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ALEC and Other Conservative Groups Push School Choice: Andrew Handel in Governing
Andrew Handel, ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force Director, was interviewed by Zina Hutton of Governing on the…
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Another Swing and Miss from The Guardian in Desperate ALEC Smear
A recently published smear piece by Chris McGeal in The Guardian took aim at a failed draft model policy from 2020, claiming it sought goals of “complete immunity” for…
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Arizona Tax Cuts and School Choice Didn’t Create the Budget Deficit: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
In his latest American Radio Journal commentary, ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams highlights the real reason for Arizona’s state budget deficit. Arizona…
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Michigan’s Economic Outlook Hit by Right-to-Work Repeal
Today, Michigan workers lose their right to choose to join or not join (or support) a union, without their decision affecting their employment. Signed into law last year, SB…
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Learning from South Dakota and Nebraska on OPEB Reform
The ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform recently released the 6th edition of its annual report Other Post-Employment Benefit Liabilities: The Continuing Need for OPEB Reform. Unfunded other post-employment…
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Defund UNRWA Permanently
This week, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) was one of the more than 70 organizations calling on the United States Congress to prohibit the use of US taxpayer…
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Wage Gains, Tax Cuts, and the Education Freedom Alliance: Jonathan Williams on the Tim Jones & Chris Arps Show
Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive VP of Policy, joined The Tim Jones and Chris Arps Show on NewsTalk STL speaking on wage gains, his Daily…
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How Lawmakers Are Addressing Deepfakes Like the Ones That Victimized Taylor Swift: Jake Morabito in The Associated Press
Jake Morabito, ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force Director, was quoted in a piece by The Associated Press on how lawmakers should respond to…
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Protecting Taylor Swift and All Americans from Illegal Deepfakes
As state legislatures across the nation gavel in for the 2024 session, artificial intelligence (AI) remains at the top of policymakers’ to-do lists. Some analysts estimate that hundreds of state…
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National School Choice Week Celebrates Victories for Millions of Students and Families
Today marks the beginning of 2024’s National School Choice Week – an opportunity to highlight parental choice, encourage states to adopt education freedom, and celebrate those who have created new…
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Congratulations to Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te and Vice President-elect Hsiao Bi-khim
On Saturday, January 13, the people of Taiwan elected Lai Ching-te and Hsiao Bi-khim, both of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), to serve as their next President and Vice President…
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Breaking Down Virginia Gov. Youngkin’s New Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence
On January 18, 2024, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 30 on Artificial Intelligence. This narrowly tailored approach to AI regulation focuses on the responsible integration of AI…
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2024 Solutions Spotlight: Parental Empowerment Through School Choice
Last year was another massive success for American students and families as more states implement programs designed to empower parents and provide more choice in education. In all, 10 different…
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What’s Next for Taiwan Following Its Election: Karla Jones in The Epoch Times
Karla Jones, Federalism and International Relations Senior Task Force Director, was featured in The Epoch Times commenting on the recent election in Taiwan. “I…
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Artificial Intelligence is Transforming America’s Healthcare
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a transformative force in healthcare, revolutionizing the industry by enhancing efficiency, improving diagnostics, and personalizing patient care. impact cannot be overstated. As states begin to look…
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The Biggest Issues to Watch in 2024: Jonathan Williams in Governing
Jonathan Williams, ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist, was quoted in a Governing piece highlighting important issues including state budget management,…
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In a Year of Pivotal Elections, Taiwan’s is One of the Most Consequential
More than 50 democracies are holding elections in 2024. Bangladeshis have already elected a new Prime Minister; the UK is likely to follow suit later in the year; and,…
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Policy Solutions for the Adults in the Classroom
American children’s test scores continue to plunge. For years, America has lagged behind the developed world, and COVID shutdowns expedited this decline to current levels. Some states have…
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State Leaders Demand Support for Israel while Condemning Hamas
Arlington, VA – Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) issued a letter signed by 120 elected officials from 38 states urging President Biden to strengthen support for Israel…
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Taxpayer-Friendly States Attracting New Residents: Lee Schalk in The Washington Times
Lee Schalk, ALEC Vice President of Policy, was quoted in The Washington Times regarding the U-Haul rental report for 2023. “Americans are voting with…