Category: In The News
Category: In The News (page 15)
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State Legislators of the Month, February 2023: Utah Sen. Kirk Cullimore and Utah Rep. Candice Pierucci
For February, it is our pleasure to award Utah Representative Candice Pierucci and Utah Senator Kirk Cullimore as our State Legislators of the Month. These exceptional leaders helped deliver education opportunity…
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Let’s Bring Greater Transparency to Property Taxes: Jonathan Williams on The Doug Wagner Show (Cedar Rapids)
ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams was recently featured on WMT Radio in Cedar Rapids, Iowa talking about the need for greater transparency in property…
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The Most Damaging Way to Raise Revenue for States: Jonathan Williams in The Detroit News
ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams was quoted in a recent op-ed in The Detroit News by Mackinac Center’s David Guenther. Williams explained how…
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Regulations and Taxes Matter for Connecticut’s Competitiveness: Jonathan Williams on The Todd Feinburg Show
Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy recently told WTIC radio in Hartford, CT that high tax states such as Connecticut can improve their economic competitiveness…
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Iowa ESA Bill is About Freedom: Andrew Handel on American Family News
ALEC Board Member, Iowa Speaker Pro Tem John Wills, was recently featured in American Family News commenting on Iowa’s new law creating universal education savings accounts for Iowa students.
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New Mexico Must Change to Become Competitive with Neighboring States: Jonathan Williams in New Mexico Sun
On a recent trip to New Mexico, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams, spoke to the New Mexico Sun for a feature article promoting…
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Sky High Unemployment Benefits Creating a Dangerous Incentive: Thomas Savidge on NTD News
Thomas Savidge, Research Director at the ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform, recently told NTD News that government policies are partly to blame for the nation’s labor shortage. Savidge:…
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California Has a Spending Problem: Lee Schalk on American Family News
Lee Schalk, ALEC Vice President of Policy, told American Family News Radio this week that a proposal in California to tax the “ultra rich” doesn’t address the state’s real problem…
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States Facing Economic Headwinds in New Year: Jonathan Williams on NTD News
Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy, recently spoke with NTD News about the many headwinds facing the states in 2023. Host: What are some…
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To Achieve Meaningful Property Tax Relief, Right Size Government: Jonathan Williams in The Center Square
Jonathan Williams, ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist, co-authored a guest column in The Center Square, Iowa with John Hendrickson of Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation.
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Eight States Take Wrong Approach with Coordinated Tax Hike Proposals: Lee Schalk in The Center Square
Lee Schalk, ALEC Vice President of Policy, weighed in on a collection of state bills targeting high earners and job creators. Schalk told The Center Square, a newswire service…
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Government Meddling in Energy Markets Leading to Higher Prices for Diesel Fuel: Joe Trotter on NTD News
Joe Trotter, ALEC Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force Director, was featured on NTD News explaining why diesel fuel prices continue to rise and how that is contributing to the nation’s…
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States are Best Stewards of Lands Within Their Borders: Karla Jones in States Newsroom
ALEC International Relations and Federalism Senior Task Force Director Karla Jones was featured in the States Newsroom, a state news wire service, commenting on new rules adopted by the…
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A Reflection on States and Nation Policy Summit: Lee Schalk on La Crosse Talk with Mike Hayes
ALEC’s Vice President of Policy, Lee Schalk, reflects on what lawmakers were able to accomplish at ALEC’s State and Nation Policy summit in Washington D.C. on La Crosse Talk…
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The Biggest Issues to Watch in 2023: Jonathan Williams in Governing Magazine
ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams spoke with Governing Magazine about states’ legislative priorities for 2023. Williams’ views were given top billing in the…
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The Policies Driving Up Price of Diesel Fuel: Joe Trotter in The Washington Times
Joe Trotter, the ALEC Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force Director, is featured in The Washington Times explaining why diesel prices are soaring, adding to inflation and ultimately hurting…
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Growing Number of States Concerned About Federal Overeach Seek to Scrutinize Presidential Executive Orders: Karla Jones in The Epoch Times
Karla Jones, ALEC Senior Task Force Director for International Relations and Federalism, spoke with The Epoch Times about concerns state lawmakers have over U.S. Presidents increasingly relying on presidential…
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States With No Income Tax are Among Nation’s Fastest Growing States: Jonathan Williams in American Family News
ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams spoke with American Family News this week about the 2022 U-Haul Growth Index that tracks…
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Hiking Minimum Wage Could Lead to More Work Force Automation: Gretchen Baldau in The Washington Times
ALEC Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force Director, Gretchen Baldau, tells The Washington Times the number of entry-level jobs drops as businesses raise prices to compensate for rising…
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The Untold Story of the Midterms and a Policy Preview for 2023: Lee Schalk on KWTO Radio
Lee Schalk, ALEC Vice President of Policy, joined host Tim Jones of KWTO Radio in Springfield, MO to discuss midterms ballot measure results and offer a preview of…