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Archives: Regulatory Reform / Articles
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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…
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Unlocking Kansas’s Economic Potential: Kansas Sen. Stephen Owens
For Kansas State Senator Stephen Owens, the past year has been a whirlwind of change, challenge, and opportunity. After six years in the House, Owens made the leap…
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Jake Morabito & Alan Jernigan Testimony in Kansas: Digital Assets, Blockchain, and Cryptocurrency
ALEC Communications and Technology Senior Task Force Director Jake Morabito and Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force Director Alan Jernigan were recently invited to testify before the Kansas State…
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Ending Deference in Kentucky: Sen. Steve Rawlings at the ALEC Annual Meeting
At ALEC’s 52nd Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Kentucky Sen. Steve Rawlings didn’t just arrive as a first-time Policy Champion; he arrived as a man on a mission. An attorney…
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Alaska Shedding Regulatory Burdens
Regulatory reform has been a leading headline in 2025, and states have capitalized on the momentum. States such as North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Utah have passed REINS-style…
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Reining in the Regulators: Oklahoma Sen. Michael Bergstrom at the ALEC Annual Meeting
Oklahoma State Senator Michael Bergstrom has been attending ALEC Annual meetings for years. Recognized as a Policy Champion just a few months ago, he successfully carried two…
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ALEC Policy Champions Rein in Agency Overreach in North Carolina
ALEC is honored to recognize North Carolina Rep. Allen Chesser, Sen. Steve Jarvis, Sen. Tim Moffitt, and Sen. Benton Sawrey as ALEC Policy Champions for bringing REINS-style legislation to the…
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The Office of Regulatory Management Makes Virginia a Leader on Regulatory Reform
In 2022, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed Executive Order 19 to create the Office of Regulatory Management (ORM) to bring consistency to the regulatory procedure and create a review…
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ALEC Policy Champions Reduce Agency Overreach in Oklahoma
ALEC is proud to recognize Oklahoma Sen. Micheal Bergstrom and Rep. Gerrid Kendrix as the newest ALEC Policy Champions for successfully carrying HB 2728 and HB 2729 through…
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ALEC Policy Champions Kansas Rep. Patrick Penn and Sen. Stephen Owens Reduce Barriers to Innovation
ALEC is proud to recognize Kansas State Rep. Patrick Penn and State Sen. Stephen Owens as ALEC Policy Champions for their success in bringing a regulatory sandbox program to Kansas.
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Utah Leaders Celebrate 18 years of Best Economic Outlook: Jonathan Williams in Deseret News
In a recent article for the Deseret News, politics reporter Brigham Tomco highlights Utah’s 18-year streak as the state with the best economic outlook, drawing on insights from ALEC…
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Report Highlights Economic Wins for Utah, Multiple Southern States: ALEC in The Center Square
In coverage of the launch of the 18th edition of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index, reporter Morgan Sweeney spotlighted national economic trends, New York’s ongoing…