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Archives: Regulatory Reform / Articles
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Alan Jernigan Testimony in Oklahoma: ALEC Ideas for the Changing Financial Services Landscape
ALEC Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force Director Alan Jernigan testified before the Oklahoma Senate Business and Insurance Committee focusing on the research and policy solutions ALEC offers in…
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Texas and Virginia Lead the Way on Cutting Red Tape: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
In Washington, it often is said that there is a fourth branch of government. The Constitution, of course, establishes only three: Congress, the President, and the Judiciary. Each…
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ALEC Policy Champions Bring Regulatory Reform to the Palmetto State
ALEC is proud to recognize Speaker G. Murrell Smith Jr., Rep. Jeff Bradley, Rep. Brandon Newton, Sen. Tom Davis, and Sen. Jason Elliot from South Carolina as ALEC Policy Champions…
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ALEC Policy Champions Bring REINS-Style Reform to the Volunteer State
ALEC is proud to recognize Tennessee Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson and Rep. Clark Boyd as ALEC Policy Champions for championing the Regulatory Freedom Act of 2026 in their respective…
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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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The Results are In: The Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office Delivers Savings to the Lone Star State
In 2025, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 14, creating the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO) to bring consistency to the regulatory process and establish a systematic review…
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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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ALEC Policy Champions Enhance Legislative Oversight of Major Rules in South Dakota
ALEC is honored to recognize South Dakota Sen. Sue Peterson and Rep. Al Novstrup as ALEC Policy Champions for bringing REINS-style legislation to the Mount Rushmore State. Gov. Larry Rhoden…
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Lee Schalk Testimony in Maryland: Boosting Government Efficiency & Transparency
ALEC Senior Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk testified before the Maryland House Government, Labor and Elections Committee on HB1079 in regard to establishing an Office of Regulatory Management, similar…
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South Carolina Looks to Unleash Opportunity for Small Businesses
South Carolina is the latest state looking to limit bureaucratic authority. The state is considering legislation called the Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act that features a series of reforms…
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EPA Finalizes Rule to Remove Endangerment Finding and Rein in Administrative Overreach
For more than fifteen years, the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2009 Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Finding served as the keystone of federal greenhouse gas regulation. This administrative finding unlocked sweeping…
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Alan Jernigan Testimony in South Carolina: Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act
ALEC Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force Director Alan Jernigan submitted written testimony to the South Carolina Senate Judiciary Subcommittee regarding the research and analysis on reforms included in…