Mark [IBM] [mailto:Mark.Bowden@iowa.gov]

Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 8:48 AM
To: Miller, Linda [LEGIS]
Subject: S.D. governor to sign compact legislation on March 30

Fyi/ Mark Bowden
South Dakota's governor will siqn the interstate medical licensure compact
legislation (SB 63) on March 30.
Nearly 1,000 of Iowa's physicians have active licenses in South Dakota,
and that number will likely continue to grow with more use of telemedicine
and the expansion of regional health care systems. That's why the compact
is right for Iowa, too.
Here is status report on compact legislation elsewhere. Any actions
occurring in the past week are highlighted.
Alabama - SB 125 was introduced on March 3 and referred to the Senate
Committee on Health and Human Services. HB 202 was introduced on March 10
and referred to the House Health Committee.
Idaho - HB 150 passed the House on March 3 by a vote of 66-1. It was
reported out of the Senate Health & Welfare Committee on March 10 with a
Do Pass recommendation and now awaits a vote on the Senate Floor.
Illinois - SB 1229 has been referred to the Senate Licensed Activities anq
Pensions Committee. A hearing has held yesterday, March 11, but the
outcome is still pending. HB 3680 has been referred to the House Rules
Committee.
Iowa - SB 273 passed the Senate Human Resources Committee on February
18. It passed the Senate on March 9 by a vote of 42-7. It has been
referred to the House Human Resources Committee.
Maryland - SB 252 had a hearing in the Senate Education, Health, and
Environmental Affairs Committee on February 25, but no vote was taken.
Minnesota - SB 253 passed the Senate Health, Human Services, and Housing
Committee on February 9, the Senate State and Local Government Committee
on February 16, the Senate Judiciary Committee on February 24, and rereferred to the Committee on Finance. HF 321 has been referred to the
House Health and Human Services Reform Committee.
Montana - HB 429 passed the House Human Services Committee on February 16
by a vote of 16-1. It passed the House on March 9 by a vote of 96-3. It
now awaits Senate action.

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 Nebraska - LB 258 was referred to the Health and Human Services Committee
on March 5.
Oklahoma · ~

HB 1716 has been referred to House Public Health Committee.

Rhode Island - HB 5571 has been referred to the House Finance Committee.
SB -423 has been referred to the Senate Health and Human Services
Committee. A hearing is scheduled for Thursday, March 12 at 5 p.m.
South Dakota - SB 63 passed the Senate on January 29 by a vote of 24-10.
It passed the House on March 3 by a vote of 63-4.
The governor will sign
the legislation on March 30.
Texas - SB 190 has been referred to the Senate Health & Human Services
Committee. HB 661 has been referred to the House Public Health Committee,
where it was debated before a hearing on March 10.
Utah - HB 121 passed the House on February 10 by a vote of 75-0. It passed
the Senate on February 20. The House concurred in Senate Amendments and
sent the Compact to the Governor on February 24.
Vermont - S. 8 has been referred to the Senate Committee on Health &
Welfare.
West Virginia ~ SB 330 passed the Senate Interstate Cooperation Committee
on January 18 by a unanimous voice vote. A hearing was held before the
Senate Health and Human Resources Committee on February 25. HB 2496 passed
the House on March 2 and has been sent to the Senate. HB 2496 passed the
Senate Health and Human Resources Committee on March 10. It now awaits a
final vote on the Senate Floor.
Wyoming - HB 107 passed the House on February 6 by a vote of 59-0. It
passed the Senate on February 25 by a vote of 29-0. It was signed into law
as by Governor Mead on February 27 and became Public Act 62 of 2015 .

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Vukmir, Leah
re: Dental Hygiene Practitioners
TX General Fact Sheet_v2.docx

Senator,
Please find background materials attached regarding efforts in Texas to establish a new licensure tier, dental hygiene
practitioners, that would provide care beyond hygienists and short of dentists.
Sean Riley
Director, Health and Human Services Task Force
American Legislative Exchange Council
202-309-1274 I sriley@alec.org
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Thursday, March 26, 2015 6:56 PM
Vukmir, Leah
RE: Request
Exchange transparency.pdf

Senator Vukmir,
Please see the following in response to your request. If there's any additional information I can provide, please let me
know.

Exchange transparency. While federal regulations under the ACA indeed require plans to meet certain criteria with
regards to information made available to consumers, the Wisconsin draft legislat-ion would reinforce and expand several
requirements, including: (1) more accessible cost sharing information, (2) more specific information on pre-requisites to
obtain prescription drug coverage, (3) more detailed cost-sharing information for drugs on formulary, and (4) the
process for consumers to appeal denial of coverage for services or prescription drugs.
Attached you'll find a chart to compare relevant language in the draft with existing federal requirements, along with
comments.

Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. Draft language from the FSMB would require a physician to hold "specialty
certification or a time-unlimited specialty certificate recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the
American Osteopathic Association's Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists" in order to be eligible for an expedited license
under the compact, even though such certification is not required to practice medicine.
Traditionally, a license represents the legal authority, granted by a state through its police powers, to engage in a
particular profession; certification, on the other hand, is typically a statement of qualification or completion from a
private entity that professionals voluntarily obtain. Under the draft language of the FSMB, the_compact combines the
two and appears to leverage the st~-tes' police power to endorse a private entity, requiring private certification as a
condition of licensure.
Although not directly related, the following article from Newsweek may be on interest:
http://www. newsweek .com/2015/03/27 / ugly-dvil-war-america n-medicine-312662. htm I.
Sean Riley
Director, Health and Human Services
American Legislative Exchange Council
202-309-1274 I sriley@alec.org
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Stuart Jolly; lnelson@alec.org; llupmeyer@grnail.~om; phil@philking.com; Vukmir, Leah;
bobwilliams@statebudgetsolutions.org; Ashley@philking.com; lbowen@alec.org
RE: Jeffersonian Project Board Meeting -- 3/26/15 at 9:00AM

The meeting will be held at the following address:
2900 Crystal Drive
6th Floor
Arlington, VA 22202
Please feel free to contact me if you have any additional questions.

Thank you,
Jimmy Wall
Executive Assistant
Jeffersonian Project

Mobile - (614) 949-0304
jwall@leffersonian-project.org

From: Stuart Jolly [mailto:S.Jolly@Edufreedom.org)
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 5:40 PM
To: Jimmy Wall; lnelson@alec.orgj llupmeyer@gmall.com; phll@phllklng.com; Le.ah.Vukmir@legis.wisconsin.gov;
bobwilllams@statebudgetsolutions.org; Ashley@phllking.com; lbowen@alec.org
Subject: Re: Jeffersonian Project Board Meeting - 3/26/15 at 9:00AM
Great! I'll be there ...wait, where is it the meeting ... addressi' I'll have to depart NLTthat 11 am to catch my flight. FYI
Thank you!
Stuart

Stuart A. Jolly
Executive Political Director

Education Freedom Alliance
LTC, US Army{Ret)

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American Legislative Exchange Council in the News
Can Labor Survive the Nevada GOP? - National Journal
Pennsylvania Governor Reinstitutes State park. Forest Fracking Ban - Heartland Institute
Wisconsin going 'right to work': What's the impact for jobs and incomes? - Christian Science
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After 12 hours of testimony, rancor remails in right-to-work debate - Wisconsin Reporter
Fracking Wins Again in Colorado - Heartland Institute
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Green Slander: The Attacks on Climate Scientists - Heartland Institute
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'Strong Roots Nebraska' Plan Would Boost Economic Outlook - American Legislator
With Declining Recidivism Rates, South Carolina Closes Minimum Security Prison -American
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The Past, Present and Future of Common Core Part 2 -American Legislator

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Taking the Fight for the Middle Class to the states - Roll Call
Fisher attends DC event by progressive anti-ALE: group - Citizen-Times
Obama W hite House try to reverse GOP takeove· of state-level governm ent - HotAir
Democrats Huddle in Bid to Reverse GOP S:ate Dominance - Newsmax

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American Legislative Exchange Council in the News
South Dakota Legislature Moves to Reform JuvenUe Justice System -American Legislator
Wisconsin Marks the 25th Right-to-Work State -American Legislator
Right to Work: Growing National Momentum HighUqhted in New Mexico Senate Hearing International Business Times
West Virginia considering charter schools bill - EdLJcation Dive
Poor business climate adds up to a crummy economy - Pfttsburgh Tribune
What if states just say 'no' to climate change? - T:'Je Hill
ALEC scores win against Clean Power Plan in W. Va. - Governors/ Wind Energy Coalition
Scott Walker takes on unions again - Polftico
To Appreciate Public Sector Employees, Allow Them to Decide Union Membership and
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ALEC leader meets with Utah leaders, U. students - Salt Lake Tribune
USDA Data Highlight Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Benefit to the States -American Legislator
Better than best? - The Star Democrat
Scott Walker Rides National Anti-Labor Union Trend - Newsmax
GOP rejects Dems resolution for Walker to apologize - Wisconsin Radio Network
Legislative Pulse: Arkansas - Heartland Institute
Rauner's long shot: Right-to-work zones - fllincis Times
The Right-to-Work Advantage - The Wall Street Journal
Conservative group brings arguments against Medicaid expansion to Alaska -Alaska Dispatch
News
Regulating Like Its 1934: The FCC's Decision to Reclassify the Internet as a Public Utility American Legislator
Solar power battle in Florida makes strange tedfellows - The Miami Herald
Florida DEP says Legislature will get shot at state carbon plan - Saint Petersblog
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Dear Friends,
Wisconsin is now the 25th state in the nation to protect employee freedom by becoming a rightto-work state. As we have discussed in Rich States. Poor States , states which have passed
right-to-work have significantly outperformed non-right-to-work states in job creation, personal
Income growth, and gross state product growth over the past decade. As we discussed in our
recent blog post on American Legislator:

"For example, from 2003 to 2013, right-to-work states saw more
job creation, with an average 8.6 percent increase in non-farm
payroll employment, compared to only 3. 7 percent for forced
union states. Furthermore, employees in right-to-work states
saw personal income gro.vth of 57.9 percent, compared to 45.8
percent for non-right-to-vvnrk states. Finally, the economic
capacity of right-to-work states grew faster with an average
growth in gross state product of 58.8 percent, while the
economies of the non-right-to-work states only grew by 44.3
percent. This session, it is encouraging to see yet another state
expand economic oppor11lnity for ;rs citizens. "
So far this month, the ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform staff partnered with ALEC members
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joined Governor Gary Herbert, Senate President and ALEC Board Member Wayne
Niederhauser and ALEC CEO Lisa 8. Nelson for a Rich States, Poor States briefing . South
Carolina Representative and ALEC Board Member Alan Clemmons hosted us for a Rich Stat.es;
Poor States event and also an ALEC membership reception. Finally, in Nevada, we joined
Senator James Settelmeyer and ALEC alumna member Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske
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American Legislator - Wisconsin Mar-<s the 25th Right-to-Work State
Red State - The Article V Convention: The Other Way to Pass the Balanced Budget
Amendment

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The Wall Street Journal - The Right-to-Work Advantage
Texas Public Policy Foundation - Economlc Effect of Eliminating Texas' Business
Margin Tax
Mercatus Center - Causes and Consequences of Selective Consumption Taxation

As always, let me know how our Center for State Fiscal Reform can be helpful. Our team is
more than happy to partner with you to lead a briefing on tax, budget, or pension reform in your
state. I look forward to working with you.
All the best,
Jonathan Williams
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the suit challenges the IRS rule providing feder3.I subsidies and related penalties to the 37 states
with a federal ObamaCare exchange. Under the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) plain language,
subsidies and penalties should only be authorized for enrollees in exchanges created by states.
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Leah this issue just gets better and better. I eniail Mark Bowden to send me the current expedited process for
licensure by endorsement. I am not sure what Wisconsin process currently is but would be interesting to find
out. Why is that process not working and what problem are they trying to solve? Linda

FACT: In order for the Compact to be acceptable in ALL states, the definition of a physician
was drafted by state medical boards in a manner that meets the highest standards already
required for expedited Iicensure or licensure by endorsement (many states already have
standards in place for expedited Iicensure or licensure by endorsement that require specialtyboard certification.)

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Subject: Facts about the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact / fyi Mark Bowden, Iowa Board of Medicine

Reps Miller, Taylor, Winckler I encourage your support of the
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (SF273), which will help states like
Iowa quickly license 'qualified physicians in a growing competitive
environment brought on by telemedicine and burgeoning regional health care
systems. As the Compact is being considered by legislatures around the
country, many questions have been raised. I want to make sure you have
accurate information about the compact. Mark Bowden, Iowa Board of
Medicine

MYTH: The definition of a physician in the Compact is at variance with the definition of a physician
by all other state medical boards.
FACT: The definition of a physician in the Interstate Compact relates only to the eligibility to
receive a license through the process outlined in the Compact. The Compact definition does not
change the existing definition ofa physician in a state's existing Medical Practice Act, nor does
it change the basic requirements for state medical licensure of a physician seeking only one
license within a state or who chooses to become licensed in additional states through existing
processes.
FACT: In order for the Compact to be acceptable in ALL states, the definition of a physician
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 required for expedited licensure or licensure by endorsement (many states already have
standards in place for expedited licensure or licensure by endorsement that require specialtyboard certification.)
FACT: Physicians who do not meet the requirements, including those not spt?cialty certified, are
still eligible to apply for state medical licensure in a member state through the current process.
Initial estimates show that up to 80% of licensed ghysicians in the U.S. are currently eligible to
participate in the Compact, if they choose to do so.
MYTH: Physicians participating in the Compact would be required to participate in Maintenance of
Certification (MOC), or that MOC is an eligibility requirement for the Compact.
FACT: The Compact makes absolutely no reference to Maintenance of Certification (MOC) or
its osteopathic counterpart, Osteopathic Continuous Certification (OCC). The Compact does not
require a physician to participate in MOC at any stage, nor does it require or even make ·
mention of the need to participate in MOC as a licensure renewal requirement in any state.
Board certification is only an eligibility factor at the initial entry point of participation in the
Compact process.
FACT: The full and unrestricted medical license issued by a state to a physician through the
Compact expedited process is the exact same license as would have been issued through the
traditional licensure pathway. Once a physician is issued a license via the Compact from a state,
he or she must adhere (as now) to the existing :enewal and continuing medical education
·requirements of that state. No state requires MOC as a condition for licensure renewal, and
therefore, this will not be required for physicians participating in the Compact.
MYTH: The Compact "would supersede a state's authority and control over the practice of
medicine."
FACT: The Compact reflects the effort of the state medical boards to develop a dynamic, selfregulatory system of expedited state medical licensure over which the participating states
maintain control through a coordinated legislative and administrative process. Coordination
through a compact is not the same as commandeering state authority. It is the ultimate
expression of state authority.
FACT: Some of the groups that are distorting the facts about the Compact are contradicting
their own policies and goals: The American Lf.gislative Exchange Council (ALEC), for
example, which is now criticizing the Compact, has supported interstate compacts as solutions
to other multi-state-based legislative challenges in the past.
MYTH: The Compact would change a state's Medical Practice Act.
FACT: The Compact clearly states that it would not change a state's Medical Practice Act.
From the Compact's preamble: "The Compact creates another pathway for licensure and does
not otherwise change a state's existing Medica:.. Practice Act."
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 FACT: The Compact also adopts the prevailing standard for state medical licensure found in the
Medical Practice Acts of each state, affirming that the practice of medicine occurs where the
patient is located at the time of the physician-patient encounter.

MYTH: It would be expensive for a state to extract itself from the Interstate Medical Licensure
Compact.
FACT: State participation in the Compact is, and will remain, voluntary. States are free to
withdraw from the Compact and may do so by repealing the enacted statute. The withdrawal
provisions of the Interstate Compact are consistent with interstate compacts currently enacted
throughout the country.

MYTH: The Compact represents a regulatory excess, and costs and burdens on the state will be
increased.
FACT: The process of licensure proposed in the Compact would reduce costs, streamlining the
process for licensees. Rather than havi?g to obtain individual documents for multiple states,
which is both expensive and time consuming, member states can rely on verified, shared
information to speed the licensee through the licensing process. Licensees would have to pay
the fees set by their state in order to obtain and maintain a license via the Compact, just as with
licenses currently obtained via current methods. The Compact is not an example of regulatory
excess but an example of regulatory common sense.

MYTH: The Compact will allow out-of-state physicians to circumvent the laws of the state.
FACT: A state's existing Medical Practice Act and related regulatory laws apply once a
physician obtains state licensure through the Compact. Therefore, a physician licensed by a
state via the Compact pathway MUST abide by all of the laws, rules, and regulations of that
state where the patient is located and the practice of medicine occurs.

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On Saint Patrick's Day, the U.S. Has Much to Learn From Ireland - RedState
Expanding Internet Access Through Innovation In the Private Sector -American Legislator
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Why the Country is Turning Against Unions - Daily Signal
Upping fed share of state revenues contradictory - Clarion-Ledger
Right to Work Creates Two Americas-One is More Prosperous - National Review
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Iowa Coalition: Reform Pensions Now. Avoid Pension Problems Later - Heartland Institute
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Right-to-Work Zones: Key to Prosperity for Illinois or Rauner's Pipe Dream? - Reboot Illinois
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ALEC Task Force Tours and Membership Activities
This week, the Center for State Fiscal Reform is touring the Northwest for a variety of
issue briefings and membership events:
On Monday, the Center for State Fiscal Reform hosted a Rich States, Poor States reception in
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I hope you can join us at the ALEC 2015 Spring Task Force Summit in Savannah , Georgia this
May. Please read the following information carefuHy for registration information:

Date: The Spring Task Force Summit takes place on May 15 in Savannah , Georgia. We highly
encourage members to arrive in Savannah on the evening of May 14. Register now.
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Reimbursement Policy: Any ALEC member IEgislator who has been appointed by their State
Chair and is currently serving on the Task Foro3 on Health and Human Services is eligible for a
$350 travel reimbursement and a two nights' stay (room and taxes only) at the Hyatt Regency
Savannah. Registration fees are not directly reinbursed; however, member legislators may seek
approval from their State Chair for relmbursem-3nt of registration fees and additional expenses
from their state reimbursement account.
Those who self-selected to the Task Force. and are not appointed by their State Chair may also
seek approval from their State Chair for reimbursement of expenses from their state
reimbursement account If you are a legislator and have questions regarding the ALEC
reimbursement policy, please CC?ntact me at 202-309-1274 or at sriley@alec.org. If flights your
state exceed the ·$350 limit, please contact me to discuss covering additional costs.

Important Deadlines
Please mark these important dates on your calendar for the 2015 Spring Task Force Summit
45 Day Deadline (Tuesday, March 31): If legislative members would like to submit a model
policy for our Task Force to formally consider at the Spring Task Force Summit, please do so by
Tuesday, March 31.
35 Day Mailing (Friday, April 10): To help you prepare for the Task Force meeting, you will a
35 Day Mailing packet on Friday, April 10, which includes all relevant meeting materials.
Early Bird Registration (Friday, April 17): =:arly bird registration ends on April 17. Register
now to secure the best rates.
Housing Cut-off Deadline (Friday, April 24): This is the last day to secure housing at the
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Dear Leadership:
This month, ALEC staff engaged with members and the public through webinars, conference
calls, issue briefings, member events and articles in news media and community biogs.
Preparations continue for a successful Spring Task Force Summit and upcoming publications,
including Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index and
several State Factors.
Also during March, ALEC and ACCE staff:
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Conducted tax policy briefings and gave Rich States, Poor States presentations in
South Carolina, Utah, Nevada, Oregoo, Idaho, Washington State, Montana and
Tennessee

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Held Membership Events in Oklahoma, Ohio, Iowa, Nevada, Montana and Michigan

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Submitted public comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
expressing significant concerns with EPA's plan to revise the existing National Ambient
Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone

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Hosted a national healthcare conference call covering King v. Burwell with state
lawmakers and Congressman Paul Ryan

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Made publicly available all three Common Core webinars in the series: "The Past,
Present and Future of the Common Core"
o The Past of Common Core: A Timeline
o The Present of Common Cme - Virginia and Florida
o The Future of Common Core

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Conducted twowebinars for local elected officials, "Update on Local Right-to-Work"
and "How Competitive Bidding Saves Local Tax Dollars"

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Promoted and began taking phone registrations for the May 15 Spring Task Force
Summit in Savannah. GA

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Managed responses to news of British Petroleum's departure from ALEC. In
December 2014, BP shared witr, ALEC officials that it would not renew its membership
in 2015 as they reassessed priorities and budgets; however, the company did not share
this information until a shareholder telephone call on March 23, 2015. The result was a
one-day news story where ALEC was able to assert the right and need for the
business/entrepreneur perspective in public policy discussions:
o BP leaves ALEC, ALEC says meh - POUT/CO
a Oil giant breaks with ccnservative group - The Hill
a BP drops out of conservative ALEC policy group - Fortune
BP Ends Involvement With American Legislative Exchange Council - Bloomberg
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a Oil Giant BP Drops Membership with ALEC - National Journal

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Received coverage in a number of news outlets regarding policies that free
employees from forced unionization politics:
a Right-to-work would work in W.Va. - The Charleston Gazette
a Why the Country is Turning Against Unions - T_he Daily Signal
a Right to Work Creates Two Americas - One is More- Prosperous - ~ationaf
Review
a Great Scotti - CBN News
a Freedom not to choose - The Heritage Foundation
a Targeting Unions: Right-to-Work Movement Bolstered by Wisconsin - National
Public Radio
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Right-to-Work Zones: Key to Prosperity for Illinois or Rauner's Pip Dream? Reboot Illinois
a Scott Walker Rides National Anti-Labor Union Trend - Newsmax
o Scott Walker takes on unions again - POLITICO
o Rauner's long shot: Right-to-work zones - Illinois Times
a Wisconsin going· 'right to work': What's the impact for jobs and incomes? Christian Science Monitor
o Can Labor Survive :he Nevada GOP? - National Journal
a GOP rejects resolution for Walker to apologize - Wisconsin Radio Network
o The Right-to-Work Advantage - The Wall Street Journal
a After 12 hours of testimony. rancor remains in right-to-work debate - Wisconsin
Reporter

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Contributed to positive third party positioning, such as:
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Conservative States Flourish As Liberal States in Deep Recession - Live Leak
Momentum grows in Missouri to block local business regulations - St. Louis
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Secretive 'bill mill' gets local foothold - Indianapolis Business Journal
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States urged to call for convention to amend U.S. Constitution - The Kansas
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Iowa Coalition : Reform Pensions Now, Avoid Pension Problems Later 0
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Groundwater Regulation Stays with States - Heartland Institute
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ALEC leader meets with Utah leaders.-U. students - The Salt Lake Tribune
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ALEC scores win against Clean Power Plan in W. Va. - Governors' Wind Energy
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White House, EFzabeth Warren team up to roll back GOP state dominance 0
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Pennsylvania Governor Reinstitutes State Park, Forest Fracking Ban Heartland Institute
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Frackinq Wins Again in Colorado - Heartland Institute

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Published policy-based articles and editorials, including:
o Ohio Senate Works to Rein in Closed· Door Deals with Private Attorneys American Legislator
o Indiana Leads the Way in STEM Education -American Legislator
o Civil forfeiture assumes guilt - The Baltimore Sun
o ALEC Weighs in on Proposed Ozone NAAQS Revision -American Legislator
o On Saint Patrick's Day, the U.S. Has Much to Learn From Ireland - RedState
o Expanding Internet Access Through Innovation in the Private Sector -American
Legislator
o Strengthening the U.S.-lsrael Economic and Strategic Partnership -American
Legislator
o Utah Legislature Passes Comprehensive Criminal Justice Reform -American
Legislator
o The Organization of Women In International Trade (OWITI - How Local
Chapters Play a Role in Economic Development -American Legislator
o The Article V Convention: The Other Way to Pass the Balanced Budget
Amendment - RedState
o Review pipe procurement policies to keep taxpayer money from going down the
drain - Public Works
o South Dakota Legislature Moves to Reform Juvenile Justice System - American
Legislator
o Wisconsin Marks the 25th Right-to-Work State - American Legislator
o USDA Data highlight Trans-Pacific Partnership CTPP) Benefit to the States American Legislator
o To Appreciate Public Sector Employees, Allow Them to Decide Union
Membership and Representation - American Legislator .
o Regulating Like Its 1934: The FCC's Decision to Reclassify the Internet as a
Public Utility- American Legislator

Best,
Bill Meierling
Vice President, Public Affairs
American Legislative Exchange Council

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ALEC Weighs in on Proposed NAAQS
Revision
ALEC has submitted a public comment expressing significant
concerns with the EPA's plan to revise the existing National
Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone from 75
parts per billion (ppb) to a level between 60 and 70 ppb.

