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Washington Seeks to Empower Government While States Seek to Empower Individuals: Jonathan Williams on NTD News
ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams told NTD News this week states are reducing the size and scope of government while federal leaders are…
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Congress and the States Tackling ESG to Protect Retirees and Taxpayers: Lee Schalk on The Doug Wagner Show
Lee Schalk, ALEC Vice President of Policy, recently told Doug Wagner on WMT Newsradio (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) that Congress should be applauded for its recent bipartisan resolution rejecting the…
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State Lawmakers Must Proceed Cautiously in Regulating Artificial Intelligence: Jake Morabito on NTD News
ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force Director Jake Morabito was featured on NTD News advising state lawmakers to avoid the tempation to regulate Artificial Intelligence out existence before the…
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Let’s Bring Greater Transparency to Property Taxes: Jonathan Williams on The Doug Wagner Show (Cedar Rapids)
ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams was recently featured on WMT Radio in Cedar Rapids, Iowa talking about the need for greater transparency in property…
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The Most Damaging Way to Raise Revenue for States: Jonathan Williams in The Detroit News
ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams was quoted in a recent op-ed in The Detroit News by Mackinac Center’s David Guenther. Williams explained how…
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ALEC’s 50 Years of Trusted Policy Solutions: Lisa B. Nelson on Policy and Pound Cake Podcast
ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson was recently featured on Policy and Pound Cake, a video podcast hosted by sisters Dee and Deana Bass. Nelson talked about the ALEC mission…
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Regulations and Taxes Matter for Connecticut’s Competitiveness: Jonathan Williams on The Todd Feinburg Show
Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy recently told WTIC radio in Hartford, CT that high tax states such as Connecticut can improve their economic competitiveness…
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Iowa ESA Bill is About Freedom: Andrew Handel on American Family News
ALEC Board Member, Iowa Speaker Pro Tem John Wills, was recently featured in American Family News commenting on Iowa’s new law creating universal education savings accounts for Iowa students.
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New Mexico Must Change to Become Competitive with Neighboring States: Jonathan Williams in New Mexico Sun
On a recent trip to New Mexico, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams, spoke to the New Mexico Sun for a feature article promoting…
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Sky High Unemployment Benefits Creating a Dangerous Incentive: Thomas Savidge on NTD News
Thomas Savidge, Research Director at the ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform, recently told NTD News that government policies are partly to blame for the nation’s labor shortage. Savidge:…
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Egg Prices Will Cool if Government Allows Free Market to Work: Joe Trotter in The Washington Times
Joe Trotter, ALEC Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force Director, recently told The Washington Times federal government policies are partly to blame for the high price of eggs. The…
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Federal Government Should Relinquish Mismanaged Lands: Karla Jones in The Epoch Times
Karla Jones, Senior Director for the ALEC International Relations and Federalism Task Force, recently told The Epoch Times she sees benefits to a new rules package adopted Jan. 9…
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California Has a Spending Problem: Lee Schalk on American Family News
Lee Schalk, ALEC Vice President of Policy, told American Family News Radio this week that a proposal in California to tax the “ultra rich” doesn’t address the state’s real problem…
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States Facing Economic Headwinds in New Year: Jonathan Williams on NTD News
Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy, recently spoke with NTD News about the many headwinds facing the states in 2023. Host: What are some…
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To Achieve Meaningful Property Tax Relief, Right Size Government: Jonathan Williams in The Center Square
Jonathan Williams, ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist, co-authored a guest column in The Center Square, Iowa with John Hendrickson of Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation.
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Eight States Take Wrong Approach with Coordinated Tax Hike Proposals: Lee Schalk in The Center Square
Lee Schalk, ALEC Vice President of Policy, weighed in on a collection of state bills targeting high earners and job creators. Schalk told The Center Square, a newswire service…
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Government Meddling in Energy Markets Leading to Higher Prices for Diesel Fuel: Joe Trotter on NTD News
Joe Trotter, ALEC Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force Director, was featured on NTD News explaining why diesel fuel prices continue to rise and how that is contributing to the nation’s…
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States are Best Stewards of Lands Within Their Borders: Karla Jones in States Newsroom
ALEC International Relations and Federalism Senior Task Force Director Karla Jones was featured in the States Newsroom, a state news wire service, commenting on new rules adopted by the…
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A Reflection on States and Nation Policy Summit: Lee Schalk on La Crosse Talk with Mike Hayes
ALEC’s Vice President of Policy, Lee Schalk, reflects on what lawmakers were able to accomplish at ALEC’s State and Nation Policy summit in Washington D.C. on La Crosse Talk…
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The Biggest Issues to Watch in 2023: Jonathan Williams in Governing Magazine
ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams spoke with Governing Magazine about states’ legislative priorities for 2023. Williams’ views were given top billing in the…