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Utah Builds on Its Education Freedom Momentum: Andrew Handel on The Rod and Greg Show
ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force Director Andrew Handel joined The Rod & Greg Show on 105.9 KNRS to discuss the release of the 3rd edition of the…
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State Affordability Policies Fuel Migration to Free-Market States: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
In the early weeks of 2026, what can we expect as it relates to the economy this year? Public debate remains focused on affordability. Americans are still absorbing…
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States Can Lead the Way on Energy Affordability: Jonathan Williams on Real Clear Investigations
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams joined Maggie Miller of The Miller Report on Real Clear Investigations to discuss how states can ensure energy…
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Providing Trusted Policy Solutions To State Legislators: Jonathan Williams on The Making Waves Podcast
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams spoke with host Dave Roetman on The Making Waves podcast about the legacy of ALEC in empowering legislators with trusted…
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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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Low Tax States Prosper: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
The year 2025 will be remembered as another chapter in America’s long running argument over the economy, one in which the evidence continues to point in a familiar…
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The Hugh Hewitt Show: Day Two Highlights from the 2025 ALEC States & Nation Policy Summit
On day two of the 2025 ALEC States & Nation Policy Summit in Fort Worth, host Hugh Hewitt interviewed ALEC members and leadership to discuss the exciting policy developments across…
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The Hugh Hewitt Show: Day One Highlights from the 2025 ALEC States & Nation Policy Summit
On day one of the 2025 ALEC States & Nation Policy Summit in Fort Worth, host Hugh Hewitt interviewed ALEC members and leadership to discuss the exciting policy developments across…
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Highlighting The Momentum & Wins Transforming The States: Lee Schalk on NewsTalkSTL
ALEC Senior Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk joined The Tim Jones and Chris Arps show from ALEC’s States & Nation Policy Summit in Fort Worth, TX,…
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Some Push for FDA Approval of Psychedelic Treatments for Veterans: ALEC in The Center Square
At ALEC’s State & Nation Policy Summit, former Texas Governor Rick Perry delivered a compelling address highlighting the lifesaving potential of ibogaine therapy for veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress. He…
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More States Eliminating Personal Income Tax: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
For all the talk about what government can invest in, one of the most significant economic developments of recent years has been what state governments have chosen not…
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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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The Affordability Agenda for The States: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Hugh Hewitt spoke with ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams last week about what Hewitt called “the bad news”—the overwhelming support for socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani among…
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The Price for Affordability After New York’s Elections: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
When James Carville coined the phrase it’s the economy stupid during Bill Clinton’s 1992 campaign for President, he captured a truism of American politics. Americans vote with their…
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Reengaging Americans With Their History & Principles: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Guest host Alex Marlow filling in on The Hugh Hewitt Show spoke with ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams last week about the organization’s work with state…
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What Maryland’s Economic Rankings Reveal About Its Future
The Maryland Chamber of Commerce recently cited data from Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index in an article examining the state’s…
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Addressing The Leading Issues Across the States: Lee Schalk on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Hugh Hewitt spoke with Senior Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk last week about several leading issues affecting the states and the organizational priorities ALEC is focusing on ahead of…
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Ballots by Prime: Katherine T. Bennett in The Blaze
The Blaze ran an opinion editorial written by Katherine T. Bennett, Director of ALEC’s Process & Procedures Task Force. In the piece, she underscores the urgent need to…
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A Turning Point for Ohio’s Economy: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
Earlier this year, Ohio joined the growing number of states that have adopted a flat tax on personal income — a quiet revolution in tax policy that is…
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Education Freedom and Legislative Priorities in Mississippi: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Hugh Hewitt spoke with ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams last week about Mississippi’s schools, legislative priorities, and the growing movement for universal school choice.