Shawnee, KS (August 8, 2011)— Rep. John Rubin recently represented the people of Kansas at the American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC) 38th Annual Meeting, held in New Orleans, LA, August 3 – 6. State legislators, policy experts, and private-sector leaders from across the country gathered to discuss the issues facing the states and our nation at this critical time.
Rep. Rubin brought forth suggestions to help colleagues in other states and also brought back a great deal of information so that Kansas can implement policies that have already proven successful in promoting a strong economy and an efficient state government. He also participated as an appointed member of the Public Safety and Elections Task Force in debating and discussing, fashioning and voting on model legislation for the states to consider and perhaps adopt regarding corrections policy, criminal offenses and punishment, and state and federal elections law and policy.
“Kansas faces similar economic and budget issues as other states. It’s my duty as an elected official to work with fellow legislators to help generate new ideas and have the best choices possible when making policy decisions to help Kansas thrive,” said Rubin.
Those in attendance had the opportunity to hear from national leaders and renowned policy experts who are committed to common sense, free-markets, and federalism. Speakers included Gov. Bobby Jindal; Arthur Brooks, President of the American Enterprise Institute; Dr. Art Laffer, Founder and Chairman of Laffer Associates; former U.S. House Majority Leader Dick Armey; and former Florida Gov. Bob Wise, President of the Alliance for Excellent Education. Many other scholars, legislators, and business leaders spoke at various meetings throughout the event.
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is the nation’s leading nonprofit, nonpartisan organization. While ALEC members gather around the principles of limited government, free market and federalism, it is the diversity of the members and their different perspectives that really further the discussions.
