Category: State Budgets
Category: State Budgets
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Spending Evaluation Act
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF {insert state}: Section 1. Article xx, {insert state} Constitution, is amended by adding Section xx to read as follows: Section…
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A Lesson From Iowa on Government Reform: Jonathan Williams in The Hill
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams and John Hendrickson, Policy Director at the Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation, recently co-authored an opinion piece in The Hill discuss how…
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The Case for Medicaid Reform: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
Supporters of big government are on a mission to attack the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), which was signed into law by President Donald Trump after heroic efforts by…
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States Take the Lead on Real Reform: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
From energy policy to regulatory reform, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams believes that the state governments are the real source of momentum in America today. At least that’s…
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The Pro-Taxpayer Formula for Economic Success: Jonathan Williams and Lee Schalk in Governing
Jonathan Williams, ALEC President and Chief Economist, and Lee Schalk, ALEC Senior Vice President of Policy, recently co-authored an op-ed in…
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Why Some States Soar and Others Stall: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Appearing on The Hugh Hewitt Show, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams broke down key takeaways from the latest edition of Rich States, Poor States, highlighting what…
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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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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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Mississippi Lays the Foundation to Eliminate Income Tax
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed legislation last month to phase out the personal income tax, part of a significant overhaul of Mississippi’s tax system. This measure aims to eliminate the…
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States Lead the Economic Comeback in the Latest Rich States, Poor States
ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) today released the highly anticipated 18th edition of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index—the premier annual report ranking each state’s…
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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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Lee Schalk Testimony on Proposed Arkansas TABOR Amendment
Lee Schalk, ALEC Senior Vice President of Policy, testified before the Arkansas House Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs sharing ALEC’s research regarding…
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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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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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We Punch Above Our Weight in Arkansas – Rep. David Ray at SNPS
Washington, DC – When it comes to preparing for the 2025 legislative session, there was no better place to be than the American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC) States and Nation…
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Thank You, TABOR: Colorado Owes $1.7 Billion to Taxpayers
For the fourth straight year, Colorado taxpayers are set to receive refunds under the state’s Taxpayers Bill of Rights, or TABOR. In total, about $1.7 billion will be refunded…
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Why Tighter Budgets Might Be Better for States in the Long Run: Jonathan Williams and Lee Schalk in Governing Magazine
Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy, and Lee Schalk, ALEC Vice President of Policy, recently co-authored an op-ed in…
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Chevron’s California Exodus: Jonathan Williams on KNZR
Arlington, VA – Chevron’s decision to relocate its headquarters from California to Houston has become a focal point for discussions on business migration, state policies, and the future of the…
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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt’s Call for State Leadership at the ALEC Annual Meeting
(Denver, Colorado) – In a fervent speech delivered at the American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC) 51st Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt laid out his vision for…