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Arkansas Becomes Fifth State with Universal Education Opportunity. Which State Will be Next?
Arkansas families are celebrating today as Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed the Learning, Empowerment, Accountability, Readiness, Networking, and…
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ALEC’s Labor of Love: A History of Championing Worker Freedom
With a workforce as diverse as America’s, labor policy is no simple issue area, and for 50 years ALEC has…
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The 340B Program and State Mandates
The federal 340B program has been widely criticized in recent years for its lack of transparency, fraud and failure…
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Congress Votes to Keep Politics Out of Pensions
On February 28, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.J. RES. 30, and on March 1, the U.S. Senate…
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State Lawmakers Must Proceed Cautiously in Regulating Artificial Intelligence: Jake Morabito on NTD News
ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force Director Jake Morabito was featured on NTD News advising state lawmakers to avoid…
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The Electrification Agenda: Separating Fantasy from Reality
As our reliance on electricity grows due to a mix of market forces and government intervention, our ability to reliably…
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A Winning Playbook for Policymakers
This year, ALEC celebrates its 50th year of trusted policy solutions, and this week, the ALEC policy team has published…
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State Legislators of the Month, February 2023: Utah Sen. Kirk Cullimore and Utah Rep. Candice Pierucci
For February, it is our pleasure to award Utah Representative Candice Pierucci and Utah Senator Kirk Cullimore as our State…
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Let’s Bring Greater Transparency to Property Taxes: Jonathan Williams on The Doug Wagner Show (Cedar Rapids)
ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams was recently featured on WMT Radio in Cedar Rapids,…
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Better Police Training Could Have Prevented the Tragedy in Memphis
The five Memphis police officers involved in the beating of Tyre Nichols have been fired and charged with various felonies,…
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ChatGPT Mania: What State Lawmakers Need to Know About Generative AI
Excitement around the popular new artificial intelligence (AI) tool ChatGPT has reached a fever pitch. Now that the initial novelty…
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Governor Sanders Unveils Bold Plan for Education Freedom in Arkansas
Days ago, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders unveiled a sweeping new education package that would overhaul the state’s education system with…
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Reforms to Help Housing Affordability
What is next for America’s housing market? On the one hand, unemployment is down to a 53-year low, and…
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The Most Damaging Way to Raise Revenue for States: Jonathan Williams in The Detroit News
ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams was quoted in a recent op-ed in The…
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Washington Should Turn to the States for Solutions: ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson
ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson today offered her response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address. The contrast…
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The Natural Gas Phenomenon
The Washington Post recently reported that ALEC worked with legislators and lobbyists on a new Ohio law that redefines natural…
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ALEC’s 50 Years of Trusted Policy Solutions: Lisa B. Nelson on Policy and Pound Cake Podcast
ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson was recently featured on Policy and Pound Cake, a video podcast hosted by sisters…
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Regulations and Taxes Matter for Connecticut’s Competitiveness: Jonathan Williams on The Todd Feinburg Show
Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy recently told WTIC radio in Hartford, CT that high…
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Iowa ESA Bill is About Freedom: Andrew Handel on American Family News
ALEC Board Member, Iowa Speaker Pro Tem John Wills, was recently featured in American Family News commenting on Iowa’s…
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New Mexico Must Change to Become Competitive with Neighboring States: Jonathan Williams in New Mexico Sun
On a recent trip to New Mexico, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams, spoke to…