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Don’t Fear the Founders’ Vision for Article V
A considerable amount of misinformation is spreading regarding the potential outcome of an Article V Convention, suggesting such an event could “fundamentally deconstruct the U.S. Constitution’s framework for governance.”…
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Ukraine’s Fight for Democracy: An ALEC Women’s Leadership Episode
As part of ALEC’s Women Leadership Series, ALEC Federalism & International Relations Task Force Senior Director Karla Jones and ALEC Health & Human Services Task Force Senior…
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A Largely Unnoticed Part of the State of the Union Address Threatens to Undermine State Regulatory Authority and State Sovereignty
In March, President Biden made a last-minute change to his State of the Union Address (SOTU), adding a commitment to eliminate title insurance fees on certain federally backed mortgages.
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The National Popular Vote (NPV) Interstate Compact Poses a Direct Threat to the Electoral College
The National Popular Vote (NPV) interstate compact is a deft attempt to superimpose a popular vote system over the Electoral College in order to “guarantee the Presidency to the…
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Texas Congressman Jodey Arrington Calls on the States to Put the Federal Government on a Fiscally Sustainable Path
Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX), Chair of the US House of Representatives Budget Committee addressed attendees at ALEC’s States and Nation Policy Summit this past November. Watch his remarks here: …
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Tackling Human Trafficking & Supporting Survivors for Women’s History Month
During Women’s History Month, ALEC honors women taking leadership roles to tackle critical issues across the states. This week, ALEC Federalism & International Relations Senior Task Force Director…
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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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2024 Solutions Spotlight: Responsible Budgeting & Putting America’s Fiscal House in Order
As many states continue find themselves with budget surpluses at the end of fiscal year 2023, the ALEC State Budget Reform Toolkit is a great resource. The toolkit outlines 23…
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2024 Solutions Spotlight: China’s Threat Potential & Strengthening Economic and Strategic Partnerships
China has devised and is accelerating a highly sophisticated subnational strategy in the United States and has identified state and local governments as an American Achilles’ heel to undermine federal…
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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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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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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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ALEC Travels to Iraq: Karla Jones Presents on Federalism at Middle East Peace and Security Forum
In November, I was honored to be invited to present on a workshop panel to examine strategies that the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) could employ to strengthen federalism. Held in…
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Nothing Can Justify the Savage Attack on Israel: Karla Jones on The Marc Cox Morning Show (St. Louis)
Karla Jones, Federalism and International Relations Senior Task Force Director, was on with host Marc Cox of 97.1 FM Talk of St. Louis, Missouri…
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New ALEC Model Resolution Affirms Support for Israel and Condemns Hamas’ Savage Attack
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) stands with Israel and roundly condemns Hamas’ unprovoked and lethal assault on innocent Israeli civilians – children, women and men. This “act…
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The Belt and Road Initiative: China’s Strategy to Bring Nations around the World into its Orbit
Launched in 2013 by China’s President Xi Jinping, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a highly ambitious, international infrastructure program that currently involves more than 150 countries on…
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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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The Ukraine War from a European Perspective: Karla Jones Speaks with Amb. Marek Magierowski
ALEC Federalism, Homeland Security & International Relations Task Force Senior Director Karla Jones sat down with His Excellency Marek Magierowski, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to…
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America’s Continuing Baby Formula Crisis
As we closed out Women’s History Month, ALEC Senior Task Force Director Karla Jones sat down with one of the nation’s foremost experts on international trade, Gabriella Beaumont‐Smith of the…
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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…