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Archives: Hope Timoll / Articles
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The Hugh Hewitt Show: Day Two at the 2026 ALEC Annual Meeting
On Thursday, July 23 at 53rd ALEC Annual Meeting in Orlando, host Hugh Hewitt interviewed ALEC members and leadership to discuss the exciting policy developments across the states. You can…
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The Hugh Hewitt Show: Day One at the 2026 ALEC Annual Meeting
On Wednesday, July 22nd at the 53rd ALEC Annual Meeting in Orlando, host Hugh Hewitt interviewed ALEC members and leadership to discuss the exciting policy developments across the states. You…
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In the News: Media Highlights from the 53rd ALEC Annual Meeting
The 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) brought together state legislators, policy experts, industry leaders, and thought leaders in Orlando, Florida, for several days of collaboration…
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States Moving to End ‘Judicial Deference’ to Unelected Regulators: Nino Marchese in Legal Newsline
In an interview following the release of ALEC’s latest report, Judicial Deference Reformed: How States Are Reclaiming Judicial Autonomy from Bureaucratic Influence, Legal Newsline reporter Jonathan Bilyk spoke…
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California Should Require Mail-In Ballots to Arrive by Election Day: Katherine T. Bennett in California Post
In her new op-ed for California Post, Process and Procedures Task Force Director Katherine T. Bennett examined the recent Supreme Court Watson v. RNC decision and explained why states…
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The High Cost of Poor Energy Policies: Lora Current in Richmond Times-Dispatch
Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force Senior Manager Lora Current was recently published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch, examining the potential implications of Virginia’s anticipated return to the Regional Greenhouse…
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Affordable Energy is the Foundation of American Competitiveness: Lora Current and Michigan Rep. Phil Green in Michigan News Source
Senior Manager of ALEC’s Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force Lora Current and Michigan Rep. Phil Green recently co-authored a Michigan News Source op-ed highlighting that rising electricity…
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The Virginia Supreme Court Chose Principle Over Politics: Katherine T. Bennett in RealClearPolicy
In her latest piece for RealClearPolicy, Process and Procedures Task Force Director Katherine T. Bennett examined the recent Virginia Supreme Court decision striking down the heavily-politicized redistricting amendment. The…
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The U.S. Debt Now Exceeds the Country’s GDP. Should We Worry? Jonathan Williams in CBS News
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams recently spoke with CBS News on the current state of the U.S. National Debt. “Among other implications, at our current debt levels,…
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More States Expand Universal School Choice Under Trump Administration: Andrew Handel in The Washington Times
ALEC’s Education and Workforce Development Task Force Director, Andrew Handel, recently discussed school choice with Sean Salai of The Washington Times. The American Legislative Exchange Council, a network of…
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Growing Popularity for School Choice Across the Country: Andrew Handel in Stateline
Last week, Andrew Handel, Director of ALEC’s Education and Workforce Task Force, spoke with Stateline to discuss the school choice boom across the nation. … “So far what we’ve…
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W.Va. Senate Again Passes Citizen-Only Voting Amendment: Katherine T. Bennett in Legal Newsline
ALEC’s Process and Procedures Task Force Director Katherine T. Bennett spoke with Legal Newsline‘s Chris Dickerson about the Only Citizen Vote amendment currently before the West Virginia legislature.
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ALEC Urges States to Adopt ‘Light-Touch’ AI Regulation: Jake Morabito in The Center Square
ALEC’s Senior Director of Policy Jake Morabito was quoted in The Center Square in a story covering…
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Setting the Record Straight on West Virginia’s Pro-Growth Trajectory: Jonathan Williams in Charleston Gazette-Mail
The Charleston Gazette-Mail recently ran an op-ed written by Jonathan Williams, ALEC President & Chief Economist. In the piece, he argues that the plan to cut West Virginia’s income…
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Why Red States Are More Affordable Than Blue States: ALEC in The Daily Signal
ALEC Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force Senior Manager Lora Myers was quoted in a recent piece by The Daily Signal on state policies that would lower electricity costs…
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Highlighting The Momentum & Wins Transforming The States: Lee Schalk on NewsTalkSTL
ALEC Senior Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk joined The Tim Jones and Chris Arps show from ALEC’s States & Nation Policy Summit in Fort Worth, TX,…
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Some Push for FDA Approval of Psychedelic Treatments for Veterans: ALEC in The Center Square
At ALEC’s State & Nation Policy Summit, former Texas Governor Rick Perry delivered a compelling address highlighting the lifesaving potential of ibogaine therapy for veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress. He…
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Driving Freedom Forward: ALEC Recognizes 2025 Leaders of the Year
At last week’s States and Nation Policy Summit, ALEC recognized officials from across the United States and around the world for exceptional achievements over the past year that advanced the…
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Consolidating Elections: Katie Thompson on NPR
https://alec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250925_me_new_york_city_may_move_its_mayoral_elections_to_even_years.mp3 This fall, New York City is considering a plan to place local races on the same ballot as presidential and midterm races, part of a broader push…
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Conservative Group Eyes Gig Policy Model As Cities Regulate: Jake Morabito in Law360
As more states impose new rules and fees on rideshare and delivery apps, ALEC is developing model policy to help lawmakers respond to the growing wave of regulations…