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President Trump Signs Executive Order Protecting Free Speech
During his inaugural address, President Trump promised to sign an executive order protect free speech from government censorship, which he signed just a few hours later at Capital One…
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California’s Wildfire Crisis: A Failure of Priorities
California, the most-taxed state in the nation, boasts unparalleled financial resources. Yet, despite its wealth, the state continues to fail its residents by neglecting the most basic measures needed…
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Penn Brothers Presentation: I Have a Dream
Today, as we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and recognize the second inauguration of President Donald J. Trump, we are proud to share a special moment…
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ALEC Government Efficiency Coalition
During the 2024 States and Nation Policy Summit, we announced the creation of the ALEC Government Efficiency (AGE) Coalition and began to solicit input on the best and brightest ideas…
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Exploring ALEC’s Essential Policy Solutions for 2025
The 2024 election created new opportunities to advance the principles of free markets, limited government, and federalism. States are best positioned to leverage this historic window of opportunity and enact…
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Tala Baityeh
Tala Baityeh is the Manager of Development at the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), where she works closely with supporters to drive outreach initiatives and advocate for the core principles…
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State Legislator of the Month, January 2025: Colorado House Minority Leader Rose Pugliese
We are thrilled to recognize Colorado House Minority Leader Rose Pugliese as the State Legislator of the Month for January. Elected in 2022 to represent Colorado’s District 14, which includes…
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New Ohio Law Follows ALEC Model to Protect Pensioners and Taxpayers
In December, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 6, which codified the gold standard of state fiduciary rules to protect public pension beneficiaries and taxpayers. The legislation follows the…
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ALEC Statement on the Destructive California Wildfires
Arlington, VA – ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson released the following statement regarding the destruction caused by the ongoing wildfires in California: Our ALEC family stands in solidarity…
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Karl Eckhart
Karl Eckhart re-joined the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in 2017 and currently serves as Vice President of Intergovernmental Affairs. In this capacity Eckhart is proud to work with…
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States Grapple with AI Regulation Amid Rapid Innovation
Arlington, VA – Artificial intelligence has become a legislative hot topic, with nearly every state filing bills in last year to regulate its development and use. According to Jake Morabito,…
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ALEC Policy Champions: Representatives Barhorst and Ferguson Deliver Price Transparency for Ohio Patients
Bringing more price transparency to healthcare is an Essential Policy Solution for ALEC in 2025. As healthcare costs continue to soar, we’ve seen states take the lead in ensuring…
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Domestic Migration Trends & Census Statistics: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
In our grand American experiment of federalism: the 50 states continue to function as our laboratories of democracy, each pursuing different policy paths that affect the economic…
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Veterans and Military Affairs
Established in 2025, the Veteran and Military Affairs Task Force works to honor and empower those who serve our nation by advancing policies that support veterans, service members, and…
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Housing Reform Across the States: Gretchen Baldau in Stateline
Gretchen Baldau, ALEC Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force Senior Director, spoke with Robbie Sequeira of Stateline about the new laws passed in…
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The Minimum Wage Debate is Far From Over: Gretchen Baldau in American Family News
Gretchen Baldau, ALEC Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force Senior Director, spoke with Chris Woodward of American Family News about the tradeoffs and…
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How the CCP Is Using a UN Resolution to Isolate Taiwan: Karla Jones on NTD News
Washington, DC – On the heels of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) announcing a new model policy that condemns the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) attempts to isolate…
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ALEC Policy Champions: Congressmen Bruce Westerman and Scott Peters Lead Passage of Historic Fix Our Forests Act
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is proud to recognize House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Congressman Scott Peters (D-Calif.) as ALEC Policy Champions for their…
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ALEC & DOGE Aligned on Countering Executive Overreach
Minimizing government control has been an especially impactful message championed throughout the states in recent years—on the various campaign trails, from state legislators, and by voters themselves. More specifically, reducing…
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