Press Releases
Press Releases
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States Lead the Economic Comeback in the Latest Rich States, Poor States
ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) today released the highly anticipated 18th edition of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index—the premier annual report ranking each state’s…
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ALEC’s 4th Annual Energy Affordability Report Exposes the High Cost of Government Overreach
Arlington, VA – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is proud to release its 4th Annual Energy Affordability Report, a comprehensive analysis of energy prices across the United States. The…
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ALEC Applauds President Trump’s Executive Order to Dissolve the Department of Education
Arlington, VA – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) announced their support today for President Trump’s Executive Order to dissolve the Department of Education. “President Trump’s bold vision to shrink the…
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ALEC Announces New Veterans and Military Affairs Task Force
Arlington, VA – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is proud to announce the creation of the Veterans and Military Affairs Task Force, a new initiative designed to address the…
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ALEC Releases 2025 State Education Freedom Rankings
Arlington, VA – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is proud to release the 2025 edition of the Index of State Education Freedom: A 50-State Guide to Parental Empowerment.
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ALEC Statement on the Destructive California Wildfires
Arlington, VA – ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson released the following statement regarding the destruction caused by the ongoing wildfires in California: Our ALEC family stands in solidarity…
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ALEC Adopts Policy to Defend Taiwan’s Sovereignty Against PRC Aggression
Arlington, VA – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) today announced the adoption of a new model policy condemning the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) ongoing efforts to delegitimize Taiwan…
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State and Local Leaders Gather in Washington, DC for States & Nation Policy Summit
Washington, DC – Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) begins the winter’s most influential gathering in state policy: the ALEC States & Nation Policy Summit. On the heels of…
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Statement on Chris Wright Nomination by ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson
Arlington, VA – ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson released the following statement regarding the nomination of Chris Wright to serve as President Trump’s Secretary of Energy: The men and women…
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ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson on the 2024 Election
Arlington, VA – ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson released the following statement regarding the 2024 Election: The American people—across all backgrounds, races, religions, and creeds—delivered a clear victory for President…
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Standing Stronger with Israel a Year After the October 7 Attacks
Arlington, VA – Today ALEC solemnly marks the first anniversary of the savage October 7 Hamas attack that resulted in more Jews killed in a single day than at any time…
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ALEC Statement on Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief
Arlington, VA – ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson released the following statement regarding the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene and the ongoing relief efforts: The ALEC family continues to pray…
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State Leaders Gather in Denver at Pivotal Moment in History
Denver, CO (July 24, 2024) – Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) 51st Annual Meeting kicks off in Denver, Colorado and runs through Friday, July 26th. The premiere event…
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ALEC Statement on the Attempted Assassination of President Donald J. Trump
Arlington, VA – ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson released the following statement after the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump on Saturday, July 13th, in Bethel, PA: Like all…
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The Next Chapter of the ALEC Brand
In this chaotic world full of opinions, legislators rely on and seek out our cutting-edge research and collaborative model policy development as a voice of reason. As a forum, our…
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State Lawmakers to Congress: Make the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 Permanent
Arlington, VA – Today, members of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) will visit Capitol Hill to deliver a letter signed by more than 330 state legislators from 42 states*,…
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State Leaders Urge President Biden Secure Southern Border
Arlington, VA – As leaders on Capitol Hill announce the SAVE Act, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) issued a letter signed…
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State Leaders Renew Demand for Israeli Support Following Iranian Attack
Arlington, VA – Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) urged President Biden to call on university presidents and community leaders to quell the pro-Hamas rallies and ensure the safety…
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Americans Flock to Winning States: New Rich States, Poor States Rankings
ARLINGTON, Va. – Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) released the 17th edition of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index, the annual report assessing each…
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New Report on Expanding Worker Freedom in the States
Arlington, Va. – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is pleased to announce the release of the 2nd Edition of “Labor Reform Policy: 50 State Factsheets,” a resource for…