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A Breakdown of Rich States, Poor States for Job Creators: Jonathan Williams on Job Creators Network
Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy, was featured on Main Street Matters with the Job Creators Network, discussing the…
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Energy Policy is A Formula for Expensive Electricity: ALEC in The Delaware Valley Journal
The 3rd edition of The Energy Affordability Report by Joe Trotter, ALEC Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force Director,…
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California Continues Bottom-Dwelling Economic Ranking: Rich States, Poor States in The Orange County Register
The Orange County Register’s John Seiler analyzed the causes for California’s 47th economic outlook ranking in the 17th edition of Rich States, Poor 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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ALEC Policy Champions: Missouri Sen. Andrew Koenig and Rep. Doug Richey Expand Education Freedom
We are proud to announce Missouri Senator Andrew Koenig and Representative Doug Richey as the latest ALEC Policy Champions for their successful effort to expand education freedom this year. Senator…
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ALEC Board of Directors: Securing Our Nation’s Southern Border Is a National and Homeland Security Imperative
President Joe Biden The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President: We the undersigned legislators, members of the American Legislative Exchange Council,…
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Generative AI: Should We Innovate or Regulate? It’s Time for Choosing
Two key AI proposals seem to be gaining momentum. These bills—one federal, one state—are emblematic of the fundamental choice before us: Should we innovate, or regulate, when it comes to…
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May CEO Update
It’s like déjà vu all over again as the surge of anti-American, pro-Hamas activists that engulfed our college campuses last October has resurfaced with a vengeance. Picture this: quads filled…
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ALEC’s Southern Border Educational Workshop
Last month, ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson and National Chairman, Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson led a contingent of ALEC Board Members from across the nation on an educational workshop…
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Rich States, Poor States: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
In his latest American Radio Journal commentary, ALEC EVP of Policy and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams discusses the 17th edition of Rich States, Poor…
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Time for Union Release Time Transparency?
Across America, taxpayer dollars are being used to fund work done on behalf of private organizations. Firefighters are being paid not to fight fires. Social workers are being paid not…
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Ukraine’s Fight for Democracy: An ALEC Women’s Leadership Episode
As part of ALEC’s Women Leadership Series, ALEC Federalism & International Relations Task Force Senior Director Karla Jones and ALEC Health & Human Services Task Force Senior…
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State Legislator of the Month, April 2024: Arkansas Rep. David Ray
We are excited to announce Arkansas Representative David Ray as the ALEC State Legislator of the Month for April 2024. Representative Ray has been an exceptional leader, demonstrating creativity and…
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ALEC Policy Champions: Nebraska Sen. Tom Brewer and Sen. Justin Wayne Protect Veterans in the Justice System
We are pleased to recognize Nebraska Senator Tom Brewer and Senator Justin Wayne, the driving forces behind Nebraska’s new veteran’s justice law, as our latest ALEC Policy Champions. Senator Brewer,…
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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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The Latest Rich States, Poor States Rankings: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy, spoke with Hugh Hewitt about states that won and states that lost in the…
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How Nebraska Ranks In Rich States, Poor States: Jonathan Willaims on Nebraskanomics
ALEC’s Jonathan Williams joined Platte Institute CEO Jim Vokal on the Nebraskanomics podcast to discuss the significance of state tax policies and their impact on economic competitiveness.
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North Carolina’s Economic Outlook in Rich States, Poor States: Lee Schalk on Talk of the Town
Lee Schalk, ALEC VP of Policy, appeared on Talk of the Town radio to discuss North Carolina’s recent ranking as fourth in the country…
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New Yorkers Get Next to Nothing for Their High State Taxes: Rich States, Poor States in the New York Post
In her latest opinion piece, the New York Post‘s Betsy McCaughey noted New York’s last-place finish in the 17th edition of Rich States, Poor…
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Antisemitism on Display at Columbia University “Encampment”
Antisemitism has been a problem on university campuses for years but has been especially prevalent since Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel. Last month, I wrote about an…