EPA's proposed revision will likely lead to significant
problems including rising electricity costs, losses in
economic productivity, increased unemployment, electric
grid reliability concerns and more.
Read more about EPA's proposed ozone NAAQS revision
here.

Spring Task Force Summit Submission Deadline: March 31
Remember to submit any policies for discussion at the 2015 Spring Task Force Summit to
the appropriate task force director by NEXT TUESDAY, March 31.
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Hardworking taxpayers deserve a government that
respects and protects their time and money.
As legislatures set their 2015 priorities, commitment to
measurable success and investment in a healthy economy
should be the top goals.

Innovate: Policy for the Future offers solutions that cut red
tape and promote economic growth ancl competition.
Download Innovate: Policy for the Future here.

American Legislative Exchange Council in the News
Ohio Senate Works to Rein in Closed-Door Deals with Private Attorneys -American Legislator
Conservative States Flourish As Liberal States in Deep Recession - Live Leak
Cuomo's Zippy TV Ads Belie New York's Dismal State - Newsmax
Indiana Leads the Way in STEM Education -American Legislator
Momentum grows in Missouri to block local business regulations - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Secretive 'bill mill' gets local foothold - Indianapolis Business Journal
Right-to-work would work in W .Va. - The Charleston Gazette
Right-to-work policy is best for West Virginia workers - Herald-Dispatch
Civil forfeiture assumes guilt - The Baltimore Sun
States urged to call for convention to amend U.S . Constitution - The Kansas City Star
Ohio Senate OKs cap on contingency fees to outside lawyers - The Columbus Dispatch
The Renewable Energy Fight - National Journal
ALEC Weighs in on Proposed Ozone NMQS Revision -American Legislator

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Dear Friends,
As the first quarter of 2015 and many legislative sessions near their end, I'm pleased to share
with you the rapid pace of growth taking place at ALEC. Certainly, the 2014 mid-terms had an
impact on our growth potential, but I attribute legislative and business interest in this
organization to a renewed clarity of mission and a focus on our members . ALEC has
developed a number of new offerings through the Center for State Fiscal Reform, Center for
Innovation and Technology and the Center to Restore the Balance of Government. These
Centers along with community-specific affinity groups suc;:h as the Women Legislators Caucus
are having an impact on how ALEC works with and adds value to members. As we move
forward, ALEC has a clear plan of action that will lead to measurable success for the
organization and members.
Already in 2015, we have welcomed more than 150 new legislators and more than a dozen
private sector leaders to the ALEC family. We are also on track for one of the largest Spring
Task Force Summit meetings of all time.
Today, we are in the planning and initial engagement phase for the ALEC Women Legislators
Caucus. Led by Arizona Senator Debbie L::IBko, ALEC staff and members are engaging women
legislators across the United States to become part of the ALEC family. Of the 1,700 women
state legislators in the United States, 236 c.re ALEC members. By the end of 2015, we will
recruit an additional 100 legislators to the ALEC Women Legislators Caucus.

The ALEC Women Legislators Caucus will support women legislators at ALEC , encourage all
women to participate in the political process and identify and cultivate future women leaders.
The goal of the Caucus is simple: encourc:;ge exchange of idea, foster mentorship and develop
long-lasting friendship. As the Caucus grows, we will develop a network where women
legislators can discuss issues and messa9ing, learn from other successful women leaders In
business and government. and develop networks to address challenges in life and In legislatures
around the country.
In the coming months, look for more announcements and media like this piece in
Independent Women's Forum regarding the Caucus. There will also be a special event at
the Annual Meeting in San Diego.
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entrepreneurs about threats to the business community's ability to participate in policy
discussions. I found people are largely unaware of the coordinated infrastructure aimed not at
creating a bright future for the American people, but focused on the destruction and disruption of
our way of life. The free market is under attack by a small group of well-funded and coordinated
special interests. Led by the Democracy Alliance, approximately a dozen Washington, D.C.based organizations are pressuring state legislators and companies through grassroots
organizing, social media pressure, form-letter distribution campaigns and activist shareholder
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resolutions.
As shareholder meeting season is upon us, the final tactic mentioned above deserves more ·
attention. www.Proxyoreview.org, a group of about 20 asset management firms , pension funds
and high-net-worth individuals organized by As You Sow has filed 421 sharehold_er resolutions
with 267 companies (Download the list here). Of these filings, 26 percent focus on disclosure of
political and nonprofit contributions. While this type of resolution is almost never successful,
each resolution's defeat is followed by a letter writing campaign to company executives paired
with a social media pressure campaign by third- party groups. Disclosure and transparency is a
good thing when it is the end goal. In this case, however, the goal is to scrutinize corporate
participation with free market and business groups to ultimately chill speech and association .
Other campaigns to chill free speech come in the form of letters from Congress. As you
remember, in 2013, Senator Dick Durbin sent a letter demanding companies indicate their
support for ALEC. Ultimately, the 2013 letter was positive for ALEC as it allowed us to regain
control of the narrative and highlight that 501 (c)3 donor information is legally protected by
Supreme Court case law (NAACP v. Alabama, 1957).
Several weeks ago, Senators Boxer, Markey and Whitetiouse sent a letter to more than 100
companies and organizations demanding they disclose funding of research related to climate
change denial. It didn't take long for other members of the Senate Committee on the
Environment and Public Works to quickly respond with a letter refuting the demands of the
minority members. That notwithstanding, ALEC has funded no scientific research on the Issues
in the original demand letter, but I am heartened that members Congress are not letting this
type of political intimidation stand.

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If you are interested in more information on these issues, please reach out to Vice President of
Public Affairs Bill Meierling at wmeierling@alec.Qr.g.
I look forward to seeing you at ALEC meetings in Savannah, San Diego and Scottsdale this year
to work on free market policy and celebrate our mutual success.
Sincerely,
Lisa B. Nelson
Chief Executive Officer
American Legislative Exchange Council
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ALEC Annual Meeting Awards
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ACTION REQUIRED: BY April 10, 2015

To State Chairs, Task Force Chairs, Board Members, and ALEC staff:
The American Legislative Exchange Council is seeking nominees to receive: the William J .
Raggio Excellence in Leadership and Outstanding SeNice Award, the Legislator of the Year
Award, the Private Sector Member of the Year Award and the Legislative Staff of the Year
Award. These prestigious awards will be presented at the 42nd ALEC Annual Meeting in San
Diego, California.
Nominations
This nomination form should be accompanied by a brief resume and background information on
how the nominee has promoted and advanced ALEC principles. Individuals may be nominated
by any ALEC Member, State Chairman, Tas~: Force Chairman, Board Member or ALEC
staff. You must provide a written justification for the endorsement on this form or
attached to this document for the nominee to be considered by the Board.
Criteria
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individual supports Jeffersonian principles. Evidence of a nominee's vocal or prominent
opposition to any core ALEC policy positions may be cause for disqualification. Individuals who
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To State Chairs, Task Force Chairs, Board Members, and ALEC staff:
The American Legislative Ex.change Council is seeking nominees to receive: the William J.
· Raggio Excellence in Leadership and Outstanding Service Award, the Legislator of the Year
Award, the Private Sector Member of the Year Award and the Legislative Staff of the Year
Award . These prestigious awards will be presented at the 42nd ALEC Annual Meeting in San
Diego, California.

Nominations
This nomination form should be accompanied by a brief resume and background information on
how the nominee has promoted and advanced ALEC principles. Individuals may be nominated
by any ALEC Member, State Chairman, Task Force Chairman, Board Member or ALEC
staff. You must provide a written justification for the endorsement on this form or
attached to this document for the nominee to be considered by the Board.
Criteria
The following criteria apply to all ALEC Awards. Each application should include a short bio and
a specific reason the individual should be honored . Please provide specific examples of how the
individual supports Jeffersonian principles. Evidence of a nominee's vocal or prominent
opposition to any core ALEC policy positions may be cause for disqualification. Individuals who
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ALEC Weighs in on Proposed NAAQS
Revision
ALEC has submitted a public comment expressing significant
concerns with the EPA's plan to revise the existing National
Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone from 75
parts per billion (ppb) to a level between 60 and 70 ppb.
EPA's proposed revision will likely lead to significant
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of the proposed rule and other environmental regulations.
Finally, comments submitted to EPA during the prescribed comment period by state
policymakers (e.g., governors, attorneys general, environmental agencies, and public
utilities commissions) have been compiled and classified as either generally supporting the
proposed rule as written or those expressing significant concerns.

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 Last week, a strong ALEC partner, CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce Harry
Alford shared his thoughts on ALEC in a piece published in hundreds of outlets across the
United States. His defense of ALEC discusses our organization's value and effectiveness as well
as why, in his view, negative attention is leveled against us. You can read and share Harry's
piece here.
Finally in April, we also released the eighth edition of Rich States, Poor States and achieved
record, positive attention. On release day, ALEC broke records on website views and report
downloads. After the first week, Rich States, Poor States had reached 11,479,489 households,
on television and radio alone. We also garnered coverage in more than 200 print outlets (and
counting), including The Wall Street Journal, Investor's Business Daily, The Washington
Examiner, The New York Daily News, The Washington Times and the Drudge Report.
Great things are happening at ALEC. And, I hope you share in my sense of energy and
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Conference Call

State Solutions for King v. Burwell
featuring

Congressman Paul Ryan, Wisconsin
State Senator Brian Kelsey, Tennessee
Tarren Bragdon, CEO, Foundation for Government Accountability

Thursday, March 19 at 5:00 PM ET
ALEC Is partnering with the State Policy Network and the Foundation for Gov:ernment
Accountability TODAY -- Thursday, March 19 at 5:00 PM ET -- to host a critical, national
conference call for state legislators. Featuring congressional, state and national think-tank
leaders, the call will focus on strategies and solutions for policymakers to respond to the
potential ruling in King v. Burwell.
King v. Burwell, argued earlier this month before the Supreme Court, challenges the Internal
Revenue Service rule providing federal subsidies and related penalties to the 37 states with a
federal exchange. A decision is expected by late June, and should the Supreme Court
overturn subsidies for federal exchange enrollees, attention will immediately turn to the
states and Congress for a viable path forward.

TODAY --Thursday, March 19, 5:00 PM ET
When:
Speakers: Congressman Paul Ryan, Wisconsin
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Expanding Internet Access Through Innovation in the Private Sector -American Legislator
Soon-to-open Flex Academy excites some, raises eyebrows in others - Minneapolis Post
Strengthening the U.S.-lsrael Economic and Strategic Partnership -American Legislator
Fair and Open Pipe Procurement - Public Works
Senators disagree on productivity of session - Charleston Daily Mail
Why the Country is Turning Against Unions - Daily Signal
Upping fed share of state revenues contradictory - Clarion-Ledger
Right to Work Creates Two Americas--One is More Prosperous - National Review
Utah Legislature Passes Comprehensive Criminal Justice Reform -American Legislator
Are Teachers' Unions Community Organizing Our Kids Under the Guise of Common Core
Opposition? - PJ Media
The Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT) -- House Local Chapters Play a Role
in Economic Development -American Legislator
The Article V Convention: The Other Way to Pass a Balanced Budget Amendment - RedState
l0wa Coalition: Reform Pensions Now. Avoid Pension Problems Later - Heartland Institute
Bill to weaken renewable energy standards came from ALEC - Boulder Weekly
Groundwater Regulations Stays with States - Heartland Institute
Right-to-Work Zones: Key to Prosperity for Illinois or Rauner's Pipe Dream? - Reboot Illinois
Great Scott! - CBN
Freedom not to choose - Heritage Foundation
Targeting Unions: Right-to-Work Movement Bolstered by Wisconsin- National Public Radio
Bill would curtail bargaining power of public sector unions in Kansas - The Wichita Eagle

ALEC Task Force Tours and Membership Activities
This week, the Center for State Fiscal Reform is touring the Northwest for a variety of
issue briefings and membership events:
On Monday, the Center for State Fiscal Reform hosted a Rich States, Poor States reception in
Oregon.
On Tuesday, Jonathan Williams - Senior Director of the Center for State Fiscal Reform - gave a
tax and fiscal issue briefing for lawmakers in Idaho.

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 ALEC held a membership reception in Washington State on Wednesday, where Jonathan
Williams also gave a fiscal policy presentation to Washington state senators.
This evening, Montana members are holding an ALEC membership dinner with the Center for
State Fiscal Reform. Tomorrow, Montana lawmakers will receive a Rich States, Poor States
policy briefing.
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Dear Friends,
I am excited to announce the upcoming release of the 2015 edition of Rich States, Poor States:
ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index on April 8, 2015. We are releasing our
research in two parts again this year. On April 8 we will release the ALEC-Laffer State Economic
Competitiveness Index state rankings. Later this year, we will release chapters and case studies
that will form the complete 8th edition of Rich States, Poor States.
I hope you can join us for an exclusive conference call to preview the 2015 Rich States, Poor
States state rankings. The pre-release conference call will take place on Monday, April 6 at 3:00
PM ET. More information is below:
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Since our last update, our ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform staff joined our members· and·
allies in six states for briefings and events:
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Salem, Oregon: Rich States, Poor States presentation and ALEC membership
reception with state chairman, Representative Gene Whisnant

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Olympia, Washington: ALEC membership reception with state chairwoman, Senator
Jan Angel

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Helena, Montana: Rich States, Poor States lunch briefing and ALEC membership event
with state chairman, Senator Roger Webb

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Lansing, Michigan: ALEC membership event with state chairmen, Senator Michael
Green and Representative Arie Nesbitt

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Nashville, Tennessee: Luncheon and legislative briefing on tax reform with the Beacon
Center of Tennessee

Research and commentary from the ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform staff:
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American Legislator- Colorado Taxpayers Will Likely See TABOR Tax Refunds Next
Year

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American Legislator- On St. Patrick's Day, U.S. Has Much to Learn from Ireland

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Voices of Montana with Aaron Flint - Radio Interview on Montana's Economic Outlook

Articles of interest:
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The Wall Street Journal - Pension Reform Doesn't Mean Higher Taxes by Andrew Biggs

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US News and World Report - Ready to Ditch The Income Tax by Peter Roff

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Forbes - Income Tax Makes States Radioactive To Sports Stars by Travis Brown

As always, let me know how our Center for State Fiscal Reform can be helpful. Our team is
more than happy to partner with you to lead a briefing on tax, budget, or pension reform in your
state. I look foriNard to working with you.
All the best,
Jonathan Williams
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Center for State Fiscal Reform
American Legislative Exchange Council
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Hello all!
Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend. I am on the Budget writing committee and we will be having hearings on the
budget that week :( I will not be able to get away.
Sorry ....
Leah
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Subject: re: Dental Hygiene Practitioners

Senator,
Please find background materials attached regarding efforts in Texas to establish a new licensure tier,
dental hygiene practitioners, that would provide care beyond hygienists and short of dentists.
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Tarren Bragdon, CEO, Foundation for Government Accountability

Thursday, March 19 at 5:00 PM ET
The national spotlight shines once again on the Supreme Court and ObamaCare in the closely
watched King v. Burwell case. Argued last Wednesday, with a decision expected by late June,
the suit challenges the IRS rule providing federal subsidies and related penalties to the 37 states
with a federal ObamaCare exchange . Under the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) plain language,
subsidies and penalties should only be authorized for enrollees in exchanges created by states.
Should the Supreme Cor.1rt follow the language of the law and overturn subsidies for federal
exchange enrollees, attention will lmmedlately turn back to the states and Congress for a viable
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conference call for state legislators. Featuring congressional, state and national think-tank
leaders, the call will focus on strategies and solutions for policymakers to respond to the
potential ruling in King v. Burwell.

King v. Burwell, argued earlier this month before the Supreme Court, challenges the Internal
Revenue Service rule providing federal subsidies and related penalties to the 37 states with a
federal exchange. A decision is expected by late June, and should the Supreme Court

overturn subsidies for federal exchange enrollees, attention will immediately turn to the
states and Congress for a viable path forward.
When:
TODAY--Thursday, March 19, 5:00 PM ET
Speakers: Congressman Paul Ryan, Wisconsin
State Senator Brian Kelsey, Tennessee
Tarren Bragdon, CEO, Foundation for Government Accountability
To participate in today's conferenGe call, please register here.

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NEW Report Available: Solar Power in
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LESSONS LEARNED AND GUl!lANGE FOR POLICYMAKERS

Citizen's Alliance for Responsible Energy (CARE) recently
released a white paper examining the impacts of solar .
power on the nation's electricity consumers: Solar Power in
the U.S. : Lessons Learned and Guidance for Policymakers .
With solar becoming the fastest growing source of
electricity, CARE hopes the report will provide
policymakers with all the facts about solar, both good and
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Download Solar Power in the U.S.: Lessons Learned and
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American Legislative Exchange Council in the News
On Saint Patrick 1s Day, the U.S. Has Much to Learn From Ireland - RedState
Exp~mding

Internet Access Through Innovation in the Private Sector -American Legislator

Soon-to-ooen Flex Academy excites some, raises eyebrows in others - Minneapolis Post
StrengthEming the U.S.-lsrael Economic and Strategic Partnership -American Legislator
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and Open Pipe Procurement - Public Works

Senators disagree on productivity of session - Charleston Daily Mail
Why the Country is Turning Against Unions - Daily Signal
Upping fed share of state revenues contradictory - Clarion-Ledger
Right to Work Creates Two Americas-One is More Prosperous - National Review
Utah Legislature Passes Comprehensive Criminal Justice Reform -American Legislator
Are Teachers' Unions Community Organizing Our Kids Under the Guise of Common Core
Opposition? - PJ Media
The Organization of Women in International Trade (OWID -- House Local Chapters Play a. Role
in Economic Development -American Legislator
The Article V Convention: The Other Way to Pass a Balanced Budget Amendment - RedState
Iowa Coalition: Reform Pensions Now, Avoid Pension Problems Later - Heartland Institute
Bill to weaken renewable energy standards came from ALEC - Boulder Weekly

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Right-to-Work Zones: Key to Prosperity for Illinois or Rauner's Pipe Dream? - Reboot Illinois
Great Scott! - CBN
Freedom not to choose - Heritage Foundation
Targeting Unions: Right-to-Work Movement Bolstered by Wisconsin - National Public Radio
Bill would curtail bargaining power of public sector unions in Kansas - The Wichita Eagle

ALEC Task Force Tours and Membership Activities
This week, the Center for State Fiscal Reform is touring the Northwest for a variety of
issue briefings and membership events:
On Monday, the Center for State Fiscal Reform hosted a Rich States, Poor States reception in
Oregon.
On Tuesday, Jonathan Williams - Senior Director of the Center for State Fiscal Reform - gave a
tax and fiscal issue briefing for lawmakers in Idaho.
ALEC held a membership reception in Washington State on Wednesday, where Jonathan
Williams also gave a fiscal policy presentation to Washington state senators.
This evening, Montana members are holding an ALEC membership dinner with the Center for
State Fiscal Ref0rm. Tomorrow, Montana lawmakers will receive a Rich States, Poor States
policy briefing.
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Dear HHS Task Force Members:
Tomorrow, March 4, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in King v. Burwell, a case
challenging the availability of premium tax credits for Individuals in the 37 states with federal
exchanges. The challenge centers o.n a 2012 IRS regulation extending .subsidies to all states,
despite language of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) limiting them to individuals "enrolled in [a ·
plan] through an exchange established by the State." Should the Court invalidate the IRS ru le,
which a recent poll found the public supports, not only would subsidies go away, but the
employer mandate would be eliminated, and the indjyjdual mandate weakened, in states with a
federal exchange. A decision from the Court is expected in late June.
To date, 16 states have created a state exchange either through legislation or executive order,
though three of them currently rely on federal infrastructure. The remaining 34 refused to create
an exchange, with several either blocking the creation of a state exchange, or requiring
legislative approval for implementation. Meanwhile, recent reports indicate that 11 states are
considering legislation to either block a state exchange, require legislative approval to create an
exchange, or roll back an existing exchange to the federal government, and 11 states are
considering legislation to Implement the ACA and estaolish an exchange.
Meanwhile, here in Washington, two diverging paths in anticipation of the potential loss of
subsidies have emerged. On one hand, HHS officials during the past several weeks have
acknowledged and insisted that rio contingency plan exists should the IRS rule be invalidated.
On the other hand , health ca~e leadeG in both the House and Senate have outlined
opportunities to devolve power and choice back to the states, allowing those with federal
exchanges to opt out of the ACA's insurance mandates, while providing safeguards and financial .
assistance to those affected by the ruling.
As you know, the Task Force has follJwed this issue since late 2011, and has hosted multiple
conference calls and presentations as a resource to members on this critical issue. To that end,
please be on the lookout for an invitation to a forthcoming conference call with
Congressman Paul Ryan on solutions for states in response to this closely watched case.
In the Interim, if you would like additional resources and research on this issue, please
don't hesitate to contact me.

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Senator Vukmir,
The ALEC Board contact list is attached. Please let me know if you have any questions or need any additional
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Lisa Nelson <lnelson@alec.org>
Monday, April 06, 2015 12:02 PM
Alan Clemmons; Andre Cushing; Bill Cadman; Bill Seitz; Blair Thoreson; Curry Todd;
David Frizzell; Dawn Pettengill; Gary Banz; James Buck; Jason Saine; Jimmy Wall; Joe
Harrison; Joel Anderson; J:lhn Piscopo; Judson Hill; Sen.Vukmir; Linda Upmeyer; Norine
- Kasperik; Phil King; Philip Gunn; Ray Merrick; Susan Wagle; Wayne Niederhauser;
William Howell
Leadership Team
ALEC article in Today's Washington Post
Common Cause FINAL 022715.docx; League of Conservation Voters FINAL 022715.docx;
Credo Action FINAL 022715.docx

Dear members of the Board and PEAC:
I wanted to share this article in today's Washington Post about how ALEC is fighting back against false claims related to
climate change denial. As you know, ALEC maintains a strong position against subsidies and mandates and as a result has
been attacked as a climate change denying organization .
On February 27, 2015, ALEC through our legal counsel, Webster, Chamberlin and Bean, sent cease and desist letters to
Common Cause, Leag~e of Conservation Voters and Credo Action requesting they cease making false statements about
ALEC as it relates to our clearly identified and publicly accessible positions . We worked with the executive committee
and several additional PEAC members to seek feedback and consensus on the letters. I believe they took the letters
seriously for two reasons:
1.
2.

