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ALEC Policy Champions Protect Free Speech on Idaho’s College Campuses
ALEC is honored to recognize Idaho Representative Barbara Ehardt and Senator Kevin Cook as its latest Policy Champions for their sponsorship of the Protecting Campus Free Speech in Higher…
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Understanding Rich States, Poor States: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Tax Day marks the release of *Rich States, Poor States*. Jonathan Williams highlights Utah's top ranking, free-market policies, flat taxes, and education freedom.
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ALEC Policy Champions: Tennessee Sets New Standard for Responsible Tech Use in Schools
ALEC proudly recognizes Tennessee State Rep. Aron Maberry and Sen. Bill Powers for their leadership in passing Tennessee HB 825 – the Teen Social Media and Internet Safety Act.
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What DOGE Can Learn from the States: Jonathan Williams & Lee Schalk in Washington Examiner
Jonathan Williams, ALEC President and Chief Economist, and Lee Schalk, ALEC Senior Vice President of Policy, recently coauthored a Washington Examiner op-ed highlighting how DOGE can follow…
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Seven Things You Can’t Say about China: Insights from US Senator Tom Cotton
The Hudson Institute recently hosted US Senator Tom Cotton (AR) for a discussion on his book Seven Things You Can’t Say about China. The event focused on the Chinese Communist…
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2024 ALEC Annual Report
2024 Annual Report 2024 marked a remarkable milestone—the 51st year of the American Legislative Exchange Council’s tireless…
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Affordable Energy, Smarter States: Jonathan Williams on Hugh Hewitt
Arlington, Va. – ALEC’s President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams joined nationally syndicated radio host Hugh Hewitt to discuss the release of the fourth annual Energy Affordability Report, a comprehensive…
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April CEO Update
A lot has happened since I last wrote to you. President Donald J. Trump’s executive order to close the U.S. Department of Education emerged not just as a policy shift…
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ALEC Policy Champions in West Virginia Support Taiwan Participation in International Institutions
It is a profound honor to congratulate ALEC’s latest Policy Champions, ALEC 2025 National Chair West Virginia Senator Patricia Rucker and West Virginia Assistant Majority Whip Bill Ridenour, for…
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State Legislators of the Month, March 2025: Pennsylvania Representatives Seth Grove, Eric Nelson, and Barb Gleim
ALEC is proud to recognize Pennsylvania Representatives Seth Grove, Eric Nelson, and Barb Gleim as our March 2025 State Legislators of the Month. Their teamwork, strategic outreach, and deep commitment…
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How Trump’s Executive Order Could Reshape America’s Schools: Andrew Handel on Rod & Greg
In a significant policy move, the Trump administration has announced plans to dismantle the Department of Education, shifting responsibilities to the states. ALEC Education…
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A Win for Free Speech on Campus in Idaho
Idaho has secured another free speech win this month by passing the Protecting Campus Free Speech in Higher Education Act. This legislation, once signed into law,…
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Restoring Decision-Making Power Over America’s Schools To The States: ALEC In The News Roundup
Arlington, VA—On March 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, signaling a dramatic shift in federal education policy. In this new…
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Purple Star Schools: How State Legislators Are Supporting Military-Connected Students
Legislators in Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, and New York are currently considering legislation to implement or expand Purple Star School programs in their states. These programs are designed to…
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Idaho And Wyoming Embracing Universal School Choice: Andrew Handel in American Family News
In a growing trend across the U.S., Idaho and Wyoming have become the latest states to adopt universal school choice programs, marking a significant expansion of educational…
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March CEO Update
At this pivotal moment in history, the world is watching as America rediscovers its footing. Watching as we step from the path of centralized control and diminishing freedoms to reclaim…
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Limiting Student Use of Cell Phones in K-12 Classrooms
Section 1. Definitions. (A) “Instructional time” is time during which students are participating in an approved course, curriculum, or other educationally-related activity under the direction of a teacher. The term…
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Celebrating Black History Month 2025
Every February since 1976, Americans have celebrated the achievements and contributions that African Americans have made to our great nation. In President Donald Trump’s proclamation on National Black…
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February CEO Update
The Golden Age of America As President Trump declared during his inaugural address, this is the Golden Age of America—a time when the nation stands on the precipice of unparalleled…
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Celebrating National School Choice Week 2025
More families than ever before are free to choose the best school for their kids. With National School Choice Week kicking off around the country, the excitement and enthusiasm from…