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New Report on Expanding Worker Freedom in the States
Arlington, Va. – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is pleased to announce the release of the 2nd Edition of “Labor Reform Policy: 50 State Factsheets,” a resource for…
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Labor Reform Policy: 50 State Factsheets
This publication provides a snapshot of the labor policies in each state in order to give workers, businesses, and lawmakers a resource to understand how these policies are inhibiting or protecting…
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States Look to Mental Health Reforms to Alleviate Stress on Justice System
Mental health and behavioral disorders have emerged as one of the leading concerns in the world of criminal justice reform. Problems that had been rarely addressed have drawn high interest…
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Melissa Miller
Melissa Miller served as an ALEC intern with the Criminal and Civil Justice Task Forces.
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2024 Solutions Spotlight: Responsible Budgeting & Putting America’s Fiscal House in Order
As many states continue find themselves with budget surpluses at the end of fiscal year 2023, the ALEC State Budget Reform Toolkit is a great resource. The toolkit outlines 23…
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Population Shifts Continue to Favor Low Tax States: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
In his latest American Radio Journal commentary, ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams highlights how population shifts continue to favor low…
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Wage Gains, Tax Cuts, and the Education Freedom Alliance: Jonathan Williams on the Tim Jones & Chris Arps Show
Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive VP of Policy, joined The Tim Jones and Chris Arps Show on NewsTalk STL speaking on wage gains, his Daily…
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February CEO Update
February is here, and we’re celebrating Black History Month to honor African American achievements and contributions to our nation. My good friend, Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears said it best:…
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How Lawmakers Are Addressing Deepfakes Like the Ones That Victimized Taylor Swift: Jake Morabito in The Associated Press
Jake Morabito, ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force Director, was quoted in a piece by The Associated Press on how lawmakers should respond to…
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Citizens Need Better Legal Protection Against Abusive, Nonconsensual Deepfake Content: Jake Morabito on NTD News
Jake Morabito, ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force Director, spoke with David Lam of NTD News to talk more about the damage being caused…
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Other Post-Employment Benefit Liabilities, 6th Edition
Other Post-Employment Liabilities, 6th Edition measures unfunded OPEB liabilities, now totaling over $1.14 trillion, just under $3,500 for every man, woman, and child in the United States. Other post-employment benefits…
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Severe Case of Underfunded Retired State Employee Benefits
Arlington, Va. – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is pleased to announce the release of the 6th iteration of “Other Post-Employment Benefit (OPEB) Liabilities,” an annual report demonstrating…
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State Legislator of the Month, January 2024: Alabama Rep. Kenneth Paschal
We proudly announce Alabama Representative Kenneth Paschal as the January 2024 State Legislator of the Month. As a freshman legislator, he joined ALEC and has already become a key leader…
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Government’s Role in School Choice: Andrew Handel on New Orleans Public Radio
Andrew Handel, ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force Director, joined host Adam Vos on WWNO (New Orleans) discussing why he believes government funding should…
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2024 Solutions Spotlight: China’s Threat Potential & Strengthening Economic and Strategic Partnerships
China has devised and is accelerating a highly sophisticated subnational strategy in the United States and has identified state and local governments as an American Achilles’ heel to undermine federal…
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Protecting Taylor Swift and All Americans from Illegal Deepfakes
As state legislatures across the nation gavel in for the 2024 session, artificial intelligence (AI) remains at the top of policymakers’ to-do lists. Some analysts estimate that hundreds of state…
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ALEC Announces Launch of Education Freedom Alliance
Arlington, VA – Continuing the momentum of National School Choice Week, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is proud to announce the launch of the Education Freedom Alliance (EFA), a…
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Promoting Common-Sense Policies that Actually Work: Jonathan Williams on Prosperity 101 Podcast
Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy, was featured on the Prosperity 101 podcast with host Linda J. Hansen discussing…
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2024 Solutions Spotlight: Worker Freedom & Regulatory Reform
2024 is shaping up to be another great year for state policy, and ALEC’s 2024 Essential Policy Solutions provides a selection of vetted policies that promote limited government, free…
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Good Things Happen to States that Cut Taxes: Jonathan Williams and Nick Stark in The Daily Caller
In their latest op-ed for The Daily Caller, Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist and EVP of Policy, and Nick Stark, ALEC Tax…