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Reengaging Americans With Their History & Principles: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Guest host Alex Marlow filling in on The Hugh Hewitt Show spoke with ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams last week about the organization’s work with state legislators and the priorities it…
Arizona’s Blueprint for a New Age of American Manufacturing
Semiconductors—also called “microchips” or simply “chips”—are the fundamental ingredients to all modern digital and electronic devices, from smartphones, laptops, and advanced artificial intelligence to motor vehicles, medical devices, and even defense tech. Although the semiconductor…
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What Maryland’s Economic Rankings Reveal About Its Future
The Maryland Chamber of Commerce recently cited data from Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index in an article examining the state’s troubling economic outlook rankings—and how…
Battling the Odds in Illinois: Asst. Minority Leader John Cabello
When ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson asked Illinois Assistant Minority Leader John Cabello what inspired a run for office, he admitted it had nothing to do with ambition and everything to do with…
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Judiciary
Addressing Violent Crime: A Guide to Advancing Community Safety
Violent crime rose sharply across the U.S. during the pandemic, particularly homicides and carjackings, though national trends have begun to ease in recent years. Traditional “tough on crime” policies that…
