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Expanding Education Freedom in Alabama: Andrew Handel on FM Talk 1065 (Birmingham)
Andrew Handel, ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force Director, joined FM Talk 1065 with host Apryl Marie Fogel to discuss Alabama’s ranking in…
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The Latest Education Freedom Rankings: ALEC in Chalkboard News
Chalkboard News covered the release of the 2025 ALEC Index of State Education Freedom: A 50-State Guide to Parental Empowerment, examining the latest legislative…
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Historic Free Market Opportunities for President Trump and Congress: Lisa B. Nelson and Arthur Laffer in The Washington Times
ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson co-authored an op-ed with economist Dr. Arthur Laffer in The Washington Times, noting how President Trump’s return…
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TikTok, AI, and the Future of U.S. Tech Policy: Jake Morabito on NewsTalkSTL
As debates over TikTok’s ownership and artificial intelligence (AI) regulation continue, conservatives face a complex challenge: balancing free-market principles with national security concerns. Jake…
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Supporting Pro-Growth Policies for U.S. Businesses: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump took decisive action to defend American businesses, workers, and tax competitiveness by signing two executive orders that directly challenged a dangerous…
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President Trump’s Return Signals Positive Policy Shift: Lee Schalk on One America News
ALEC Senior Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk returned to One America News (OAN) Network’s Weekly Briefing to discuss the ever-evolving political and policy landscape in Washington, DC. Alongside political…
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The Minimum Wage Debate is Far From Over: Gretchen Baldau in American Family News
Gretchen Baldau, ALEC Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force Senior Director, spoke with Chris Woodward of American Family News about the tradeoffs and…
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Informing America Foundation Awarded 2024 Gregor G. Peterson Prize in Venture Philanthropy
The Informing America Foundation was awarded the 2024 Gregor G. Peterson Prize at the 2024 ALEC States and Nation Policy Summit. The Tennessee Star covered this prestigious award: The…
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How Americans Voted on 2024 Ballot Measures: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
As Americans went to the polls on Election Day to choose their elected officials, they faced a range of ballot measures at both the state and local levels. Americans in…
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Senate Leadership Race, Cabinet Picks, and a National Mandate: Lee Schalk on OAN’s Weekly Briefing
ALEC Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk appeared on One America News Network’s Weekly Briefing with John Hines last weekend to discuss the burning issues of the day, including President-elect…
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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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Reducing Roadblocks to Real Energy Independence: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
Energy prices continue to soar, putting a strain on American families and businesses alike. With electricity bills on the rise, the impacts are felt in every part of our daily…
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California Threatens to Kill AI with Shortsighted Regulations: Jake Morabito in The Orange County Register
One of the biggest challenges of the burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) industry is regulation. ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force Director Jake Morabito discussed California’s approach in…
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ALEC Leads on ‘Sensible, Constructive’ Artificial Intelligence Policy
As state legislators prepare for the next round of artificial intelligence bills coming in 2025, ALEC’s Model State Artificial Intelligence Act was highlighted in The Federalist Society’s Regulatory Transparency…
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Texas Needs Universal Education Freedom: Lisa B. Nelson & Stephen Moore in National Review
ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson co-authored an op-ed with economist Stephen Moore of the Committee to Unleash Prosperity in the National…
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Addressing Federal Overspending: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
The federal government ended its fiscal year 2024 on September 30, and to no one’s surprise, the federal budget is still an unholy mess of overspending and waste. The Congressional…
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Talking AI & Digital Rules: Jake Morabito on FM Talk 1065
ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force Director Jake Morabito joined FM Talk 1065 to discuss the latest developments in AI policy, including California Governor Newsom’s…
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Price Controls Won’t Solve America’s Inflation Problem: Jonathan Williams in The Daily Caller
Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy, authored an op-ed in The Daily Caller arguing that price controls won’t solve…
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Louisiana House Hears Testimony from ALEC’s Jonathan Williams on Tax Restructure
Last week, the Louisiana House Ways and Means Committee heard testimony from ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams on addressing the state’s long-term economic challenges…
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US Businesses Win When America Writes the Global Digital Rules: Karla Jones & Jake Morabito in The Center Square
ALEC Federalism and International Relations Senior Task Force Director Karla Jones and ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force Director Jake Morabito co-authored an op-ed…