Press Releases
Press Releases (page 7)
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Record Number of State and Local Legislators to Convene at the ALEC States & Nation Policy Summit
More than 1,000 legislators and stakeholders are expected at the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) – States & Nation Policy Summit in Nashville on December 6 – 8,…
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The Big Reveal: ALEC First Look at the Tax Bill
The House Ways and Means Committee released the much-anticipated tax reform legislation that preserves much of the original intent of lowering rates, simplifying the code and making it fairer. “ALEC…
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State and Local Legislators Urge Congress to Eliminate State and Local Tax Deduction in Exchange for Pro-Growth Lower Rates
"Eliminating the state and local tax (SALT) deduction would provide upwards of $1.5 trillion over the next decade to implement broad-based tax cuts nationally. This overhaul would spur the growth in economic output needed to jolt business investment, personal income growth, and job growth."
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ALEC Adopts Model Policy in Support of the North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alyssa Hackbarth ahackbarth@alec.org 856-649-8102 ARLINGTON, VA (October 12, 2017) – In light of the ongoing negotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), ALEC…
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The ITC Rules against American Workers and Consumers Again
In response to a petition Whirlpool filed in May under Section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) determined that the manufacturer of large…
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ALEC Applauds Federal Tax Reform Framework
As a nation, we have fallen behind in competitiveness – just by standing still. As the rest of the world has reduced taxes on employers, our job creators pay some…
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Secretary of Labor Acosta Available for Press Inquiries at 44th ALEC Annual Meeting in Denver
MEDIA ADVISORY Contact: Taylor McCarty tmccarty@alec.org 734-752-5646 Secretary of Labor Acosta Available for Press Inquiries at 44th ALEC Annual Meeting in Denver WHO: Secretary of…
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State Senator Leah Vukmir Receives Prestigious Iron Lady Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Taylor McCarty tmccarty@alec.org 734-752-5646 State Senator Leah Vukmir Receives Prestigious Iron Lady Award From Left to Right:…
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Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ ALEC Annual Meeting Remarks to be Streamed via Facebook Live
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Taylor McCarty tmccarty@alec.org 734-752-5646 Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ ALEC Annual Meeting Remarks to be Streamed via Facebook Live Denver,…
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American Legislative Exchange Council 44th Annual Meeting Kicks Off Today in Denver, CO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Taylor McCarty tmccarty@alec.org 734-752-5646 American Legislative Exchange Council 44th Annual Meeting Kicks Off Today in Denver, CO Speakers include Secretaries DeVos, Acosta, Zinke…
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New Report Analyzes Governors’ Economic Policy Proposals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Taylor McCarty tmccarty@alec.org 734-752-5646 New Report Analyzes Governors’ Economic Policy Proposals State of the State addresses reveal free market…
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Education Coalition Applauds Secretary DeVos, Stresses Importance of Educational Freedom in Joint Letter
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Taylor McCarty tmccarty@alec.org 734-752-5646 Education Coalition Applauds Secretary DeVos, Stresses Importance of Educational Freedom in Joint Letter Arlington, VA (June…
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New Economic Data Ranks States Based On Economic Outlook
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Taylor McCarty tmccarty@alec.org 202-309-1274 New Economic Data Ranks States Based On Economic Outlook Rich States, Poor States celebrates 10th…
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New Report Calls For Civil Service Reform Overhaul
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Taylor McCarty tmccarty@alec.org 202-309-1274 New Report Calls For Civil Service Reform Overhaul Bureaucrats in Washington are putting politics before people…
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The American Health Care Act is a Much Needed First Step in Returning Power to States
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Taylor McCarty tmccarty@alec.org 571-482-5023 The American Health Care Act is a Much Needed First Step in Returning Power to States…
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Annual Report Highlights Nine States That Cut Taxes in 2016
For Immediate Release Contact: Taylor McCarty tmccarty@alec.org 202-309-1274 Arlington, VA (March 1, 2017)—Nine states substantially cut taxes in the 2016 legislative session, according to a…
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New Report Highlights Detriments of Overregulated Dental Industry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Taylor McCarty tmccarty@alec.org 571-482-5023 Arlington, VA (February 28, 2017) – Since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA),…
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Annual Report Ranks States on Quality of Education
For Immediate Release Contact: Ashley Pratte apratte@alec.org 571-482-5030 Arlington, VA (January 24, 2017)– An annual report released by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) ranks all…
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New Report Highlights Detriments of Overregulated Pharmaceutical Industry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ashley Pratte apratte@alec.org Arlington, VA (January 11, 2017) – Since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the cost of prescription drugs have…
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ALEC to Play Critical Role in New Presidential Administration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ashley Pratte apratte@alec.org Arlington, VA (December 14, 2016) – After two years of dramatic growth under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer…