Press Releases
Press Releases
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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…
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Severe Case of Underfunded Retired State Employee Benefits
Arlington, Va. – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is pleased to announce the release of the 6th iteration of “Other Post-Employment Benefit (OPEB) Liabilities,” an annual report demonstrating…
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ALEC Announces Launch of Education Freedom Alliance
Arlington, VA – Continuing the momentum of National School Choice Week, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is proud to announce the launch of the Education Freedom Alliance (EFA), a…
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ALEC Congratulates President-elect Lai Ching-te and Vice President-elect Hsiao Bi-khim on Election Win in Taiwan
In response to the Taiwanese election results on Saturday, January 13, the American Legislative Exchange Council released the following statements: “On behalf of the American Legislative Exchange Council,…
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State Leaders Demand Support for Israel while Condemning Hamas
Arlington, VA – Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) issued a letter signed by 120 elected officials from 38 states urging President Biden to strengthen support for Israel…
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State and Local Leaders Convene in Scottsdale for States & Nation Policy Summit
Scottsdale, Ariz.- Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) begins the winter’s most influential gathering in state policy: the ALEC States & Nation Policy Summit. The meeting welcomes nearly 1,000…
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Energy Prices Impact Holiday Plans
Arlington, Va. – Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is proud to announce the release of its 3rd annual Energy Affordability Report. A breakdown of energy prices throughout the country,…
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ALEC Statement on the Hamas Attack on Israel
In response to Hamas’ barbaric acts of terror against Israel, the American Legislative Exchange Council released the following statements: “We are outraged and heartbroken by the unprovoked terrorist…
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American Legislative Exchange Council Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Arlington, Va. – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) will host its 50th Anniversary Gala alongside founders, members, and friends at the National Portrait Gallery tonight in Washington, DC. Founded in…
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ALEC Releases 50-State Education Freedom Rankings
Arlington, Va. – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is proud to announce today’s release of The ALEC Index of State Education Freedom: A 50-State Guide to Parental Empowerment. Evaluating…
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Pension Funding Failure Poses Serious Risk to the States
Arlington, Va. – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is proud to announce today’s release of Unaccountable and Unaffordable, 7th Edition, an annual report analyzing unfunded public pension…