Category: In The News
Category: In The News (page 12)
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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…
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States Creating Their Own DOGE Efforts: Jonathan Williams in Stateline
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams spoke with Kevin Hardy from Stateline about legislative initiatives in various states aimed at assessing the effectiveness of…
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Supporting Veterans at Home: Zach Federico on American Family News
Our newly appointed Veterans and Military Affairs Task Force Manager, Zach Federico, joined Chris Woodward of American Family News to discuss the launch of…
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Education Freedom in Louisiana: Jonathan Williams with Moon Griffon
After meeting with President Trump, six sitting governors, and key stakeholders at a White House roundtable, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams joined…
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Expanding Education Freedom in Alabama: Andrew Handel on FM Talk 1065 (Birmingham)
Andrew Handel, ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force Director, joined FM Talk 1065 with host Apryl Marie Fogel to discuss Alabama’s ranking in…
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The Latest Education Freedom Rankings: ALEC in Chalkboard News
Chalkboard News covered the release of the 2025 ALEC Index of State Education Freedom: A 50-State Guide to Parental Empowerment, examining the latest legislative…
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Historic Free Market Opportunities for President Trump and Congress: Lisa B. Nelson and Arthur Laffer in The Washington Times
ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson co-authored an op-ed with economist Dr. Arthur Laffer in The Washington Times, noting how President Trump’s return…
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TikTok, AI, and the Future of U.S. Tech Policy: Jake Morabito on NewsTalkSTL
As debates over TikTok’s ownership and artificial intelligence (AI) regulation continue, conservatives face a complex challenge: balancing free-market principles with national security concerns. Jake…
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North Carolina Makes Big Gains in Education Freedom: ALEC in The Center Square
In a recent Center Square article, Reporter Alan Wooten wrote about the turnarounds taking place in North Carolina, which rose to 12th nationally in the…