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Archives: In the News / Articles
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Strong Jobs Report, Texas Business Boom, and California Election Delays: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Hugh Hewitt spoke with ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams about the recent job creation numbers following the May report, the migration of businesses from high-tax states like…
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The High Cost of Poor Energy Policies: Lora Current in Richmond Times-Dispatch
Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force Senior Manager Lora Current was recently published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch, examining the potential implications of Virginia’s anticipated return to the Regional Greenhouse…
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Rooting Out Waste, Fraud & Abuse: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
Taxpayers across the country have been increasingly concerned about government fraud after revelations that abuse within Minnesota’s social service programs may have cost taxpayers billions of dollars.
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West Virginia Economic Rankings, North Carolina Veto Override, and TABOR Defense in Colorado: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Hugh Hewitt spoke with ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams about West Virginia’s economic ranking by Wallet Hub, North Carolina’s recent veto override to approve the federal education…
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Operation Epic Fury May Have Dealt Zelensky A Winning Hand: Karla Jones in The Center Square
In her latest op-ed for The Center Square, Karla Jones, Vice President of the ALEC Center for International Freedom, covers the strategic advantage Ukraine may have gained…
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Reducing Government Waste, Fraud, and Abuse: Lee Schalk on The Schilling Show (Charlottesville, VA)
ALEC Senior Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk recently appeared on The Schilling Show to discuss ongoing efforts at the federal and state levels — and…
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Affordable Energy is the Foundation of American Competitiveness: Lora Current and Michigan Rep. Phil Green in Michigan News Source
Senior Manager of ALEC’s Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force Lora Current and Michigan Rep. Phil Green recently co-authored a Michigan News Source op-ed highlighting that rising electricity…
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The National Debt and Fiscal Responsibility: Jonathan Willams on American Radio Journal
Recently, the national debt exceeded 100% of our gross domestic product for the first time since the aftermath of the Second World War, but the similarities end there. In the…
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North Carolina Constitutional Amendments, Michigan Property Tax Reform, and More: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Hugh Hewitt spoke with ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams about recent legislative developments in Michigan, North Carolina, and South Carolina, including efforts to reduce income taxes and…
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Illinois is Closed for Business: Alan Jernigan and Joshua Meyer in Center Square
ALEC Task Force Directors Alan Jernigan and Joshua Meyer co-authored an op-ed in The Center Square examining Illinois’ economic policy landscape and the state’s…
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What’s Holding Michigan’s Economy Back: Jonathan Williams on MIRS News
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams recently joined the MIRS News podcast to discuss Michigan’s economic outlook and ways to improve its economic competitiveness.
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Energy Affordability is a Policy Choice: Lora Current on the Let People Prosper Show
ALEC Energy, Environment & Agriculture Task Force Senior Manager Lora Current appeared on the Let People Prosper Show with Vance Ginn, breaking down energy affordability, state energy…
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A Common Sense Win in Virginia Redistricting, SCOTUS Defends Free Speech, Tackling the National Debt, and Missouri Tax Reform: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Hugh Hewitt spoke with ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams about Virginia’s redistricting ruling, a recent U.S. Supreme Court free speech decision, and the growing concern surrounding…
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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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These States are Paying Way Less for Energy and Here’s Why: Jonathan Williams on Real Clear Investigations
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams joined The Miller Report on Real Clear Investigations to break down ALEC Energy Affordability Report, the model…
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The U.S. Debt Now Exceeds the Country’s GDP. Should We Worry? Jonathan Williams in CBS News
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams recently spoke with CBS News on the current state of the U.S. National Debt. “Among other implications, at our current debt levels,…
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The States Have Lessons for Congress About the Exploding National Debt: Jonathan Williams & Elise Nieshalla in The Hill
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams and Indiana State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla co-authored an op-ed in The Hill on how states and the federal government must…
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Delaware’s Economic Vulnerability and Potential Solutions: Jonathan Williams on Money and Politics in Delaware
On Money and Politics in Delaware, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams spoke with host Dace Blaskovitz about Delaware’s economic outlook in the latest edition of…
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Reinforcing Economic Growth With Rich States, Poor States: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
Every year, millions of Americans engage in a quiet but revealing form of decision-making: they move. These movements across state lines are not random acts, but choices shaped…
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Nebraska’s Latest Economic Outlook Ranking: Jonathan Williams on Nebraskanomics
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams joined Platte Institute CEO Jim Vokal on the Nebraskanomics podcast to discuss Nebraska’s improved ranking in the annual…