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In Trump Era, ALEC Remains Key Conservative Player in States: Governing Magazine
Alan Greenblatt of Governing Magazine recently covered the 52nd ALEC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis. The expansion of private school choice has been one of the greatest public policy victories of…
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States Rising at ALEC 52nd Annual Meeting in Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN – Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) kicks off its 52nd Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana, running through Friday, July 18. As the premier gathering of state legislators and…
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Big Names and Bold Ideas Coming to ALEC Annual Meeting: Lars Dalseide on NewsTalkSTL
Big names and bold ideas are coming as over 1,500 legislators, policy experts, and leaders descend on Indianapolis for ALEC’s 52nd Annual Meeting. The city is set to…
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Big Beautiful Laboratories of Democracy: Jonathan Williams on Prosperity 101
Appearing on Prosperity 101, ALEC President and Chief Economist, Jonathan Williams, spoke to the host, Linda Hansen, on the role of ALEC as a…
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July CEO Update
Weeks before fireworks lit up the Fourth of July sky, something remarkable happened. A thunderbolt from above reminded the world, once again, that America is capable of bold, decisive leadership.
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How State Policy Is Reshaping America’s Future: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Appearing on The Hugh Hewitt Show, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams discussed the latest edition of the ALEC States That Work labor report, breaking down the rankings…
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Modernizing Public Sector Defined Contribution Plans Act
Public Sector Retirement Income Plan Act Chapter 1. Creation of…
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Election Crime Prosecution Act
The Secretary of State shall exercise in the manner provided by this act all powers granted to him by this act, and shall perform all the duties imposed upon him…
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Amendments to the Science of Reading Act
Section 1. Definitions A. “Retention” or “retained” means an individual repeating the same grade level in a subsequent school year that the individual participated in during the immediately preceding school…
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High-Dosage Tutoring Model Policy
Section 1. Definition a) “Dosage” means the total duration of tutoring, in hours, and the total number of tutoring sessions that a student receives in an academic…
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A Resolution Commemorating the 250th Anniversary (Semiquincentennial) of the Founding of the United States of America
WHEREAS, July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary, or Semiquincentennial, of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia in 1776, signifying…
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Technology‑Neutral Anti‑Discrimination Clarification Act
Section 1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the “Technology‑Neutral Anti‑Discrimination Clarification Act of 20 XX.” Section 2. Legislative Purpose and Findings The…
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2025 State Wins and the One Big Beautiful Bill: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Appearing on The Hugh Hewitt Show, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams unpacked recent developments in Medicaid reform, federal tax policy, and state-level…
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Arkansas Ranks Among Top Ten States: Rich States, Poor States on KATV News
KATV in Little Rock spoke to State Secretary of Commerce Hugh McDonald about Arkansas’ 10th place finish in the 18th edition of Rich States, Poor States. LITTLE ROCK, Ark.
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Dawn Draayer
Dawn Draayer leads the Development Department at the American Legislative Exchange Council, overseeing individual and foundation fundraising. She brings more than 20 years of fundraising experience to this role, having…
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June CEO Update
From the beginning, ALEC was built on a simple but powerful idea: that limited government, free markets, and federalism work. Not just in theory, but in practice, in real communities,…
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State Leaders Target Labor Trafficking
Rapid industry growth is usually good news for America—except when it isn’t. Each year, an estimated $236 billion is generated globally from human trafficking, with $64 billion resulting…
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Reforming Medicaid and Renewing the Tax Cuts: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Appearing on The Hugh Hewitt Show, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams highlighted the need for fiscal discipline and structural reform—particularly in Medicaid.
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ALEC Policy Champions Expand Virtual Learning in Texas
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) proudly recognizes Texas Sen. Paul Bettencourt and Rep. Keith Bell for their leadership in passing SB 569, a major piece of legislation that…
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States Battle Property Tax Pressure Points to Aid Homeowners: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Appearing on The Hugh Hewitt Show, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams sounded the alarm on runaway property taxes.