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Biography
Lee Schalk is Senior Vice President of Policy at ALEC. He also helps lead the Center for State Fiscal Reform, where he works with lawmakers and members of the private sector to pursue fiscal policy solutions. In addition to his work with the ALEC policy team, Lee oversees ALEC public affairs, advancing the principles of limited government, free markets, and federalism through the media. He joined ALEC in 2019 from a DC public affairs firm, where he crafted issue advocacy campaigns on behalf of non-profit and private sector clients.
Lee previously served as an ALEC member during his time as state affairs manager at National Taxpayers Union. He also worked for former U.S. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich at the Center for Health Transformation, promoting market-based health care reform.
Lee is a graduate of Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He lives in Northern Virginia with his wife and three children.
Authored Articles
Authored Publications
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Energy Affordability Report, 5th Edition
The ALEC Energy Affordability Report serves as a benchmark for policymakers by providing a consistent, state-by-state comparison of electricity prices alongside the policy frameworks that influence them. In addition to…
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State AI Policy Toolkit: The ALEC Guide to a Golden Age of Artificial Intelligence Innovation
As our nation reflects on our upcoming Semiquincentennial, American innovation in the technology and telecommunications domain should be commemorated from coast to coast throughout the celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
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2026 ALEC Index of State Education Freedom: A 50-State Guide to Parental Empowerment
As we celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial, we find ourselves reflecting on the distinct virtues that have sustained our Republic for the past 250 years. There is perhaps no policy area where…
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Essential Policy Solutions for 2026
To honor America’s founding, our hope is that state legislators utilize Essential Policy Solutions for 2026 as their go-to guide to empower states and shape America’s future through principled policy…
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Addressing Violent Crime: A Guide to Advancing Community Safety
Violent crime rose sharply across the U.S. during the pandemic, particularly homicides and carjackings, though national trends have begun to ease in recent years. Traditional “tough on crime” policies that…
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States That Work: A Labor Policy Roadmap Across America
States That Work: A Labor Policy Roadmap Across America ranks all 50 states on their adoption of pro-worker, pro-growth labor reforms. This comprehensive report highlights where workers enjoy the most…