Category: In The News
Category: In The News
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Understanding Rich States, Poor States: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Tax Day marks the release of *Rich States, Poor States*. Jonathan Williams highlights Utah's top ranking, free-market policies, flat taxes, and education freedom.
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Utah Leaders Celebrate 18 years of Best Economic Outlook: Jonathan Williams in Deseret News
In a recent article for the Deseret News, politics reporter Brigham Tomco highlights Utah’s 18-year streak as the state with the best economic outlook, drawing on insights from ALEC…
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Report Highlights Economic Wins for Utah, Multiple Southern States: ALEC in The Center Square
In coverage of the launch of the 18th edition of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index, reporter Morgan Sweeney spotlighted national economic trends, New York’s ongoing…
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What DOGE Can Learn from the States: Jonathan Williams & Lee Schalk in Washington Examiner
Jonathan Williams, ALEC President and Chief Economist, and Lee Schalk, ALEC Senior Vice President of Policy, recently coauthored a Washington Examiner op-ed highlighting how DOGE can follow…
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A Chance to End Biden’s Federal Overreach in Title Insurance: Karla Jones & FL Rep. John Snyder in Townhall
ALEC Vice President of the Center for International Freedom Karla Jones and Florida Representative John Snyder recently co-authored a Townhall op-ed outlining the opportunity for the Trump…
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Lowering Energy Costs in America: Jake Morabito in Real Clear Energy
An op-ed by Jake Morabito, Senior Director of ALEC’s Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force, was recently published in RealClearEnergy, highlighting key findings from…
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Violent College Protesters Didn’t Defend Free Speech—They Undermined It
Arlington, Va. – Earlier this year, students at Barnard College in New York City, a private women’s liberal arts college affiliated with Columbia University, led various anti-Israel protests…
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Dissecting Utah’s Age Checks for App Stores: Jake Morabito on Rod & Greg
As lawmakers across the country weigh stricter regulations on children’s access to digital platforms, one of the most closely watched is Utah’s new App Store Accountability Act,…
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Affordable Energy, Smarter States: Jonathan Williams on Hugh Hewitt
Arlington, Va. – ALEC’s President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams joined nationally syndicated radio host Hugh Hewitt to discuss the release of the fourth annual Energy Affordability Report, a comprehensive…
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States Take the Lead on Fiscal Reform: Jonathan Williams on the Hugh Hewitt Show
States are taking matters into their own hands to ensure efficient governance and responsible budgeting. In a wide-ranging interview, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams spoke with nationally syndicated…
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States Are Chomping At The Bit To Overhaul America’s Broken Education System: Lisa B. Nelson and Patricia Rucker in The Daily Caller
ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson and ALEC National Chair & West Virginia State Senator Patricia Rucker co-authored an op-ed in The…
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State Legislators of the Month, March 2025: Pennsylvania Representatives Seth Grove, Eric Nelson, and Barb Gleim
ALEC is proud to recognize Pennsylvania Representatives Seth Grove, Eric Nelson, and Barb Gleim as our March 2025 State Legislators of the Month. Their teamwork, strategic outreach, and deep commitment…
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Tesla Attacks, SpaceX Rescue, and More: Lee Schalk on OAN Weekly Briefing
ALEC Senior Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk appeared on One America News Network’s Weekly Briefing with John Hines to discuss the Tesla arson attack in Las Vegas,…
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How Trump’s Executive Order Could Reshape America’s Schools: Andrew Handel on Rod & Greg
In a significant policy move, the Trump administration has announced plans to dismantle the Department of Education, shifting responsibilities to the states. ALEC Education…
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A Win for Free Speech on Campus in Idaho
Idaho has secured another free speech win this month by passing the Protecting Campus Free Speech in Higher Education Act. This legislation, once signed into law,…
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Trump’s Education Overhaul Empowers States to Lead the Way: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Arlington, VA—President Donald Trump’s executive order, signed Thursday night to dismantle the Department of Education has sparked a national conversation about the future of schooling. ALEC President and Chief Economist…
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Department of Education, Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, and the Economy: Jonathan Williams on One America News
In a recent interview with One America News (OAN) anchor John Hines, ALEC President Jonathan Williams shared his thoughts on the Department of Education bureaucracy, how…
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Idaho And Wyoming Embracing Universal School Choice: Andrew Handel in American Family News
In a growing trend across the U.S., Idaho and Wyoming have become the latest states to adopt universal school choice programs, marking a significant expansion of educational…
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Threats to Donor Privacy in 2025
Donor privacy, a cornerstone of free speech, is under attack across the country. According to a memo released by the People United for Privacy Foundation, 34 states currently face…
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From Tax Flight to Economic Growth: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
As Washington, DC hums with debate overextending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 — the Trump tax cuts — and slashing wasteful spending through the…