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2025 ALEC Index of State Education Freedom: A 50-State Guide to Parental Empowerment
We are in the midst of an educational renaissance in America. At the time of publication, a record 12 states are empowering (or will soon be empowering) every family and…
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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…
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California’s Wildfire Crisis: A Failure of Priorities
California, the most-taxed state in the nation, boasts unparalleled financial resources. Yet, despite its wealth, the state continues to fail its residents by neglecting the most basic measures needed…
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ALEC Government Efficiency Coalition
During the 2024 States and Nation Policy Summit, we announced the creation of the ALEC Government Efficiency (AGE) Coalition and began to solicit input on the best and brightest ideas…
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Exploring ALEC’s Essential Policy Solutions for 2025
The 2024 election created new opportunities to advance the principles of free markets, limited government, and federalism. States are best positioned to leverage this historic window of opportunity and enact…
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Tala Baityeh
Tala Baityeh is the Manager of Development at the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), where she works closely with supporters to drive outreach initiatives and advocate for the core principles…
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State Legislator of the Month, January 2025: Colorado House Minority Leader Rose Pugliese
We are thrilled to recognize Colorado House Minority Leader Rose Pugliese as the State Legislator of the Month for January. Elected in 2022 to represent Colorado’s District 14, which includes…
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New Ohio Law Follows ALEC Model to Protect Pensioners and Taxpayers
In December, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 6, which codified the gold standard of state fiduciary rules to protect public pension beneficiaries and taxpayers. The legislation follows the…
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Karl Eckhart
Karl Eckhart re-joined the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in 2017 and currently serves as Vice President of Intergovernmental Affairs. In this capacity Eckhart is proud to work with…
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States Grapple with AI Regulation Amid Rapid Innovation
Arlington, VA – Artificial intelligence has become a legislative hot topic, with nearly every state filing bills in last year to regulate its development and use. According to Jake Morabito,…
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ALEC Policy Champions: Representatives Barhorst and Ferguson Deliver Price Transparency for Ohio Patients
Bringing more price transparency to healthcare is an Essential Policy Solution for ALEC in 2025. As healthcare costs continue to soar, we’ve seen states take the lead in ensuring…
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How the CCP Is Using a UN Resolution to Isolate Taiwan: Karla Jones on NTD News
Washington, DC – On the heels of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) announcing a new model policy that condemns the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) attempts to isolate…
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January CEO Update
2025 marks a remarkable milestone—the 52nd year of the American Legislative Exchange Council’s tireless commitment to equipping and empowering state leaders to shape America’s future. For over half a century,…
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ALEC Policy Champions: Utah Sen. Kirk Cullimore and Rep. Jefferson Moss Lead the Way on State Artificial Intelligence Legislation
While several U.S. states continue to pursue excessive regulations threatening America’s global leadership in artificial intelligence (AI), legislative leaders in Utah pioneered a better path forward earlier this year…
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Informing America Foundation Awarded 2024 Gregor G. Peterson Prize in Venture Philanthropy
The Informing America Foundation was awarded the 2024 Gregor G. Peterson Prize at the 2024 ALEC States and Nation Policy Summit. The Tennessee Star covered this prestigious award: The…
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Hannah Josephson
Hannah Josephson serves as the account coordinator at the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), where she helps the organization keep its functions rolling behind the scenes, working to provide the…
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ALEC Adopts Policy to Defend Taiwan’s Sovereignty Against PRC Aggression
Arlington, VA – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) today announced the adoption of a new model policy condemning the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) ongoing efforts to delegitimize Taiwan…
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Senator Mike Braun Receives the Laffer Award at ALEC’s 2024 Summit
Washington, DC – At the 2024 American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC) States & Nation Policy Summit, Indiana Governor-Elect Mike Braun was honored with the prestigious Laffer Award for…
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Emma Janney
Emma Janney works as the Partnerships and Engagement Coordinator where she deals with private sector outreach and fundraising. Prior to joining her current position, she worked as a General Policy…
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Federal Tax Reform Forecast 2025: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
In 2025, President Trump and Congress will consider whether to extend some of the most important provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, or TCJA, such as the…