For more than a month, the organizations in question made no, statements about ALEC and climate. This means
the organizations sought counsel and assessed their public engagement strategy
When the groups chose to take action, it was to leak the letters to the media rather than engage in public
debate or alter their course of action

We have the moral high ground here. Our letters are direct and to the point. They simply request that groups stop
making disingenuous statements about ALEC that are clearly disproven by consulting our website.
The article clearly articulates an "all of the above" approach at ALEC as well as a change in tone, engagement and
diversity of opinion and perspective. As you may have heard Bill say before, the groups that attack ALEC refuse to
acknowledge the existence oftime. They refuse to accept that today, ALEC is an open and transparent organization that
welcomes discussions and debate from a variety of perspectives. As long as thes~ groups continue to attack an incorrect
understanding of ALEC, and as long as ALEC continues to share the good news of its work and approach to debate, we
have a winning recipe to continue correcting the record, sharing our message and growing the organization.
Attached are the letters for your consideration. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Lisa B. Nelson

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phil@philking.com; Sen.Vukmir
Lisa Nelson
ALEC Board: JPP Public Sect:::>r Chair - URGENT Decision
JPP Public Sector Chairs_3.B.15.docx

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To Phil and Leah:
Early this year as you know you (Phil) and Linda appointed the Task Force Chairs according to the Task Force Operating
Procedures (TFOP). Senator Chris Shanks of Maryland has recently been appointed by the Governor to work in his
administration. Senator Shanks has left the legislature and resigned from his Chair of the Justice Performance
Project. This Task Force now needs a new Chair.
Following the procedures of the TFOP all new appointments are to be approved by you two (Phil and Leah). The TFOP
also request that outgoing Task Force Chair also makes noninations to replace themselves. Senator Chris Shank
strongly endorsed Rep. Lisa Billy of Oklahoma. She is strongly supported by the JPP membership and ALEC Task Force
Director and Policy Director and of course Lisa Nelson. Amir Jose Anderson who lives in 'Oklahoma is the Civil Justice
Task Force Director knows here as well. Amy shares she is a bright, respected and thoughtful legislator who happens to
be a women and a Native American.
Rep. Gary Banz and her are in the same legislative class in the OK legislature and both serve in Leadership together. Like
Gary she is serving her last legislative term in the House because of term limits. Gary shared he is fully behind her and
she would be an EXCELLENT JPP Chair. His only caution is she can only serve the next two years.
Since we lost Chairman Shank in his second term she is thE dear and obvious choice to reappoint. (Please see
attachment for Bio and Picture.)
Meanwhile we are going to start grooming the next possible chair. Representative John Rubin of Kansas. If for any
reason Rep. Billy is not selected staff would recommend Rep. Rubin as the best runner up.
If you support the nomination of Rep. Billy to be the Chair of Public please reply to all with a "YES" if not please call
me to discuss or email me any concerns.
Phil if you and Leah approve of her appointment would ycu or Leah call her on her cell at 405-639-7888 and ask Rep.
Lisa Billy to ser\!e as Justice Performance Project Task For:e Chair. She knows she is under consideration, she does not
know if she will get the position or not.
(An Alternate Phone Number Work: (405) 557-7365
Also please let her know that Cara Sullivan our JPP Task Force Director and myself will be calling her shortly after you
have let us know you have had this discussion.

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Vice President of Policy
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the concurrent Board and PEAC meeting went very well, the gathering was not without incident. As you may have seen
on line or heard about at the meeting, an investigative reporter from NBC 11 ALIVE in Atlanta surreptitiously gained
access to the meeting, secretly filmed various conversations and cast members and staff in a negative light.
While over the past three years, attacks have been policy focused, new emphasis seems to have shifted back to
operations and technicalities whether it is our IRS status or reimbursement policies (both of which are sound) we want ·
to be ahead of any potential challenges. Organizational transparency is critical for ALEC. As you remember, a little more
than two years ago, ALEC posted almost no information on line. Throughout 2013, ALEC turned outward and released a
steady stream of material including model policy (March 2013), IRS form 990 (October 2013) and 35-day mailing
material (November 2013). It stands to reason that we should more prominently feature our reimbursement
information which is already available in 35-day mailings, but not searchable as part of the website. We received nothing
but positive attention when we made our first release, and this additional release will simply show that we are
compliant with IRS and state ethics laws and that we stand on both principle and process.
While protests and negative attention have steadily diminished as each meeting passes, anticipation of the 2016
election appears to be building which leads us to believe that additional preparation for San Diego is essential. We have
met internally and I wanted to let you know the steps we are taking:
We've prepared the below and attached talking points for you to use in discussions about ALEC
We've released a media statement here: http://www.al ec.org/alec-stateme nt-on-nbc-atla nta-wxia-tv/ . This
statement will be distributed to friendly media to allow us to redirect/punch back/get on record and then move
forward
In response to specific requests a template letter is available to ALEC membership for their use in constituent
and coa.lition responses .
We have arranged for external media training for senior staff
.
At Annual Meeting (during the state chairs meeting) we will conduct a media training for state chairs and any
board/PEAC members who wish to attend
We have clarified the reimbursement policy, will recirculate to state chairs for emphasis and, will also post it on
the website
Additionally, I'd like to hold a telephonic Board/PEAC meeting next Thursday, June 4 at noon ET to discuss this and
other actions ALEC may take to continue to share our story and cast ALEC in a positive light. Jimmy Wall will send a
calendar invitation, and please make every effort to attend the call using the following dial in information:
Dial: 1-800-704-9804
Passcode: 19784354
Sincerely,
Lisa B. Nelson

Talking Points
The American Legislative Exchange Council is America's largest nonpartisan, voluntary membership organ ization of state
legislators. Comprised of nearly one-quarter of the country's state legislators, business and thought leaders, think tank
scholars and individuals, ALEC provides a unique forum for diverse groups to exchange ideas and develop real, statebased solutions that encourage growth, preserve economic security and protect hardworking taxpayers.
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ALEC is a forum for exchange of ideas (a place for continuing education of state legislators)

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ALEC provides nonpartisan study, analysis and research focused on protecting hardworking taxpayers,
identifying the appropriate balance of power between the states and the federal government and
determining innovative approaches to state policy challenges

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ALEC works in the public interest. It brings together stakeholders for academic discussion of policy

o

Nearly all professions require some form of continuing education. State legislators should be no different

o

No legislator can be an expert on all policy issues, but their constituents expect them to be. Legislators join
ALEC to stay current on state legislative trends and learn from one-another about what has and hasn't
worked in states around the country

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ALEC members represent their communities' perspectives (a majority of the American people)
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All legislators are elected to represent their communities. If they do not, they will be held accountable at the
ballot box

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A majority of Americans believe that the government closest to the people (state legislatures) is best for
addressing community policy

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Americans desire real solutions that preserve eco1omic freedom and security. They want to keep more of
their hard-earned money and reduce the cost of everyday life. ALEC members discuss innovative models
that put genuin.e accountability to work among state legislators and give hardworking taxpayers the
government they deserve

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ALEC legislators represent more than 60 million Americans and ALEC member companies give jobs to more
than 30 million people in the United States. It is important for legislators to understand the policy
perspectives of job creators to ensure economic security and opportunity in their communities

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ALEC is a transparent organization
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All ALEC model policy, drafts for consideration, agendas and financial information are available at ALEC.org

o

At meetings, journalists and the public are welcome to attend ALEC keynotes, plenary sessions and policy
workshops

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ALEC is one of many similar organizations in the state policy landscape
o

Many organizations including the National Conference of State Legislatures, Council of State Governments,
State Innovation Exchange and National Black Caucus of State Legislators (among many others) bring state
legislators and other stakeholders together at meetings to discuss state policy trends and issues and craft
model policy, "legislative policy recommendations" {NCSL) or "suggested state legislation" {CSG)

o

Travel and expense reimbursement is commonplace and allowed by the IRS and state ethics guidelines

o

Legislators and all Americans have the right to associate and exchange ideas in any forum they choose. This
right is protected by the Constitution, and no one should be intimidated by those who want to silence
speech

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Unlike other state policy organizations, ALEC is not taxpayer funded

Lisa B. Nelson
Chief Executive Officer
American Legislative Exchange Council

2900 Crystal Drive, Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22202
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Tuesday, April 14, 2015 9:08 PM
Sarah McManamon
Vukmir, Leah; Courtney Cook; Lisa Nelson; Lisa Bowen; Michael Bowman
Re: Itinerary: Savannah

Thanks so much!!!!
Sent from my iPhone
>On Apr 14, 2015, at 2:55 PM, Sarah McManamon <smcmaramon@alec.org> wrote:
>
>Great! And we were able to get you in the Hyatt for both nights!! See you in a few weeks :)
>
>-----Original Message----> From: Vukmir, Leah [mailto:Leah.Vukmir@legis.wisconsin.gov]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 3:38 PM
>To: Sarah McManamon
> Subject: Itinerary: Savannah

>
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LeahWe want to have a quick call this afternoon to update the executive committee on the legal letters that were sent and
the related article yesterday in the Washington Post. I just wanted to be sure you were available to join? Jimmy in my
office will reach out with a call in number and I really hope you can join to get the details.
Hope all is well and that we talk later today!
Lisa
Lisa B. Nelson
Chief Executive Officer
American Legislative Exchange Council
2900 Crystal Drive, Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22202
o) 571-482-5000

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state legislators in the United States dedicated to the principles of limited government, free markets and federalism. The Councl1 is governed by
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Sunday, April 12, 2015 9:17 AM
Michael Bowman
phil@philking.com; Sen.Vukmir, Lisa Nelson
' Re: ALEC Board: JPP Public Sector Chair - URGENT Decision

I support your recommendations.
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 9, 2015, at 11:03 AM, Michael Bowman <mbowman@alec.org> wrote:
To Phil and Leah:
Early this year as you know you (Phil) and Linda appointed the Task Force Chairs according to the Task
Force Operating Procedures (TFOP). Senator Chris Shanks of Maryland has recently been appointed by
the Governor to work in his administration. Senator Shanks has left the legislature and resigned from
his Chair of the Justice Performance Project. This Task Force now needs a new Chair.
Following the procedures of the TFOP all new appointments are to be approved by you two (Phil and
Leah). The TFOP also request that outgoing Task Force Chair also makes nominations to replace
themselves. Senator Chris Shank strongly endorsed Rep. Lisa Billy of Oklahoma. She is strongly
supported by the JPP membership and ALEC Task Force Director and Policy Director and of course Lisa
Nelson. Amy Jose Anderson who lives in Oklahoma is the Civil Justice Task Force Director knows here as
well. Amy shares she is a bright, respected and thoughtful legislator who happens to be a women and a
Native American.
Rep. Gary Banz and her are in the same legislative class in the OK legislature and both serve in
Leadership together. Like Gary she is serving her last legislative term in the House because of term
limits. Gary shared he is fully beh ~ nd her and she would be an EXCELLENT JPP Chair. His only caution is
she can only serve the next two years.
Since we lost Chairman Shank in his second term she is the clear and obvious choice to reappoint.
(Please see attachment for Bio and Picture.)
Meanwhile we are going to start grooming the next possible chair. Representative John Rubin of
Kansas. lffor any reason Rep. Billy is not selected staff would recommend Rep. Rubin as the best runner
up.
If you support the nomination of Rep. Billy to be the Chair of Public please reply to all with a "YES" if
not please call me to discuss or email me any concerns.
Phil if you and Leah approve of her appointment would you or Leah call her on her cell at 405-6397888 and ask Rep. Lisa Billy to serve as Justice Performance Project Task Force Chair. She knows she is
under consideration, she does not know if she will get the position or not.
(An Alternate Phone Number Work: {405) 557-7365

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Also please let her know that Cara Sullivan our JPP Task Force Director and myself will be calling her
shortly after you have let us know you have had this discussion.

Michael D. Bowman
Vice President of Policy
2900 Crystal Drive, Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22202
D 571.482.5050
M 202.557 .8483
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Tuesday, April 07, 2015 7:59 AM
Sen.Vukmir
Jimmy Wall
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LeahWe want to have a quick call this afternoon to update the executive committee on the legal letters that were sent and
the related article yesterday in the Washingt on Post. I j ust wanted to be sure you were available to join? Jimmy in my
office will reach out with a call in number and I really hope you can join to get the details.
Hope all is well and that we talk later today!
Lisa
Lisa B. Nelson
Chief Executive Officer
American Legislat ive Exchange Council

2900 Crystal Drive, Suite 600
Arlingt on, VA 22202
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Saturday, April 18, 2015 3:10 PM
Lisa Nelson
Sen.Vukmir
Lisa, will ALEC cover this board?? Looks like a deal to me.

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Fwd: 2015 STFS Registration Report
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FYI on Savannah numbers.
Happy Friday.
Lisa B. Nelson
Lnelson@alec.org
(202) 573-1334
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From: Courtney Cook <ccook@alec.org>
Date: April 10, 2015 at 1:17:10 PM PDT
To: Alec Staff <alecstaff@alec.org>
Subject: 2015 STFS Registration Report

Hi All,
Attached please find an updated registration list for STFS 2015. At 5 weeks out, we have a total of 337
registrants.
Below is a reference to the previous six years' registration numbers.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
·spring Task
Force Summit
ReJ!istration

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2012

2011

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2009

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405
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592
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Arlington, VA 22202

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Wednesday, April 01, 2015 11:33 PM
Vukmir, Leah
Rich States, Poor States Quote

Representative Vukmir,

I wanted to let you know that Wisconsin placed 13th in this year's upcoming Rich States, Poor States rankings. We are
trying to get a quote from some of the important states featured in the report for our press release later this month and
were wondering if you would be willing to supply one for Wisconsin? We would need to have it finalized by the close of
business on Friday. Here is a quote I wrote for Wisconsin and you can edit it if you want or write your own. Let me
know if you can help us. Thanks.
"Wisconsin has made tremendous progress in terms of our economic competitiveness over the last few years. Our
reforms in cutting taxes, reducing government spending, and making it easier for businesses to operate in the state have
led us from a $3 .6 billion budget deficit to annual surpluses in the hundreds of millions. We've also seen job creation
improve over this time frame, which should continue now that Wisconsin is a righHo-work state."
Theodore Lafferty
Legal Research Analyst, Center for State Fiscal Reform
American Legislative Exchange Council
-Direct: 571-482-5053
Cell: 703-965-3667
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Fuller, Lucas
Re: SB125 - Right to Try - WI

How do you want to handle this?
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>On Apr 22, 2015, at 5:05 PM, Fuller, Lucas <Lucas.Fuller@legis.wisconsiri.gov> wrote:
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>FYI
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> From: Gugel, Mattias
> Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 12:42 PM
> To: Fuller, Lucas
> Subject: FW: SB125 - Right to Try - WI
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> Mattias Gugel
> Legislative Aide
>State Sen. Leah Vukmir
> 5th Senate District
> (608) 266-2512
>
> From: Craig Handzlik [mailto:chandzlik@goldwaterinstitute.org]
>Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 12:32 PM
>To: Sen.Vukmir
>Subject: SB125 - Right to Try-WI
>
> Hi Sen. Vukmir,
>
>Great to see that Right to Try has made it to your committee. We spoke briefly about the legislation last year and then
missed each other at ALEC in DC. Looks like I will finally get to meet you! If you have any specific questions about Right
to Try prior to your calendaring it for committee hearing, please do not hesitate to contact me.
>
> As a refresher, the law's intent is to allow terminally ill patients faster access to investigational medications that have
passed the 1st phase of FDA clinical trials but have not yet been fully approved for general use.
>
> 97% of terminally ill patients are not admitted into clinical trials due to a variety of reasons. Clinical trials also usually do
not take place anywhere near patient's homes. Right to try would bring FDA clinical trial medications to patients who are
not admitted into trials and could help the medications be administered without expensive and exhausting travel.

>
> I have attached additional materials for a more detailed review.
>
> Right to Try has now passed in 15 states, including Michigan and Indiana.
>
> Illinois and Minnesota are almost to their respective Governor's for approval.
>
>We are assisting lawmakers in every state (30+) where the legislation is being considered this session. If possible,
please let me know when 88125 is going to receive a comrrittee hearing. We would love to be present to answer
questions, provide testimony and inform patients about their chance to advocate for the bill.
>
> I am always available by email or by phone/text at 310-938-2387. Looking forward to meeting witil you soon!
>
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>
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Tuesday, April 07, 2015 11:01 AM
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Vukmir, Leah
RE: Rich States, Poor States Quote

Mr. Lafferty,
Please find an edited version of the quote below:

Wisconsin has made important strides toward even greater economic competiveness over the last few
years. Through important reforms such as historic tax cuts, reduced government spending and streamlined
regulations on businesses, we have gone from a $3.6 billi::m budget deficit to annual surpluses in the hundreds
of millions. Thanks to these changes, Wisconsin has seen job creation improve markedly - a trend that will
continue now that Wisconsin is a right-to-work state.
Thank you.
Luke
From: Theodore Lafferty [mailto:tlafferty@alec.org]
Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2015 11:33 PM
To: Vukmir, Leah
Subject: Rich States, Poor States Quote
Representative Vukmir,
I wanted to let you know that Wisconsin placed 13th in this year's upcoming Rich States, Poor States rankings. We are

trying to get a quote from some of the important states featured in the report for our press release later this month and
were wondering if you would be willing to supply one for Wisconsin? We would need to nave it finalized by the close of
business on Friday. Here is a quote I wrote for Wisconsin and you can edit it if you want or write your own. Let me
know if you can help us. Thanks.
"Wisconsin has made tremendous progress in terms of our economic competitiveness over the last few years. Our
reforms in cutting taxes, reducing government spending, and making it easier for businesses to operate in the state have
led us from a $3.6 billion budget deficit to annual surpluses in the hundreds of millions. We've also seen job creation
improve over this time frame, which should continue now that Wisconsin is a right-to-work state."
Theodore Lafferty
Legal Research Analyst, Center for State Fiscal Reform
American Legislative Exchange Council
Direct: 571-482-5053
Cell: 703-965-3667
tlaffertv@alec.org

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Thursday, April 09, 2015 2:15 PM
Lisa Nelson
Phil King; Linda Upmeyer; Sen.Vukmir; William Carmichael; Wayne Niederhauser; Jim
Buck; Bob Williams; Steve DelBianco; Steve Moore; Wilhelm Meierling; Jonathan
Williams
Re: Good News - Records blown away

Subject:

I account for some of those hits! 111
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 9, 2015, at 1:56 PM, Lisa Nelson <lnelson@alec.org> wrote:
Fantastic results on our RSPS launch!
See below.
Lisa B. Ne.Ison
.Lnelson@alec.org
(202) 573-1334
Begin forwarded message:
From: Wilhelm Meierling <wmeierling@alec.org>
Date: April 9, 2015 at 10:57:52 AM EDT
To: Alec Staff <alecstaff@alec.org>
Subject: Good News - Records blown away
Team,
ALEC.org reached a high water mark yesterday with an all-time, single day website
traffic record of 11,410 unique visits. The previous record took place on April 17,
2012-the day ALEC announced ·a mission refocus and the elimination of the Public
Safety,and Elections Task Force:
Think about how far we have come as an organization in just three years (almost to the
day). We went from a place where negative attention dominated the narrative to a
place where work related to our core mission dominates (and will continue to
dominate) the narrative.
Congrats to everyone.

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Vice President, Public Affairs

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Buck; Bob Williams; Steve DelBianco; Steve Moore
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Fwd: Good News - Records blown away
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Fantastic results on our RSPS launch!
See below.
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From: Wilhelm Meierling <wmeierling@alec.org>
Date: April 9, 2015 at 10:57:52 AM EDT
To: Alec Staff <alecstaff@alec.org>
Subject: Good News - Records blown away
Team,
ALEC.erg reached a high water mark yesterday with an all-time, single day website traffic record of
11,410 unique visits. The previous record took place on April 17, 2012-the day ALEC announced a
mission refocus and the elimination of the Public Safety and Elections Task Force.
Think about how far we have come as an organization in just three years (almost to the day). We went
from a place where negative attention dominated the narrative to a place where work related to our
. core mission dominates (and will continue to dominate) the narrative.
Congrats to everyone.

B

Bill Meierling
Vice President, Public Affairs
571-482-5007
wmeierlinq@alec.org
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Arlington, VA 22202

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Re: Fwd: Good News - Records blown away

Awesome news. Congrats to all. Twitter has been alive with results.
Sent from Outlook

On Thu, Apr 9, 2015 at 11:56 AM -0700, "Lisa Nelson" <lnelson@alec.org> wrote:
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Lisa B. Nelson
Lnelson@alec.org
(202) 573-1334
Begin forwarded message:
From: Wilhelm Meierling <wmeierling@alec.org>
Date: April 9, 2015at10:57:52 AM EDT
To: Alec Staff <alecstaff@alec.org>
Subject: Good News - Records blown away
Team,
ALEC.org reached a high water mark yesterday with an all-time, single day website traffic record of
11,410 unique visits. The previous record took place on April 17, 2012-the day ALEC announced a
mission .refocus and the elimination of the Public Safety and Elections Task Force.
Think about how far we have come as an organization in just three years (almost to the day). We went
from a place where negative attention dominated the narrative to a place where work related to our
core mission dominates (and will continue to dominate) the narrative.
Congrats to everyone.

B

Bill Meierling
Vice President, Public Affairs
571-482-5007

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Vukmir, Leah
RE: Rich States, Poor States Quote

Thanks for helping with this.
From: Fuller, Lucas [rnailto:Lucas.Fuller@legis.wisconsin.gov]

Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 12:01 PM
To: .Theodore Lafferty; Vukmir, Leah
Cc: Vukrnir, Leah
Subject: RE: Rich States, Poor States Quote
Mr. Lafferty,
. Please find an edited version of the quote below:

Wisconsin has made important strides toward even greater economic competiveness over the last few
years. Through important reforms such as historic tax cuts, reduced government spending and streamlined
regulations on businesses, we have gone from a $3.6 billion budget deficit to annual surpluses 'in the hundreds
of millions. Thanks to these changes, Wisconsin has seen job creation improve markedly - a trend that will
continue now that Wisconsin is a .right-to-work state.
Thank you.
Luke
From: Theodore Lafferty [mailto:tlaffertv@alec.org]
Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2015 11:33 PM
To: Vukmir, Leah
Subject: Rich States, Poor States Quote
Representative Vukmir,
I wanted to let you know that Wisconsin placed 13th in this year's upcoming Rich States, Poor States rankings. We are
trying to get a quote from some of the important states featured in the report for our press release later this month an.d
were wondering if you would be willing to supply one for Wisconsin? We would need to have it finalized by the close of
business on Friday. Here is a quote I wrote for Wisconsin and you can edit it if you want or write your own. Let me
know if you can help us. Thanks.
"Wisconsin has made tremendous progress in terms of our economic competitiveness over the last few years. Our
reforms in cutting taxes, reducing government spending, and making it easter for businesses to operate in the state have
led us from a $3.6 billion budget deficit to annual surpluses in the hundreds of millions. We've also seen job creation
improve over this time frame, which should continue now that Wisconsin is a right-to-work state."
Theodore Lafferty
Legal Research Analyst, Center for State Fiscal Reform
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FW: SB125 - Right to Try - WI
Right to Try Fact Sheet.pdf; ATIOOOOl.htm

FYI

From: Gugel, Mattias

Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 12:42 PM
To: Fuller, Lucas
Subject: FW: 58125 - Right to Try - WI

Mattias Gugel
Legislative Aide
State Sen. Leah Vukmir
5th Senate District
(608) 266-2512

From: Craig Handzlik [mailto:chandzlik@goldwaterinstitute.org]

Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 12:32 PM
To: Sen.Vukmir
Subject: SB125 - Right to Try- WI

Hi Sen. Vukmir,
Great to see that Right to Try has made it to your committee. We spoke briefly about the legislation last year
and then missed each other at ALEC in DC. Looks like I will finally get to meet you! If you have any specific
questions about Right to Try prior to your calendaring it for committee hearing, please do not hesitate to contact
me.
As a refresher, the law's intent is to allow terminally ill patients faster access to investigational medications that
have passed the 1st phase of FDA clinical trials but have not yet been fully approved for general use.
97% of terminally ill patients are not admitted into clinical trials due to a variety of reasons. Clinical trials also
usually do not take place anywhere near patient's homes. Right to try would bring FDA clinical trial
medications to patients who are not admitted into trials and could help the medicaticins be administered without
expensive and exhausting travel.
I have attached additional materials for a more detailed review.
Right to Try has now passed in 15 states, including Michigan and Indiana.
Illinois and Minnesota are almost to their respective Governor's for approval.

