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State Legislator of the Month, April 2025: Georgia Rep. Bethany Ballard
We are pleased to announce Georgia State Rep. Bethany Ballard as the ALEC State Legislator of the Month for April 2025. In just her first term, Ballard quickly emerged as…
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States 250 | 250 Years Strong
Empowering States, Shaping America’s Future A Special ALEC Initiative | 2025–2026 ALEC States 250 The journey begins now! Across the country, the countdown to…
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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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Texas Launches Nation’s Largest Universal Education Savings Account Program
ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) proudly applauds the passing of Senate Bill 2 – landmark legislation that creates the largest Universal Education Savings Account program in the country…
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Identifying Bad Actors in Our Supply Chains: An ALEC Women’s Leadership Episode
Last month, as part of ALEC’s Women’s Leadership series, Brooklyn Roberts and I spoke with national security expert Dr. Meg Reiss…
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ALEC Policy Champions Strengthen Georgia’s Civil Justice System
Leading the nation in civil justice reform this year, Georgia’s legislature recently passed — and Governor Kemp has just signed — a multi-faceted tort reform package. The bill’s…
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ALEC Policy Champions Return Major Rule-Making Authority to Utah Legislature
ALEC is proud to recognize Utah Representative Ryan Wilcox and Senator Daniel McCay as our newest Policy Champions for their leadership in reining in agency overreach and advancing accountable governance…
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ALEC Policy Champions Increase Flexibility for Workers, Advocate for Taxpayers in Arkansas
ALEC is honored to recognize Arkansas Rep. David Ray, Sen. Ben Gilmore, and Sen. Jim Dotson as ALEC Policy Champions for increasing financial flexibility for workers and advocating for taxpayers…
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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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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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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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Karla Jones Testimony on Maryland’s Security Needs
Last month Karla Jones, ALEC Vice President for the Center for International Freedom, testified before the Maryland House Health and Government Operations Committee explaining…
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Threats to Donor Privacy in 2025
Donor privacy, a cornerstone of free speech, is under attack across the country. According to a memo released by the People United for Privacy Foundation, 34 states currently face…
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Idaho Moving Quickly to Prevent Meritless Lawsuits with Anti-SLAPP Bill
Idaho has made significant progress in adopting anti-SLAPP legislation, an essential safeguard against meritless and retaliatory lawsuits. SB 1001, introduced in the Idaho Senate in mid-January, will ensure that…
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Civil Justice Reform in Georgia: Nino Marchese & Mark Behrens on ALEC TV
Georgia’s legislature, under Governor Brian Kemp’s leadership, has unveiled a bold package of tort and civil litigation reforms aimed at addressing what many see as a growing crisis of lawsuit…
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The UK’s War on Privacy is a Warning for America
The United Kingdom is out of control. Not only are they putting people in prison for their Facebook posts, but now they are forcing Apple to provide unfettered access to…
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Nebraska Looks to Increase Government Accountability and Transparency
Regulatory reforms have emerged as a key issue in 2025 as D.O.G.E. leads federal efforts to boost government efficiency. The momentum in Washington, D.C. is growing, and states are now…
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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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How States Can Help President Trump Usher in a Golden Age of AI
The overarching theme of President Trump’s second inaugural address was the beginning of a new Golden Age of America. Just one year from the 250th anniversary of our founding,…
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President Trump Signs Executive Order Protecting Free Speech
During his inaugural address, President Trump promised to sign an executive order protect free speech from government censorship, which he signed just a few hours later at Capital One…