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Weaponized Government Threatens Free Speech: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
As debates over government power, spending, and tax policy intensify in Washington, states are leading the way on reform while pushing back against political overreach. In his latest appearance on…
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Louisiana Exodus Replaced By Economic Comeback: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Louisiana, long considered a laggard in the competitive Southeast, is beginning to chart a different course. In his latest appearance on The Hugh Hewitt Show, ALEC President…
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Which States Will Lead America’s Future: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
In his latest appearance on The Hugh Hewitt Show, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams shared updates from the states leading America’s future in reform, including…
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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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The Louisiana Comeback Story: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
Economic turnarounds do not happen by accident. They’re the result of difficult choices, sometimes unpopular with special interest groups, but always grounded in the simple truth that incentives…
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From Family to Fiscal Reform: North Carolina Rep. Brian Echevarria at the ALEC Annual Meeting
Some people stumble into politics for ambition or opportunity. For North Carolina State Rep. Brian Echevarria, it was a moment of clarity that turned into a calling. In 2019,…
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Midwest Leaders Push Pro-Growth Tax Policies: Jonathan Williams on WKZO Radio
On WKZO’s Kalamazoo Mornings with Ken Lanphear, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams reflected on the organization’s mission. ALEC, he said, remains “the nation’s…
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A Lesson From Iowa on Government Reform: Jonathan Williams in The Hill
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams and John Hendrickson, Policy Director at the Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation, recently co-authored an opinion piece in The Hill discuss how…
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The Pro-Growth Provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
President Donald Trump’s signing of The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act on July 4 offers far more than a great patriotic headline. It provides hardworking American taxpayers with…
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States are the Secret Weapon in the Federal Tax Debate: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Appearing on The Hugh Hewitt Show, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams discussed the economic implications of the “Big, Beautiful Bill” and the importance of…
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The Ten Golden Rules of Taxation: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
By any rational standard, a government should collect only the revenue it needs to fund core government services with the least amount of damage to the economy. The…
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Rich States Poor States Turns Eighteen: Across the States Special Edition
On a special edition of the Across the States podcast, ALEC Senior Vice President Lee Schalk and ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams sat down to discuss the newest…
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ALEC Legislator Letter: Permanently Extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017
To: 119th United States Congress From: The American Legislative Exchange Council and Members of the State Legislatures Dear Members of the 119th United States Congress, On December 31, 2025, several…
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High-Tax States Shouldn’t Socialize Their Policy Costs: Jonathan Williams in Forbes Magazine
Jonathan Williams, ALEC President & Chief Economist, was quoted in a recent piece for Forbes Magazine on how the SALT deduction unfairly forces residents…
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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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What the New Tax Bill Means for Your Wallet: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
For Americans rightly concerned about the looming expiration of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act—or the Trump tax cuts—the recent effort in Washington to pass one big,…
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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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President Trump’s First 100 Days, Federal Tax Reform, and Education Freedom: Lee Schalk on OAN Weekly Briefing
ALEC Senior Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk appeared on One America News Network’s Weekly Briefing with John Hines to discuss President Trump’s first 100 days, federal tax reform efforts,…
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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…