212

 We are assisting lawmakers in every state (30+) where the legislation is being considered this session. If
possible, please let me know when SB125 is going to receive a committee hearing. We would love to be present
to answer questions, provide testimony and inform patients about their chance to advocate for the bill.
I am always available by email or by phone/text at 310-938-2387. Looking forward to meeting with you soon!
Bill Page: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2015/proposals/sb125
Best,

Craig

Craig Handzlik
State Policy Coordinator
Goldwater Institute I www.Goldwaterlnstitute.org
"The Goldwater Institute is simply in the liberty business, and there's no institution in the country that performs
that business better." - George Will

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RE: SB125 - Right to Try - WI

Let's talk about it today.
-----Original Message----From: Vukmir, Leah
. Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 8:08 PM
To: Fuller, Lucas
Subject: Re: S8125 - Right to Try-WI
How do you want to handle this?
Sent from my iPhone
> On Apr 22, 2015, at 5:05 PM, Fuller, Lucas <Lucas.Fuller@legis.wisconsin.gov> wrote:
>
>FYI
>
> From: Gugel, Mattias
>Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 12:42 PM
>To: Fuller, Lucas
>Subject: FW: S8125 - Right to Try-WI
>

>
>
> Mattias Gugel
>Legislative Aide
> State Sen. Leah Vukmir
>5th Senate District
> (608) 266-2512
>
> From: Craig Handzlik [mailto:chandzlik@goldwaterinstitute.org]
>Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 12:32 PM
> To: Sen.Vukmir
·
> Subject: SB 125 - Right to Try - WI

>
> Hi Sen. Vukmir,
>
> Great to see that Right to Try has made it to your committee. We spoke briefly about the legislation last year and then
missed each other at ALEC in DC. Looks like I will finally get to meet you! If you have any specific questions about Right
to Try prior to your calendaring it for committee hearing, please do not hesitate to contact me.

>
> As a refresher, the law's intent is to allow terminally ill patients faster access to investigational medications that have
passed the 1st phase of FDA clinical trials but have not yet been fully approved for general use.
>
> 97% of terminally ill patients are not admitted into clinical trials due to a variety of reasons. Clinical trials also usually do
not take place anywhere near patient's homes. Right to try would bring FDA clinical trial medications to patients who are
not admitted into trials and could help the medications be administered without expensive and exhausting travel.

>
> I have attached additional materials for a more detailed review.
>
> Right to Try has now passed in 15 states, including Michigan and Indiana.
>
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> Illinois and Minnesota are almost to their respective Governor's for approval.
>
>We are assisting,lawmakers in every state (30+) where the legislation is being considered this session. If possible,
please let me know when 88125 is going to receive a committee hearing. We would love to be present to answer
questions, provide testimony and inform patients about their chance to advocate for the bill.

>
> I am always available by email or by phone/text at 310-938-2387. Looking forward to meeting with you soon!
>
> Bill Page: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2015/proposals/sb 125
>
>Best,
>
>
>Craig
>
>
> Craig Handzlik
> State Policy Coordinator
> Goldwater Institute I www.Goldwaterlnstitute.org<http://www.Goldwaterlnstitute.org>
>
> "The Goldwater Institute is simply in the liberty business, and there's no institution in the country that performs that
business better." - George Will
>
>
> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this message is privileged and confidential. It is intended
only to be read by the individual or entity named above or their designee. Any distribution of this message by any person
who is not the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, do not read it. Please
immediately notify the sender and delete it. Thank you.
>
> <Right to Try Fact Sheet.pdf>
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Dear Friends,
Yesterday, the 2015 Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic
Competitiveness Index state rankings went live. This year, we are releasing our research
again in two parts. Just one week before Tax Day, we released the economic competitiveness
index state rankings. Later this year, we will release chapters and case studies that will form the
complete eighth edition of Rich States, Poor States.

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be among the most influential variables related to economic growth. Below is a map of the 2015
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the last 24 hours, I discussed the findings of Rich States, Poor States with more than 40
television and radio outlets throughout the U.S. At 1 :00 PM Eastern today, I will join Mary
Kissel from The Wall Street Journal Opinion Live to discuss our report.
As always, please let us know how our Rich S 7ates, Poor States research can be helpful to you.
Last year, we presented at nearly 70 Rich States, Poor States briefings across the states,
so let me know if you would like to partner 1ogether on an event this year. Additionally, you
can download your free copy of our report at ll'IWW.alec.org/RSPS. Finally, join the conversation
on social media by tweeting at @ALEC States and @taxeconomist.

I hope you enjoy the 2015 Rich States, Poor S!ates rankings.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Williams
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Rich States, Poor States in the News
New York has worse economic outlook than any other U.S. state-: report - NY Daily News
Vermont 2nd worst economic outlook in nation, according to report- Vermont Watchdog
California Still Ranked at Bottom of Econo'Tllc Competitiveness Report - FlashReport
Ohio ranks next to last in economic study - Ohio Watchdog
ALEC says Wisconsin's economic outlook. ls promising, critics question the claim - The Capital
Times
Report: NY ranks last in competitiveness - Democrat and Chronicle
The Leaflet - 2015 State Economic Outlcok

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New Report Crowns The Best and Wors• States to do Business With - The Daily Caller
Where Does You r State Fall on Rich-PMf Ranking? - The Blaze
Cuomo's 'Start-Up NY' program cost $28 m Ilion, created just 76 jobs - Watchdog.org
Tax rollbacks push Illinois ahead in Rich State, Poor State report - Illinois Watchdog
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See how your state is expected to do economic3lly in 2015 - Washington Examiner
Conservatives claim victory on truces at state levBI - Washington Examiner
Is Your State on the Path to Prosperity or the. Poorhouse? - The Daily Signal
Richer or poorer? West has brighter economic rorizon - Watchdog.org
Economic Outlook Dismal, Immediate Changes Needed - Long Island Exchange
Think tank ranks Nevada No. 1O in economic competitiveness - Las Vegas Review-Journal
ALEC Report Gives Indiana Top Economic Gr:Kles - 93.1 WISC Indy's News Center
New report shows Indiana's economic health among nation's top 3 - WTTV CBS 4 Indy
New Report Gives Indiana Top Grades for Ecooomic Health - 1190 AM and 92.3 FM WOWO
Wisconsin rises ln latest economic outlook rc.n'<:in:i - Wisconsin Watchdog
Wyoming Makes Top 10 for Economic Competitiveness - KGWN CBS 5 Cheyenne
Nebraska up to 3 1st in economic outlook rafllk ing - Journal Star
California ranks 44th for U.S. economic cornpetitveness - The Sacramento Bee
Report: Texas economic status sunny despita a few fiscal clouds - Watchdog.org
Capitol Confidential: ALEC report shows po:ir eGOnomic outlook for New York-.Times Union
Michigan Plumm ets in Econom ic Outlook Rankings Among States - Michigan Capitol
Confidential
New Report Crowns the Best and Worst SE.tes to do Business W ith - KBET 790 Las Vegas
Kansas Ranked 18th Best State for Econom:c Competitiveness - WIBW Radio Topeka
Michigan Slides in Annual ALEC Poll -

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Michigan Slides in Annual ALEC Poll - 159C AM WTVB Coldwater
Michigan Slides in Annual ALEC Poll - Wr.fi.VN FM Battle Creek
Richer or poorer? American W est has brigt.ter economic horizon - Liberty Unyielding
B.fil;lorts: NY consumer confidence up, economic outlook down - Poughkeepsie Journal
Utah Tdps List in ALEC's Latest Economic Ranki'ngs - Utah Policy
Cause of concern or cause to cheer: ALE:; lowers SD rank -Argus Leader
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Report: NY ranks last in economic competitiveness - The Journal News
ALEC: NY Last In Economic Competitiveness - NY. State of Politics
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WaPo's Dana Milbank's Epic Climate Change Fail - Breitbart
Dana Milbank: Climate Change Deniers in Retreat - Newsmax
Conservative Legislative Council Says It'll Figrt 'Climate Change Denial' Label - Newsmax
Illinois Governor: State's Economic Problems Cre;:i.te 'Leverage' for Austerity Measures RHRealityCheck.org
Bill to make solar power more readily available moving through General Assembly - Hartford
Gourant
'Green' political donor vows climate agenda push In 2016 U.S. - Reuters
Conservative group fights climate skeptic label - The Hill
Study: Proposed Ozone Rule Costliest in Nation's History - Heartland Institute
This conservative group Is tired of being accusec of climate denial - and is fighting back - The
Washington Post
Virginia tax machine runs over car owners - Uberty Unyielding
More States Join Call for Constitutional Conventon ~ Utah Policy
Conservative lawmakers weigh bid to call for constitutional convention - The Washington Post
Conservative lawmakers weigh bid to connect with for constitutional conference - Post Pioneer
Local right-to-work idea being tested in Kentucky - The Washington Times
West Virainia Latest State to Curb Asbestos Lawsuit Abuse -American Legislator
New York Towns Consider Secession Over Governor's Frackinq Ban - Heartland Institute
Rand Paul's Favorite Union-Buster - Bloomberg
Rep. Clyburn: Religious Freedom Laws Part of Larger Effort Against Civil Rights CNSnews.com
ALEC, National Powerhouse of State Legisl3.tors, Coming to California - Flash Report
Seizing the Initiative: How States Can Help Themselves in Rehabilitating Underground Water
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Court's decision in the contentious King v. B1.;rltf'9if case, expected in late June, could make it
unlawful for taxpayer-funded subsidies to flowth·ough the 37 federally-run health insurance
exchanges established under the Affordable :are Act. While a decision in favor of King to
end subsidies would effectively eliminate the employer mandate in federal exchange
states, policymakers will face tremendous cr~ssure to create and fund a state-based
exchange.
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Government Accountability, to learn the tools, rnBSsages and solutions needed to educate and
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Tax Day 2015 - Rich States Poor States Press Conference with Governor LePage of
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Dear Friends,
This Tax Day, I was honored to join Maine Governor Paul LePage to discuss Maine's economic
outlook and our newly released 2015 Rich S.a.t=s. Poor States ALEC-Laffer State Economic
Competitiveness Index state rankings. It is eno:uraging to see Governor LePage take our Rich
States, Poor States research to heart by adv::ocating for pro-growth reform. While Maine ranks
42nd in economic outlook this year, Governcr L::iPage is determined to improve Maine's
competitiveness through bold tax reform. He recently explained, "Our past rankings said: 'Stay
away from Maine .' My plan says: 'Come to IVaire. We want your jobs!'"
In fact, our research demonstrates that Governor LePage's tax reform plan would boost Maine's
overall economic outlook ranking 11 spots, frorr 42nd to 31st best in the nation. This plan would
provide much needed personal and corporate income tax relief, and eliminate the economically
damaging estate tax. And the Governor is st-on;JIY committed to eventually eliminating the
personal income tax in Maine, making Maine th::i 10th state in the nation to not levy a tax on
wage income.
Rich States, Poor States continues to make an impact. Within the first 24 hours of releasing our
report, I discussed the findings of Rich States, Poor States with more than 40 television and
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recent Rich States, Poor States Washington Times editorial. Finally, we broke our record for the
highest number of unique visits to the ALEC website on the day we released our report.
Please let us know how our Rich States, Poor States research can be helpful to you. In 2014,
we presented at nearly 70 Ric/1 States, Poor Smtes briefings across the states, so let me know if
you would like to partner together on an event this year. Additionally, j.oin the conversation on
social media by tweeting at @ALEC States and 1@taxeconomist. Lastly, you can download your
tree copy of our report at www.alec.org/RSPS.
Happy Tax Day,
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Vice President
Center for State Fiscal Reform
American Legislative Exchange Council
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Email: jwilliams@alec.org
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Court's decision in the contentious King v. Burwall case, expected in late June, could make it
unlawful for taxpayer-funded subsidies to flow t~rough the 37 federally-run health insurance
exchanges established under the Affordable Ca -e Act. While a decision in favor of King to
end subsidies would effectively eliminate th;e employer mandate in federal exchange
states, policymakers will face tremendous pressure to create and fund a state-based
exchange.
On Friday, May 15 at 11 :00 AM, join a special discussion featuring Florida Speaker Pro
Tempore Matt Hudson, and Tarran Bragdon and Christie Herrera of the Foundation for
Government Accountability, to learn the tools, messa~es and solutions needed to educate and
explain the impact of this pending decision.

Annual Meeting Registration is NOW OPEN
The 42nd ALEC Annual Meeting takes pla:::e July 22-24 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San
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Rich States. Poor States in the News
Death and Taxes in Oregon - GoLoca/PD.'if
Rich States, Poor States covered by West Virqlnla's Happy Kercheval -American Legislator
One Graph Te lls the Story of W here a Lor of tie Jobs Have Been Going -- And Why - IJ Review
Indiana Scores Third Brightest Economic Out-ook in Nation - NFIB.com
Ohio Ranks No. 23 Nationwid e For Economic Outlook - NFIB.com
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 Michigan Drops in Economic Outlook - NF 8.com
Illinois Business Climate Ranks 40th Nationwde - NFIB.com
California Ranks 44th Nationwide in EconomL::: Outlook - NFIB.com

Why Does New York Have the Nation's W·:xsr Economic Outlook? - NFIB.com
New Study Ranks States States From Most tn least Economically Competitive - Western
Journalism
Income Redistribution Jeopardizes Job an:j l1come Growth. Report Says - HNGN.com
Hawley: ALEC report speaks of lack of fiscat responsibility by Cuomo. allies - The Daily News
Vermont second worst economic outlook in ration -Addison Eagle
The Most Prosperous States for the Last 10 Years - ll1ey All Have One very Important Thing in
. Common - LiveLeak
W .Va's drop in ALEC report cited in tax reform push - West Virginia Gazette
Lawmakers shift focus to tax reform - Cha.-Jeston Daily Mail
The redistribution rack: Residents of hiqh-:ax states are voting wit h their feet - The Washington
Times
Not much bang for the buck yet from Cuomo'.:; Start-Up NY - NY Daily News
Americans Fleeing High-Tax States - Newsmax
EYE ON GOVERNMENT: Astorino to Cuc mo -- see, I told you so - Finger Lakes Times
Americans vote with their feet out of high-tax states - Before It's News
Interview with Jonathan Williams, Vice Presic mt, ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform - The
News Market
Wili' NC become Utah of the South? - News and Observer
Finding teens jobs, one at a time - Democrat and Chronicle
Editorial: Still Fighting for Last - New Hamps.'?ire Littleton Record
New York Dead Last, Utah Best in Business Climate, ndex Shows - Fidelffy
Video: Opinion Journal: The State of the States - Herald Sun
Opinion Journal: The State of the States - J\,f'SN.com
"Rich States, Poor States" Report: Does Ycl.JIT State SJpport Small Business? - NFIB
New York Dead Last, Utah Best in BusinEss Climate, Index Shows - Business News
Assemblyman Katz: New York Last in Economic Outlook - The Yorktown Daily Voice
Thumbs down: Kick Start-Up N.Y. into high gear - Ithaca Journal

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Idaho's good economic outlook is slipping - Watchdog.org
Report ranks Iowa in middle for economic competitiveness - The Des Moines Register
Is Oregon's in-migration sustainable with the rise of pro-growth states? - Watchdog.org
Conn.'s economy ranks near bottom in new ·eport - Republican American
Report: Nevada cracks top 1O in economic outlook - 8 News NOW Las Vegas
The Right Note: We're Number 12? -Ar/Now.com
ALEC's economic advice can also te appl ed to local covernment of the Carolinas Watchdog. org
Ohio ranks next to last in economic study - The Highland County Press
ALEC-Indiana Report is Good News for Indiana - WCJC Country 99.3
Economic projection and hiring responses match PA's 2015 outlook - Watchdog.org
VIDEO: Rich States. Poor States on Wall Street Journal Live -American Legislator
New York has worse economic outlook thar, any other U.S. state: report - NY Daily News
ALEC report ranks N.Y. worst for econom c outlook - Rochester Business Journal
Vermont 2nd worst economic outlook in nation. according to report - Vermont Watchdog
California Still Ranked -at Bottom of Economic Competitiveness Report - FlashReport
Ohio ranks next to last in economic study - Ohio Watchdog
ALEC says Wisconsin's economic outlook is promising, critics question the claim - The Capital
Times
Report: NY ranks last in competitiveness - Democrat and Chronicle
The great give away.. makes for less prosperous states - SodaHead
The Leaflet - 2015 State Economic Outlook Rankings - Heartlander Magazine
ALEC report ranks N.Y. worst for economic outlook - American Towns.com Rochester, NY

American Legislative Exchange Council in the News
7 Things Every American Needs to Know About Taxes -American Legislator
New online calculator w ill allow for tax corTparisons under current law and LePage budget plan The Republic
LePage promotes tax plan with online calc.Jlator - The Washington Times
LePage promotes tax plan with online calculator - Portland Press Herald

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What the Medicare 'Doc Fix' Means For States -AfTlerican Legislator
Bill pushes for state rule over fed land - The Ouango Herald
Tomblin warns tax panel to be 'fiscally responsble' - W9st Virginia Gazette
New Mexico Passes Legislation Balancina Pm_•erty Rights and Public Safety-American
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New Arizona Law Limits Recoveries in Asbestos lnft.Jry Claims - Insurance Claims Journal
Arizona Governor Signs Bill to Modify Asbesto.:; lnjLrV Claims - Insurance Journal
[Dana Milbank] Count me out - The Spectrum
Baker orders review of 'onerous' regulations - The

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White House Cancels Clean Coal Project - h'e.::.rtfand:K Magazine
Can Obama Force Companies to Disclose Pol tical D::rnations? - The Daily Caller
Liberal Donors Aim to Put Democrats in Powe· Across States - Newsmax
Group Spells Out 5-Year Plan to Build Liberal Infrastructure' - The New York Times
W ealthy donors on left launch new plan to wrest back :;antral in the states - The Washington
Post
Liberal donors gear up to fund new state-lev~I agenda - USA Today
Gov. Ducey signs bill modifying asbestos injiJf\' claim -Associated Press
Forget D.C., states are making the policy now- Watchdog.org
Sen. McConnell, States Challenge EPA Clear Power ::Jlan - Heartlander Magazine
Bourbon on the Rocks Interview with Bill MeiErling of ALEC - FTR Radio
Top Dem: Voter ID Helped Killer Cop Whack '#'/alter Scott - National Review
South Carolina, Florida police shooting videoc raise new questions - Fox News
James Clyburn blames conservative group AL:::C for Walter Scott shooting - The Washington
Times
Dem Rep Blames ALEC, Conservative Grouoo for S .C. Shooting Death - National Review
Clyburn Blames ALEC for 'Climate' That CaJsed SC Shooting - Breitbart
Media vawn as Dem calls conservatives a 'ca1cer' that caused S.C. shooting - Washington
Examiner
Jim Clyburn's Absolutely Insane Response :o North Charleston Drama - F!TSNews
Clyburn Believes Right-Wingers Murdered Walter Scott - The Patriot Post

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The disenfranchisement of small-town Amer£a -Al Jazeera America
Teacher Evaluations Back in the News -Arr.erican Lefjislator
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Court's decision in the contentious King v. B~--well c=IBe, expected in late Jurie, could make it
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exchanges established under the Affordabl3 Care .tv::t.. While a decision in favor of King to end
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explain the impact of this pending decision.

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American Legislative Exchange Co.J11cil in the News
Celebrating Earth Day -American Legisle.tcr
In defense of ALEC - The Philadelphia T;ib..fl1e
Operating on Constitutional Boundaries - Is There a Need for Legislative Updates to Electronic
Privacy Protection Laws? - American Lef;is'atcx
How Florida is Trying to Push Back Agai ns: rederEI Government Overreach - The Daily Signal
Legislature launches new select committee on tax ·t'orm - The Montgomery Herald
ALEC Releases New State Factor on Recid'vism Feduction Practices -American Legislator
Leading Free Market Activist Group Adv fs~ lrvestrs to Reject Upcoming Shareholder
Resolutionjs Designed to Stifle Free Speech and Cefund Market-Based Policy Solutions - The
National Center for Public Policy Research
Colorado a leading debtor state compared t·J U.S.

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Republicans Blast 'Most-Traveled' Virginia Go·J. M:;Auliffe - Newsmax
Fed lands bill is backed by Senate - Ths 0Jfa.1go !../3rald
A lesson for Britain as Swiss populists driV3 off bushess - The Telegraph
Even Supreme Court Justices Show Up fa · Jury DL-v: Exploring Jury Service Exemptions American Legislator
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Ducey administration wastes no time with new bills - )'uma Sun
State control over fed land inches closer - T'1e Durango Herald
Telemedicine Controversy in Texas -AmeriiJan Legis/-ator
Texas Improves In business climate. but ott-er states. are catching on - Bloomberg [Tyler Morning
Telegraph]
Texas Business Climate Improves - CPA PraC::ice Advisor
Blue-state economic blues - Republican Arr er.can
Th ese Blue States Have Tried the Elizab 3tr Warren Model. Their Residents Are Fleeing. - The
Patriot Post
Failing liberal states losing residents by tie rrllions - The Examiner
Report: Will Colorado stay a 'Rich State'? - Cclorado Watchdog
Michigan Plummets in Economic Outlook Rarb<inqs Among States - The Heartland Institute
Small business owners scaling back amij 'uncertair' economy - The NY Post
Swedish Snus: A Less Risky Alternative -/Jmerican Legislator
'Rich State, Poor State' List Reveals Win1ers. Losers - WNO Money
For the sake of the ten. and for the sake Jf us all: Prison Reform Now - The City Sentinel
Trade Promotion Authority -- The States Are Staket-clders -American Legislator
Heartland Daily Podcast -- Jonathan Wil a111s Rich States, Poor States - The Heartland Institute
Arkansas Becomes 16th-State to Pass Sur stine Lecislation for State-Hired Private Attorneys American Legislator
Devolution: A Canadian Solution to ExcesEive Federal Ownership of Public Lands -American
Legislator
Trade Promotion Authority -- The States Are Stakeholders - American Legislator
Preemption Laws Provide Backstop for Local zed Progressive Politics - RedState
Arkansas Becomes 16th State to Pass Suns ine Legislation for State -American Legislator
Religious Activists Bully Companies with 'Reputational Risk' -Acton Institute Power Blog
M.D. Harmon: Unlike Democrats, Gov. LePaqe has Maine taxpayers' best interests in mind Portland Press Herald
Clark County residents blast proposed rigrt-tJ-work resolution - NW Labor Press
Clean Power Plan Litigation Begins ~ Ame.-ican Legislator
Rauner's playbook - Conservative ALEC tellE states how to fix economy- Illinois Times

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Minimum Wage: 'Fight for $15' Will Hurt Peoole L\ct!vsts Claim T hey Intend to Help - CNS News
Congress Considering Repeal of Death Tax -knerJc,,an Legislator
LePage willing to compromise but not on inc:Jme tax - Maine Sun Journal
The Redistribution Racket - CBN News Fina'lce
Troy Univ. Economist: Cut corporate welfan: . loNer tfl!Xes tor all busin esses - YeffowHammer News
LePaqe: If Legislature won't eliminate incorre tc..x. Mzine voters will - Bangor Daily News
Jonathan Williams of ALEC Joins Governor LePage
Wire

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Benefits of Income Tax Cut - Maine

Governor LePaqe's Tax Plan Would Boost Maime's E:::onomic Outlook -American Legislator
ANALYSIS: Time to use the 'safety valve'? - Naior. hside
A liberal uprising headed to N.C.? -

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I'll send it as soon as I get to the office!
Best,

Laurel Buckley
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From: John R. Graham [mailto:johnrgraham@-yakc·o ::nm]
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2015 9:30 AM
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Leah,

I trust you are well. I have good news: My ::::urrent outfit, National Center for Policy
Analysis, has re-joined ALEC. So, I may sec you again at HHS Task Force Meetings.

