Archives: Lars Dalseide / Articles
Archives: Lars Dalseide / Articles
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Government Gridlock and Soaring Property Taxes: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Whether you’re in Washington, D.C., or Washington, OK, you can’t turn on the news without hearing about the government shutdown. The questions are the same everywhere – what…
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Fighting for Sanity in the Energy Debate: New Jersey Asm. Paul Kanitra
For New Jersey Assemblyman Paul Kanitra, the past year has been nothing short of “crazy.” Not only because the state budget has expanded considerably since Governor Christie…
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ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson Named One of Most Powerful Women in Washington
The men and women of ALEC are delighted to announce that our CEO, Lisa B. Nelson, has been named to Washingtonian magazine’s list of the Most Powerful Women in…
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Free Market Reforms Revive Ohio: Jonathan Williams on the Hugh Hewitt Show
When ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams joins Hugh Hewitt’s radio show, the banter usually starts with a rivalry – Williams pulling for Michigan, Hewitt touting Ohio.
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Taxpayers Deserve A Return On Their Investment: Iowa Sen. Kara Warme
For Iowa State Senator Kara Warme, public service began with a belief that families deserve a voice in shaping the future of their state. A mom of two teenage…
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Remembering Constitution Day
When the Founders gathered in Philadelphia in 1787, they weren’t writing a rulebook for bureaucracy. They were building a republic grounded in freedom, responsibility, and self-government. They understood that liberty…
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Ending Deference in Kentucky: Sen. Steve Rawlings at the ALEC Annual Meeting
At ALEC’s 52nd Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Kentucky Sen. Steve Rawlings didn’t just arrive as a first-time Policy Champion; he arrived as a man on a mission. An attorney…
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Louisiana’s Return to Glory: Jonathan Williams on the Moon Griffon Show
States across America are proving that the best ideas don’t come from Washington, but from state capitols where leaders are closest to the people. Bold reforms, innovative policies, and a…
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Fighting from the Super Minority: Illinois Rep. John Cabello at the ALEC Annual Meeting
For Illinois Assistant Minority Leader John Cabello, serving in Springfield means standing tall even when the odds are stacked against him. As a Republican in one of the deepest blue…
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Reining in the Regulators: Oklahoma Sen. Michael Bergstrom at the ALEC Annual Meeting
Oklahoma State Senator Michael Bergstrom has been attending ALEC Annual meetings for years. Recognized as a Policy Champion just a few months ago, he successfully carried two…
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From Family to Fiscal Reform: North Carolina Rep. Brian Echevarria at the ALEC Annual Meeting
Some people stumble into politics for ambition or opportunity. For North Carolina State Rep. Brian Echevarria, it was a moment of clarity that turned into a calling. In 2019,…
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Marching Toward Zero: Arkansas Senator Jim Dotson at the ALEC Annual Meeting
When Arkansas broke into the top 10 of ALEC’s Rich States, Poor States economic outlook rankings for the first time, State Sen. Jim Dotson called it “an awesome thing.”…
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Keeping Competitive at Home: Michigan Speaker Matt Hall at the ALEC Annual Meeting
When Republicans regained control of the Michigan House, it marked the end of what Speaker Matt Hall calls “a deviation from core ALEC principles.” “Democrats controlled everything… the first state…
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Bringing Big Sky Spirit to Indiana: Rep. Kerri Seekins-Crowe at the ALEC Annual Meeting
Montana State Representative Kerri Seekins-Crowe may represent just over 10,000 constituents in Yellowstone County, but she carries the concerns of Montana’s working families with her wherever she goes. At ALEC’s…
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Kansas Leadership in Indiana: Speaker Daniel Hawkins at the ALEC Annual Meeting
Kansas House Speaker Daniel Hawkins wants to know when the American Legislative Exchange Council is going to visit Kansas. “I’d love to have ALEC in Wichita,” he said with a…
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Big Names and Bold Ideas Coming to ALEC Annual Meeting: Lars Dalseide on NewsTalkSTL
Big names and bold ideas are coming as over 1,500 legislators, policy experts, and leaders descend on Indianapolis for ALEC’s 52nd Annual Meeting. The city is set to…
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Rich States Poor States Turns Eighteen: Across the States Special Edition
On a special edition of the Across the States podcast, ALEC Senior Vice President Lee Schalk and ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams sat down to discuss the newest…
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States that Work: A New Report Outlining Labor Policy Across America
In a recent Breakdown from the American Legislative Exchange Council, Lars Dalseide sat down with ALEC Commerce, Insurance, and Economic Development (CIED) Task Force manager Alan Jernigan to…
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Arizona No. 1 State for Worker Freedom: ALEC in The Center Square
The release of States That Work: A Labor Policy Roadmap Across America received great coverage from a number of outlets including The Center Square. Below is a portion of…
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Arkansas Ranks Among Top Ten States: Rich States, Poor States on KATV News
KATV in Little Rock spoke to State Secretary of Commerce Hugh McDonald about Arkansas’ 10th place finish in the 18th edition of Rich States, Poor States. LITTLE ROCK, Ark.