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Nebraska and Indiana’s Pursuit for Fiscal Responsibility: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Hugh Hewitt spoke with ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams about Nebraska’s economic competitiveness, the state’s inheritance tax, and how Midwestern states can attract residents and businesses through…
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40th Anniversary of Reagan’s Tax Reform Act
“But for all the reform’s economic benefits, I believe that history will record this moment as something more: as the return to first principles. This country was founded on faith…
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ALEC Policy Champion Advances Constitutional Taxpayer Protection Amendment in Iowa
ALEC is proud to recognize Speaker Pro Tempore John Wills as an ALEC Policy Champion for his leadership in advancing Senate Joint Resolution 11 in Iowa, a constitutional amendment…
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ALEC Policy Champions Reduce Utah Income Taxes for Sixth Straight Year
ALEC is proud to recognize Sen. Daniel McCay and Rep. Steve Eliason for their continued work to reduce Utah’s personal income tax rate through Senate Bill 60, which lowered…
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New Mexico’s Economic Challenge & Controlling the Federal Debt: Jonathan Williams on Tipping Point New Mexico
ALEC President & Chief Economist Jonathan Williams spoke with Paul Gessing of the Rio Grande Foundation on the Tipping Point New Mexico podcast about New Mexico’s…
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Voters to Decide on Tax Proposals in November: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Hugh Hewitt spoke with ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams…
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Pennsylvania and Ohio’s Approaches to Economic Freedom: Jonathan Williams on Pennsylvania Newsmakers
On the Pennsylvania Newsmakers program, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams spoke with host Jerry Bowyer about Pennsylvania’s economic outlook ranking (34th) in…
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Colorado, Indiana, and Utah Found Ways to Protect Taxpayers: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
Recently, the national debt surpassed $40 trillion, highlighting a growing fiscal challenge for every level of government. At the same time, state governments have become increasingly dependent on federal…
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ALEC Policy Champions Advance Constitutional Income Tax Rate Cap in North Carolina
ALEC is proud to recognize Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger, Sen. Bill Rabon, Sen. Michael Lee, and Sen. Benton Sawrey as ALEC Policy Champions for their leadership advancing…
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California’s Wealth Tax Gamble: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
This November, California voters will decide whether to impose what would be the first state-level wealth tax of its kind in the United States. Proposition 40 would retroactively impose…
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Which States are Winning and Losing in 2026: Jonathan Williams on Meeting of the Minds
On the Meeting of the Minds podcast, Jerry Bowyer spoke with ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams about what trends are helping states become more competitive and…
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Protecting Arizona Education Freedom, Tennessee vs. Missouri on Economic Growth, and More: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Hugh Hewitt spoke with ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams about the ongoing efforts to protect school choice programs, the economic success of states like Tennessee, and how…
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Arizona Tax Wins, Oklahoma Minimum Wage Hike Defeated, Economic Momentum in Kentucky: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Hugh Hewitt spoke with ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams about how Arizona became the first state to enact full conformity with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s…
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West Virginia Economic Rankings, North Carolina Veto Override, and TABOR Defense in Colorado: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Hugh Hewitt spoke with ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams about West Virginia’s economic ranking by Wallet Hub, North Carolina’s recent veto override to approve the federal education…
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Arizona’s Choice on Federal Tax Conformity
In the decision about whether to conform to the tax changes of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), Arizonans must consider the impact of such policies on the state’s…
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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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South Carolina Set to Join the Flat Tax Revolution
With Gov. Henry McMaster’s signing of H.4216 on Tax Day, South Carolina is set to join the Flat Tax Revolution. For years, South Carolina wore an unwanted label: the Southeast’s…
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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 Advance Income Tax Elimination in Missouri
ALEC is proud to recognize Governor Mike Kehoe, Missouri Speaker Jon Patterson, Rep. Bishop Davidson, Rep. Ben Keathley, Rep. Darin Chappell, Rep. Bill Hardwick, Sen. Curtis Trent, and Sen. Ben…
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Delaware’s Economic Vulnerability and Potential Solutions: Jonathan Williams on Money and Politics in Delaware
On Money and Politics in Delaware, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams spoke with host Dace Blaskovitz about Delaware’s economic outlook in the latest edition of…