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Broadband Update: A “Benefit of the Bargain” for the BEAD Program
President Donald Trump’s Commerce Department is revamping a key federal broadband deployment program by cutting unnecessary red tape, ensuring a fair and level playing field for providers, and restoring market…
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Elections, Education, and the State Policies Shaping America: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Hugh Hewitt spoke last week with ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams about the SAVE Act and voter ID, the 2030 census and predictions that California could lose multiple…
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Top States for Domestic Migration and Economic Competitiveness: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
As we reflect upon our 250th year as a nation, migration of the American people has been one of the defining stories. The Pilgrims crossed the Atlantic in…
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Championing the People’s Voice on Tax Policy: Oregon Representative Ed Diehl
At the recent ALEC States and Nation Policy Summit, Oregon Representative Ed Diehl sat down with host Jay Hamilton to discuss the campaign to stop a $4.3 billion transportation tax…
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Parent Demand for Education Freedom is Surging in 2026
This week, Texas launched applications for the new Texas Education Freedom Account program, which is available to all families in the state. The program is proving so popular among parents…
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Katherine T. Bennett Testimony in Kansas: Voter Identification Measures
ALEC Process and Procedures Task Force Director Katherine T. Bennett was recently invited to testify before the Kansas House Elections Committee regarding voter identification measures, particularly the use of photo…
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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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New Commonsense Solutions to Promote Energy Affordability and Reliability in Your State
Affordable and reliable energy is essential to economic stability, household budgets, and long-term state competitiveness. As electricity demand continues to grow, state policymakers must focus on policies that deliver dependable power to communities and businesses at a reasonable…
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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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Off to a Fast Start: CEO Update
Just one month into 2026, the ALEC team has already hit the ground running. Like I told a member of our staff earlier this week: I like to think we’re…
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State Tax Policies & Legislative Changes: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Hugh Hewitt spoke with ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams last week about the latest state tax proposals in 2026 – and why some states have figured out the…
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Lora Current Testimony in New Hampshire: Reliable Energy Sources
ALEC Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force Senior Manager Lora Current submitted written testimony to the New Hampshire House Committee on Science, Technology, and Energy regarding HB 1455 relative 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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Education Freedom Continues To Rise Across America: Andrew Handel in The Daily Caller
In honor of National School Choice Week, ALEC Education & Workforce Development Task Force Director Andrew Handel authored an op-ed in The Daily Caller covering the momentum…
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Index Shows Top States That Support Education Freedom: Andrew Handel in The Center Square
ALEC Education & Workforce Development Task Force Director Andrew Handel was quoted in a recent piece in The Center Square by Esther Wickham on the release of…
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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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Utah Builds on Its Education Freedom Momentum: Andrew Handel on The Rod and Greg Show
ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force Director Andrew Handel joined The Rod & Greg Show on 105.9 KNRS to discuss the release of the 3rd edition of the…
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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…