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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…
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Black History Month and the ALEC Opportunity Agenda
Since 1976, Americans have celebrated Black History Month every February, highlighting African American achievements and contributions to our nation.
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State Legislators of the Month – January 2023
We are fortunate to have a dedicated group of lawmakers working with ALEC to improve policies at the state level.
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Sky High Unemployment Benefits Creating a Dangerous Incentive: Thomas Savidge on NTD News
Thomas Savidge, Research Director at the ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform, recently told NTD News that government policies…
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Egg Prices Will Cool if Government Allows Free Market to Work: Joe Trotter in The Washington Times
Joe Trotter, ALEC Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force Director, recently told The Washington Times federal government policies are…
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Medicaid Expansion Weighs Heavily on State Budgets
It has been almost ten years since Medicaid expansion was first enacted, and 39 states have passed and/or enacted their…
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Utah Parents and Students Celebrate Passage of Universal Education Savings Accounts
Utah now joins West Virginia, Arizona, and Iowa as the fourth state with universal education savings accounts (ESAs) for its…
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Federal Government Should Relinquish Mismanaged Lands: Karla Jones in The Epoch Times
Karla Jones, Senior Director for the ALEC International Relations and Federalism Task Force, recently told The Epoch Times she…
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California Has a Spending Problem: Lee Schalk on American Family News
Lee Schalk, ALEC Vice President of Policy, told American Family News Radio this week that a proposal in California to…
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States Facing Economic Headwinds in New Year: Jonathan Williams on NTD News
Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy, recently spoke with NTD News about the many…
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Iowa Passes the Nation’s Most Expansive and Inclusive ESA Program
Families in Iowa have even more to celebrate during National School Choice Week, as Governor Reynolds signed HF 68,…
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To Achieve Meaningful Property Tax Relief, Right Size Government: Jonathan Williams in The Center Square
Jonathan Williams, ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist, co-authored a guest column in The Center Square,…
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Eight States Take Wrong Approach with Coordinated Tax Hike Proposals: Lee Schalk in The Center Square
Lee Schalk, ALEC Vice President of Policy, weighed in on a collection of state bills targeting high earners and job…
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Government Meddling in Energy Markets Leading to Higher Prices for Diesel Fuel: Joe Trotter on NTD News
Joe Trotter, ALEC Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force Director, was featured on NTD News explaining why diesel fuel prices continue…
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Celebrating National School Choice Week 2023
Each year, National School Choice Week is held in late-January to celebrate the many diverse opportunities in American education.
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States are Best Stewards of Lands Within Their Borders: Karla Jones in States Newsroom
ALEC International Relations and Federalism Senior Task Force Director Karla Jones was featured in the States Newsroom, a state…
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Worker Shortage Continues as Some States Offer Six Figures to Stay Home: New Report
A new study, “Paying Americans Not to Work,” by economists Dr. Casey Mulligan and Dr. EJ Antoni at the…
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A Reflection on States and Nation Policy Summit: Lee Schalk on La Crosse Talk with Mike Hayes
ALEC’s Vice President of Policy, Lee Schalk, reflects on what lawmakers were able to accomplish at ALEC’s State and Nation…
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The Biggest Issues to Watch in 2023: Jonathan Williams in Governing Magazine
ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams spoke with Governing Magazine about states’ legislative priorities…
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The Policies Driving Up Price of Diesel Fuel: Joe Trotter in The Washington Times
Joe Trotter, the ALEC Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force Director, is featured in The Washington Times explaining why…