Category: In The News
Category: In The News
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Free Speech Isn’t Welcome on RedNote App
Last week, in anticipation of a ban on the popular video sharing app TikTok in the United States, American TikTok users have began looking for a new app to replace…
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President Trump’s Return Signals Positive Policy Shift: Lee Schalk on One America News
ALEC Senior Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk returned to One America News (OAN) Network’s Weekly Briefing to discuss the ever-evolving political and policy landscape in Washington, DC. Alongside political…
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President Trump Signs Executive Order Protecting Free Speech
During his inaugural address, President Trump promised to sign an executive order protect free speech from government censorship, which he signed just a few hours later at Capital One…
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State Legislator of the Month, January 2025: Colorado House Minority Leader Rose Pugliese
We are thrilled to recognize Colorado House Minority Leader Rose Pugliese as the State Legislator of the Month for January. Elected in 2022 to represent Colorado’s District 14, which includes…
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Domestic Migration Trends & Census Statistics: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
In our grand American experiment of federalism: the 50 states continue to function as our laboratories of democracy, each pursuing different policy paths that affect the economic…
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The Minimum Wage Debate is Far From Over: Gretchen Baldau in American Family News
Gretchen Baldau, ALEC Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force Senior Director, spoke with Chris Woodward of American Family News about the tradeoffs and…
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How the CCP Is Using a UN Resolution to Isolate Taiwan: Karla Jones on NTD News
Washington, DC – On the heels of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) announcing a new model policy that condemns the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) attempts to isolate…
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Informing America Foundation Awarded 2024 Gregor G. Peterson Prize in Venture Philanthropy
The Informing America Foundation was awarded the 2024 Gregor G. Peterson Prize at the 2024 ALEC States and Nation Policy Summit. The Tennessee Star covered this prestigious award: The…
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Iowa Can Become a Model for Property Tax Reduction: Jonathan Williams & John Hendrickson in Governing
ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams and John Hendrickson of the Tax Education Foundation of Iowa co-authored an op-ed in…
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Powering States with Common Sense Solutions: Jonathan Williams on NewsTalkSTL
While attending the American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC) States and Nation Policy Summit (SNPS), Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams shared key economic…
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Essential Policy Solutions for 2025: ALEC Policy Team in Pluribus News
Humberto Sanchez of Pluribus News was on site for the reveal of ALEC’s 2025 Essential Policy Solutions at the 2024 States and Nation Policy Summit. The…
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How Americans Voted on 2024 Ballot Measures: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
As Americans went to the polls on Election Day to choose their elected officials, they faced a range of ballot measures at both the state and local levels. Americans in…
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Senate Leadership Race, Cabinet Picks, and a National Mandate: Lee Schalk on OAN’s Weekly Briefing
ALEC Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk appeared on One America News Network’s Weekly Briefing with John Hines last weekend to discuss the burning issues of the day, including President-elect…
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ALEC’S Mission and Impact in the 50 States: Jonathan Williams in 1851 Franchise
Jonathan Williams recently spoke to Morgan Wood of 1851 Franchise about the impact of ALEC’s work on state economies. Having traveled to all 50 states multiple times…
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Post-Election Game Plan & Pro-Growth Reforms Across the States: Jonathan Williams on NewsTalkSTL
ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams joined NewsTalkSTL with hosts Tim Jones and Chris Arps to discuss the post-election…
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Protecting American Voters and Fixing the Economy: Lee Schalk Discusses the 2024 Election on OAN Weekly Briefing
ALEC Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk appeared on One America News’ Weekly Briefing to discuss the pressing issues surrounding the 2024 US Election. Schalk connected voter sentiment to pocketbook…
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Reducing Roadblocks to Real Energy Independence: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
Energy prices continue to soar, putting a strain on American families and businesses alike. With electricity bills on the rise, the impacts are felt in every part of our daily…
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Enhancing Missouri’s Economic Vitality With Tax Policy: Jonathan Williams on 104.1 KSGF
ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams, spoke with Missouri State Representative Bishop Davidson on 104.KSGF about the importance of…
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State Legislator of the Month, October 2024: Indiana Rep. Jake Teshka
We are thrilled to recognize Indiana Representative Jake Teshka as the State Legislator of the Month for October. Elected in 2020 to represent Indiana’s District 7, which includes South Bend,…
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California Threatens to Kill AI with Shortsighted Regulations: Jake Morabito in The Orange County Register
One of the biggest challenges of the burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) industry is regulation. ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force Director Jake Morabito discussed California’s approach in…