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Western States Helping Small Businesses Thrive: Jonathan Williams in Deseret News
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams was quoted in a recent article for the Deseret News highlighting the policies being embraced by Western states to help small…
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American Jobs, American Strength: Jonathan Williams on Daily Caller Live
Earlier this month in Washington, DC, “Daily Caller Live: American Jobs, American Strength” brought together Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson, and ALEC President and Chief…
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ALEC Policy Champions Increase Flexibility for Workers, Advocate for Taxpayers in Arkansas
ALEC is honored to recognize Arkansas Rep. David Ray, Sen. Ben Gilmore, and Sen. Jim Dotson as ALEC Policy Champions for increasing financial flexibility for workers and advocating for taxpayers…
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Post-Election Game Plan & Pro-Growth Reforms Across the States: Jonathan Williams on NewsTalkSTL
ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams joined NewsTalkSTL with hosts Tim Jones and Chris Arps to discuss the post-election…
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Texas: The New Financial Powerhouse?
New York has been the undisputed financial capital of the U.S. and the world for years. But as the Empire State’s economic policies grow increasingly anti-business, other states…
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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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Making a List and Checking It Twice: CIED’s 2022 Policy Wish List
With Christmas only a few days away, it’s time for expedited shipping, extra eggnog, and those final touches to your Christmas decorations. It’s also the perfect time for the Commerce,…
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Banning the Bacon: California Referendums Reshaping Agriculture Throughout the Nation
While Californians are waking up New Year’s Day to find the vast majority of bacon and other pork products banned in their state, the country’s agriculture industry will be scrambling…
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Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development at the 48th ALEC Annual Meeting
ALEC’s 48th Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, UT in July was a great success, with public and private sector guests attending from across the states—and even the globe. At…
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Bonus Unemployment Payments in Maine: Stimulating or Stifling?
Maine Governor Janet Mills recently announced that the state will provide bonuses for those leaving unemployment to get back to work. The Pine Tree State will use federal funds…
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Preemption of State Labor Law in the PRO Act
The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act has reemerged. Passed by the House of Representatives in 2020 and again in March of this year, it faces a near-certain defeat…
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Can State Courts Exercise Jurisdiction Over Online Marketplaces or Individual Sellers?
A recent Supreme Court case could have a significant impact for online marketplaces and the individual sellers who rely on them. The case, entitled Ford Motor Co. v. Montana…