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2025 State Wins and the One Big Beautiful Bill: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Appearing on The Hugh Hewitt Show, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams unpacked recent developments in Medicaid reform, federal tax policy, and state-level…
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Arkansas Ranks Among Top Ten States: Rich States, Poor States on KATV News
KATV in Little Rock spoke to State Secretary of Commerce Hugh McDonald about Arkansas’ 10th place finish in the 18th edition of Rich States, Poor States. LITTLE ROCK, Ark.
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Reforming Medicaid and Renewing the Tax Cuts: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Appearing on The Hugh Hewitt Show, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams highlighted the need for fiscal discipline and structural reform—particularly in Medicaid.
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The Pro-Taxpayer Formula for Economic Success: Jonathan Williams and Lee Schalk in Governing
Jonathan Williams, ALEC President and Chief Economist, and Lee Schalk, ALEC Senior Vice President of Policy, recently co-authored an op-ed in…
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The Economic and Social Consequences of Medicaid Expansion: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
As usual in Washington, the road to fiscal ruin is paved with good intentions and taxpayer dollars, and nowhere is this more apparent than in Medicaid—one of the largest and…
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States Battle Property Tax Pressure Points to Aid Homeowners: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Appearing on The Hugh Hewitt Show, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams sounded the alarm on runaway property taxes.
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North Dakota Builds on Economic Strengths: Joshua Meyer on The Steve Hallstrom Show
With states across the country competing for jobs, investment, and residents, North Dakota is proving that sound policy still delivers results. In a recent interview on…
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ALEC Letter to Congress on Need for Medicaid Reform
Dear Members of the 119th United States Congress, As the federal budget debate continues, Congress has an important opportunity to re-examine Medicaid, one of the largest and most mismanaged welfare…
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Medicaid Reform Amid Soaring Federal Interest Costs: Jonathan Williams on NewsTalkSTL
As Washington wrestles with record-high debt amid ongoing budget negotiations, questions about the future of Medicaid funding have become a flashpoint on Capitol Hill among fiscal conservatives.
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California Dreamin’ Turns to California Leavin’: Joshua Meyer on The Morning Answer
California’s economic struggles took center stage on AM 1380’s The Morning Answer with Mike & Matt in Sacramento as ALEC Tax and Fiscal Policy Director Joshua…
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Utah Continues to Lead the Way in Economic Outlook: ALEC on ABC4 News Utah
In coverage of the launch of the 18th edition of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index, reporter Yeonseung Kim with anchors Matt Fontes and Alyssa…
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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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The Future of the SALT Deduction: Jonathan Williams in The Epoch Times
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams spoke with Emel Akan of The Epoch Times about the fate of the SALT deduction cap as…
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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…