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Archives: Jonathan Williams / Articles
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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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Safeguarding Elections is Common Sense: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
In a move aimed at safeguarding the electoral process, ALEC launched a new Process and Procedures task force to establish clear rules of engagement between government and…
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Reforming Medicaid and Renewing the Tax Cuts: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Appearing on The Hugh Hewitt Show, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams highlighted the need for fiscal discipline and structural reform—particularly in Medicaid.
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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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The Economic and Social Consequences of Medicaid Expansion: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
As usual in Washington, the road to fiscal ruin is paved with good intentions and taxpayer dollars, and nowhere is this more apparent than in Medicaid—one of the largest and…
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States Battle Property Tax Pressure Points to Aid Homeowners: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Appearing on The Hugh Hewitt Show, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams sounded the alarm on runaway property taxes.
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Medicaid Reform Amid Soaring Federal Interest Costs: Jonathan Williams on NewsTalkSTL
As Washington wrestles with record-high debt amid ongoing budget negotiations, questions about the future of Medicaid funding have become a flashpoint on Capitol Hill among fiscal conservatives.
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Why Some States Soar and Others Stall: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Appearing on The Hugh Hewitt Show, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams broke down key takeaways from the latest edition of Rich States, Poor States, highlighting what…
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Utah Leads, New York Lags in 2025 Economic Outlook: Jonathan Williams on Real America’s Voice
In a recent interview with Real America’s Voice host Steve Gruber, ALEC President Jonathan Williams shared his highlights from Salt Lake City about the release of…
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Understanding Rich States, Poor States: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Tax Day marks the release of *Rich States, Poor States*. Jonathan Williams highlights Utah's top ranking, free-market policies, flat taxes, and education freedom.
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What DOGE Can Learn from the States: Jonathan Williams & Lee Schalk in Washington Examiner
Jonathan Williams, ALEC President and Chief Economist, and Lee Schalk, ALEC Senior Vice President of Policy, recently coauthored a Washington Examiner op-ed highlighting how DOGE can follow…
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Utah Continues to Lead the Way in Economic Outlook: ALEC on ABC4 News Utah
In coverage of the launch of the 18th edition of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index, reporter Yeonseung Kim with anchors Matt Fontes and Alyssa…
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Affordable Energy, Smarter States: Jonathan Williams on Hugh Hewitt
Arlington, Va. – ALEC’s President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams joined nationally syndicated radio host Hugh Hewitt to discuss the release of the fourth annual Energy Affordability Report, a comprehensive…
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Returning Education Policy And Funding To The States: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
Last week, President Donald Trump signed a historic Executive Order instructing the Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, to shift the funding of the United States Department of…
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States Take the Lead on Fiscal Reform: Jonathan Williams on the Hugh Hewitt Show
States are taking matters into their own hands to ensure efficient governance and responsible budgeting. In a wide-ranging interview, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams spoke with nationally syndicated…
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The Future of the SALT Deduction: Jonathan Williams in The Epoch Times
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams spoke with Emel Akan of The Epoch Times about the fate of the SALT deduction cap as…
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Trump’s Education Overhaul Empowers States to Lead the Way: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Arlington, VA—President Donald Trump’s executive order, signed Thursday night to dismantle the Department of Education has sparked a national conversation about the future of schooling. ALEC President and Chief Economist…
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DOGE Efforts Look Different in the States: Jonathan Williams in Pluribus News
As federal agencies face sweeping reforms under Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), states across the country are pursuing their own versions of the initiative—often without the flashy branding.
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Department of Education, Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, and the Economy: Jonathan Williams on One America News
In a recent interview with One America News (OAN) anchor John Hines, ALEC President Jonathan Williams shared his thoughts on the Department of Education bureaucracy, how…
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From Tax Flight to Economic Growth: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
As Washington, DC hums with debate overextending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 — the Trump tax cuts — and slashing wasteful spending through the…