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ALEC Letter to Congress on Need for Medicaid Reform
Dear Members of the 119th United States Congress, As the federal budget debate continues, Congress has an important opportunity to re-examine Medicaid, one of the largest and most mismanaged welfare…
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Medicaid Reform Amid Soaring Federal Interest Costs: Jonathan Williams on NewsTalkSTL
As Washington wrestles with record-high debt amid ongoing budget negotiations, questions about the future of Medicaid funding have become a flashpoint on Capitol Hill among fiscal conservatives.
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President Trump’s First 100 Days, Federal Tax Reform, and Education Freedom: Lee Schalk on OAN Weekly Briefing
ALEC Senior Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk appeared on One America News Network’s Weekly Briefing with John Hines to discuss President Trump’s first 100 days, federal tax reform efforts,…
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ALEC Policy Champion Protects Free Speech and Restores Academic Excellence on Ohio Campuses
ALEC is thrilled to recognize Ohio State Sen. Jerry Cirino as our latest Policy Champion, thanks to his work in leading the Advance Ohio Education Act to passage. This…
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May CEO Update
I keep returning to two numbers: 100 and 250. In the first 100 days of this new administration, we witnessed the early stages of a profound shift of power returning…
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California Dreamin’ Turns to California Leavin’: Joshua Meyer on The Morning Answer
California’s economic struggles took center stage on AM 1380’s The Morning Answer with Mike & Matt in Sacramento as ALEC Tax and Fiscal Policy Director Joshua…
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Why Some States Soar and Others Stall: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Appearing on The Hugh Hewitt Show, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams broke down key takeaways from the latest edition of Rich States, Poor States, highlighting what…
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ALEC Policy Champions Kansas Rep. Patrick Penn and Sen. Stephen Owens Reduce Barriers to Innovation
ALEC is proud to recognize Kansas State Rep. Patrick Penn and State Sen. Stephen Owens as ALEC Policy Champions for their success in bringing a regulatory sandbox program to Kansas.
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Tax Battles, School Choice, and Economic Freedom: ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson on Moore Money
Appearing on Moore Money with economist Stephen Moore and tax reform advocate Grover Norquist, ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson shared state-led economic reform wins and…
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State Legislator of the Month, April 2025: Georgia Rep. Bethany Ballard
We are pleased to announce Georgia State Rep. Bethany Ballard as the ALEC State Legislator of the Month for April 2025. In just her first term, Ballard quickly emerged as…
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Virginia and Maryland’s Economic Bright Spots and Challenges: Lee Schalk on Fox 5 DC
ARLINGTON, Va. —Maryland and Virginia are falling behind much of the country in economic competitiveness. The newly released Rich States, Poor States report ranks…
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States 250 | 250 Years Strong
Empowering States, Shaping America’s Future A Special ALEC Initiative | 2025–2026 ALEC States 250 The journey begins now! Across the country, the countdown to…
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States Expanding PTSD and TBI Treatment for Veterans
As the demand for a more effective solution for Veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) grows, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is gaining traction as…
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Utah Leads, New York Lags in 2025 Economic Outlook: Jonathan Williams on Real America’s Voice
In a recent interview with Real America’s Voice host Steve Gruber, ALEC President Jonathan Williams shared his highlights from Salt Lake City about the release of…
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Texas Launches Nation’s Largest Universal Education Savings Account Program: Lisa B. Nelson in The Daily Caller
ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson was featured in a piece by Mariane Angela in The Daily…
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White House Issues New Executive Orders on K-12, Higher Education, and Workforce Development
This week, President Trump signed a series of executive orders (EOs) addressing numerous aspects of K-12 and higher education. The new EOs cover the role of artificial intelligence in education,…
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ALEC Policy Champions Protect Free Speech on Idaho’s College Campuses
ALEC is honored to recognize Idaho Representative Barbara Ehardt and Senator Kevin Cook as its latest Policy Champions for their sponsorship of the Protecting Campus Free Speech in Higher…
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Texas Launches Nation’s Largest Universal Education Savings Account Program
ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) proudly applauds the passing of Senate Bill 2 – landmark legislation that creates the largest Universal Education Savings Account program in the country…
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Understanding Rich States, Poor States: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Tax Day marks the release of *Rich States, Poor States*. Jonathan Williams highlights Utah's top ranking, free-market policies, flat taxes, and education freedom.