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Education Reform That Delivers Results: Andrew Handel on NewsTalkSTL
The new school year has exposed persistent challenges in American education, but states are emerging as the true drivers of reform. From expanding parental choice to implementing innovative…
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ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson Named One of Most Powerful Women in Washington
The men and women of ALEC are delighted to announce that our CEO, Lisa B. Nelson, has been named to Washingtonian magazine’s list of the Most Powerful Women in…
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America’s Education Report Card & Supporting Education Freedom: Andrew Handel on Voice of Reason
As American schools enter the new academic year, troubling data from The Nation’s Report Card highlight a persistent challenge: increased spending is not translating into improved student outcomes.
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Botched Energy Policies Are Driving High Energy Prices: Jake Morabito in The Orange County Register
ALEC Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Senior Task Force Director Jake Morabito recently warned in an Orange County Register op-ed that California’s rock-bottom energy affordability rankings are a…
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Consolidating Elections: Katie Thompson on NPR
https://alec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250925_me_new_york_city_may_move_its_mayoral_elections_to_even_years.mp3 This fall, New York City is considering a plan to place local races on the same ballot as presidential and midterm races, part of a broader push…
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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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Challenging National Education Trends: Andrew Handel in The Daily Signal
ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force Director Andrew Handel spoke with Kevin Stocklin of The Daily Signal about states taking the initiative to improve reading and…
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SCOTUS Tasked To Defend Donor Privacy: New Weapon Against Free Speech
RealClear Politics recently ran an op-ed co-authored by ALEC Judiciary Task Force Director Nino Marchese and ALEC Policy Manager and Manager of the Center to Protect Free Speech Rose…
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In The Wake of Tragedy: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
In his latest appearance on The Hugh Hewitt Show, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams emphasized a renewed commitment to civil discourse and working together to…
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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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Weaponized Government Threatens Free Speech: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
As debates over government power, spending, and tax policy intensify in Washington, states are leading the way on reform while pushing back against political overreach. In his latest appearance on…
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Louisiana Exodus Replaced By Economic Comeback: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Louisiana, long considered a laggard in the competitive Southeast, is beginning to chart a different course. In his latest appearance on The Hugh Hewitt Show, ALEC President…
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Louisiana’s Return to Glory: Jonathan Williams on the Moon Griffon Show
States across America are proving that the best ideas don’t come from Washington, but from state capitols where leaders are closest to the people. Bold reforms, innovative policies, and a…
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Fighting from the Super Minority: Illinois Rep. John Cabello at the ALEC Annual Meeting
For Illinois Assistant Minority Leader John Cabello, serving in Springfield means standing tall even when the odds are stacked against him. As a Republican in one of the deepest blue…
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Which States Will Lead America’s Future: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
In his latest appearance on The Hugh Hewitt Show, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams shared updates from the states leading America’s future in reform, including…
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High Taxes & Spending Are Driving Businesses Away: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
During a recent appearance on The Hugh Hewitt Show, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams discussed the impact of high taxes and government spending in driving…
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Midwest Leaders Push Pro-Growth Tax Policies: Jonathan Williams on WKZO Radio
On WKZO’s Kalamazoo Mornings with Ken Lanphear, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams reflected on the organization’s mission. ALEC, he said, remains “the nation’s…
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Midwest Policymakers Rally to Transform State Governance: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
“A lot of the policy innovation is going to, once again, happen in the Midwest. The region needs it. The country needs it.” That was the…
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A Lesson From Iowa on Government Reform: Jonathan Williams in The Hill
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams and John Hendrickson, Policy Director at the Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation, recently co-authored an opinion piece in The Hill discuss how…
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Regulations, Taxes, and Medical Transparency: ALEC in The Center Square
Ashley Olds from The Center Square recently covered ALEC’s 52nd Annual Meeting in Indianapolis with a focus on key policy discussions including ESG investing, tax regulations, and medical…