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VIDEO: ALEC 49th Annual Meeting Highlights
More than 1,200 attendees from across America gathered in Atlanta in July for the ALEC 49th Annual Meeting. The message they heard repeatedly was that states…
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Arizona Families Celebrate New Universal ESA Law
During his January State of the State address, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey made waves after saying “Many of our poor kids and children of color are trapped in a…
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State Legislator of the Month, September 2022: Assemblyman Robert J. Smullen
Assemblyman Robert J. Smullen New York State Assembly, District 118 First Assumed Office: 2019 It is our privilege to announce New York Assemblyman Robert J. Smullen as this…
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ALEC in Deseret News: Implications of Supreme Court’s Ruling in Carson v. Makin are Huge
Andrew Handel, ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force Director, was recently featured in the Deseret News speaking about education freedom as it relates to the Supreme Court’s…
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Addressing Americans’ Lack of Civics Knowledge
On Saturday, September 17th, we celebrate Constitution Day. Beyond simply commemorating the day our Constitution was signed back in 1787, this holiday is meant to increase American awareness of our…
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Idaho Joins Historic 2022 Flat Tax Revolution
Steve Forbes’ Flat Tax Revolution is in full swing in the states. Days ago, Idaho became the latest state to switch from a progressive personal income tax to…
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New Model Policies from the 49th ALEC Annual Meeting
ALEC recently wrapped up our 49th Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia at the end of July. It was a great success with over 1,200 attendees, including state lawmakers from nearly…
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ALEC on Hugh Hewitt Radio Show: Our Mission is to Help All Americans
Nationally syndicated radio host Hugh Hewitt broadcast live from the ALEC 49th Annual Meeting in Atlanta and spoke with ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson. They talked about the mission of…
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Arizona Families Celebrate New Universal ESA Law
During his January State of the State address, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey made waves after saying “Many of our poor kids and children of color are trapped in a…
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One Year after the Taliban Takeover Afghanistan’s Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
US and NATO forces withdrew from Afghanistan one year ago this month igniting a series of complex humanitarian crises. Since seizing control of the government on August 15, 2021, the…
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Breaking Down President Biden’s Student Loan Handout
The White House released the details of President Biden’s student loan handout yesterday, which includes the following policy proposals: $10,000 of handouts for student loan borrowers making less than $125,000…
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ALEC Releases 29 New Model Policies from 49th Annual Meeting
Arlington, Va. (August 24, 2022)– Today the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) released 29 new Model Policies. These measures are publicly available to ALEC members and non-members…
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White House Set to Release Plans for Student Loan Forgiveness
One of President Reagan’s most famous quotes was “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.” These words…
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Texas Rep. Brian Harrison on Hugh Hewitt Show: Parents Want to Free their Children from Failing Schools
Nationally syndicated radio host Hugh Hewitt broadcast live from the ALEC 49th Annual Meeting in Atlanta and highlighted some of the education freedom reforms ALEC members have been leading across…
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Iowa Speaker Pro Tem John Wills on Hugh Hewitt Show: Our Conservative Policies Work
Nationally syndicated radio host Hugh Hewitt broadcast live from the ALEC 49th Annual Meeting in Atlanta where he interviewed Iowa House Speaker Pro Tempore John Wills. They spoke on a…
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Jake Morabito
Jake Morabito is the Senior Director of Policy at the American Legislative Exchange Council and oversees the Communications and Technology Task Force, as well as the Energy, Environment, and Agriculture…
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ALEC on Hugh Hewitt Show: Hispanics Want Opportunities, Not Handouts
Nationally syndicated radio host Hugh Hewitt broadcast live from the ALEC 49th Annual Meeting in Atlanta and spoke with Rep. Danny Perez of Florida, the 2023 ALEC National Chairman. Rep.
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Virginia Lab Schools Provide More Choice for K-12 Students
When Governor Glenn Youngkin signed the Virginia State Budget on June 21, he celebrated new opportunities for students and families, including the creation of “lab schools.” Lab schools are…
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ALEC Honors Congresswoman and ALEC Alumna Victoria Spartz with Prestigious Iron Lady Award
Ukrainian-born American Indiana Congresswoman Rallies U.S. Support for Ukrainian Freedom Atlanta, Ga. –Last night, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) honored Indiana Congresswoman Victoria Spartz with the prestigious Iron Lady…
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Returning Power to the States: State Lawmakers Gather in Georgia for ALEC 49th Annual Meeting
Rise of Federalism Atlanta, Ga. – Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), the nation’s largest and oldest nonpartisan membership organization of state legislators, is holding…