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E-Verify Requirement Act
Section 1. Definitions As used in this chapter: (A) “Employee” means any person directed, allowed, or permitted to perform labor or services of any kind by an employer.
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Ten Guiding Principles for Consideration of Grants
Statement of Principles Grants can be a very attractive source of funding for local governments, as they can help pay for services, programs and amenities without going to tax- and…
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Enhancing Missouri’s Economic Vitality With Tax Policy: Jonathan Williams on 104.1 KSGF
ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams, spoke with Missouri State Representative Bishop Davidson on 104.KSGF about the importance of…
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State Legislator of the Month, October 2024: Indiana Rep. Jake Teshka
We are thrilled to recognize Indiana Representative Jake Teshka as the State Legislator of the Month for October. Elected in 2020 to represent Indiana’s District 7, which includes South Bend,…
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Moldova Takes a Big Step toward Joining the West
The invasion of Ukraine forced the countries in Russia’s near abroad to reevaluate their security recognizing that Putin’s imperial ambitions could threaten their national sovereignty. Moldova, strategically placed between Romania…
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California Threatens to Kill AI with Shortsighted Regulations: Jake Morabito in The Orange County Register
One of the biggest challenges of the burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) industry is regulation. ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force Director Jake Morabito discussed California’s approach in…
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Thank You, TABOR: Colorado Owes $1.7 Billion to Taxpayers
For the fourth straight year, Colorado taxpayers are set to receive refunds under the state’s Taxpayers Bill of Rights, or TABOR. In total, about $1.7 billion will be refunded…
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Texas Needs Universal Education Freedom: Lisa B. Nelson & Stephen Moore in National Review
ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson co-authored an op-ed with economist Stephen Moore of the Committee to Unleash Prosperity in the National…
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Laneigh Pfalser
Laneigh Pfalser is a Legislative Outreach Manager at the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). In her role, she develops connections with elected officials and partners to advance shared policies within…
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Addressing Federal Overspending: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
The federal government ended its fiscal year 2024 on September 30, and to no one’s surprise, the federal budget is still an unholy mess of overspending and waste. The Congressional…
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Planned Restoration of Michigan Nuclear Plant Shows Promise
The ongoing restoration of the Palisades nuclear power plant in Covert Township, Michigan has drawn attention to both American energy needs and the potential for similar projects to meet…
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Energy Matters: Chris Wright of Liberty Energy at the 51st ALEC Annual Meeting
Denver, CO – In a world increasingly focused on environmental shifts and rapid technological advancements, we often lose sight of a fundamental truth: energy powers modern civilization. At the ALEC…
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ALEC Congratulates Taiwan on the 113th Double Ten Day
ALEC congratulates President Lai Ching-te, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, Taiwan’s Ambassador to the United States Alexander Ta-ray Yui, and the Taiwanese people on the 113th National Day of the Republic…
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October CEO Update
As the hands of the clock swing towards November, our country finds itself in a familiar yet uniquely intense dance with destiny. The coming election is not merely a choice…
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Why Tighter Budgets Might Be Better for States in the Long Run: Jonathan Williams and Lee Schalk in Governing Magazine
Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy, and Lee Schalk, ALEC Vice President of Policy, recently co-authored an op-ed in…
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ALEC Policy Champions: Indiana Rep. Gregory Steuerwald, Sen. Cyndi Carrasco, Sen. Eric Koch, and Sen. Chris Garten End Judicial Deference in the Hoosier State
ALEC is proud to recognize Indiana State Representative Gregory Steuerwald, Senator Cyndi Carrasco, Senator Eric Koch, and Senate Majority Floor Leader Chris Garten as ALEC Policy Champions for their success…
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Education Freedom and Tax Cuts in Iowa: Speaker Pro Tem. John Wills at the ALEC Annual Meeting
Denver, CO – At the 51st Annual Meeting of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) in Denver, Iowa Speaker Pro Tempore John Wills — a member of…
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California Gov. Newsom Vetoes Controversial Artificial Intelligence Bill
California Governor Newsom has vetoed SB 1047, the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act, that would have amounted to the strictest regulations in the country…
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U.S. House of Representatives Passes Campus Free Speech Legislation
Thursday, September 19, the U.S. House of Representatives passed The End Woke Higher Education Act (H.R. 3724). This two-bill package includes the Accreditation for College Excellence Act sponsored by…
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Ilana Ovental
Ilana Ovental served as Program Manager at the ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform. Ilana graduated from Boston University with a BA in Political Science in 2022. She was previously…