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New ALEC Model Policy Protects Retirees from Politically Motivated Investment Schemes
Arlington, Va. – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) today released new model policy today, the State Government Employee Retirement Protection Act. This model strengthens fiduciary rules to protect…
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Waste Not, Want Not: How Lawmakers Can Make the Most of Federal Infrastructure Funds
After significant pushback from US senators and 16 governors, the Department of Transportation has clarified its guidance on how infrastructure funds from the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and…
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States Seeking to Protect Public Sector Workers’ Rights
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ January news release summarizes labor statistics for 2021 and points to an interesting dynamic across U.S. labor environments: while unions lost 241,000 members last…
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ALEC in the Kennebec Journal: How a Soros-backed Group Seeks to Cancel ALEC
“The political left in this country is intent on silencing ALEC, canceling them from all public discourse for the simple reason that ALEC is effective.” – Richard H. Campbell, former…
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Celebrating Women’s History Month: A Hopeful Message from Taiwan’s Ambassador Bi-khim Hsiao
March is Women’s History Month and to commemorate it, ALEC is sharing messages from a handful of the female leaders who are our members and our friends. This year’s theme…
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Women’s History Month: Inspiring Messages from ALEC Members and Friends
March is Women’s History Month, and this year’s theme is “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope.” To celebrate and commemorate the achievements of ladies now and throughout history, ALEC has assembled messages…
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ALEC on One America News: Bad Governors Double Down on Growing Government
American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy joined One America News Network this week to share insights from the 2021 Laffer-ALEC Governors Scorecard ranking…
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ALEC on WBOB Radio in Florida: Good Governors Cut Taxes
We wanted to create a document for concerned citizens across the country to really look at their chief executive and see how they’re doing compared to other governors. American Legislative…
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ALEC CEO Lisa Nelson to Young Women: Always take the cookie
So much of success is about having an open mind to different ideas and different ways of approaching things. With how fast things are moving in the fast-paced world we're living in right now, being prepared, being flexible and being able to pivot easily is important.
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Dr. Arthur Laffer: Governors Scorecard Ensures Voters Have Tools to Hold Governors Accountable
Dr. Arthur Laffer explains how the Laffer-ALEC Governors Scorecard will help Americans hold their governors accountable. “The governors report has two primary funcations,” Laffer explained in a YouTube…
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ALEC Op-Ed in National Review – Iowa: A Better State of Taxation
Other heartland states need to keep up with Iowa or risk falling behind by standing still. NATIONAL REVIEW By Jonathan Williams and Lee Schalk As he delivered…
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ALEC in the News: WIZM Radio – The Coming Food Crisis
ALEC policy experts discuss the coming food crisis resulting from the war in Ukraine and the policy options state lawmakers and governors have. American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)…
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ALEC in the News: WIZM Radio – The Coming Food Crisis
ALEC policy experts discuss the coming food crisis resulting from the war in Ukraine and the policy options state lawmakers and governors have. American Legislative Exchange…
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Can States Determine Who Represents Them in Federal Courts?
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court heard a case about whether states legislatures can represent the interests of a state in federal court when a party challenges the constitutionality…
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The Crisis in Ukraine Has Major Implications for the Agricultural Sector and Global Food Security
As Russia’s attacks on Ukraine escalate in Europe’s breadbasket, global food and agriculture markets are increasingly strained, exacerbating worldwide food insecurity – especially in the Middle East and northern Africa.
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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Neom Ranks #1 in Laffer-ALEC Annual Governor Ranking
Governors scorecard ensures every American can see how their governor has led without bias or agenda Arlington, Va. – (March 22, 2022) The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)…
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Op-ed With The Virginian-Pilot: Transparency in Health Care Costs Gets a Boost in Virginia
Brooklyn Roberts, Senior Director of the Health and Services Task force at ALEC, recently placed an op-ed with The Virginian-Pilot, discussing a bipartisan win for Virginians. House Bill 481 might…
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2021 Laffer-ALEC Report on Economic Freedom, Grading America’s Governors
Who are the best governors in America? States have long been incubators of policy innovation. In that context, Governors, even those overseeing historically disadvantaged states or cooperating with unwilling legislatures,…