 I see Gov. Walker has staffed up a couple Df policy positions with young professionals and
named Senator Talent as a foreign-policy adviser. Do you know if he is looking to name a
health-policy adviser or a panel of advisers? If so, I would greatly appreciate a referral. (I
met him once at AEI and shook his hand, but that's about it.)

I'm feeling a little competitive because Gov. Perry named Avik Roy an adviser, but I also am
a big fan of Gov. Walker and think he's the most likely winner. Any advice or feedback you
have for me is also greatly appreciated. I'm at (202) 830-0101, if you'd like to speak.

Best wishes,

John R. Graham (Linkedln)

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Ec~nonvic Competitiveness Index continues to
advance the message of economic opportunity. Vv'ittin 24 hours of releasing our report, I
participated in more than 40 interviews with radiq> and television outlets across America. We also
broke our record for the highest number of uriqu·e visits to the ALEC website on the day we
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safety equipment and all other materials will be provided.
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Friday Workshop: 11 After King v. Burwell: What a Supreme Court
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unlawful for taxpayer-funded subsidies to f:J·N t hrou;ih the 37 federally-run health insurance
exchanges established under the Affordabe Care ~t While a decision in favor of King to end
subsidies would effectively eliminate tl'E·emplo~ mandate in federal exchange states,
policymakers will face tremendous pressa..-e to create and fund a state-based exchange.
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o Warren model generate3 fligti - 'Na.teraury Republican-American
o NC lawmakers may chc.ige tDw schools are ·qiven A-to-F grates - Washington
Times
o Senate to vote on teac ng gold standard - WRAL.com
o Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer a11d HooEywell Investors Overwhelmingly Reject
Left's Call That They Sbp Working VJith Conservative Organizations and Public
Officials - The National CentEr for Public Policy Research
o Stephen Moore: PeoplE flee lniqh-ta>: paradises - Providence Journal
o Bill giving state control of fed~ra 1 le:n:ls advances in Colorado Senate - Aspen
Daily News
o In Defense of ALEC - L:Js Arr;ieles Santinel
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Ameren sharehold er pDpos c:ls 'fail tc ~in majority - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
o Beyond the Rhetoric: Ir defe 1se a~ ALEC - Westside Gazette
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In defense of ALEC - I'Je Ptiladef;JNa Tribune
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Letter to the Editor: Dwc:ey d eliver~ - 'r'our West Valley
o Debate on the Merits . .Anyone? - Th9 American Spectator
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NY Assemblyman Al Graf 0 as:ises Governor Over High Cost of Electricity
lnbox - Long Island PoJJ'tics
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Are we finally starting b fix alucaiio1 in Nevada? - Tahoe Daily Tribune
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Putting a Face on Poverty- BCTV Reading, PA
o Lawmakers taking aim at truo re~orrn - Bluefield Daily Telegraph
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How Florida Is Trying b Pusil E.ack t\Qainst Government Overreach - The Daily
Signal
o Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer &n<il H ~)ooywell Investors Face Votes on AntfCapitalist Measures - -he N3.tionc.I Center for Public Policy Research
o Republicans Blast 'Mo;;t-Trawel~d Virginia Gov. McAuliffe - Newsmax
o A lesson for Britain as .Swis& populist;; drive off business - The Telegraph
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State control over fed 3.nd inches cbser - The Durango Herald
o Small business owners seal ng be.ck 3CTJld 'uncertain' economy - New York Post
o For the sake of the ter, and tor the sake ot us all: Prison Reform Now - The City
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o Religious Activists Butv Co11panies with 'Reputational Risk' -Acton Powerblog
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Rauner's playback: Crnserwative A_=.c tells states how to fix economy - Illinois
Times
o ANAL YS!S: Time to U3e thE 'safety valve'? - Nationlnside.org
o Residents fleeing higr-tax states - :he Washington Times
o Baker orders review c-' 'one.:"ous' requlations - The Boston Globe
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Can Obama Force Cc·mparies tc Cisclose Political Donations? - The Daily
Caller
o A liberal uprising heaced tc N.C.'? - Charlotte Observer
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Liberal Donors Aim tc Put Demo.erats In Power Across States - Newsmax
o Group Spells Out 5-Year Pan to Build Liberal 'I nfrastructure' - The New York
Times
o Wealthy donors on le'1: laurch ne.w plan to wrest back control in the sates - The
Washington Post
o Liberal di;mors gear l.lJ to ·fimd new state-level agenda - USA Today
o Arizona Governor SiGns Bi I tc llf,ojijt Asbestos lnlury Claims - Insurance
Journal
o New Arizona Law Lirr.lts ReccvE!"i'3E in Asbestos Injury Claims - Claims Journal
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Gov. Ducey signs bill modfying 3sbestos Injury claims - The Herald
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The FCC's New Munkipat Broadhand Preemption Order is Too Clever by HalfBloomberg Law
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WaPo's Dana Milbank's Epic Clirr- ate Change Fall - Breitbart
Dana Milbank: Climate Change IYsn ers In Retreat - Newsmax
Conservative Group Says It'll Ficht 'Climate Change Denial' Label - Newsmax
This conservative group is tired ot beJnq accused of climate denial - and is
fighting back - The Wasfiington F'.Jst
Conservative lawmakers weigh bu to call for constitutional convention - The
Washington Post
Local right-to-work idea being te3.e in Kentucky - The Washington Times
Rand Paul's Favorite Urion-Bus:er - 810omberg ·
Top Dem: Voter ID Helped Killer Co :• Whack Walter Scott - National Review
Online
South Carolina, Florida :mlice sroot nc videos raise new questions - Fox News
James Clyburn blames conservative- group ALEC for Walter Scott shooting The Washington Times
Dem Rep Blames ALEC, Conse-vati'1e Groups for S.C. Shooting Death National Review Online
Clyburn Blames ALEC br 'Climc.te' That Caused SC Shooting - Breitbart
Media yawn as Dem ca!ls consen1atlves 'cancer' that caused S.C. shooting Washington Examiner
Jim Clyburn's Absolute!'/ Insane Response to North Charleston Drama FITS News
Rep. Clyburn: Religious Freedosr Laws Part of Larger Effort Against Civil Rights
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Liberals get their own 'ftLEC' -- ts called 'SiX' -- Alaska Dispatch News

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o ALEC-based restrictions on ci't\1:-run Internet at risk after FCC ruling - The
Center for Public Integrity
a LePage: If Legislature Vi on't elim nate income tax, Maine voters will - Bangor
Daily News
o Jonathan Williams of ALEC Jolrs Governor LePage in Touting Benefits of
Income Tax Cut- The Maine WJ"9
o Gov. LePage bashes DBmocra13; tax plan, unveils 'calculator' - The Washington
Times
o BOTR Interview With B II Meier! rig - FTR Radio
a White House Cancels Clean Geel Pro :ect - Heartlander Magazine
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Forget D.C., states are aking .he policy now - Illinois Watchdog
o Sen . McConnell , StateE Challerqe EFA Cl ean Power Plan - Heartlander
Magazine
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Conservative group fights climat9 skeptic label - The Hill
a Study: Proposed Ozon e Rule Ct·stliest in Nation's History- Heartlander
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New York Towns Cons der Secess on Over Governor's Fracking Ban Heartlander Magazine
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ALEC, National Power ouse of State Legislators. Coming to California Flash Report
a Selling ALEC Outrage - U.S. NeNs and World Report
a Virginia tax machine r1J1s over ::ar ::iv.ners - Virginia Watchdog
o Why your power bill hioher than jt shc-uld be - Nevada Appeal
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The Campus Climate Crusade - The Wall Street Journal
o ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson - Modern Feminist, Independent Women's Forum

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o Actors Unite Against IVandated -liq ier Wages -American Legislator
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Preemption Laws Provide Backstoo b r Localized Progressive Politics American Legislator
States Tackle Lawsuit Reform as a Way Toward a Stronger Economy RedState
Magnet Schools Drawinc Mere Atten:rn -American Legislator
A Solution to Help Prese-ve ::lur Stat3 3.nd National Parks -American Legislator
If You Watch Baseball. You ~3uppcrt Oil and Natural Gas -American Legislator
Oklahoma Legislature Ensures Public Safety and Fiscal Responsibility with
Justice Safetv Valve - Ar.ierf;an LegiE·fator
Empowering Victims of Crime Ove·reach and Involvement -American Legislator
FCC's Broadband Preemptic-n Analysis and Prediction -American Legislator
Celebrating Earth Day - American F_egislator
Operating on Constitutional 3oundar es - Is There a Need for Legislative
Updates to Electronic Privacy Prot::lcfon Laws? -American Legislator
ALEC Releases New State Factor on Recidivism Reduction Practices American Legislator
Even Supreme Court Justices Shaw lJJ for Jury Duty: Exploring Jury Service
Exemptions - American Legislator
Telemedrcine Controversy ir Texas -American Legislator
Swedish Snus: A Less Risky Alterna:ve -American Legislator
Devolution: A Canadian Solution to Ex::essive Federal Ownership of Public
Lands - American Legislator
Trade Promotion Authorrty - The Sta:-:is Are Stakeholders -American Legislator
Arkansas Becomes 16th St<:.tes to Pe:ss Sunshine Legislation ior State-Hired
Private Attorneys -American LegislaiDf
Clean Power Plan Litiga:ion Begins - American Legislator
Minimum Wage: 'Fightfor $15' Will Hurt People Activists Claim They Intend to
Help - CNSNews
Congress Considering Fepeal of De~t1 Tax -American Legislator
Preemption Laws Provide fuckstop For Localized Progressive Politics RedState
What the Medicare 'Doc Fix Means fJr States -American Legislator
Governor LePage's Tax Pla1 WoLld 3oost Maine's Economic Outlook American Legislator
7 Things Every American N 3eds to Know About Taxes -American Legislator
Rich States, Poor States co.;ered by West Virginia's Happy Kercheval American Legislator
Mexico Passes Legislation Balancinq Jroperty Rights and Public Safety American Legislator
VIDEO: Rich States, Poor Etates Jn Vlali Street Journal Live - American
Legislator
New 2015 Rich States. Pocx States Rankings Show Which States Are Most
Competitive -American Ler;islator
West Virginia Latest Stc.te tJ Curb A.sbestos Lawsuit Abuse -American
Legislator
Teacher Evaluations Back il the News -American Legislator
Seizing the Initiative: How States Can Help Themselves In Rehabilitating
Underground Water lnfrastructurE - American Legislator
The Energy Link: Energy P-oducing States and Social Mobility - American
Legislator
Homeschooling Continues -:o Grow -American Legislator
West Virginia and Arkansas Engage on EPA's Clean Power Plan -American
Legislator
Taxpaye~s Foot Bill for Jnion Interests -American Legislator
Colorado Taxpayers Will Li-<:ely S3e TABOR Tax Refunds Next Year-American
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Supreme Court Side5 with Idalia. Elcd<s Medicaid Lawsuits -American
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Ohio Senate Works to Rein in Closed-Door Deals with Private Attorneys American Legislator

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Bill Meierling
Vice President, Public Affairs
American Legislative Exchange Council

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 Biii giving state control of federal lands advances In Caba da Senate -Aspen Daily News
In Defense of ALEC - Los Angeles Sentinel
States Tackle Lawsuit Reform as a Way Towad a Stro1Jer Economy- RedState
Oklahoma Legislature Ensures Public Safetv and Fiscal! Responsibility with Justice Safety Valve American Legislator
Magnet Schools Drawing More Attention -Airrt<ican Legslator
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If You Watch Baseball, You Support Oil and N2tural GaE -American Legislator
Beyond the Rhetoric: In defense of ALEC - Westside Gazette
Ameren shareholder proposals fail to win majo·ity- St. lfluis Post-Dispatch
Letter to the editor: Ducey delivers - Your Wesr Valley
Empowering Victims of Crime Through Outreach and Involvement -American Legislator
Debate on the Merits, Anyone? - The American Spectat1Jr
FCC's Broadband Preemption Analysis and Pr~diction -American Legislator

NYS Assemblyman Al Graf Chastises Go•1errnr Over H qh Cost of Electricity In box - Long Island
Politics
Putting a Face on Poverty - BCTV Readirg. PA
Are we finally starting to fix education in Neve.ca? - TahaJe Daily Tribune
Sagebrush rebellion rekindled in Colorado - Tte Colorado Statesman
West dominates new 2015 state economic conpetitiveress rankings - Western Governors'
Association
Lawmakers taking aim at tax reform - Bluef.eic Daily T~'egraph
Iowa Economic Scorecard - Iowa Public l.1t3rest lnstitL't3
Minimum Wage: 'Fight for $15' Will Hurt Peope ActiviEt3 Claim They Intend to Help - World News
Governor touts Utah's economic growth u ·ina annual rnmmit in Salt Lake City - Fox 13 Salt Lake
City
Governor touts Utah's economic growth during annual summit in Salt Lake City - Utah Gateway
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Annual Meeting Registration is NOW OPEN
The 42nd ALEC Annual Meeting takes pla:e ..l.Jly 22-24 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego.
View the preliminary agenda.
Bring the family and stay the weekend . Plan vcur Sar Diego trip today.

American· Legislative Exchange Council in the News
Actors Unite Against Mandated Higher Woo.es -Amer."";an Legislator
Warren model generates flight - Waterbur1 RaJLJblic~-American
ALEC-based restrictions on city-run Internet a- risk af'.Er FCC ruling - The Center for Public Integrity
NC lawmakers may change how schools a·e aiven A-kJ-F grades - The Washington Times
Senate to vote on teaching gold standard - WRAL
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N.C. lawmakers may change how schools 9.re graded - The Virginian-Pilot
Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer and HoneyweJ ln\iestors J verwhelmingly R·eject Left's Call That Th ey
Stop Working with Conservative Organizat ons and Public Officials - National Center for Public
Policy
Bipartisan Group of U.S. Senators Working tD RepeaJ Section 526 -American Legislator
Medical Innovation in Focus forCongress-Af"'Jerican !..egislator
National Financial Literacy Month a Timei o F:mus on Financial Well-being -American Legislator
Stephen Moore: People flee high-tax para::liEES - Pw:idence Journal
Residents are Fleeing the Elizabeth Warren "-lode! - The Patriot Post

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Membership and Ev::r.ts
MINUTES: April 17 State Chair Call
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Roster attached. To ensure accurate attendance, p~a!'O~ review and let me know if you were on the call and I missed
you.
You can now log in to the ALEC member portal and vi~ your delegation rosters. Many of you suggested ALEC develop
an easy-to-use system that allows you to communica~e with your delegation and email members when their
membership has expired. ALEC listened to your concetfls and cr~ated a new feature in our member portal which you can
use by following the steps below. The roster function .,,;ill proviee you the names, membership expiration dates, phone
number and email address of your members. In addition to your state roster, you may also view the roster of State
Chairs and the roster for any Task Forces on which vo- sit.
To use this brand-new portal feature, please follow tt-3e steps:
1. Go to https://alec.secure.force.com
2. Log in by entering your username and password. If you do not know your username or password, please contact
Spencer Chretien at schretien@alec.org or 571-482-5013.
3. Once you log in, you will see a tab called "Con 'Tlittees" on the left side of the portal. Click on the "Committees"
tab.
4. You will see the Committees on which you sit. ·:lick on the name of your state's Committee. For example, if you
are the Texas State Chair, click on "Texas Leg~ lature." If you are the Georgia State Chair, click on "Georgia
General Assembly." If you sit on the Task For:::= on Education and Workforce Development .and would like to
view its roster, you will see a place to do that.
5. Click on the "Members" tab. You can review '!Our membership list, and your members' email, phone number
and membership dates.
6. Those colleagues whose membership dates ended on 12/31/2014 should renew their membership immediately.
We need your assistance. The new roster pro'fides one easy step to email your members a reminder to renew
their expired membership. You can email then directly from the portal by clicking the envelope button next to
their name.
Minutes
Chair of State Chairs Alan Clemmons oper,ei:I :he call and welcomed the participants.
Jeff Lambert, Vice President of Member Relations, welcomed the participants and introduced Jonathan
Williams.
Jonathan Williams, Director ofthe Task Force on Tax a:id Fiscal Policy, delivered an update on Rich States, Poor
States: The top five states in economic conpetitiveness in 2015 are Utah, North Dakota, Indiana, North Carolina,
and Arizona. The least economically competirl't'e states are New York, Vermont, Minnesota, Connecticut, and
New Jersey. Jonathan loves to travel to the S.::3tes and give presentations to ALEC members on what policies
their states can enact in order to improve thEi" economic competitiveness; please reach out if you would like to
hold an event!

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 Michael Bowman, Vice President of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, announced that we are launching the
Jeffersonian Project, a 501 (c) (4) sister organization of ALEC, which will help us to communicate more effectively
with our members. The deadline for Task Fo~ce appointnents for the Savannah meeting has passed, but they
are still on for Annual Meeting-please turn :hem in by fone 15 so that legislators can vote on Task Forces.
Sarah McManamon, Director of Events, explained that the hotel in Savannah is totally sold out. Please look for
hotels in downtown Savannah, near the airpc·rt, or across the river in South Carolina. We will reimburse up to
$210 per night for two hotel nights.
Spencer Chretien, Membership Coordinator, announced that ALEC has 233 new legislative members since Jan.
1. This is great momentum, and we appreciate all of the help of our State Chairs in signing people up. We are
closing in on 500 legislative member renewa !s, as well. States that renew 100% of their expiring members will
be entered into a contest to win $2,000 for tieir reimbursement fund. The following states have renewed all of
their members: CA, DE, FL, MN, VT. The follOVJing states have only one more member who needs to renew: AK,
CT, ME, NM, OR, RI, WV. Please encourage v·::iur legislators to renew their membership!
Alan Clemmons thanked the participants in the call and looks forward to seeing everyone in Savannah.

Jeff Lamberti CAE
Vice President, Member Relations
American Legislative Exchange Council
2900 Crystal Drive, Suite 600
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Dear Members:
Spring is finally here, and as we turn the c:rner I'm hai:;py to share good news and positive
momentum at ALEC. As the 2015 legislaih:i session comes to a close in many states, I know
you are looking forward to spending mere :me with ycur families and in your communities, but
don't forget about our Spring and Summe· meetings. In just a few short weeks, on May 15,
hundreds of ALEC members will gather in Savannah, GA. And, in San Diego in July, thousands
of free market advocates will come togethe· for one of the largest annual meetings of state
legislators in the nation. I know you don't ~nt to miss out. and I'm looking forward to seeing you
there.
Beyond our meeting schedule, today I wa:-Ed to update you on some exciting, innovative and
partnership-oriented news at ALEC.
The launch of our round-table-discussicn : i1ner series where state legislators, members of
Congress, leading entrepreneurs and ir:oo."8.tors join :·Jgether to incubate policies that create
real, problem-solving solutions and return · ie balance. of government to the states was a great
success. We have already hosted two si..::h dinner.s, including one on health care
innovation just last week. Last ThurscEJ, ALEC members Representative Jason Saine
(NC), Senator Mark Green (TN) and Rep-:!sentative Dwayne Bohack (TX) joined Speaker
Newt Gingrich, ALEC staff and leadin~ innovators and entrepreneurs for the dinner
discussion. Attendees discovered that the applicatio- ::if technology can enable real changes in
how state government works in quality of S?.rvices deliv sred to constituents, cost savings and
quality of life. Health care was one of the l:::E!st examp~s where much can be accomplished with
even the modest application of innovation
The innovation dinner series will be a hal ru.rk of ALEC in Washington, D.C. Our organization is
uniquely positioned to bring together opiria1 leaders ard legislators from around the country for
policy innovation discussions .. If you have a1 idea for .:; jinner discussion theme , please reach
out to Jeff Lambert at jlambert@alec.org ::i- 571-482-5Ji 8.
So far this year, the team has welcomed ;:so new legislators and 19 new companies into
the ALEC family. Our numbers are grovk g at a rapid pace for many reasons, but most
importantly because ALEC is committed tc Jreserving economic security for hardworking
taxpayers and developing real solutions ii partnership with entrepreneurs and the business
community.
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Final Day for Early 3irc Rate!;

Early Bird Deadline is TODAY
Register for the Summit in three easy steps
1. Grab your credit card
2. Call the ALEC Event staff af 571-482-5051 (If there is no answer,
please leave a message and staff will promptly return your call.)
3. Answer a few short questions and staff will take care of the rest
That's it!
The 2015 ALEC Spring Task Force SLmmit lfllill take place at the Hyatt Regency
Savannah located at 2 W Bay Street. Due to :he huge turnout for Savannah, the
hotel is full. If you have not securec housin£ for the ALEC Summit, we encourage
you to book a room at a property in the Histc·ric District of Savannah. Many of
these properties are within walking distan::e of the Hyatt. Hotels outside the
historic area also available near the Savanna'l- Hilton Head airport, with a 25minute taxi ride to/from the Hyatt. We ap:Jlogize for any inconvenience this may
cause, but are excited to see so mary of you in Savannah in just a few short
weeks.

If you are a Public Sector Task Force member and have not yet reserved
a room at the Hyatt, ALEC will reimburse your hotel room up to $210 per
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Tour the Port of Savannah May 1 !1- - RS\'P Today
The ALEC Task Forces on Energy, Enviro1113rr a11d A.griculture (EEA) and Commerce, Insurance
and Economic Development (CIED) have arrc:oge• for member legislators to tour the Port of
Savannah, the second busiest U.S. contai•er exporter.
The tour will take place on May 14, the da)o i .. mediately before the Spring Task Force
Summit, and will leave from the Hyatt Reg~ncy Savanna at 1:30 PM, lasting until 4:30 PM.
Transportation to the port, safety equiJ:S11ES11 and all other materials will be provided.
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Register Today for the Spring Task t=orce Summit
Don't miss this opportunity to catch up with lellaw ALEC Task Force members and
participate in cutting-edge policy discussion. F3:ister today.

