Category: In The News
Category: In The News (page 11)
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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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DOGE Efforts Look Different in the States: Jonathan Williams in Pluribus News
As federal agencies face sweeping reforms under Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), states across the country are pursuing their own versions of the initiative—often without the flashy branding.
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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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Restoring Decision-Making Power Over America’s Schools To The States: ALEC In The News Roundup
Arlington, VA—On March 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, signaling a dramatic shift in federal education policy. In this new…
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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…
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Examining America’s Economic Future: Jonathan Williams on the Hugh Hewitt Show
Last Friday, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams joined Hugh Hewitt on his radio show to assess the ongoing battle to extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)…
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States Embracing DOGE Efforts: Jonathan Williams in CNN
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams spoke with Arit John from CNN about the latest efforts being taken across the states who improving government…
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Defending Free Speech: ALEC’s Response to Proposed Amicus Brief Disclosure Rules
In the American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC’s) most recent efforts to protect free speech and civic participation, we recently submitted a federal public comment opposing the proposed amendments to…
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State Legislator of the Month, February 2025: Michigan Speaker of the House Matt Hall
We are thrilled to recognize Michigan Speaker of the House Matt Hall as the State Legislator of the Month for February. Hall has been a driving force in expanding Michigan’s…
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DOGE Efforts, Cabinet Confirmations, and State Leadership: Lee Schalk on One America News
Lee Schalk, ALEC Senior Vice President of Policy, recently joined One America News Network’s Weekly Briefing with John Hines to discuss key issues including…
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Tax-Cutting Governors Experience Growth: Jonathan Williams and Joshua Meyer in Real Clear Policy
ALEC President & Chief Economist Jonathan William and ALEC Tax & Fiscal Policy Task Force Director Joshua Meyer recently co-authored a…
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Universities Adopt Institutional Neutrality Policy to Promote Free Speech
The mission of universities is not only to educate students but also to be a forum for free inquiry and open discussion of ideas. However, as universities have increasingly taken…
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Real Clear Education Highlights ALEC Impact on Education Freedom
In an article for Real Clear Education, James V. Shuls, head of K-12 Education Reform at the Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State University, highlighted…
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Missouri Senate Government Efficiency Committee: Nino Marchese Testimony on Judicial Deference
ALEC Judiciary Task Force Director Nino Marchese, testified before the Missouri Senate Government Efficiency Committee on judicial deference — its impact, misconceptions, and the…
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States Can Help Provide A Roadmap for DOGE: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
President Donald Trump has promised to drain the swamp and reform the federal government. This commonsensical goal resonated with hardworking Americans tired of bureaucratic inefficiency and rising national debt. In…
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Education Freedom Gains Momentum in America: Jonathan Williams on One America News
In a recent interview with One America News (OAN) anchor John Hines, ALEC President Jonathan Williams shared insights from a recent White House roundtable…
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Falling Behind on Educational Freedom: ALEC in The Orange County Register
The Orange County Register covered California’s poor performance in education reform due to restrictive policies that hinder education freedom, based on the category rankings of the…
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Meta’s New Free Speech Policy is a No-Brainer: Jake Morabito in The Orange County Register
In his latest op-ed for the Orange County Register, ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force Senior Director Jake Morabito lauded Meta’s decision to replace third-party fact-checking…