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Accessory Dwelling Units Act
Section 1. Purpose and Intent. (1) To promote economic self-sufficiency and address shortages in housing supply and increasing housing affordability problems, it is the policy of [state] to promote and…
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Act to Prohibit State Procurement of Electric Vehicles with Forced Labor Components
AN ACT relating to government procurement of electric vehicles; prohibiting government contracts procuring electric vehicles that may have been made through forced labor; setting remedies and penalties for manufacturers; and…
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Resolution in Support of Free Market Solutions and Enforcement of Existing Regulations for Uses of Artificial Intelligence
WHEREAS, artificial intelligence (AI) represents the next great tool for human flourishing, artistic creativity, increased productivity, and economic growth; WHEREAS, AI also represents a major area of competition between American…
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Public Trusts Pledge Prohibition Act
Section A: Addition to current statutes governing state agency duties [Bracketed portions may be adjusted for the needs of each state] Nongovernmental agreements a. Except as otherwise provided…
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Taxpayer Receipt Act
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS “Department” means the Department of Management and Budget, Department of Revenue, or the Office of State Policy and Budget (depending on the state). “Major state taxes”…
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Millions of U.S. Jobs Are at Risk From Climate Policy: Joe Trotter in Delaware Valley Journal
Joe Trotter, ALEC Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force Director, was featured in the Delaware Valley Journal discussing the harmful impact on the job market with millions…
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Economic Insights for Nebraska: Jonathan Williams on Platte Institute’s Nebraskanomics Podcast
Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist and Vice President of Policy, spoke with Platte Institute CEO Jim Vokal about Nebraska’s economic outlook, their tax policies, and it’s impact on economic competitiveness…
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AI is Used Widely, but Lawmakers Have Set Few Rules: Jake Morabito in Stateline
Jake Morabito, ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force Director, was featured in Stateline, highlighting actions taken in states such as Connecticut in setting up safeguards with the increased use…
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VIDEO: ALEC Urges Biden Administration to Support Private Sector Leadership on AI Trust and Accountability
On June 12, 2023, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) filed regulatory comments responding to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s “AI Accountability Policy Request for Comment.” NTIA…
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VIDEO: A Look Back at Rich States, Poor States Launch in Salt Lake City
On April 13, we launched the 16th edition of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index from Salt Lake City, celebrating Utah’s number one economic…
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Where’s the Beef? Regulatory Barriers to Entry and Competition in Meat Processing: Joe Trotter
Joe Trotter, ALEC’s Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force Director, testified in front of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee on the importance of allowing states to set their own inspection…
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Oklahoma Approves the Nation’s First Religious Charter School
Last Monday, the Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board voted 3-2 to approve a charter application submitted by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and Diocese of Tulsa.
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A Free-Market Roadmap to Artificial Intelligence: ALEC Comment on the NTIA’s AI Accountability Policy
On June 12, 2023, ALEC filed regulatory comments responding to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s “AI Accountability Policy Request for Comment.” Regulators must tune out hyperbolic warnings of an…
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2023: The Year of Universal Education Freedom
2023 has been another massive success for American students and families as more states implement programs designed to empower parents and provide more choice in education. In all, 8 different…
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SCOTUS Rules Home Equity Theft Out, Homeowners Rights In
Two weeks ago and a month earlier than expected, the US Supreme Court released its decision in Tyler v Hennepin County. The justices unanimously sided with 94-year-old Geraldine…
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Canadian Wildfires Flood Eastern Seaboard with Smoke and Haze
Anyone living in the northern half of the East Coast has been met with an ominous fog and haze during the last few days. The air is heavy, the visibility…
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State Fiscal New Year and Latest State Tax Cut Efforts: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams highlights the wave of tax relief some states are providing taxpayers in his latest…
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Chandler Averette
Chandler Averette is the Digital Media Specialist at the American Legislative Exchange Council. He promotes the great work of ALEC, its policy directors and its principles of limited government, free…
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ALEC’s Impact on Criminal Justice Reform
Looking for Episode 3: ALEC’s Success on Civil Justice Reform? Find it here. The fourth episode in the ALEC 50th anniversary video series, “Criminal Justice Reform,”…