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Why Louisiana’s Economy Is on the Rise: Jonathan Williams on Mornings with Brian Haldane
On WBRZ’s Mornings with Brian Haldane, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams highlighted the…
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Belarus Flexes Its Diplomatic and Strategic Muscles after Another Sham Election
Belarus’ longtime authoritarian ruler Alexander Lukashenko was in his element at this week’s Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Tianjin,…
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Weaponized Government Threatens Free Speech: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
As debates over government power, spending, and tax policy intensify in Washington, states are leading the way on reform while…
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NAEP Scores Signal Urgent Need for Change in American Education
The National Center for Education Statistics just released the latest data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP),…
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Together, We’re Charting America’s Next Golden Age: CEO Update
After taking the time to reflect, Corporate America is demonstrating the clarity needed to spark America’s next golden age. Not…
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Louisiana Exodus Replaced By Economic Comeback: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Louisiana, long considered a laggard in the competitive Southeast, is beginning to chart a different course. In his latest appearance…
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EPA Plans to Rescind the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding. Here’s What States Need to Know.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin recently announced a proposed federal rule rolling back the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and…
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Louisiana’s Return to Glory: Jonathan Williams on the Moon Griffon Show
States across America are proving that the best ideas don’t come from Washington, but from state capitols where leaders are…
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Fighting from the Super Minority: Illinois Rep. John Cabello at the ALEC Annual Meeting
For Illinois Assistant Minority Leader John Cabello, serving in Springfield means standing tall even when the odds are stacked against…
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Energy Dominance Powering States’ Success: Byrne and Cushing in the Washington Reporter
Kevin Byrne, Putnam County Executive and Chair of the American City County Exchange (ACCE), recently co-authored an op-ed with Andre…
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How the 340B Drug Program Is Driving Up Costs For States and Employers
The federal 340B drug program was created with a straightforward mission—to provide steeply discounted drugs to safety net hospitals…
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Which States Will Lead America’s Future: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
In his latest appearance on The Hugh Hewitt Show, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams shared…
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Alaska Shedding Regulatory Burdens
Regulatory reform has been a leading headline in 2025, and states have capitalized on the momentum. States such as…
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Reining in the Regulators: Oklahoma Sen. Michael Bergstrom at the ALEC Annual Meeting
Oklahoma State Senator Michael Bergstrom has been attending ALEC Annual meetings for years. Recognized as a Policy…
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The Louisiana Comeback Story: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
Economic turnarounds do not happen by accident. They’re the result of difficult choices, sometimes unpopular with special interest…
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Championing Worker Freedom Across The States: Alan Jernigan and Vincent Vernuccio
https://alec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Copy-of-Alan-Vinnie-Labor-Video-VEED-1.mp3 As debates over worker rights ripple across the country, one message continues to echo from…
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ALEC Policy Champions Rein in Agency Overreach in North Carolina
ALEC is honored to recognize North Carolina Rep. Allen Chesser, Sen. Steve Jarvis, Sen. Tim Moffitt, and Sen. Benton Sawrey…
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Bring the Youngest Victims Home in Russia’s War against Ukraine
In advance of President Donald Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, last week, First Lady Melania Trump…
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From Family to Fiscal Reform: North Carolina Rep. Brian Echevarria at the ALEC Annual Meeting
Some people stumble into politics for ambition or opportunity. For North Carolina State Rep. Brian Echevarria, it was a…
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New ALEC Model Policies from the 52nd Annual Meeting
Last month, ALEC wrapped up its 52nd Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana—an event that brought together over 1,600 attendees, including…