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Archives: State Budgets / Articles
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States Take the Lead on Fiscal Reform: Jonathan Williams on the Hugh Hewitt Show
States are taking matters into their own hands to ensure efficient governance and responsible budgeting. In a wide-ranging interview, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams spoke with nationally syndicated…
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Department of Education, Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, and the Economy: Jonathan Williams on One America News
In a recent interview with One America News (OAN) anchor John Hines, ALEC President Jonathan Williams shared his thoughts on the Department of Education bureaucracy, how…
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Lee Schalk Testimony on Proposed Arkansas TABOR Amendment
Lee Schalk, ALEC Senior Vice President of Policy, testified before the Arkansas House Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs sharing ALEC’s research regarding…
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From Tax Flight to Economic Growth: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
As Washington, DC hums with debate overextending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 — the Trump tax cuts — and slashing wasteful spending through the…
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Tax-Cutting Governors Experience Growth: Jonathan Williams and Joshua Meyer in Real Clear Policy
ALEC President & Chief Economist Jonathan William and ALEC Tax & Fiscal Policy Task Force Director Joshua Meyer recently co-authored a…
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States Can Help Provide A Roadmap for DOGE: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
President Donald Trump has promised to drain the swamp and reform the federal government. This commonsensical goal resonated with hardworking Americans tired of bureaucratic inefficiency and rising national debt. In…
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DOGE Follows ALEC’s Proven Solutions for Government Efficiency
The ALEC Government Efficiency (AGE) Coalition is already making great strides, with several successful meetings behind us and strong partnerships underway across states and at the federal level through the…
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States Creating Their Own DOGE Efforts: Jonathan Williams in Stateline
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams spoke with Kevin Hardy from Stateline about legislative initiatives in various states aimed at assessing the effectiveness of…
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Education Freedom in Louisiana: Jonathan Williams with Moon Griffon
After meeting with President Trump, six sitting governors, and key stakeholders at a White House roundtable, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams joined…
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Supporting Pro-Growth Policies for U.S. Businesses: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump took decisive action to defend American businesses, workers, and tax competitiveness by signing two executive orders that directly challenged a dangerous…
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Senator Mike Braun Receives the Laffer Award at ALEC’s 2024 Summit
Washington, DC – At the 2024 American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC) States & Nation Policy Summit, Indiana Governor-Elect Mike Braun was honored with the prestigious Laffer Award for…
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Powering States with Common Sense Solutions: Jonathan Williams on NewsTalkSTL
While attending the American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC) States and Nation Policy Summit (SNPS), Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams shared key economic…
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How Americans Voted on 2024 Ballot Measures: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
As Americans went to the polls on Election Day to choose their elected officials, they faced a range of ballot measures at both the state and local levels. Americans in…
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Post-Election Game Plan & Pro-Growth Reforms Across the States: Jonathan Williams on NewsTalkSTL
ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams joined NewsTalkSTL with hosts Tim Jones and Chris Arps to discuss the post-election…
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Enhancing Missouri’s Economic Vitality With Tax Policy: Jonathan Williams on 104.1 KSGF
ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams, spoke with Missouri State Representative Bishop Davidson on 104.KSGF about the importance of…
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Thank You, TABOR: Colorado Owes $1.7 Billion to Taxpayers
For the fourth straight year, Colorado taxpayers are set to receive refunds under the state’s Taxpayers Bill of Rights, or TABOR. In total, about $1.7 billion will be refunded…
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Addressing Federal Overspending: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
The federal government ended its fiscal year 2024 on September 30, and to no one’s surprise, the federal budget is still an unholy mess of overspending and waste. The Congressional…
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Louisiana House Hears Testimony from ALEC’s Jonathan Williams on Tax Restructure
Last week, the Louisiana House Ways and Means Committee heard testimony from ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams on addressing the state’s long-term economic challenges…
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Why Tighter Budgets Might Be Better for States in the Long Run: Jonathan Williams and Lee Schalk in Governing Magazine
Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy, and Lee Schalk, ALEC Vice President of Policy, recently co-authored an op-ed in…
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Chevron Leaving The Golden State: Jonathan Williams on NewsTalkSTL Radio
ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams was featured on NewsTalkSTL with hosts Tim Jones and Chris Arps to discuss the…