Category: In The News
Category: In The News (page 6)
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America’s Education Report Card & Supporting Education Freedom: Andrew Handel on Voice of Reason
As American schools enter the new academic year, troubling data from The Nation’s Report Card highlight a persistent challenge: increased spending is not translating into improved student outcomes.
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The America 250 Civics Education Coalition is Championing American Pride and Freedom: Lee Schalk on The Rod and Greg Show
ALEC Senior Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk joined The Rod & Greg Show on 105.9 KNRS to discuss America’s fast approaching 250th anniversary. In…
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Botched Energy Policies Are Driving High Energy Prices: Jake Morabito in The Orange County Register
ALEC Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Senior Task Force Director Jake Morabito recently warned in an Orange County Register op-ed that California’s rock-bottom energy affordability rankings are a…
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Free Market Reforms Revive Ohio: Jonathan Williams on the Hugh Hewitt Show
When ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams joins Hugh Hewitt’s radio show, the banter usually starts with a rivalry – Williams pulling for Michigan, Hewitt touting Ohio.
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Consolidating Elections: Katie Thompson on NPR
https://alec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250925_me_new_york_city_may_move_its_mayoral_elections_to_even_years.mp3 This fall, New York City is considering a plan to place local races on the same ballot as presidential and midterm races, part of a broader push…
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Key Questions About The TikTok Deal: Jake Morabito in The Hill
Despite a recently announced deal to keep TikTok running in the United States, several questions still remain. A key sticking point is TikTok’s algorithm – where will it be housed,…
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Challenging National Education Trends: Andrew Handel in The Daily Signal
ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force Director Andrew Handel spoke with Kevin Stocklin of The Daily Signal about states taking the initiative to improve reading and…
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SCOTUS Tasked To Defend Donor Privacy: New Weapon Against Free Speech
RealClear Politics recently ran an op-ed co-authored by ALEC Judiciary Task Force Director Nino Marchese and ALEC Policy Manager and Manager of the Center to Protect Free Speech Rose…
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Equal Campus Access Act Introduced in U.S. Senate
Late last week, Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Tim Scott (R-SC) reintroduced the Equal Campus Access Act in the U.S. Senate. This bill was first introduced in 2023…
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Strengthening American Principles and Empowering States: Lee Schalk on NewstalkSTL
Amid challenging times and recent tragedies following the death of Charlie Kirk, debates over free speech, education reform, and policy innovation continue across the states. In times like…
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In The Wake of Tragedy: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
In his latest appearance on The Hugh Hewitt Show, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams emphasized a renewed commitment to civil discourse and working together to…
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Navigating AI Policy: Jake Morabito on Let People Prosper Show
ALEC Communications & Technology and Energy, Environment & Agriculture Senior Task Force Director Jake Morabito appeared on a recent episode of the Let People Prosper…
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Speech Is Not Violence. Violence Is Not Free Speech.
Last week, Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), was assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University. Charlie visited universities across the country and invited students who disagreed…
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Kansas Tax Cuts Success Hidden in Plain Sight: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
For more than a decade, a convenient myth has circulated among pundits and policymakers across the nation, and that is that Kansas, under former Governor Sam Brownback, tried…
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Why Louisiana’s Economy Is on the Rise: Jonathan Williams on Mornings with Brian Haldane
On WBRZ’s Mornings with Brian Haldane, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams highlighted the major reforms Louisiana has been implementing to fuel its economic…
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Weaponized Government Threatens Free Speech: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
As debates over government power, spending, and tax policy intensify in Washington, states are leading the way on reform while pushing back against political overreach. In his latest appearance on…
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Louisiana Exodus Replaced By Economic Comeback: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Louisiana, long considered a laggard in the competitive Southeast, is beginning to chart a different course. In his latest appearance on The Hugh Hewitt Show, ALEC President…
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Louisiana’s Return to Glory: Jonathan Williams on the Moon Griffon Show
States across America are proving that the best ideas don’t come from Washington, but from state capitols where leaders are closest to the people. Bold reforms, innovative policies, and a…
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Fighting from the Super Minority: Illinois Rep. John Cabello at the ALEC Annual Meeting
For Illinois Assistant Minority Leader John Cabello, serving in Springfield means standing tall even when the odds are stacked against him. As a Republican in one of the deepest blue…
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Energy Dominance Powering States’ Success: Byrne and Cushing in the Washington Reporter
Kevin Byrne, Putnam County Executive and Chair of the American City County Exchange (ACCE), recently co-authored an op-ed with Andre Cushing, Penobscot County Commissioner and Director of ACCE, examining…