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Jonathan Williams on The Dan Proft Show
ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams spoke with Dan Proft this week to discuss his recent op-ed in The Hill on reviving the economy…
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Listen Here: ALEC Legislators and Businesses Discuss COVID-19 Responses
ALEC hosted a legislator discussion today to address how COVID-19 is affecting small businesses and how small businesses can best navigate the recent support packages offered to them. ALEC is…
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Policy Prescriptions: Fiscal Discipline to Address Economic and Health Care Challenges in the Face of COVID-19
With all of the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, we are continually analyzing the many policy proposals at all levels of government to address the current situation. Obviously, many of these…
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Certificate of Need Laws Dangerously Limit Providers
Most people aren’t familiar with Certificate of Need but CON laws in many states are seriously endangering lives during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. CON laws require health care…
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Jonathan Williams and Lee Schalk: Reviving the Economy Amid COVID-19
In their latest op-ed in The Hill, ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams and Center for State Fiscal Reform Senior Director Lee Schalk explain how…
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Education and Workforce Development Task Force: Policy Prescriptions to Address Economic and Health Care Challenges in the Face of COVID-19
The Education and Workforce Development Task Force details policy suggestions to provide more accessible education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Education Savings Account Act The Education Savings Account Act allows…
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Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force: Policy Prescriptions to Address Economic and Health Care Challenges in the Face of COVID-19
The Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force explains why single-use plastic bags are ideal during the COVID-19 pandemic. Single-Use Plastic Bans and ALEC’s Auxiliary Container Act Reusable plastic bags…
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Federalism and International Relations Task Force: Policy Prescriptions to Address Economic and Health Care Challenges in the Face of COVID-19
The Federalism and International Relations Task Force details model policy to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. Once recommendations to mitigate the pandemic are lifted, it’s time to begin…
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Health and Human Services Task Force: Policy Prescriptions to Address Economic and Health Care Challenges in the Face of COVID-19
The Health and Human Services Task Force presents possible anecdotes to address the COVID-19 pandemic. Address Restrictions on Medicaid Reimbursements for Telehealth Each state has different laws about which telehealth…
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Homeland Security Task Force: Policy Prescriptions to Address Economic and Health Care Challenges in the Face of COVID-19
The Homeland Security Task Force summarizes specific public policy pertaining to this COVID-19 crisis. The response to the Coronavirus outbreak has been locally executed, state managed, and federally supported. Because…
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Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force and Center for State Fiscal Reform: Policy Prescriptions to Address Economic and Health Care Challenges in the Face of COVID-19
The Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force describes policy solutions that can be applied during this COVID-19 crisis. Facilitating Business Rapid Response to State Declared Disaster Act In…
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State Legislator of the Month – AZ Senate President Karen Fann
For the month of March and Women’s History Month, we are pleased to announce Arizona Senate President Karen Fann as the ALEC-FreedomWorks State Legislator of the Month. This award is…
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Small Business Information for Legislators
In the face of Covid-19, Legislators across the states are looking for ways to help small businesses in their communities access capital and restart their businesses. Linked below are helpful…
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Newt Gingrich on Getting America Back to Work
On this special episode of Across the States, ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson speaks with Newt Gingrich in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss what needs to be…
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Lisa B. Nelson: American industry is just getting warmed up
“Two of the largest clinical services labs in the country are ramping up testing in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. LabCorp and Quest Diagnostics soon plan to be…
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Criminal Justice Task Force: Policy Prescriptions to Address Economic and Health Care Challenges in the Face of COVID-19
The Criminal Justice Task Force details possible solutions to public policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Resolution on Criminal Justice Fines and Fees Especially in light of the economic downturn,…
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Communications and Technology Task Force: Policy Prescriptions to Address Economic and Health Care Challenges in the Face of COVID-19
Social distancing has Americans communicating and collaborating through increasingly different avenues of technology every day. Adapting to the increasing use of technology is pivotal during this pandemic. The Communications and…
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Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force: Policy Prescriptions to Address Economic and Health Care Challenges in the Face of COVID-19
The CIED Task Force presents possible policy suggestions to combat the COVID-19 crisis. Model Interstate-Mobility and Universal-Recognition Occupational Licensing Act In order to expedite the response to COVID-19, states…
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Civil Justice Task Force: Policy Prescriptions to Address Economic and Health Care Challenges in the Face of COVID-19
The Civil Justice Task Force presents potential public policy prescriptions on issues pertaining to civil justice during this COVID-19 pandemic. Resolving Potential Court Backlogs Several courts throughout the country have…
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American City County Exchange: Policy Prescriptions to Address Economic and Health Care Challenges in the Face of COVID-19
COVID-19 presents challenges to city and county officials nationwide. The American City and County Exchange presents a possible solution to address federal regulations during this pandemic. An Ordinance for…