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Latest Big Government Spending Bill Threatens Continued Inflation
Misnamed ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ Doubles Down on Inflationary Policies Arlington, Va. – In response to today’s report from the Labor Department that the…
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ALEC Honors Congresswoman and ALEC Alumna Victoria Spartz with Prestigious Iron Lady Award
Ukrainian-born American Indiana Congresswoman Rallies U.S. Support for Ukrainian Freedom Atlanta, Ga. –Last night, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) honored Indiana Congresswoman Victoria Spartz with the prestigious Iron Lady…
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Returning Power to the States: State Lawmakers Gather in Georgia for ALEC 49th Annual Meeting
Rise of Federalism Atlanta, Ga. – Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), the nation’s largest and oldest nonpartisan membership organization of state legislators, is holding…
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Unfunded OPEB Promises Put Taxpayers in Jeopardy
New annual reporting on Other Post-Employment Benefits provides states with roadmap for reforming benefits to protect taxpayers For Immediate Release Media Contact: Catherine Mortensen…
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ALEC Applauds Supreme Court Decision in West Virginia v. EPA
Ruling puts the brakes on the EPA’s regulatory trainwreck For Immediate Release Media Contact: Catherine Mortensen, cmortensen@alec.org, 703.478.4643 Arlington, Va. – The American Legislative Exchange Council…
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Supreme Court Returns Abortion Decision ‘to the people’
Court empowers state legislatures with authority to decide what is best for citizens of their state Arlington, Va. – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) CEO Lisa B. Nelson today…
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ALEC Applauds SCOTUS Decision Upholding States’ Rights in Berger v. NC NAACP Case
Decision upholds the Constitutional right of state legislatures to defend their laws as they see fit Arlington, Va. – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)…
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SEC Proposed ESG Disclosure Rule Would Hurt Economy
ALEC urges SEC to withdraw costly proposed rule that exceeds its authority Arlington, Va. – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has submitted written comments to the Security and…
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ALEC Statement on SCOTUS Ruling in Carson v. Makin
American families deserve educational freedom Arlington, Va. – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) today issued the following statement in support of the Supreme court ruling in the…
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Stagflation Threatens 401K Retirement Savings, Unfunded State Pension Liabilities Threaten Taxpayers
Taxpayers on the hook for unfunded pension liabilities exceeding $8.2 trillion across the 50 states FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Catherine Mortensen, 703.478.4643, cmortensen@alec.org ARLINGTON, VA –…
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Let the States Decide
ALEC National Chairwoman Karen Fann Weighs in on Leaked Roe Decision Document Arlington, Va. – The National Chairwoman of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) today issued the following statement in reaction to…
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2022 State Economic Competitiveness Rankings Reveal Taxpayers Voting with Their Feet
Top-ranked Utah and bottom-ranked New York tell story of migration into well-run states and exodus from poorly-run states Arlington, Va. – (April 18, 2022) The American Legislative Exchange Council…
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State Lawmakers Urge Congress to Permanently Extend 2017 Federal Tax Reform
Arlington, Va. – Today, members of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) approved a new model resolution urging Congress to permanently extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA),…
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New ALEC Model Policy Protects Retirees from Politically Motivated Investment Schemes
Arlington, Va. – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) today released new model policy today, the State Government Employee Retirement Protection Act. This model strengthens fiduciary rules to protect…
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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Neom Ranks #1 in Laffer-ALEC Annual Governor Ranking
Governors scorecard ensures every American can see how their governor has led without bias or agenda Arlington, Va. – (March 22, 2022) The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)…
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The American Legislative Exchange Council in Response to the EPA Proposed Rule: Revised Definition of Waters of the United States
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 9th 2022 Contact: Bill Ashworth Email: bashworth@alec.org The American Legislative Exchange Council (“ALEC”), filed public comments with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)…
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American Legislative Exchange Council files Amicus Brief in Case Determining the Role of Legislatures in State Elections
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15th, 2021 Contact: Bill Ashworth Email: bashworth@alec.org The American Legislative Exchange Council (“ALEC”), has filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court in the…
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ALEC Comment on Supreme Court Ruling of OSHA Mandate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 14th, 2022 Contact: Bill Ashworth ALEC lauds the Supreme Court’s decision to stay the Occupational Safety and…
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The US-Taiwan BTA Coalition Welcomes The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) as a New Member
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15th, 2021 Contact: Bill Ashworth Email: bashworth@alec.org The US-Taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement Coalition is pleased to welcome The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) as…
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State Leaders Urge Privacy Protection in Consumer Banking
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 28, 2021 Contact: Stephen Rupp Email: srupp@alec.org ARLINGTON, VA – (OCTOBER 28, 2021) In swift response to invasive financial surveillance provisions being discussed…