The Hyatt Regency Savannah is SOLD OUT - Additional Savannah Hotel
ALEC has secured a small, secondary block :>fhotal rooms at the Hyatt Place Savannah
Airport. Please call (571) 482-5051 and ALEC will reserve you a room.
Please email meetinqs@alec.org with any questio:Js

Friday Workshop: "After King v. Bµrn,re/I: What a Supreme Court
Ruling on the Affordable Care Act Means for Your State 11
The national spotlight shines once again on J:he Affordable Care Act and the U.S. Supreme
Court. The Court's decision in the contentious f:ir.g '.'. Burwell case, expected in late June, could
make it unlawful for taxpayer-funded subsijies t:> fio:nthrough the 37 federally-run health insurance
exchanges established under the Affordable CCl'e JI.ct. While a decision in favor of King to end
subsidies would effectively eliminate the ef11ll1>yer mandate in federal exchange states,
policymakers will face tremendous pressure tc create and fund a state-based exchange.
On Friday, May 15 at 11:00 AM, join a speciai discussion featuring Florida Speaker Pro Tempore
Matt Hudson, and Tarren Bragdon and Christie H&rrera of the Foundation for Government

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American Legislative Exchange Council in the News
The Republican Revels Begin - The Wat: S!reet u'wr.1a/
Lawmakers take trip to Seattle for meetiriq - The Oklahoman
CEO Lisa B. Nelson on The Daily Ledga- - 01e American News Network
'America's Best Days Behind It,' GOP Vo:ers Tel Pollster Luntz - Times of San Diego
CBO Adopts Dynamic Scoring: States Stiau d FCi>Low -American Legislator
Clean Power Plan Released - American Lefiisfaf!x
Republicans begin pivotal debate week wi:h New Hampshire forum - Bayou Buzz
New Study: Low Tax Rates Attract Valua~e Talent -American Legislator
Conservative Group Wants to Preserve Fre-=dom of Choice - Paper or Plastic. That Is Huffington Post
Bipartisan reform directly ahead - The Star !Jerrncrat
Doctor Supply Side Problems with the

ACA - An3rban Legislator

Wisconsin the 'star of the show' at ALE:; .;01ferenre - The Cap Times
American City County Exchange {ACC=:) Second Annual Meeting a Success - American
Legislator
"Tennessee Gov. Haslam Campaigns fo· •3 =s T3X Hike - Heartland
Reports: EPA to release Clean Power ::::i1ar ne)lt week -American Legislator
This email was sent to: leah.vukmir@legis.wiscQnsin.gov
This email was sent by: Americari Legislative E.:cha "'!Qe Ccun:il
2900 Crystal Drive, Suite 600, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States

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Wednesday, May 13, 2015 12:58 PM
Lisa Nelson
Jimmy Wall
Senate Leader Mitch McConnell Q & A

From:

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Cc:
Subject:

Dear ALEC Board, Private Enterprise Advisory Council and State Chairs:
On Tuesday, May 19 at noon, Senate Leader Mitch McConnell will speak and answer questions on a conference call with
leaders of the center-right movement in America. He will answer questions on the call that participants email in .
President of American's for Tax Reform, Grover Norquist is hosting the call that will last one hour. No taxpayer dollars
will be spent on the call. This is an invite-only call, and you are invited.
In order to participate in the call, please send an e-mail to rsvp@atr.org, noting your name and affiliation. We will follow
up by e-mail with all call-in information.
Please note that this invitation is not transferrable.
We are excited to be working with Senator McConnell, who will join us every three or four months for a similar update
and conversation. The format will allow an exchange of information, and call-in guests will be invited to ask questions of
the Majority Leader. Any questions we are not able to get to on the call will be answered by Sen. McConnell in a
subsequent email.
Our objective here is to offer new lines of communication between leadership on the Hill and the leadership of the
Movement. I hope you will make time in your busy schedule to join the call.
All the best,

Lisa B. Nelson
Chief Executive Officer
American Legislative Exchange Council
2900 Crystal Drive, Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22202
o) 571-482-5000

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2015 Annual Meeting-July 22 - 24, 2015 - Sa n Diego, Ca liforn ia
201 5 St ates and Nation Policy Summit - Decem ber 2-4, 2015- Phoenix, Arizona

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state legislators who comprise the National Board of Legislators and is advised by the Private Enterprise Advisory Councll, a group of private,
foundation and think tank members.
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Lisa Nelson <lnelson@alec.org>
Tuesday, May OS, 2015 3:18 PM
Bill Carmichael; Bill Leahy; Bob Williams; Cynthia Bergman White; Don Lee; Jeff Bond;
Joshua Brown; Kelly Mader; Ken Lane; Marianne Eterno; Michael Morgan; Patrick
Thomas; Roland Spies; Sano Blocker; stephen Moore; Stev.e DelBianco; Steve Woods;
Alan Clemmons; Andre Cushing; Bill Cadman; Bill Seitz; Blair Thoreson; Curry Todd;
David Frizzell; Dawn Pettengill; Gary Banz; James Buck; Jason Saine; Jimmy Wall; Joe
Harrison; Joel Anderson; John Piscopo; Judson Hill; Sen.Vukmir; Linda Upmeyer; Norine
Kasperik; Phil King; Phillip Gunn; Ray Merrick; Susan Wagle; Wayne Niederhauser;
William Howell
Ashley Westenhaver; Leadership Team
Upcoming Board Meeting

HelloI wanted to be in touch with you as the meeting in Savannah is fast approaching. I am disappointed that I won't be with
you, but you will be in good hands with Phil, Leah and the wonderful leadership team at ALEC. As you may recall, my
son is graduating from college and I figured that I should probably prioritize attending that rather than the meeting!
A few items of note that we wanted to be sure we were in touch about as you prepare to head to Savannah;
Jimmy Wall will be sending out the board materials on Monday, May 11th which will include the agenda, list of
attendees and any policy background information you might need to prepare. As usual, many of the presentations will
be hard copy only so we ~ill have your binders on location when you arrive. We have fantastic board attendance this
year which is really good to see.
Attire for the Thursday evening dinner is casual as you will be taking a trolley to the dinner- sounds like fun!
Lastly, Phil would love to have a photo directory for the board - to that end, please have your staff send Jimmy
(iwall@alec.org) an official photo of you so we can put it together.
We have a terrific turn out for the meeting and are going full force on San Diego. Thank you for your continued support
and engagement. With your help, we are on pace for a record year!
Thanks and see you very soon,
Lisa
Lisa B. Nelson
Chief Executive Officer
American Legislative Exchange Council
2900 Crystal Drive, Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22202
o) 571-482-5000

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Lisa Nelson <lnelson@alec.org>
Tuesday, May 26, 2015 7:58 AM
Sen.Vukmir
Jimmy Wall
Retreat

We should try to pin down the dates for our executive retreat. Does either October 15/15 or November 12/13 work for
you?
We're we going to see if the Kohler resort would work?
What ever works for you is good for us, but it would be nice to lock it in before the annual meeting if possible.
Thanks and hope you had a great weekend.
Lisa B. Nelson
Lnelson@alec.org
(202) 573-1334

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Alan Clemmons; Andre Cushing; Bill Cadman; Bill Seitz; Blair Thoreson; Curry Todd;
David Frizzell; Dawn Pettengill; Gary Banz; James Buck; Jason Saine; Jimmy Wall; Joe
Harrison; Joel Anderson; John Piscopo; Judson Hill; Sen.Vukmir; Linda Upmeyer; Norine
Kasperik; Phil King; Phillip Gunn; Ray Merrick; s·usan Wagle; Wayne Niederhauser;
William Howell; Bill Leahy (wll92l@att.com); Bob Williams
(bobwilliams@statebudgetsolutions.org); Chip Rogers; Cynthia Bergman-White
(cynthia.1.bergman@exxonmobil.com); Daniel Smith (dan.smith@altria.com); Don Lee
(dlee@kl2.com); Jeffrey Bond Ubond@phrma.org); Kenneth Lane
(kenneth.lane@diageo.com); Marianne Eterno; Michael Morgan; Patrick Thomas
(plthomas@ups.com); Robert Jones Qoshua.brown@pfizer.com); Roland Spies
(roland.spies.gqt9@statefarm.com); Sano Blocker (sblocker@energyfutureholdings.com);
stephenkmoore@gmail.com; Steve DelBianco (sdelbianco.@netchoice.org); Steve Woods
(steve.woods@nfib.org); William Carmichael (wcarmichael@asc-usi.com)
Board/PEAC Update and Information
2015-05-26 ALEC Talking Points - STFS.docx

From:

Sent:
To:

Subject:
Attachments:

Dear Board and PEAC members:
As we come off of a successful Spring Task Force Summit and look toward the Annual Meeting, I wanted to take a
moment to discuss ongoing transparency initiatives at ALEC. While the substance of the Spring Task Force Meeting and
the concurrent Board and PEAC meeting went very well, the gathering was not without incident. As you may have seen
online or heard about at the meeting, an investigative report er from NBC 11 ALIVE in Atlanta surreptitiously gained
access to the meeting, secretly filmed various conversations and cast members and staff in a negative light.
While over the past three years, attacks have been policy focused, new emphasis seems to have shifted back to
operations and technica lities whether it is our IRS status or reimbursement policies (both of which are sound) we want
to be ahead of any potential challenges. Organizational transparency is critical for ALEC. As you remember, a little more
than two years ago, ALEC posted almost no information onli.ne. Throughout 2013, ALEC turned outward and released a
steady stream of m~terial including model policy (March 2013), IRS form 990 (October 2013) and 35-day mailing
material (November 2013). It stands to reason that we should more prominently feature our reimbursement
Information which already available in 35-day mailings, but not searchable as part of the website. We received nothing
but positive attention when we made our first release, and this additional release will simply show that we are
compliant with IRS and state ethics laws and that we stand on both principle and process.

is

While protests and negative attention have steadily diminished as each meeting passes, anticipation ofthe 2016
election appears to be building which leads us to believe that additional preparation for San Diego is essential. We have
met internally and I wanted to let you know the steps we are taking:
We've prepared the below and attached talk1ng points for you to use in discussions about ALEC
We've released a media statement here: http://www.alec.org/alec-statement-oh-nbc-atlanta-wxia-tv/. This
statement will be distributed to friend1y media to allow us to redirect/punch back/get on record and then move
forward
In response to specific requests a template letter is available to ALEC membership for their use in constituent
and coalition responses
We have arranged for external media training for senior staff

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We have clarified the reimbursement policy, will recirculate to state chairs for emphasis and, will also post it on
the website
Additionally, I'd like to hold a telephonic Board/PEAC meeting next Thursday, June 4 at noon ET to discuss this and
other actions ALEC may take to continue to share our story and cast ALEC in a positive light. Jimmy Wall will send a
calendar invitation, and please make every effort to attend the call using the following dial in information:
Dial: 1-800-704-9804
Passcode:19784354
Sincerely,
· Lisa B. Nelson

Talking Points
The American Legislative Exchange Council is America's largest nonpartisan, voluntary membership organization of state
legislators. Comprised of nearly one-quarter of the country's state legislators, business and thought leaders, think tank
scholars and individuals, ALEC provides a unique forum for diverse groups to exchange ideas and develop real, statebased solutions that encourage growth, preserve economic security and protect hardworking taxpayers.
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ALEC is a forum for exchange of ideas (a place for continuing education of state legislators)
o

ALEC provides nonpartisan study, analysis and research focused on protecting hardworking taxpayers,
identifying the appropriate balance of power between the states and the federal government and
determining innovative approaches to state policy challenges

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ALEC works in the public interest. It brings together stakeholders for academic discussion of policy

o

Nearly all professions require some form of continuing education. State legislators should be no different

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No legislator can be an expert on all policy issues, but their constituents expect them to be. Legislators join
ALEC to stay current on state legislative trends and learn from one-another about what has and hasn't
worked in states around the country

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ALEC members represent their communities' perspectives (a majoritY of the American people)
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All legislators are elected to represent their communities. If they do not, they will be held accountable at the
ballot box

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A majority of Americans believe that the government closest to the people (state legislatures) is best for
addressing community policy

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Americans desire real solutions that preserve economic freedom and security. They want to keep more of
their hard-earned money and reduce the cost of everyday life. ALEC members discuss innovative models
that put genuine accountability to work among state legislators and give hardworking taxpayers the
government they deserve

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ALEC legislators represent more than 60 million Americans and ALEC member companies give jobs to more
than 30 million people in the United States. It is important for legislators to understand the policy
perspectives of job creators to ensure economic security and opportunity in their communities

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Many organizations including the National Conference of State Legislatures, Council of State Governments,
State Innovation Exchange and National Black Caucus of State Legislators (among many others) bring state
legislators and other stakeholders together at meetings to discuss state policy trends and issues and craft
model policy, "legislative policy recommendations" {NCSL) or "suggested state legislation" (CSG)

o
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Travel and expense reimbursement is commonplace and allowed by the IRS and state ethics guidelines
Legislators and all Americans have the right to associate and exchange ideas in any forum they choose. This
right is protected by the Constitution, and no one should be intimidated by those who want to silence
speech

o

Unlike other state policy organizations, ALEC is not taxpayer funded

Lisa B. Nelson
Chief Executive Officer
American Legislative Exchange Council
2900 Crystal Drive, Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22202
o) 571-482-5000

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2015 Spring Task Force Summit - May 15, 2015 - Savannah, Georgia
2015 Annual Meeting-July 22-24, 2015-San Diego, California
2015 States and Nation Policy Summit - December 2-4, 2015 - Phoenix, Arizona
The American Legislative Exchange Council is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization and is the largest nonpartisan, voluntary membership organization of
state legislators in the United States·dedicated to the principles of limited government, free markets and federalism. The Council is governed by
state legislators who comprise the National Board of Legislators and Is advised by the Private Enterprise Advisory Coundl, a gro up of private,
fo undation and think tank members.
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Thursday, May 21, 2015 10:43 PM
Bill Meierling
Lisa Nelson; Sen.Vukmir
Georgia.

Bill, just want to say again - don't beat yourself up on this. No one knows wh~t it is like to be thrown into a situation like
that until it happens. I have been there. I know what it is like. I wouldn't have done any better than you, You do a great
job. This was a no win ambush. Phil
State Representative Phil King

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Sent:

Thursday, May 21, 2015 10:43 PM

To:
Cc:

Bill Meierling

Subject:

Georgia.

Lisa Nelson; Sen.Vukmir

Bill, just want to say again - don't beat yourself up on this. No one knows wh?t it is like to be thrown into a situation like
that until .it happens. I have been there. I know what it is like. I wouldn't have done any better than you, You do a great
job. This was a no win amb1:1sh. Phil
State Representative Phil King

152

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Sent:
To:

Subject:
Attachments:

Lisa Nelson <lnelson@alec.org>
Thursday, May 28, 2015 4:20 PM
Alan Clemmons; Andre Cushing; Bill Cadman; Bill Seitz; Blair Thoreson; Curry Todd;
David Frizzell; Dawn Pettengill; Gary Banz; James Buck; Jason Saine; Jimmy Wall; Joe
Harrison; Joel Anderson; John Piscopo; Judson Hill; Sen.Vukmir; Linda Upmeyer; Norine
Kasperik; Phil King; Phillip Gunn; Ray Merrick; s·usan Wagle; Wayne Niederhauser;
William Howell; Bill Leahy (wl1921@att.com); Bob Williams
(bobwilliams@statebudgetsolutions.org); Chip Rogers; Cynthia Bergman-White
(cynthia.l.bergman@exxonmobil.com); Daniel Smith (dan.smith@altria.com); Don·Lee
(dlee@k12.com); Jeffrey Bond Qbond@phrma.org); Kenneth Lane
(kenneth.lane@diageo.com); Marianne Eterno; Michael Morgan; Patrick Thomas
(plthomas@ups.com); Robert Jones Qoshua.brown@pfizer.com); Roland Spies
(roland.spies.gqt9@statefarm.com); Sano Blocker (sblocker@energyfutureholdings.com);
stephenkmoore@gmail.com; Steve DelBianco (sdelbianco@netchoice.org); Steve Woods
(steve.woods@nfib.org); William Carmichael (wcarmichael@asc-usi.com)
Board/PEAC Update and Information
2015-05-26 ALEC Talking Points - STFS.docx

Dear Board and PEAC members:
As we come off of a successful Spring Task Force Summit and look toward the Annual Meeting, I wanted to take a
moment to discuss ongoing transparency initiatives at ALEC. While the substance of the Spring Task Force Meeting and
the concurrent Board and PEAC meeting went very well, the gathering was not without incident. As you may have seen
online or heard about at the meeting, an investigative report er from NBC 11 ALIVE in Atlanta surreptitiously gained
access to the meeting, secretly filmed various conversations and cast members and staff in a negative light.
While over the past three years, attacks have been policy focused, new emphasis seems to have shifted back to
operations and technica lities whether it is our I RS status or 1reimbursement policies (both of which are sound) we want
to be ahead of any potential challenges. Organizational transparency is critical for ALEC. As you remember, a little more
th an two years ago, ALEC posted almost no information online. Throughout 2013, ALEC turned outward and released a
steady stream of mat erlal including model policy (March 2013), IRS form 990 (October 2013) and 35-day mailing
material (November 2013). It stands to reason that we should more prominently feature our reimbursement
information which is already available in 35 -day mailings, but not searchable as part of the website. We received nothing
but positive attention when we made our first release, and t his additional release will simply show that we are
compliant with IRS and state ethics laws and that we stand on both principle and process.
While protests and negative attention have steadily diminished as each meeting passes, anticipation of the 2016
election appears to be building which leads us to believe that additional preparation for San Diego is essential. We have
met internally and I wanted to let you know the steps we are taking:
We've prepared the below and attached talking points for you to use in discussions about ALEC
We've released a media statement here: htto:ljwww.alec.org/alec-statement-on-nbc-atlanta-wxia-tv/. This
statement will be distributed to friendly media to allow us to redirect/punch back/get on record and then move
forward
In response to specific requests a template letter is availab1e to ALEC membership for their use in constituent
and coalition responses
We have arranged for external media training for senior staff

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At meetings, journalists and the public are welcome to attend ALEC keynotes, plenary sessions and policy
workshops

ALEC is one of many similar organizations in the state policy landscape
o Many organizations including the National Conference of State Legislatures, Council of State Governments,
State Innovation Exchange and National Black Caucus of State Legislators (among many others) bring state
legislators and other stakeholders together at meetings to discuss state policy trends and issues and craft
model policy, "legislative policy recommendations" (NCSL) or "suggested state legislation" (CSG)
o Travel and expense reimbursement is commonplace and allowed by the IRS and state ethics guidelines
o Legislators and all Americans have the right to associate and exchange ideas in any forum they choose. This
right is protected by the Constitution; and no one should be intimidated by those who want to silence
speech
o Unlike other state policy organizations, ALEC is not taxpayer funded

Lisa B. Nelson
Chief Executive Officer
American legislative Exchange Council
2900 Crystal Drive, Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22202
o) 571-482-5000

~LEC

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Upcoming Meetings:
2015 Spring Task Force Summit - May 15, 2015 - Savannah, Georgia
2015 Annual Meeting - July 22 - 24, 2015 - San Diego, California
2015 States and Nation Policy Summit - December 2-4, 2015 - Phoenix, Arizona
The American Legfsfative Exchange Council is a 50l(c)3 nonprofit organization ond Is the largest nonpartfsa n, voluntary membership organization of
state legislators in the United States' dedicated to the principles of limited govern ment, f ree markets andf ederalism . The Council is governed by
state legislators who comprise the Natlonal Board of Legislators and Is advised by the Private F.nterprise Advisory Counclf, a group of private,
fmmdation and think tank members.

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Right to Work Policy in the States

From:

Laurel Buckley (lbuckley@alec.org)

To:

jlambert@alec.org; leahvuk@yahoo.com; SenMGreen@senate.michigan.gov;
mgreen@senate.michigan.gov; dfrizz77@hotmail.com; terhar@stratpa.com; wpcoley2@msn.com;
tboose@nciprecast.com; ronaldeyoung974@gmail.com; amt@birdwatchersdigest.com;

Date:

Wednesday, May 6, 2015 11 :13 AM

Hello everyone,
We are planning to meet during the ALEC STFS meeting in Savannah to discuss Right to Work policies in the
states. You are receiving this invitation to the meeting because you either expressed interested in attending or a
chair in your state mentioned that you may be interested.
Please join us after the task force meetings to discuss Right to Work policies: how they have come along and
where they can grow. Each of you have unique insight and we hope you can all attend.
Best,
Laurel Buckley

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FW: ALEC Events and Education 05-05-2015

From:

Laurel Buckley (lbuckley@alec.org)

To:

elect@votejohnnygren.com; leahvuk@yahoo.com;

Date:

Thursday, May 7, 2015 10:39 AM

This call would be a great way to engage new - and current - members to show them the resources ALEC
provides.

Laurel Buckley
Director of Development and Midwestern Relations
American Legislative Exchange Council
2900 Crystal Drive, 6th Floor
Arlington, VA 22202

P: (571) 482-5059
C: (202) 689-9208
Email: lbuckley@alec.org

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From: Ashley Varner
Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2015 12:05 PM
To: Alec Staff; Alec Interns
Subject: ALEC Events and Education 05-05-2015

From: American Legislative Exchange Council [mailto:avarner@alec.org]
Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2015 12:01 PM
To: Ashley Varner
Subject: ALEC Events and Education 05-05-2015

To view this email as a web page, go here.

 Conference Call: Trade Promotion
Authority and Congress' Role in Free Trade
Agreements
ALEC members are invited to a special conference call with
Chairman Paul Ryan, who will discuss trade promotion
authority (TPA) and Congress' role in free trade agreements.
Date: Tuesday, May 12
Time: 10:15 AM -10:45 AM ET
Speaker: Ways and Means Chaiiman Rep. Paul Ryan (WI)
Please RSVP to Karla Jones by May 11 to receive call-in
information: kjones@alec.org.

New Report - Recidivism Reduction

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Incarceration.
States cannot afford the budgetary costs and society cannot
afford the human costs of a dysfunctional criminal justice system.
In order to deliver the results taxpayers deserve, America's courts,
prisons, jails and community supervision programs should
encourage evidence-based practices that have proven to safely
reduce both the number of offenders in prison and those being sent
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The Hyatt Regency Savannah is SOLD OUT
ALEC has secured a small, secondary block of hotel rooms at the Hyatt Place Savannah Airport.
Please call (571) 482-5051 and ALEC will reserve you a room.
Please email meetings@alec.org with any questions.

Friday Workshop: "After King v. Burwell: What a Supreme Court Ruling
on the Affordable Care Act Means for Your State"
The national spotlight shines once again on the Affordable Care Act and the U.S. Supreme Court. The
Cami's decision in the contentious King v. Burwell case, expected in late June, could make it unlawful
for taxpayer-funded subsidies to flow through the 3 7 federally-run health insurance exchanges
established under the Affordable Care Act. While a decision in favor of King to end subsidies would
effectively eliminate the employer mandate in federal exchange states, policymakers will face
tremendous pressure to create and fund a state-based exchange.
On Friday, May 15at11:00 AM, join a special discussion featuring Florida Speaker Pro Tempore Matt
Hudson, and Tarren Bragdon and Christie Herrera of the Foundation for Government Accountability, to
learn the tools, messages and solutions needed to educate and explain the impact of this pending
decision.

