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Archives: Communications and Technology / Articles
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Limiting Cell Phones in Schools and Ensuring the Responsible Use of Technology: Jake Morabito in The Washington Times
ALEC Senior Director of Policy Jake Morabito was quoted on state and local efforts limiting cell phone use in classrooms and responsible use of technology in The…
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Data Centers, Energy Demand, and the Ratepayer Protection Pledge
Data centers are foundational to America’s digital infrastructure. These clusters of state-of-the-art IT equipment are essentially responsible for powering all online services and activity across our increasingly digital world,…
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Missouri Businesses Are Paying the Price for Copper and Fiber Theft: Jake Morabito in The Center Square
The latest op-ed by ALEC Senior Director of Policy Jake Morabito was recently featured in The Center Square, covering how Missouri legislators are addressing the protection of critical…
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ALEC Policy Champion Addresses Classroom Distractions by Limiting Student Cell Phone Use in Schools
ALEC is proud to recognize Michigan Rep. Mark Tisdel and colleagues across the Michigan Legislature for their achievement in enacting HB 4141 (Public Act 2 of 2026), which aims…
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A Smarter Approach to AI and How States Can Lead The Way: Jake Morabito on NewstalkSTL
ALEC Senior Director of Policy Jake Morabito joined The Tim Jones and Chris Arps show to discuss state approaches to AI policy and to highlight the new…
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New ALEC AI Policy Toolkit Is an Example of Sound State AI Governance
In a recent report published by the American Consumer Institute and the R Street Institute, four ALEC model policies were highlighted as positive examples for states to “resist fear-driven…
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The State of State Privacy: Jake Morabito Breaks Down the Push for Federal Consumer Data Privacy Standards
ALEC Senior Director of Policy Jake Morabito recently spoke at a policy event hosted by the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation on the state of state consumer data privacy…
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ALEC Urges States to Adopt ‘Light-Touch’ AI Regulation: Jake Morabito in The Center Square
ALEC’s Senior Director of Policy Jake Morabito was quoted in The Center Square in a story covering…
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Michigan’s Approach to Smartphones in Schools: Media Highlights
Last week, ALEC Senior Director of Policy Jake Morabito gave several interviews on Michigan’s recent legislation limiting the use of smartphones in K-12 schools during instruction time. This new legislation…
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Michigan Lawmakers Advance Responsible, Flexible Approach to Limiting Cell Phone Use in Schools
Michigan has taken significant steps toward restoring focus, safety, and academic excellence in K–12 education. With broad bipartisan support, the Legislature recently advanced House Bill 4141, requiring schools to…
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Jake Morabito Testimony in New Hampshire: Artificial Intelligence and the Right to Compute
ALEC Senior Director of Policy Jake Morabito submitted written testimony to the New Hampshire House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee about HB 124 and the research about how new and…
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New Laws Shaping the States In 2026: Lee Schalk on Newsmax
ALEC Senior Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk joined The Wake Up America show on Newsmax to discuss the new laws across the U.S. that are reshaping the…
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Jake Morabito & Alan Jernigan Testimony in Kansas: Digital Assets, Blockchain, and Cryptocurrency
ALEC Communications and Technology Senior Task Force Director Jake Morabito and Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force Director Alan Jernigan were recently invited to testify before the Kansas State…
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Balancing Free Speech and Online Safety in the AI Era
The developers of two leading generative AI services, ChatGPT and Character.AI, are facing new legal challenges that could have significant implications for the future of AI development and use in…
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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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Rule #1 to Protect Kids Online: Parents Are in Charge
A new book from a prominent American psychologist and academic underscores the leading role for parents and caregivers in protecting children from harms online, echoing ALEC model policy solutions that…
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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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Conservative Group Eyes Gig Policy Model As Cities Regulate: Jake Morabito in Law360
As more states impose new rules and fees on rideshare and delivery apps, ALEC is developing model policy to help lawmakers respond to the growing wave of regulations…
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Crypto Innovation and Preserving Financial Privacy: Jake Morabito on Detroit’s Morning Answer
In a recent interview, Jake Morabito, ALEC Communications and Technology Senior Task Force Director, spoke with host John Anthony on Detroit’s Morning Answer…
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Free Speech Concerns with Legislation Regulating Use of AI
As artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning tools continue to grow in popularity, state and federal legislators are still determining the proper policy response that protects Americans from tangible threats…