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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…
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March CEO Update
Alexander Pope once wrote that hope springs eternal. A fitting sentiment heading into March with fresh policy victories under our belt and the promise of more right…
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Transparency Bills Seek to Reveal the True Costs of College: Andrew Handel in Stateline
Andrew Handel, ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force Director, was featured in a Stateline news article on the costs of…
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Adding Clarity to the E-Vapor Market with Directory Enforcement
Vaping products hit American markets in 2006. Since then, the federal and state governments have grappled with regulating these products as demand soars and headlines catch national attention.
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State Legislator of the Month, February 2024: Virginia Sen. Chris Head
We are pleased to announce Virginia State Senator Chris Head as the February 2024 State Legislator of the Month. Head has been committed to public service for many years and…
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ALEC and Other Conservative Groups Push School Choice: Andrew Handel in Governing
Andrew Handel, ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force Director, was interviewed by Zina Hutton of Governing on the…
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Celebrating Black History Month 2024
This February, Americans celebrate Black History Month by highlighting the history, achievements, and contributions of African Americans to the United States. ALEC member, Kansas State Representative Patrick Penn explained why…
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Arizona Tax Cuts and School Choice Didn’t Create the Budget Deficit: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
In his latest American Radio Journal commentary, ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams highlights the real reason for Arizona’s state budget deficit. Arizona…
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Defund UNRWA Permanently
This week, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) was one of the more than 70 organizations calling on the United States Congress to prohibit the use of US taxpayer…
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2024 Solutions Spotlight: Responsible Budgeting & Putting America’s Fiscal House in Order
As many states continue find themselves with budget surpluses at the end of fiscal year 2023, the ALEC State Budget Reform Toolkit is a great resource. The toolkit outlines 23…
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February CEO Update
February is here, and we’re celebrating Black History Month to honor African American achievements and contributions to our nation. My good friend, Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears said it best:…