NOW AVAILABLE: Rich States. Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State
Economic Competitiveness Index
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Hi, Leah! I met with Lisa Nelson today, who I go some 20 years back with, or more! I'm so thrilled
she's leading ALEC and that she understands the importance of truly sticking to principled policy
positions. Was happy to hear your on the lineage for chair. not sure I'm going to make it this July but
let's keep in touch about ALEC in general. As I shared with Lisa, we have to reschool most state
legislators - even conservatives- about education policy. it's 1985 all over again in too many states.
Take care - hope all is well Best- Jeanne

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discuss real solutions to policy challenges.
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ALEC Member and Washington State Senator Jan Angel:
Washington Models Culture of Women in Leadership
Washington state has a long history of women in leadership. Before even
reaching statehood , Washington was already pioneering women's suffrage,
boasting some of the most active and powerful women in the nation. It must be
that pioneering spirit from those brave settlers who carved out homes in th is
corner of the wilderness that makes Washington's women bot h tough and
hopeful, the foundational characteristics of leadership.
I am blessed to be a part of that tradition In Washington and I know that the only
way to truly move women forward is for the next generation to bu.ild on the
foundation laid by those who came before them. To build a long-lasting tradition
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American Legislative Exchange Council in the News
Texas Legislature Preempts Denton Fracking Ban -American Legislator
Virginia should deport non-citizen prisoners - Fairfax Times
EPA Encourages the Public to Specitlcally Submit Positive Comm ents -American Legislator
States Should Ignore Clean Power Plant Regulations. McConnell Says - Heartland Institute
The end is near: Will property tax reform pass in Texas? - Watchdog
First state falls far from number one in economic outlook ranking - WMDT 47 ABC
Alabama Ranks 19th in Economic Outlook - NFIB
Despite media hype, Tennessee liberals benefit from out-of-state money - Oklahoma Watchdog
Commentary: Keeping the Core - Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Send Virginia foreign prison inmates home -Augusta Free Press
Letter: Misinformed - Tri-City Herald
W.Va. tuition rising as state cuts funding - The Charleston .Gazette
Wyoming deserves its high. rank for economic outlook - Wyoming Business Report
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The 42nd ALEC Annual Meeting, one of the country's largest gatherings of free marketminded legislators, takes place July 22-24 in San Diego. With more than 2,000 attendees,
the three-day meeting will welcome state federal legislative leaders and entrepreneurs to
dfscuss real solutions to policy challenges.
Book your room at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego today.
View the preliminary agenda and make your plans to attend policy workshops, task force
meetings, the inaugural Iron Lady Reception -- the kick·off event for the ALEC Women
Legislators Caucus -- and more.
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Dear HHS Task Force Members:
It was a pleasure seeing you all in Savannah for the Spring Task Force Summit. As we turn to
the 42nd ALEC Annual Meeting in San Diego, California, please find an updated list of upcoming
deadlines and important dates below. Please note, all model policy to be considered at the
Annual Meeting must be submitted by Monday, June 8.
As always, if you have any questions or suggestions for the Task Force please don't hesitate to
contact me at (202) 309-1274 or sriley@alec.org. I look forward to seeing you all in San Diego!
Sincerely,
Sean Riley
Director, Health and Human Services
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Task Force Survey

For those who h~ve not yet done so, please take a few minutes' to complete a brief, anonymous
Task Force SuNey to aid ALEC staff in tailoring agendas and programming to better suit your
needs. If you prefer to reply to this email instead, please include your priorities, issue areas
you'd like covered more comprehensively and suggestions for how ALEC staff can better serve
you.
42nd ALEC Annual-Meeting -- July 22-24, 2015

I hope you can join me for the 42nd ALEC Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA this July.
Date: The 42nd ALEC Annual Meeting will take place from Wednesday, July 22 through Friday,
July 24 in San Diego. Conference events will begin on Wednesday morning, so members are
highly encouraged to arrive on the evening of July 21. The Health and Human Services Task
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Important Deadlines
Please mark these important dates on your calendar for the Annual Meeting:

Early Bird Registration (Friday, June 5): Early Bird registration ends June 5. Register now to
secure the best rates . For assistance, please contact Courtney Cook at (571) 482-5003 or
ccook@alec.org.
45-Day Deadline (Monday, June 8): If legislator members would like to submit a proposal for
model policy for our Task Force to formally consider at the Annual Meeting, please do so by
Monday, June 8. Please also reach out to me with any presentation req uests as soon as
possible, as th e ag enda is fi lling up quickly.

35-Day Meeting Notice (Thursday, June 18): To help you prepare for the Task Force meeting,
you will receive a. mailin g on Thu rsday, June 18, which will include tentative agendas, proposed
model policies and other relevant meeting materials. This information will also be available ,
online at alec.org/hhs.
Housing Cut-off Deadline (Friday, June 26): Reservations may be made, modified or
cancelled by individuals on line. Reservations must be made on or before the cut-off date of
Friday, June 26. After June 26, every effort will be made to accommodate new reservations
based on availability and rate. Please contact Courtney Cook at (571) 482-5003 or
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Dear Leadership:
This month, ALEC staff engaged with members and the public through webinars, conference
calls, issue briefings, member events and articles in news media and community biogs.
Also during May, ALEC and ACCE staff:
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Completed one of the most successful Spring Task Force Summits in years:
o Welcomed more than 520 attendees
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Provided ALEC lawmakers an educational tour of the Port of Savannah, the
second busiest U.S. container exporter,
o Hosted a workshop, "After King v. Burwell: What a Supreme Court Ruling on the
Affordable Care Act Means for Your State," to help prepare state policymakers
for a coming Supreme Court ruling

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Shifted efforts from an excellent spring meeting to promote Annual Meeting
o Early Bird registration ends June 5 - Register today
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Book the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Pleqo

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Announced formation of the ALEC Women Legislators Caucus and the kick-off Jron
Lady Reception in San Diego

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Prepared for an early June release of a new State Factor, State of the States, an indepth analysis on governors' tax, budget and pension reform proposals

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Conducted-a webinar for local elected officials, How Competitive Bidding Saves
Local Tax Dollars

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Hosted an informational conference call with Congressman Paul Ryan (Wl-1)
regarding Trade Promotion Authority legislation in Congress

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Received media coverage on a variety of subjects, including:
o Obama mimics ALEC by going local - The Arizona Republic
o To get around Congress, Obama turns to city halls - USA Today
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City Star
California polices earn it low ranking - Orange County Register
School Choice: ConseNatives laud victory - Missoula Independent
States Should Ignore Clean Power Plant Regulations, McConnell Says Heartland Institute
The end is near: Will property tax reform pass in Texas? - Watchdog
Despite media hype. Tennessee liberals benefit from out-of-state money Oklahoma Watchdog
Virginia should deport non-citizen prisoners - Fairfax Times
Send Virginia foreign prison inmates home -Augusta Free Press
Missouri Senate passes 'right to work.' tossing issue back to House - St. Louis
Public Radio
Wyoming deserves its· high rank for economic outlook - Wyoming Business
Report
Common Cause's Georgia Purge - National Review
1,000 People a Day: Why Red States Are Getting Richer and Blue States
Poorer - The Heritage Foundaiton
Criticism from left is helping Scott Walker - The Cap Times
Golden Rule? N.C. Senate Approves ALEC Model Bill on Gold-Standard
Instruction - Education Week
"Protecting" Paychecks from Union Dues - 89.3 WRKF Louisiana
Warren model generates flight - Republican-American

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Contributed to positive third-party positioning, such as:
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Senate Hearing Highlights State Clean Power Plant Objections - Heartland
Institute
o With high rankings for some factors and poor grades for others. Alabama falls in
the middle of the pack - NFIB
o First state falls far from number one in economic outlook ranking - NFIB
o Youth Minimum Wage: Nebraska Considers Lower Minimum Pay Rate for
Young Workers - International Business Times
o States Debate Who's Helped, Hurt in Shifting Tax Burdens - Stateline/Pew
Charitable Trusts
o NFIB Members Gather in Trenton for Small Business Day - NFIB
o Minimum wage, other factors hurt state. study says - NFIB
o Oregon Ranks 45th in Nation for Economic Outlook - NFIB
o Study says taxes a threat to future growth - NFIB
o Carly FiorinaAnnounces Presidential Campaign - U.S. News and World Report

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Published policy-focused articles and editorials, including:
o States Submit Comments on Proposed Ozone NAAQS Revision -American
Legislator
o U.S. Supreme Court Rules Maryland Double Taxation Unconstitutional American Legislator
o 12 States Release Proposed Premium Increases -American Legislator
o ALEC Members Tour Port of Savannah -American Legislator
o Report: EPA's Carbon Emissions Rule Will Not Mandate Carbon Capture and
Storage (CCS) Technology -American Legislator
o Texas Legislature Preempts Denton Fracking Ban -American Legislator
o Member Post: Washington Models -culture of Women in Leadership -American
Legislator
o EPA Encourages the Public to Specifically Submit Positive Comments American Legislator
a Letter: Misinformed - Tri-City Herald
o Sued for Someone Else's Products? Alabama Says No. -Amedcan Legislator
o Exports Drive Economic Growth in the States -American Legislator

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Federal Complexities Cause Overcriminalization of America -American
Legislator
Majority of Exchange Enrollees Previously Had Coverage - American Legislator
More States ~ oin the School Choice Movement - American Legislator
Massachuset_s Governor Sets the Bar for Regulatory Reform - American
Legislator
Changes to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure Allows the FBI to Install
Malware on Computers -American Legislator
New Website Examines lmoacts of Rising Energy Costs on Low Income
Families -American Legislator
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Procurement Reform Taking Hold in U.S. Water and Wastewater Sector - PVC
Pipe Associa~ion

Best,
Bill Meierling
Vice President, Public Affairs
American Legislative Exchan;le Council

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The Unseen Costs of Tax Cronvism:
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state governments toward specific firms and individuals
makes it difficult for unfavored or new businesses to
compete and violates the most basic rule of fairness in
the tax code.

Ultimately, The Unseen Costs of Tax Cronvism: Favoritism
and Foregone Growth is an overview of a complex and
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the three-day meeting will welcome state federal legislative leaders and entrepreneurs to
discuss real solutions to policy challenges.
Join San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer on
Wednesday, July 22 as he welcomes ALEC
members and attendees to the city on the
deck of t he Manchester Grand Hyatt.
Review the preliminary agenda and make
your plans to attend policy workshops, task
force meetings , the inaugural Iron Lady
Reception -- t he kick-off event for the ALEC · ·
Women Legislators Caucus - and much
more.
Bring the family and stay the weekend.
Enroll your children in Kid's Congress , where
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USA Today:
To Get Around Congress, Obama Turns to City
Halls
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Obama 's state-and-local strategy may be
unprecedented in its scope and ambition. Tnough previous administrations have appointed
top advisers to listen to concerns of state and local officials, the Obama White House appears to
be the first to aggressively use those same channels to encourage them to adopt Obama 's
policies.
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"It is a change in the paradigm, where we used to sit passively by waiting for elected
officials to come to us. We think we can have a more substantial impact if we
collaborate, " said Valerie Jarrett, the assistant to the president for public engagement and
intergovernmental affairs.
"I think the president has always had the perspective that change always happens from the
ground up, and our state and local officials are oftentimes more influenced by the will of the
American people than the politics in Washington would seem to indicate," Jarrett said in an
interview.
Obama has no formal authority over state and local lawmakers, so his persuasion is a
form of soft power - the "phone" part of what Obama has described as a ''pen-and-phone"
strategy to take action in the absence of congressional cooperation.
There's also resistance. Jon Russell is a councilman in Culpeper, Va., and the director of
the American City County Exchange, a year-old initiative of the small-government
American Legislative Exchange Council.
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regulator of labor conditions. Obama, he said, is "hop-skipping over the states."
"With the number of states that have now turned to the opposite political party, he
doesn't have the allies there that he used to, J Russell said. "To work with the urban areas to
push his agenda is not surprising. It's the only aNies he really has."
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Obama mimics ALEC by9oing local - The Arizcna Republic
To get around Congress, Obama turns to city halls - USA Today
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Maryland Double Taxation Unconstitutional -American Legislator
Welfare cuts in Kansas, Missouri could be a hirt of things to come - The Kansas City Star
12 States Release Proposed Premium Increases - American Legislator
California policies earn it low ranking - The Orange County Register
ALEC Members Tour Port of Savannah -American Legislator
School Choice: Conservatives laud victory - Missoula Independent
Report: EPA's Carbon Emissions Rule Will No1 Mandate Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
Technology - American Legislator
Senate Hearing Highlights State Clean Power Plant Objections - Heartland Institute
Texas Legislature Preempts Denton Fracking Ban -American Legislator

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Dear members,
How often do you stop and reflect on the impact you have beyond your day-to-day routine?
I am proud to remind you that ALEC legislators represent more than 60 million Americans
and ALEC member companies create jobs for more than 30 million people across the
country. For this and other reasons, the continuing education and conversation that takes place
at ALEC meetings is critical to preserving economic security and advancing innovative policy
that helps breakdown barriers and reduce the c::ist of everyday life.
As we come off of a successful Spring Task Force Summit in Savannah and look toward the
Annual Meeting in San Diego, I wanted to share some of the high points of the spring meeting as
well as things we can all look forward to in July. In this message, you will also see maps created
by the ALEC team to help members assess and analyze policy across the states.
The Spring Task Force Summit was one of the
most well-attended in recent history. The feeling
in the air was positive and the Task Forces met to
brainstorm potential new policy areas and discussed
such issues as automated vehicles, student testing, il
telemedicine and tax reform. ALEC members also
participated in a tour of the Port of Savannah, the
second-busiest U.S. container exporter in the United
States.
The Annual Meeting is shaping up to be an exciting event jam-packed with presidential
candidates and other nationally recognized speakers . In the coming weeks, we will make
agenda- and speaker-related announcements, but at this time, I'm happy to announce that
Governor Scott Walker, Senator Ted Cruz and Form er Governor Mike Huckabee will share their
free market messages with ALEC members in San Diego.
We recognize how important it is for like-minded Members of Congress and state and local
lawmakers to exchange ideas and collaborate to advance shared goals. On June 17, ALEC will
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launch the ALEC Congressional Caucus to create a partnership between the 25 percent of
state lawmakers who are ALEC members and the nearly 100 ALEC alumni now serving in
Congress. We invite you to join us for this kick-off event June 17 at 6:00 PM ET at the
Associated Builders and Contractors - 440 First St., NW #200, Washington, D.C. 20001. Please
email lbuckley@alec.org to RSVP.
As part of our commitment to providing top-notch
comparative state analysis, the ALEC team has
been focused on the creation of infographics and
maps to help members and the media better
understand how policies impact states.

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trade. Already, the map has appeared in an article·
about how Texas stands to benefit from the Trans
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emphasis seems to have shifted to operations and
technicalities. Whether groups question our IRS status or reimbursement policies (both of which
are sound), we want to inform you better about our structure and process . Organizational
transparency is critical for ALEC. As you remember, a little more than two years ago, ALEC ·
posted almost no information online. Throughout 2013, ALEC turned outward and released a
steady stream of material inducting model policy (March 2013), IRS form 990 (October 2013)
and 35-day mailing material tNovember 2013). It stands to reason that we should more
prominently feature our reimbursement information, which is already available in 35-day
mailings. We received nothing but positive attention when we made our first release, and this
additional release will simply demonstrate our compliance with IRS and state ethics laws and
that we stand on both princii:;le and process, and help you answer any questions you may get.
For your use in conversations and for the sake of clarity, please take a look at the
following resources:

ALEC Talking Points: http://www.alec.org/alec-about/
ALEC Travel Reimbursemert Policy: http://www.alec.org/alec-state-reimbursement-policy/
There is so much positive energy and action at ALEC right now. From our new Centers focused
on innovative policy to our Congressional and Women's caucuses, great things are happening at
ALEC. I'm looking forward to the Annual Meeting and the great things we have in store.
If you have any plans to be in Washington, D.C. on June '17, I hope you will join us for the ALEC
Congressional Caucus Reception.
Sincerely,
Lisa B. Nelson
Chief Executive Officer
American Legislative Exchange Council

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Conference Call: Trade Promotion
Authority and Congress' Role in Free
Trade Agreements
ALEC members are invited to)a special conference call
with Chairman Paul Ryan, who will discuss trade
promotion authority (TPA) and Congress' role in free
trade agreements.
Date: Tuesday, May 12
Time: 10:· 5 AM - 10:45 AM ET
Speaker: Ways and Means Chairman Rep. Paul Ryan (WI)
Please RSVP to Karla Jones by May 11 to receive call-in
information: kjones@alec.org.

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 New Report - Recidivism Reduction
The Justice Performance Project has a new State Factor,
Recidivism Reduction: Community-Based Supervision
Alternatives to Incarceration.

States cannot afford the budgetary costs and society cannot
afford the human costs of a dysfunctional criminal justice
system. In order to deliver the results taxpayers deserve,
America's courts, prisons, jails and community supervision
programs should encourage evidence-based practices that have
proven to safely reduce both t~e number of offenders in prison
and those being sent back for violating the terms of their
supervision.

Recidivism ReducUon: Cammunlty-Based Suparvislan
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Recidivism Reduction: Community-Based Supervision
Alternatives to Incarceration is a useful resol.B"ce that
integrates facts, research and examples of proven solutions
to lowering recidivism rates.

Next Week: Spring Task Force Summit
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participate in cutting-edge policy discussion. Register today.

The Hyatt Regency Savannah is SOLD OUT
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Airport. Please call {571) 482-5051 and ALEC will reserve you a room.
Please email meetings@alec.org with any ques:ions.

Friday Workshop: 11 After King v. Burwell: What a Supreme Court
Ruling on the Affordable Care Act Means for Your State 11
The national spotlight shines once again on the Affordable Care Act and the U.S. Supreme
Court. The Court's decision in the contentious King v. Burwell case, expected in late June, could
make it unlawful for taxpayer-funded subsidies :o flow through the 37 federally-run health insurance
exchanges established under the Affordable Cc.re J\ct. While a decision in favor of King to end
subsidies would effectively eliminate the employer mandate in federal exchange states,
policymakers will face tremendous pressure to create and fund a state-based exchange.

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Tempore Matt.Hudson, and Tarren Bragdon ard Christie Herrera of the Foundation for
Government Accountability, to learn the tools, me:>sages and solutions needed to educate and
explain the impact of this pending decision.

NOW AVAILABLE: Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State
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Dear Senator Leah Vukmir,
This is an exciting time to be an AL.EC member. With every new member and every member
who deepens her engagement, we have the opportunity to learn and share best practices for
state policy. The principles of limited government, free markets and federalism provide a solid
foundation on which to develop real solutions for economic security.
You may have read in my March CEO Update t1at ALEC has formed a new Caucus focused on
women. As a membership organization, our first priority is supporting you, and I am pleased to
share details about the ALEC Women Legislators Caucus. This Caucus, led by Arizona State
Senator Debbie Lesko, will support women legislators within ALEC, encourage all women to
participate in the political process and identify and cultivate future women leaders.
Of the more than 7,800 state legislators across the country, more than 1,700 of them are
women. This is a high water mark for women legislators, but we have an opportunity to expand
our ranks. In Congress, women hold the most seats in history-20 in the Senate and 84 in the
House. Female leadership is on the rise, but gender parity in elective office will not happen until
we grow our ranks at ALEC and cultivate the next generation of leaders. You may not know, but
on average, a man asked to run for office says yes the first time. It takes 12 asks to get a woman
to run.
Our goal is simple: we want to encourage idea sharing, mentorship and training by women for
women to be strong legislative leaders. As the Caucus grows, women legislators can discuss
issues and message strategies, hear from other successful women leaders in business and
government and develop a network to address challenges in life and in their legislatures around
the country.
This is where you come in. The Caucus is only as strong as its members, and as a member of
ALEC, we look to you to bring more women into the family. Help us grow the ALEC Women
Legislators Caucus by reaching out to women legislators who you think would be a good fit and
inviting them to the Caucus kick-off event in July at the ALEC Annual Meeting in San Diego.
For questions about the Caucus, please contact your regional Caucus representative:

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 West Region (OR, WA, CA, AK, HI, NV, ID, UT, WY)
Karla Jones, kjones@alec.org, 571-482-5017
Southwest Region (AZ., NM, CO, NE, KS, OK, TX, AR, MS, LA)
Molly Fuhs, mfuhs@alec.org, 571-482-5030
Midwest Region (ND, SD, MO, IA, MN, Ml, WI, IL, IN, OH)
Laurel Buckley, lbuckley@alec.org, 571-482-5059
Southeast Region (FL, GA, AL, TN, NC, SC, WV, VA, KY, MD)
Briana Mulder, bmulder@alec.org, 571-482-5004
Northeast Region (ME, RI, NH, NJ, NY, VT, MA, CT, DE, PA)
Marie Vulaj, mvulaj@alec.org, 571-482-5025
Feel free to forward this note to women who you think should join.
Thank you, and I look forward to the good thing.:; in store.
Sincerely,
Lisa B. Nelson
Chief Executive Officer
American Legislative Exchange Council
P.S. I look forward to seeing you at the Caucus reception in San Diego!

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Conference Call: Trade Promotion
Authority and Congress' Role in Free
Trade Agreements
Join ALEC and ACCE members for a conference call
with Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI), on Trade
Promotion Authority (TPA) next Tuesday, May 12 at
10:15 AM ET. Rep. Ryan will discuss TPA legislation
pending in Congress, how trade affects the states and
Congress' role in approving free trade agreements.
Date: Tuesday, May 12
Time: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM ET
Speaker: Ways and Means Chairman Rep. Pau.1Ryan
Please RSVP to Karla Jones by May 11 to receive call-in
information: kjones@alec.org.

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The Hyatt Regency Savannah is SOLD OUT
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Airport. Please call (571) 482-5051 and ALEC will reserve you a room.
Please email meetings@alec.org with any questions.

Friday Workshop: "After King v. Burwell: What a Supreme Court
Ruling on the Affordable Care Act Means for Your State 11
The national spotlight shines once again on the Affordable Care Act and the U.S. Supreme
Court. The Court's decision in the contentious Kirlg v. Burwell case, expected in late June, cou ld
make it unlawful for taxpayer-funded subsidies tc flow th rou gh t he 37 federally-run health insurance
exchanges established under the Affordable Care Act. While a decision in favor of King t o end
subsidies would effectively eliminate the employer mandate in federal exchange states,
policymakers will face tremendous pressure to create and fund a state-based exchange.
On Friday, May 15at11:00 AM, join a special discussion featu ring Florida Speaker Pro
Tempore Matt Hudson, and Tarren Bragdon and Christie Herrera of the Foundation for
Government Accountability, to learn the tools, messages and solutions needed to educate and
explain the impact of this pending decision.

Annual Meeting Registration is NOW OPEN
The 42nd ALEC Annual Meeting takes place July 22-24 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego.
View the preliminary agenda.
Bring the family and stay the weekend. Plan your San Diego trip today.

