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States Rapidly Advancing Wide-Ranging Bail Reform
After years of witnessing the cashless bail trend, states across the country are rapidly seeking to recalibrate their bail laws by prioritizing public‑safety protections and tightening judicial discretion in…
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Colorado Strengthens Justice System Integrity, Limits Use of Colorimetric Field Drug Tests
Colorado lawmakers took a meaningful step toward strengthening due process and improving the reliability of criminal prosecutions with the passage of HB26-1020. This reform addresses longstanding concerns surrounding the use…
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Energy Affordability Report, 5th Edition
The ALEC Energy Affordability Report serves as a benchmark for policymakers by providing a consistent, state-by-state comparison of electricity prices alongside the policy frameworks that influence them. In addition to…
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ALEC Policy Champion Advances Judicial Deference Reform in Alabama
Alabama is the latest state to meaningfully strengthen the separation of powers with the passage of SB167, a judicial deference reform championed by Sen. Arthur Orr. The legislation, which…
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New Mexico Protects Civil Justice Through Medical Malpractice Reform
New Mexico lawmakers have advanced significant medical malpractice reforms through House Bill 99, the state’s latest medical malpractice reform. HB 99 passed the New Mexico Legislature with overwhelming bipartisan…
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States Weigh In: Regulating GLP-1s and Other Compounded Drugs
The rise of GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide (found in Ozempic and Wegovy) and tirzepatide (found in Mounjaro and Zepbound) has transformed the landscape of weight loss treatment. These…
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Zachary Federico Testimony in Iowa: Establishing A Regulated Framework for Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy
ALEC Veterans and Military Affairs Task Force Director Zachary Federico testified before the Iowa Senate Health and Human Services Subcommittee and the Ways and Means committee regarding legislation that would…
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Zachary Federico Testimony in Maryland: Emerging Treatments for Struggling Veterans
ALEC Veterans and Military Affairs Task Force Director Zachary Federico testified before the Maryland House Health Committee on HB1477 in consideration of clinical trials on the use of ibogaine. Read…
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South Carolina Looks to Unleash Opportunity for Small Businesses
South Carolina is the latest state looking to limit bureaucratic authority. The state is considering legislation called the Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act that features a series of reforms…
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The State of State Privacy: Jake Morabito Breaks Down the Push for Federal Consumer Data Privacy Standards
ALEC Senior Director of Policy Jake Morabito recently spoke at a policy event hosted by the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation on the state of state consumer data privacy…
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A Smarter Energy Future for Ohio
With a growing manufacturing base, expanding data center investment, and rising electricity demand, Ohio’s economic future depends on affordable and reliable power. Major industrial facilities require constant, high-load electricity to…
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Joshua Meyer Testimony in South Dakota: Truth In Taxation
ALEC Tax & Fiscal Policy Task Force Director Joshua Meyer testified before the South Dakota House Committee on Taxation on SB 183 and its potential impact on South Dakota property…
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Zachary Federico Testimony in Alaska: Veterans Justice Act
ALEC Veterans and Military Affairs Task Force Director Zachary Federico testified before the Alaska House Veterans & Military Affairs Committee and the Senate State Affairs Committee regarding HB 299 and…
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Zachary Federico Testimony in Maryland: Funding for Clinical Trials of Ibogaine
ALEC Veterans and Military Affairs Task Force Director Zachary Federico testified before the Maryland Senate Finance Committee on SB0527 in consideration of clinical trials on the use of ibogaine. Read…
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Michigan’s Approach to Smartphones in Schools: Media Highlights
Last week, ALEC Senior Director of Policy Jake Morabito gave several interviews on Michigan’s recent legislation limiting the use of smartphones in K-12 schools during instruction time. This new legislation…
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Zachary Federico Testimony in New Hampshire: Medical Innovations for Veterans
ALEC Veterans and Military Affairs Task Force Director Zachary Federico submitted written testimony to the New Hampshire House Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs Committee on treating PTSD among veterans.
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Why States Are Considering Regulated Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy Policies
Legislatures across the country are evaluating structured, state-level approaches to alternative mental health treatments. Currently, treatment options for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are limited. Trauma-focused therapy, the…
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State AI Policy Toolkit: The ALEC Guide to a Golden Age of Artificial Intelligence Innovation
As our nation reflects on our upcoming Semiquincentennial, American innovation in the technology and telecommunications domain should be commemorated from coast to coast throughout the celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
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Indiana and the ALEC-Backed National Debt Denunciation: Jonathan Williams in Indiana Capital Chronicle
The Indiana Capital Chronicle covered Monday’s press conference in Indianapolis on the urgency of fixing the national debt. Featured speakers included Gov. Mike Braun, State Comptroller…
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Joshua Meyer Testimony in South Dakota: Ensuring Truth In Taxation
ALEC Tax & Fiscal Policy Task Force Director Joshua Meyer was recently invited to testify before the South Dakota Senate Committee on Taxation on SB 183 and its potential impact…