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Michigan Lawmakers Advance Responsible, Flexible Approach to Limiting Cell Phone Use in Schools
Michigan has taken significant steps toward restoring focus, safety, and academic excellence in K–12 education. With broad bipartisan support, the Legislature recently advanced House Bill 4141, requiring schools to…
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Off to a Fast Start: CEO Update
Just one month into 2026, the ALEC team has already hit the ground running. Like I told a member of our staff earlier this week: I like to think we’re…
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State Legislator of the Month, January 2026: Missouri Rep. Jim Murphy
ALEC is proud to recognize Missouri Rep. Jim Murphy as a State Legislator of the Month. He has served in the Missouri House of Representatives since 2019, representing the 94th…
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Jake Morabito Testimony in New Hampshire: Artificial Intelligence and the Right to Compute
ALEC Senior Director of Policy Jake Morabito submitted written testimony to the New Hampshire House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee about HB 124 and the research about how new and…
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New ALEC Model Policy Improves School Transitions for Military-Connected Children
For military-connected children, frequent moves and the disruptions that accompany them are a normal fact of life. Over one million American school-aged children have at least one active-duty parent,…
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An Act to Establish a Court Appearance Reminder Program and Reduce Failure to Appear
Section 1. Legislative findings and purpose. The Legislature finds that: (a) Every missed court appearance where a warrant is a consequence costs the government an…
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Providing Trusted Policy Solutions To State Legislators: Jonathan Williams on The Making Waves Podcast
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams spoke with host Dave Roetman on The Making Waves podcast about the legacy of ALEC in empowering legislators with trusted…
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Uniformed Services Child School Transitions Act
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF _________: Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this policy is to: (a) Maximize the potential for effective…
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New Laws Shaping the States In 2026: Lee Schalk on Newsmax
ALEC Senior Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk joined The Wake Up America show on Newsmax to discuss the new laws across the U.S. that are reshaping the…
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Happy New Year: CEO Update
The New Year invites us not only to celebrate a banner 2025 for ALEC but also to reflect on the future we are shaping in the states. I am truly…
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Highlighting The Momentum & Wins Transforming The States: Lee Schalk on NewsTalkSTL
ALEC Senior Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk joined The Tim Jones and Chris Arps show from ALEC’s States & Nation Policy Summit in Fort Worth, TX,…
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ALEC Model Policy Could Have Prevented Upheaval for Parents and Students in Des Moines, Iowa
In 2023, Iowa’s Des Moines Independent Community School District (DMICSD) contracted with an executive search firm to find candidates to fill an open position for Superintendent of Schools. They…
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Driving Freedom Forward: ALEC Recognizes 2025 Leaders of the Year
At last week’s States and Nation Policy Summit, ALEC recognized officials from across the United States and around the world for exceptional achievements over the past year that advanced the…
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What A Great Week in Fort Worth: CEO Update
With record-breaking attendance, everyone who came to the 2025 States & Nation Policy Summit (SNPS) was treated to an incredible lineup of speakers, including messages from Secretary of Agriculture Brooke…
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National, State, and Local Leaders Unite in Fort Worth for States & Nation Policy Summit
Fort Worth, TX – Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) begins the winter’s most influential gathering in state policy: the ALEC States & Nation Policy Summit. The meeting welcomes…
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Reengaging Americans With Their History & Principles: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Guest host Alex Marlow filling in on The Hugh Hewitt Show spoke with ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams last week about the organization’s work with state…
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Arizona’s Blueprint for a New Age of American Manufacturing
Semiconductors—also called “microchips” or simply “chips”—are the fundamental ingredients to all modern digital and electronic devices, from smartphones, laptops, and advanced artificial intelligence to motor vehicles, medical devices, and even…
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Addressing The Leading Issues Across the States: Lee Schalk on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Hugh Hewitt spoke with Senior Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk last week about several leading issues affecting the states and the organizational priorities ALEC is focusing on ahead of…
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The Therapeutic Psilocybin Act for Veterans and First Responders
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF _________: Section 1. Legislative Findings. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severe mental health condition with limited…
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Gavin’s Law Act
Be it enacted by this legislative chamber: An ACT to Amend this State’s Code of Laws by Enacting “Gavin’s Law” by Adding a Section to Create the Offenses Of…