Ameri·can Legislative Exchange Council in the News
1,000 People a Day: W hy Red States Are Getting Ri cher and Blue States Poorer - Heritage
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More States join the School Choice Movement -American Legislator
Youth Mlnimum Wage: Nebraska Considers Low~ r Minimum Pay Rate for Young Workers International Business Times
U.S. oil producers set growth record in 2014 - Southern Arizona News-Examiner
Criticism from left is helping Scott Walker - The Cap Times
Washington Ranks 35th in Economic Outlook - NFIB
Oregon Ranks 45th in Nation for Economic Outl:ok - NFIB
Minnesota Ranks 48th in Nation tor Economic Outlook - NFIB
Carly Fiorina Announces Presidential Campaigr - U.S. News and World Report
Massachusetts Governor Sets the Bar tor Requ;atory Reform -American Legislator
Out-of-state interests seek to influ ence Tenn essee's legislators - Times Free Press
ALEC's influence in the Tennessee Legislature - Knoxville News Sentinel
Changes to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure Allows th e FBI to Install on Computers American Legislator
Golden Rule? N.C. Senate Approves ALEC Model Bill on Gold-Standard Instruction - Education
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"Protecting" Paychecks from Union Dues - WRKF Louisiana
New W ebsite Examines Impacts of Rising Enerc y Costs on Low Income Families - American
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Dear Friends,
Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) is an issue
ALEC members have long supported, and with
Congress now considering TPA again, you are
invited to join a conference call with
Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) to discuss TPA
and Congress' role in free trade agreements.
He will also take questions at the end of the call.
Conference Call with Chairman Paul Ryan on
Trade Promotion Authority
Speaker: Congressman Paul Ryan
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Time: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM ET
Please RSVP to Karla Jones by May 11 to receive
call-in information: kjones@alec.org.
Last fall, ALEC members updated the existing ALEC model policy supporting TPA
(originally adopted during the 1990s). ALEC members recognized early on that international
trade is vital to the states' and the nation's eccnomic fortunes, and TPA is an important tool for
negotiating the free trade agreements (FT As) that enhance America's ability to reach the 95
percent of the world's customers who live beyond U.S. borders.
TPA gives power to Congress to hold the President and his trade representatives
accountable to the nearly 150 TPA guidelines set by Congress. At the end of the FTA
process, Congress still retains the final up or down vote on whether to approve the final trade
agreement even if it adheres to all of the TPA parameters. Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) and
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) published an op-ed recently in The Wall Street Journal that clarifies
the power Congress has to reject or accept trade agreements.

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share this invitation with your colleagues as the call is an important educational opportunity for
all.

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Did You Know?
Charter Schools are allowed in all but seven states.
Vermont, West Virginia, Kentucky, Nebraska, 'forth and South
Dakota and Montana do not allow charter school systems.
A recent national survey of American adults found 69
percent of Americans favor school choice policies.

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Ruling on the Affordable Care Act Means for Your State 11
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The national spotlight shines once again on the Affordable Care Act and the U.S.
Supreme Court. The Court's decision in the contentious King v. Burwell case, expected in late
June, could make it unlawful for taxpayer-funded subsidies to flow through the 37 federally-run
health insurance exchanges established under the Affordable Care Act. While a decision in
favor of King to end subsidies would effectively eliminate the employer mandate in
federal exchange states, policymakers will face tremendous pressure to create and fund a
state-based exchange.
This Friday, May 15 at 11 :00 AM, join a special discussion featuring Florida Speaker Pro
Tempore Matt Hudson, and Tarren Bragdon and Christie Herrera of the Foundation for
Government Accountability, to learn the tools, messages and solutions needed to educate and
explain the impact of this pending decision.

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(5) Arizona
(6) Idaho
(7) Georgia
(8) Wyoming
(9) South Dakota
(10) Nevada

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Court Ruling on the Affordable Care Act Means for Your State 11
The national spotlight shines once again on the Affordable Care Act and the U.S.
Supreme Court. The Court's decision in the contentious King v. Burwell case, expected in late
June, could make it unlawful for taxpayer-fundedi subsidies to flow through the 37 federally-run
health insurance exchanges established under the Affordable Care Act. While a decision in
favor of King to end subsidies would effectively eliminate the employer mandate in
federal exchange states, policymakers will face tremendous pressure to create and fund a
state-based exchange.
Tomorrow, May 15 at 11 :00 AM, join a special discussion featuring Florida Speaker Pro
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Government Accountability, to learn the tools, messages and solutions needed to educate and
explain the impact of this pending decision.

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Monday, May 18, 2015 10:40 AM
Sen.Darling; Sen.Olsen; Sen.Harsdorf; Sen.Vukmir; Sen.Tiffany@legis.wisconcin.gov;
Sen.Marlclein; Sen.Erpenbach; Sen.Taylor; Rep.Nygren; Rep.Kooyenga; Rep.Loudenbeck;
Rep.Knudson; Rep.Schraa; Rep.Czaja; Rep.Taylor; Rep.Hintz
Sen.Roth; Rep.Stuck; Rep.Rohrkaste; Rep.Steineke; Rep.Thiesfeldt; Rep.Murphy;
Rep.Kitchens; Sen.Nass; Sen.Larson; Sen.Risser; Sen.Bewley
-Educaticn Policies and Funding in the '15-'17 Budget

Local Legislators, Educatidn Committee members and Joint Finance Committee members;
I am a highly involved and engaged parent of three children in our public schools. I am also a proud product of
Wisconsin's public schools. Wisconsinites hold our public schools as a top priority. Our communities take the
job of educating our students very seriously for a future none of us can fully predict but only anticipate. There
are national and even international for~s that are looking to profit from our education tax dollars. These are
schemes that ultimately fail communitiGS but have proven to enrich many corporations and investors. The
education of our children needs to be our priori.ty.

Restore the $150/pupil categorical aid cut in the first year of the budget and maintain funding equity
mechanisms. The budget cuts from the last two budget biennium's have forced the vast majority of school
districts to go to referendum. Referendum based public school financing does not hold up the Wisconsin
Constitution's promises of education fimding and is more an indication of bad financing than any costs savings
to tax payers. Return our state tax dollars to our classrooms.
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Increase school district revenue limits. If they remain unchanged, districts cannot keep up with rising fixed
costs such as heating, electricity, fuel, etc.
With revenue projections well below what was anticipated, stopping voucher expansion and grandfathering out
current voucher recipients is the only responsible option. Stop the expansion of the statewide voucher .
program and also begin the phasing out vouchers. Wisconsin's declining economy certainly can't afford
voucher entitlements and given that 80% of this current school year's students already attended the private
school voucher's covered; vouchers are simply unaccountable, no-bid contracts our state can't afford.
A third measure to redirect funding to :mr public school classrooms is to end standardized testing mandates. I
trust my local school board and administrators to determine what tests are needed to guide their decisions.
Legislators mandating what have ofter_ been subpar standardized tests has wasted billions of our tax dollars,
forced a narrowing of curriculum, wasted valuable instruction time, increased student stress levels for poorly
validated test scores and used often unreliable test data to punish schools/educators with the real intent to push
privatization schemes. I trust our highly effective educators to appropriately implement standards and
curriculum.
I will say resolutely, there will be no Milwaukee Public Schools takeover legislation. Some may ask politely.
I will demand equity and fairness. The golden rule comes to mind here. Unless, Alberta Darling and Dale
Kooyenga, you are willing to try this in your well-to-do suburban school districts; it should never be imposed
on a school district you do not represent and frankly fail to comprehend. Most representatives promised at
multiple campaign forums last fall that you would preserve local control of our schools. I will look for you to
stand on your word to that promise. T:.1e Darling-Kooyenga MPS takeover bill not only usurps local control
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from elected school boards but is not fiscally responsible. In every district AI.EC-modeled school takeover
legislation has been imposed, costs skyrocket into private corporate entities leaving those districts in financial
min. ALEC may love the sound of that but there are children's lives at end of those atrocious policies.

Remove the creation of an appointed state charter school board that could authorize unlimited privatelyrun charter schools not overseen by locally-elected school boards. Stopping vouchers and phasing out
current vouchers will avoid any need for the charter board that simply forces elected school boards to fund
private corporations. Again, that isn't good business or good government. It is corruption of both, similar to the
impact of merging church and state.
Budgets are certainly moral as well as fiscal documents. This budget needs to reflect how Wisconsin values
access to a high-quality and equitable public education for all children.
Sincerely,
Karin Babcock
511 E. South River St.
Appleton, WI 54915
920-954-8710

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Monday, May 18, 2015 9:21 PM
Sen.Marklein; Sen.Taylor; Sen.Olsen; Rep.Kooyenga; Rep.Loudenbeck; Sen.Tiffany;
Sen.Erpenbach; Sen.Harsdorf; Sen.Vuk_mir; Rep.Nygren; Rep.Knudson; Sen.Darling;
Rep.Schraa; Rep.Taylor; R~p.Hintz
Urgent Finance Decisions

Joint Finance Committee:
I am writing to strongly urge you to stand AGAINST plans to further defunct Wisconsin Public Schools.
First, up front you must admit that defunding public schools and e:::panding voucher/charter schools is part of a long-term strategy to
privatize all public education. You know it, and the ALEC-connec:ed charter operators that are lobbying you to support such measures
know it, too.
Second, let's acknowledge the incredible hypocrisy of wealthy, white suburban legislators plotting the illegal circumvention of
Milwaukee's democratically elected school board. Let's acknowledge the hypocrisy of legislators with their own kids.in wealthy, wellfunded schools voting to turn over low-income, minority students :o out-of-state, for-profit private .school operators. Let's
acknowledge the ALEC lo.bbying (and authorship) behind Kooyeoga's and Darling's legislative initiatives. It should be a source of
intense personal shame to acknowledge that such.legislators and anyone who sides with them is selling out to corporate donors. So if
your committee vote is for sale to the highest donor, let's acknoW:cdge that.
I understand that in theory some of you might favor for-profit, pr_vate enterprise over public entities. But theory is very different from
implementation. In actual practice, the privatization of public schcols will not result in either better or less expensive education for
Wisconsin's students. In fact, in EVERY known case where student data and financial records are open to public scrutiny, privatizing
formerly public education has uniformly resulted in lower quality at a higher cost to the public while individual investors profit
immensely. That is, of course, why voucher school operators resist state mandated testing, financial disclosure and any form of
accountability.
Anyone who claims that privatizing schools is more effective or efficient than public schools is either lying or being lied to -- that is,
either a scoundrel or a fool. If you choose to further defund public students for the enrichment of private school investors, you will be
remembered as either a scoundrel or a fool. Therefore, I urge ym:. to think carefully about your education funding votes, both at the K12 level and the university level.
Please know that Wisconsin will remember which legislators prioritize profits over people. Whether or not l voted for you in prior
electiqns, still, you represent me and my children. You DO NOT represent out-of-state private school operators. And let me warn you:
even my conservative friends and relatives who have historically -..-oted Republican believe the party has gone too far with tax giveaways to corporations and no-accountability WEDC grants to ca:npaign donors. EveIJ former Republican constituents are questioning
the direction Wi.i>consin is headed. So make your votes this week knowing that everyone in Wisconsin is watching. Wisconsin will
remember.
Disgustedly,
Charles Patten
708 Fulton Street
Wausau, WI

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Wednesday, May 20, 2015 8:44 PM
Sen.Darling; Rep.Nygren; Rep.Kooyenga; Sen.Olsen; Sen.Harsdorf; Sen.Vukmir;
Sen.Tiffany; Sen.Marklein; Sen.Taylor; Sen.Erpenbach; Rep.Loudenbeck; Rep.Knudson;
Rep.Schraa; Rep.Czaja; Rep.Taylor; Rep.Hinz@legis.wisconsin.gov
Support bicycling in our state budget

From: Shawn Barland
<elistrums@yahoo.com>
414-352-0595
1131 W. Acacia Rd.
Glendale
53217

Biking is something that kids do for fun and adults use for transportation and health. Republicans say that they are against
taxes and then look for other fees they can pry from working people to run the state. A bike tax will hurt small bike stores which most of them are. Corporate billionaires pay you very well to do their bidding. Did ALEC write this bill too? Too bad
you have forgotten about hard working Wisconsinites who get few raises and struggle to make ends meet on a regular
basis.

This mail is sent via the Wisconsin Bike Fed

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Friday, May 29, 2015 7:29 AM
Sen.Vu_ kmir

Budget

I was born and raised in Wisconsin! What :his governor and his minions are doing to us is deplorable! You have no
conscious and no souls! You have sold them to ALEC and Koch Inc.
We are losing talent and quality of life while you shower your special interest and wealthy at the cost of the poor, elderly
and disabled!
God have mercy on your heartless soul!
Pattie Schey
Wauwatosa
If you obey all the rules you miss all the fun ... Katherine Hepburn

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Sheila & Dick Plotkin <plotkin5007@charter.net>
Friday, tv' ay 29, 2015 5:34 PM
Rep.Nygren; Rep.Kooyenga; Rep.Loudenbeck; Rep.Knudson; Rep.Schraa; Rep.Czaja;
Sen.Darling; Sen.Olsen; Sen.Harsdorf; Sen.Vukmir; Sen.Tiffany; Sen.Marklein;
govgenernl@wisconsin.gov
Education

Members of the Joint Finance Committee:
You have a constitutional responsibility to provide a free and equal education to all of the
children in Wisconsin. You have abrogated that responsibility by stealing public funds from
public schools and giving them to for-profit and religious schools that are free to discriminate.
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This is undemocratic and immoral.
Now, you want to make Wisconsin the only state in the nation where someone without a
bachelor's degree can be licensed to teach. In some cases, even a high school diploma will not
be required. This is outrageous and immoral.
As a result of Act 10, there has been an exodus of trained and experienced teachers. You have
driven them out. You have created the shortage you now say you need to fix by licensing
anyone who says they want to teach.
Individuals without teacher training know nothing about classroom management. They know
nothing about the needs of the special education students for whom they'll be responsible.
They know nothing about learning theory. They know nothing about individualizing
instruction. They know nothing about motivation, counseling, behavior problems, IEPs,
evaluation, and the effects of hunger, poverty, abuse, and poor health on children trying to
learn. They know nothing about advising parents on the best ways to help their child learn.
They are not teachers; they are place-holders.
It's clear to me that the above is an apt description for you as well. It's also clear that your
purpose is the utter destruction of public education in Wisconsin. That is criminal.
You must restore full funding to our public educatk>n system, including our great university.
You must restore all of the requirements for a teaching license. You must remove the special
education vouchers that you inserted into the budget in the middle of the night. You must
once again 1-isten to the people of Wisconsin, not the big money donors who handed you these
bills at ALEC meetings.

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seem to care about any of this ensures that your legacy will be one of shame and disgrace.
Sheila Plotkin
Citizen of the State of Wisconsin

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Friday, May 29, 2015 6:46 PM
Sen.Darli1g; Sen.Fitzgerald; Sen.Vukmir; Sen.Lazich; 'sen.Olsen; Sen.Harsdorf
Fwd: Email to Joint Finance Committee Republicans

Alberta, darling,
Pass this on to all of your fellow ALEC cohorts. You sh uld all be required to take a drug test and the required
civics test to be legislators. I bet many of your Rep·J blicm lot couldn't get the 60%. Just remember everything
comes full circle. And when the Wisccnsin citizenry rises up, you will be running for the River Hills. You and
Senator Vukmir, aka ALEC babe, are t.vo of the most arrogant women in this state. You should be ashamed. I
concur with everything Ms. Plotkin has so eloquently. of course, one of your underling will have deleted this
before it reaches your desk. You should be ashamed.

Members of the Joint Finance Committee:

You have a constitutional respon3ibility to provide a free and equal education to all of the
children in Wisconsin. You have abrogated that responsibility by stealing public funds from
public schools and giving them to for-profit and religious schools that are free to discriminate.
This is undemocratic and immoral.

Now, you want to make Wisc6nsin the only state in the nation where someone without a
bachelor's degree can be licensed to teach. In some cases, even a high school diploma will not
be required. This is outrageous and immoral.

As a result of Act 10, there has been an exodus of trained and experienced teachers. You have
driven them out. You have created the shortage you now say you need to fix by licensing
anyone who says they want to te.ach.

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Individuals without teacher training know notl:ing about classroom management. They know
nothing about the needs of the special educaticm students for whom they'll be responsible. They
know nothing about learning theory. They kno\\-· nothing about individualizing instruction. They
know nothing about motivation, counseling, behavior problems, IEPs, evaluation, and the
effects of hunger, poverty, abuse, and poor bee.Ith on children trying to learn. They know
nothing about advising parents on the best ways to help their child learn. They .are not teachers;
they are place-holders.

It's clear to me that the above is an apt description for you as well. It's also clear that your
purpose is the utter destruction of public educc.tion in Wisconsin. That is criminal.

You must restore full funding to our public ed-.u::ation system, including our great university.
You must restore all of the requirements for a teaching license. You must remove the special
education vouchers that you inserted into the budget in the middle of the night. You must once
again listen to the people of Wisconsin, not the big money donors who handed you these bills at
ALEC meetings.

If you persist on this destructive path, you will leave behind wrecked communities, uneducated
children, ruined hopes, and an angry, vengefu~ populace. The fact that you don't seem to care
about any of this ensures that your legacy will be one of shame and disgrace.

Sheila Plotkin
Citizen of the State of Wisconsin
Active McFarland: Exercising Democracy
Email: activemcfailand@gmail.com
Website: www.activemcfarland.org
A Grass Roots Organization made up of people from the McFarland area promoting .ien·Dcracy at all levels of Government

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Friday, May 29, 2015 6:54 PM
You have a constitutional responsibility

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You have a constitutional responsibility to provide a free and equal education to all of the children in
Wisconsin.
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You have abrogated that responsibility by stealing public funds from public schools and giving them to
for-profit and religious schools that are free to discriminate. This is undemocratic and immoral.

Now, you want to make Wisconsin the only state in the nation where someone without a bachelor's
degree can be licensed to teach. In some cases, even a high school diploma will not be required. This
is outrageous and immoral.

o,

As a result of Act 1 there has been an exodus of trained and experienced teachers. You have
driven them out. You have created the shortage you now say you need to fix by licensing anyone who
says they want to teach.
Individuals without teacher training know nothing about classroom management. They know nothing
about the needs of the special education students for whom they'll be responsible. They know nothing
about learning theory. They know nothing about individualizing instruction. They know nothing about
motivation, counseling, behavior problems, IEPs, evaluation, and the effects of hunger, poverty,
abuse, and poor health on children trying to learn. They know nothing about advising parents on the
best ways to help their child learn. They are not teachers; they are place-holders.
It's clear to me that the above is an apt description for you as well. It's also clear that your purpose is
the utter destruction of public education in Wisconsin. That is criminal.
You must restore full funding to our public education system , including our great universrty. You niust
restore all of the requirements for a teaching license. You must remove the special education
vouchers that you inserted into the budget in the middle of the night. You must once again listen to
the people of Wisconsin, not the big money donors who handed you these bills at ALEC meetings.
If you persist on this destructive path, you will leave behind wrecked communities, uneducated
children, ruined hopes, and an angry, vengeful populace. The fact that you don't seem to care about
any of this ensures that your legacy will be one of shame and disgrace.
Jane Wester
Citizen of the State of Wisconsin

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Nate Mendl <natemendl@gmail.com>
Saturday, May 30, 2015 2:29 PM
Rep.Nygren; Rep.Kooyenga; Rep.Loudenbeck; Rep.Knudson; Rep.Schraa; Rep.Czaja;
Rep.Taylor, Rep.Hintz; Sen.Darling; Sen.Olsen; Sen.Harsdorf; Sen.Vukmir; Sen.Tiffany;
Sen.Marklein; Sen.Taylor; Sen.Erpenbach; govgeneral@wisconsin.gov
Teacher Licensing & Funding Public Education

I am against the removal of teacher training requirements for WI teachers.

You want to make Wisconsin the only state in the nation where someone without a high school diploma can
become licensed to teach. That is outrageous and immoral.

I ask that you delete that proposal from the budget and that you fully fund K-12 public education in our state.

As a result of Act 10, there has been an exodus of trained and experienced teachers. You have driven them
out. You have created the shortage you now say you need to fix by licensing anyone who says they want to
teach.

Individuals without teacher training know nothing about classroom management. They·know nothing about the
needs of the special education students for whom they'll be responsible. They know nothing about learning
theory. They know nothing about individualizing instruction. They know nothing about motivation, counseling,
behavior problems, IEPs, evaluation, and the effects of hunger, poverty, abuse, and poor health on children
trying to learn. They know nothing about advising parents on the best ways to help their child learn. They are
not teachers; they are place-holders.

We should no more remove teacher training requirements than we should remove training requirements
for doctors, nurses, dentists, police, fire fighters, plumbers, electricians, vehicle drivers, etc.

Our children, our communities and our state have been damaged enough. It seems clear that your collective
goal is the utter destruction of public education in Wisconsin. That is criminal.

You must restore full funding to our public education system, including our great university. You must restore
all of the requirements for a teaching license. You must remove the special education vouchers that you
inserted into the budget in the middle of the night. You must once again listen to the people of Wisconsin, not
the blg money donors who handed you these bills at ALEC meetings.
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 If you persist on this destructive path, you will leave behind wrecked communities, uneducated children, and
your legacy will be that of shame and disgrace.

Sincerely,
Nate Mendl

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Tuesday, June 28, 2016 9:03 AM
Sen.Vukmir
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June 28, 2016
Dear Senator Vukmir,
Pursuant to the Wisconsin open records law, I request access to and a copy of all records that pertain to the
following entities:
-American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)
-American City County Exchange (ACCE)
-Jeffersonian Project
-State Budget Solutions
The scope of this request includes yourself as well as any employees that report directly to you.The request
should include but is not limited to emails, attachments, both sent and received, all draft records, notes, minutes,
scheduling records, text messages, other correspondence (internal and external) and all other records.
The search for records may be limited to April 28, 2016 and June 28, 2016.
Note that as a member of the American Legislative Exchange Council, members act in official capacity as an
elected official. Please note that this request includes all emails sent and received on official state email
accounts, as well as any other email accounts that have been used for official business.
It is understood that materials have in the past been provided by ALEC as downloadable files via various
websites. Once viewed online, downloaded, printed, or otherwise in your possession, these materials become a
public document subject to the state open records law. This request also includes any and all records available
through a web hyperlink.
I request that these records be provided in electronic form. The Center for Media & Democracy is a non-profit
public-interest organization, and the disclosure of the materials requested here would be in the public interest,
greatly benefiting public understanding of the workings of government. As such a waiver of any fees is
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Jamie Corey
Center for Media and Democracy

LEAHVUKMIR
State Senator

June 2, 2016

Jamie Corey
Center for Media and Democracy

Ms. Corey,
In response to your email requesting public records dated April 28th, please be advised that the
Senate Chief Clerk now has the records available for you.
In making these disclosures, we have made several redactions pursuant to the public records law.
Portions of the documents that are nonresponsive because they pertain to unrelated matters have
been redacted. For example, we redacted the names of staff members at the top of emails. See
Wis. Stat. § 19.36(6). Additionally, the private home e-mail address of individuals who hold
state public office have been redacted as allowed by law. See Wis. Stat. § 19.36(11).
To reiterate, the information you request in now available to the Office of the Senate Chief
Clerk, located in the South Wing Basement of the Capitol at your earliest convenience. The
Senate Chief Clerk can be reached by phone at (608) 266-2517.
Sincerely,
Office of State Senator Leah Vukmir

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 Marie Vulaj <mvulaj@alec.org>
Tuesday, June 28, 2016 3:57 PM
Ward, Jessica
Laurel Buckley
RE: Call next week?

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Hi JessFollowing up on this! Do you have time for a call?
Thanks!
Marie
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From: Marie Vulaj
Sent: Friday, June 24, 2016 10:58 AM
To: jessica.ward@legis.wisconsin.gov
Subject: Call next week?

Hi Jess-

I hope this note is finding you well I
I wanted to follow up with you about those potential members we discussed last week. Do you have time for a followup phone call next week?
Let me know what works for you!
My best,
Marie

Marie Vulaj
Senior Director, Membership and Development
Office: 571-482-5025
Cell: 703-254-3696
mvulaj@alec.org
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Arlington, VA 22202

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