Press Releases
Press Releases (page 11)
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Rep. Bruce Williamson To Serve as Georgia Public Sector State Chair for the American Legislative Exchange Council
Rep. Bruce Williamson To Serve as Georgia Public Sector State Chair for the American Legislative Exchange Council Arlington, VA (May 21, 2014)—Georgia State Representative Bruce Williamson (R-Monroe) has…
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Michigan rejoins U.S. economy | The Detroit News
For most of the last decade, Michigan has unquestionably had the worst performing state economy. As economists and former Michigan residents, we know both the abysmal economic statistics…
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State Legislators Meet in Kansas City to Discuss, Share Ideas
Kansas City, MO (May 2, 2014)—Hundreds of state legislators from across the country will meet today in Kansas City for the American Legislative Exchange Council 2014 Spring Task Force Summit.
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New 2014 Economic Competitiveness Rankings Show States Are Making Large Reforms
New 2014 Economic Competitiveness Rankings Show States Are Making Large Reforms Utah Takes Top Rank for Best Economic Outlook in 2014 Utah, South…
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Pension Myths Keep Us From Making Badly Needed Reforms | IBD
As 2014 brings in new struggles for cities and states to pay for employee legacy costs while still funding the essential functions of government, policymakers on both sides of the…
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NH Can Lead on Privacy Protection | New Hampshire Union Leader
In the wake of the NSA scandal, American citizens demand Congress take a hard look at government surveillance practices. While only the federal government has the power to halt NSA…
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Obama fails to reveal Navigator program leaves consumers at risk | Daily Caller
In his State of the Union address, President Obama mentioned fixing a broken health care system. Unfortunately, the president provided no specifics about how to fix errors already experienced during…
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New Report Provides State Solutions to Increase Broadband Investment and Connectivity in the Wake of Disaster
New Report Provides State Solutions to Increase Broadband Investment and Connectivity in the Wake of Disaster Arlington, VA (February 5, 2014)—Better connectivity to broadband with an emphasis on public…
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Ted Cruz Speaks at 2013 SNPS
On December 5, 2013, Senator Ted Cruz spoke at our States and Nation Policy Summit. He spoke on federalism, free markets, economic growth, and took questions from the audience.
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American Legislative Exchange Council Focus: Limited Government, Free Markets and Federalism
American Legislative Exchange Council Focus: Limited Government, Free Markets and Federalism The American Legislative Exchange Council is a nonprofit,…
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ALEC Statement on Membership Growth
ALEC Statement on Membership Growth The American Legislative Exchange Council is the nation’s largest nonpartisan, voluntary membership organization of state legislators. ALEC advances limited government, free markets and…
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ALEC, Guardian Correspondence
Below is the correspondence between Ed Pilkington and American Legislative Exchange Council Senior Director of Public Affairs Bill Meierling. Mr. Pilkington’s story was well balanced, and we appreciate the opportunity…
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New Report Highlights 18 States That Significantly Cut Taxes in 2013
New Report Highlights 18 States That Significantly Cut Taxes in 2013 Personal income tax the most popular tax cut Arlington, VA (November 20, 2013)—Eighteen states cut taxes in…
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Obamacare’s Privacy Nightmare | National Review
Tuesday marked the first day of open enrollment for the health-insurance exchanges set up by the Affordable Care Act. It didn’t go very well: Would-be health-insurance consumers in at least…
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Supreme Court Should Address Concerns about Federalism in New York’s Affiliate Nexus Law, says American Legislative Exchange Council
Tweet Supreme Court Should Address Concerns about Federalism in…
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New Paper Provides Solutions to States Facing Water Infrastructure Crisis
New Paper Provides Solutions to States Facing Water Infrastructure Crisis Open and Competitive Bidding Touted as Commonsense Solution to Water Infrastructure Crisis Arlington, VA (September 18,…
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Free Market Coalition Signs Letter in Response to Senator Durbin
Free Market Coalition Signs Letter in Response to Senator Durbin Statement Asserts Constitutional Right to Free Speech and Free Association Arlington, Va., (Updated Friday, August 30, 2013)— The…
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New Report Provides Solutions to State Public Pension Dilemmas
Four states highlighted for strong public pension reforms; report provides short-term and long-term solutions for reforms States face an estimated $730 billion to $4.4 trillion in unfunded pension…
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More Than 300 State Legislators Sign Statement Expressing Disappointment over Senator Durbin’s Letter
More Than 300 State Legislators Sign Statement Expressing Disappointment over Senator Durbin’s Letter Letter asserts Constitutional right for businesses, legislators to freely associate Arlington, Va., (UPDATED, September…
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State Legislators, Supporters Show Concern Regarding Inappropriate Outreach by Senator Durbin
State Legislators, Supporters Show Concern Regarding Inappropriate Outreach by Senator Durbin Chicago, Ill. (August 9, 2013)— Following the distribution of an open letter to more than 300…