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Reliability in Expert Testimony Standards Act
Section 1. Short Title This Act may be known and cited as the Reliability in Expert Testimony Standards Act. Section 2. Testimony by Expert Witnesses {FRE 702} A witness who…
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June CEO Update
People often ask me why I do what I do – why I devote my time to the early mornings, the late nights, the countless meetings and dinners, and travel…
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EFAs Help Students Come First in Iowa: Lisa B. Nelson in N’West Iowa Review
ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson was featured in the N’West Iowa Review, highlighting the benefits of Education Freedom Accounts and Governor Kim Reynolds’ leadership…
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State Leaders Urge President Biden Secure Southern Border
Arlington, VA – As leaders on Capitol Hill announce the SAVE Act, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) issued a letter signed…
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May CEO Update
It’s like déjà vu all over again as the surge of anti-American, pro-Hamas activists that engulfed our college campuses last October has resurfaced with a vengeance. Picture this: quads filled…
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Antisemitism on Display at Columbia University “Encampment”
Antisemitism has been a problem on university campuses for years but has been especially prevalent since Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel. Last month, I wrote about an…
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States with the Best Economic Outlook: Lee Schalk on Conservative Commandos
Lee Schalk, ALEC VP of Policy, went on the Conservative Commandos podcast discussing the top five best states in economic outlook and other highlights…
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Iowa’s Tax Triumphs: Jonathan Williams on ITR Radio
Jonathan Williams, ALEC EVP of Policy and Chief Economist, was featured on ITR Live (Iowans for Tax Relief) discussing strategies for managing state budgets…
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Is a Federal Consumer Data Privacy Bill Around the Corner? What Your State Needs to Know
Will 2024 be the year that Congress enacts a consumer data privacy standard? Over the weekend, two key Members of Congress inched the United States closer to the elusive goal…
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April CEO Update
It’s been a wild month here at ALEC, with groups like Greenpeace and Communist Party USA taking shots at our policies and staff. These groups love to make baseless accusations…
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Americans Flock to Winning States: New Rich States, Poor States Rankings
ARLINGTON, Va. – Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) released the 17th edition of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index, the annual report assessing each…
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2023 ALEC Annual Report
Since its establishment in 1973, ALEC has embraced the principle of sharing trusted policy solutions. The visionary leaders behind our organization, such as former Illinois State Representative Henry Hyde, Iowa…
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State Legislator of the Month, March 2024: Kansas Sen. Renee Erickson
We are delighted to announce Kansas State Senator Renee Erickson as the March 2024 State Legislator of the Month. Senator Erickson serves as the ALEC Co-Chair for Kansas and holds…
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With the Right Approach, Virginia Can Lead a Tech Revolution: Jake Morabito in The Virginian-Pilot
Jake Morabito, ALEC’s Communications and Technology Task Force Director, recently authored an op-ed in The Virginian-Pilot analyzing the latest legislative debates on AI and lauding…
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Medicaid Expansion Consuming State Budgets: 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 fiscal implications of Medicaid…
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Free Speech Under Attack at UC Berkeley
Antisemitism on college campuses is not new, but since Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel, there have been many instances of antisemitism seen across the country and the world. At…
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ALEC Celebrates Sunshine Week 2024
This week, from March 10-16, ALEC celebrates “Sunshine Week.” Started in 2005 by the American Society of Newspaper Editors, Sunshine Week exists to promote open and transparent government. Transparency…
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Tackling Human Trafficking & Supporting Survivors for Women’s History Month
During Women’s History Month, ALEC honors women taking leadership roles to tackle critical issues across the states. This week, ALEC Federalism & International Relations Senior Task Force Director…
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Energy Policy & Grid Reliability: Joe Trotter on The Conservative Energy Podcast
Joe Trotter, ALEC Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force Director, was featured on the Conservative Energy News podcast delving into the basics of ALEC…
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In Our Shared Vision for America, States Lead the Way: ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson Responds to State of the Union Address
Today, ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson offered her response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address. In his State of the Union address last night, President Biden’s vision…