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The Intersection of the Olympics, Taiwan and UN General Assembly Resolution 2758
Few events stir national pride more than the medal ceremony at the Olympics, as the American flag is raised and the Star-Spangled Banner resounds to honor our athletes bringing home…
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Credit Cards, Interchange Fees, and the Cost of Government Intervention
Have you used a credit card today? If so, you are not alone. It is estimated that nearly 2,000 credit card transactions are completed nationwide every second. In late…
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Joshua Meyer Testimony in Missouri: Taxpayer Bill of Rights
ALEC Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force Director Joshua Meyer was recently invited to testify before the Missouri House Ways and Means Committee about how tax and expenditure limitations would…
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U.S. House Passes PBM Reforms: Where Are We Now?
The United States House of Representatives recently passed bipartisan legislation aimed at reforming PBMs to increase transparency and lower drug costs. These reforms include de-linking compensation from drug prices in…
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Michigan Lawmakers Advance Responsible, Flexible Approach to Limiting Cell Phone Use in Schools
Michigan has taken significant steps toward restoring focus, safety, and academic excellence in K–12 education. With broad bipartisan support, the Legislature recently advanced House Bill 4141, requiring schools to…
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Jake Morabito Testimony in New Hampshire: Artificial Intelligence and the Right to Compute
ALEC Senior Director of Policy Jake Morabito submitted written testimony to the New Hampshire House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee about HB 124 and the research about how new and…
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Jake Morabito Testimony in Tennessee: Recycling & Extended Producer Responsibility
ALEC Senior Director of Policy Jake Morabito was recently invited testify before the Tennessee Joint Advisory Task Force on Solid Waste regarding recycling policy and solid waste management. You can…
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Alan Jernigan Testimony in South Carolina: Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act
ALEC Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force Director Alan Jernigan submitted written testimony to the South Carolina Senate Judiciary Subcommittee regarding the research and analysis on reforms included in…
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President Trump’s Healthcare Philosophy: Less Government, More Choices
President Donald Trump is building on actions from his first term that aimed to increase competition and affordability in healthcare through alternative coverage options, focusing on market-based reforms, deregulation, and…
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States Can Lead the Way on Energy Affordability: Jonathan Williams on Real Clear Investigations
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams joined Maggie Miller of The Miller Report on Real Clear Investigations to discuss how states can ensure energy…
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Addressing The Leading Issues Across the States: Lee Schalk on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Hugh Hewitt spoke with Senior Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk last week about several leading issues affecting the states and the organizational priorities ALEC is focusing on ahead of…
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Act to Protect Due Process For Families Facing Potential Separation
This Act shall be called the “Act to Protect Due Process Rights for Families Facing Potential [CPS] Family Separation.” Purpose Statement This…
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Act Prohibiting the Purchase or Acquisition of Real Property by Certain Foreign Entities
An ACT relating to the purchase or acquisition of an interest in real property by certain aliens or foreign entities; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty. …
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Statement of Principles on the Protection of Critical Communications Infrastructure
WHEREAS, between June 2024 and June 2025, the U.S. communications sector suffered 15,540 reported theft, vandalism, or sabotage incidents disrupting service for over 9.5 million customers nationwide; …
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Never Forget: September Eleventh Awareness Education Act
Section 1. Short Title This policy shall be known as the “Never Forget: September Eleventh Awareness Education Act.” Section 2. Purpose and Findings …
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ALEC Celebrates Free Speech Week
This week, Oct. 20-26, ALEC celebrates Free Speech Week, an annual celebration of our First Amendment rights! ALEC’s Center to Protect Free Speech was founded to educate legislators and concerned…
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How States are Eliminating the Personal Income Tax
In a generational effort to embrace liberty, drive economic growth, and reduce government’s intrusion into everyday life, several states are attempting to do what many have long thought was impossible:…
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ALEC Policy Champion Protects Free Speech Against Indoctrination and Suppression at Idaho Universities
ALEC is excited to recognize another policy champion from Idaho this year, Sen. Ben Toews, for his work defending free speech by protecting Idaho’s colleges and universities from forced indoctrination…
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Consolidating Elections: Katie Thompson on NPR
https://alec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250925_me_new_york_city_may_move_its_mayoral_elections_to_even_years.mp3 This fall, New York City is considering a plan to place local races on the same ballot as presidential and midterm races, part of a broader push…
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Rule #1 to Protect Kids Online: Parents Are in Charge
A new book from a prominent American psychologist and academic underscores the leading role for parents and caregivers in protecting children from harms online, echoing ALEC model policy solutions that…