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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…
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Chevron’s California Exodus: Jonathan Williams on KNZR
Arlington, VA – Chevron’s decision to relocate its headquarters from California to Houston has become a focal point for discussions on business migration, state policies, and the future of the…
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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt’s Call for State Leadership at the ALEC Annual Meeting
(Denver, Colorado) – In a fervent speech delivered at the American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC) 51st Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt laid out his vision for…
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State Economic Turnarounds: Jonathan Williams on iSpy Radio
ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist, Jonathan Williams, was featured on iSpy Radio to discuss recent actions across the states promoting…
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Follow the Money: How Wealth and People are Relocating Around the US
The migration of Americans around the United States is one of the key indicators of state economic health. When people are moving into a state, economic growth often follows. Those…
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States Face Fiscal Reckoning: Jonathan Williams & Lee Schalk on ALEC Breakdown
Jonathan Williams, ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist, and Lee Schalk, ALEC Vice President of Policy, recently examined the start of the…
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Stable But Slowing State Revenues Start to Squeeze Policy Ambitions: Jonathan Williams in Governing
ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist, Jonathan Williams, was quoted in a Governing piece by Alan Greenblatt discussing the critical decisions…
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Demonstrating Paths to Freedom & Prosperity: Jonathan Williams on Prosperity 101
What policies promote freedom and prosperity? How do we identify policies that will help individuals, businesses, and communities to thrive? ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist…
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Happy Fiscal New Year: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
In his latest American Radio Journal commentary, ALEC EVP of Policy and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams discussed post-pandemic budget priorities of states, highlighting California’s $38 billion deficit, Maryland’s…