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Archives: Video / Articles
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ALEC’s Pursuit of Education Freedom
The final video in the ALEC 50th anniversary video series, “Education Opportunity,” features two ALEC Board Members, West Virginia Senator Patricia Rucker and Iowa Speaker Pro Tem John…
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Georgia State Rep. Mesha Mainor at the ALEC Annual Meeting
State Representative Mesha Mainor shines as a testament to the dynamic spirit of American governance. Representing Georgia’s District 56, Rep. Mainor’s personal touch to her constituents has truly made an…
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Previewing the ALEC Annual Meeting in Orlando: ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson on The Hugh Hewitt Show
As ALEC celebrates 50 years of trusted policy solutions this year, what’s on the policy agenda for our upcoming Annual Meeting in Orlando? ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson joined The…
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States Can Bolster Innovation by Removing Regulatory Barriers to Entrepreneurship
Innovation and entrepreneurship are two fundamental drivers of America’s success as the number one economic engine in the world. However, even in our nation’s top economic hubs, new startups continue…
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ALEC’s Guiding Principle of Federalism: A Uniquely American Governing Construct
Our fifth episode in the ALEC 50th anniversary video series, “Federalism,” features ALEC National Chair for 2023, Florida Representative Daniel Perez; ALEC National Chair for 2022, former Arizona Senate…
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VIDEO: ALEC Urges Biden Administration to Support Private Sector Leadership on AI Trust and Accountability
On June 12, 2023, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) filed regulatory comments responding to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s “AI Accountability Policy Request for Comment.” NTIA…
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ALEC’s Impact on Criminal Justice Reform
The fourth episode in the ALEC 50th anniversary video series, “Criminal Justice Reform,” features ALEC Board and Criminal Justice Task Force member, Oklahoma Senator Julie Daniels, Criminal Justice Task…
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ALEC’s Success on Civil Justice Reform
The third episode in ALEC 50th anniversary video series, “Disorder in the Court,” features former Civil Justice Task Force Chairs Mark Behrens and Victor Schwartz, along with Nino…
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Women’s History Month Wrap Up: Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories
Last month, we celebrated Women’s History Month, and in keeping with this year’s theme – Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories – we have assembled a series of videos from…
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ALEC’s Flagship Guide to Economic Growth: Rich States, Poor States
For nearly 16 years, Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index has been a guiding light for legislators to help improve their state’s Economic Outlook. Chronicling how…
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ALEC’s Labor of Love: A History of Championing Worker Freedom
With a workforce as diverse as America’s, labor policy is no simple issue area, and for 50 years ALEC has been an integral part of the effort to champion free…
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ALEC on NTD News: Interest Payments on Federal Debt Doubled in Last Decade
ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams was a recent guest on NTD News commenting on the nation’s growing economic headwinds. Host: Our national…
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VIDEO: ALEC 49th Annual Meeting Highlights
More than 1,200 attendees from across America gathered in Atlanta in July for the ALEC 49th Annual Meeting. The message they heard repeatedly was that states…
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ALEC on CURE AmericaTV: Root Cause of Inflation is Government Spending
CURE America TV with host Star Parker featured ALEC VP of Policy Lee Schalk to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act. Schalk noted that “the root problem of inflation is…
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ALEC Education & Workforce Task Force Newest Model Policies
Andrew Handel, the ALEC Education and Workforce Task Force Director, stopped by the ALEC TV studio at the ALEC 9th Annual Meeting in Atlanta to share an update on new…
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ALEC TV: Super Heroes Fighting Big Government Inflation
At the ALEC 49th Annual Meeting, ALEC TV met up with the super heroes behind a group called STOP Inflating U.S.! The group knows the number one cause of inflation…
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ALEC TV: Empowering families with freedom to choose best education for their kids.
The American Federation for Children (AFC) attended the 49th ALEC Annual Meeting to educate state and local lawmakers about how to empower families with the freedom to choose the best…
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ALEC on NewsNet TV: American Leaders Need to Stand up to China
NewsNet TV Karla Jones, ALEC Senior Director for the Federalism and International Relations Task Force, was featured on NewsNet TV adding expert insight into the geo-political implications of Speaker…
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Newt Gingrich to State Lawmakers: Have the Courage to do the Big, Bold, Positive Things
The Honorable Newt Gingrich addressed the ALEC 49th Annual Meeting in Atlanta July 29. Before he took to the stage, he shared details of the New American Majority, a program…
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ALEC on NTD News: Our 401Ks are quickly becoming 201Ks
It is being weaponized and no matter how you define it, you ask 100 people on the street I think you get 100 different answers for what ESG actually means. Consider the state of Maine, which became the first state in America to divest all of its asset holdings as a state, including its pension holdings, from all fossil fuel related companies. And you can imagine the kind of detrimental impact that has in a year like this when the market has plummeted our 401 k's are quickly turning into 201 Ks.