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Why Dr. Oz’s Medicaid Anti-Fraud Initiative Is a Win for Taxpayers, Accountability, and Program Integrity
The recent directive from Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), calling on all 50 states to take ownership of rooting out fraud…
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State Legislator of the Month, April 2026: California Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil
We are proud to recognize California Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil as the ALEC State Legislator of the Month for April 2026. She represents California’s 4th Senate District, spanning 13 counties across…
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ALEC Policy Champions Enhance Legislative Oversight of Major Rules in South Dakota
ALEC is honored to recognize South Dakota Sen. Sue Peterson and Rep. Al Novstrup as ALEC Policy Champions for bringing REINS-style legislation to the Mount Rushmore State. Gov. Larry Rhoden…
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The Founders’ Inspiration for a Nation: Taxation Without Representation
As tensions escalated in the years leading up to the American Revolution, colonial leaders increasingly came to view their conflicts with British rule not as a series of isolated disputes,…
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China Accelerates Intimidation Tactics against Taiwan
Earlier this month, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te was scheduled to travel to Eswatini in southern Africa, one of the 12 remaining countries that still officially recognize Taiwan – a…
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Why Some States Win and What Drives Economic Competitiveness: Jonathan Williams on Alabama Capitol Journal
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams was featured on Capitol Journal as part of Alabama Public Television, discussing the organization’s 50-year history, its nonpartisan mission focused on…
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Utah Is a Perennial Leader in Economic Outlook: Jonathan Williams on Moore Money
Appearing on Moore Money with economist Stephen Moore, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams covering the latest economic outlook rankings from the 19th edition of…
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2025 ALEC Annual Report
The year 2025 was defined by momentum, discipline, and principled leadership. The work accomplished across the states in 2025 reaffirmed what has guided this organization for more…
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Where Missouri Landed in the New Rich States, Poor States: Joshua Meyer on NewstalkSTL
ALEC Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force Director Joshua Meyer joined The Tim Jones and Chris Arps Show to discuss the 19th edition of…
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The Ohio vs. Michigan Rivalry in Rich States, Poor States: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Hugh Hewitt spoke last week with ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams about latest economic outlook rankings from the 19th edition of Rich States, Poor States:…
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Katherine T. Bennett Testimony in Rhode Island: Ranked Choice Voting
ALEC Process and Procedures Task Force Director Katherine T. Bennett testified before the Rhode Island House State Government and Elections Committee on ranked choice voting and its risks. Read her…
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ALEC Policy Champions Secure the Integrity of the Vote in Ohio
ALEC is honored to recognize Ohio State Sen. Theresa Gavarone and Sen. William P. DeMora for their leadership in the passage of SB63, ensuring fair vote counting practices by prohibiting…
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19 Years and Still Building: Jonathan Williams in Deseret News
Following the publication of the 19th edition of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index,…
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Which States Are Winning? ALEC Unveils New ‘Rich States, Poor States’ Rankings
ARLINGTON, Va. – Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) released the 19th edition of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index, the annual report assessing each…
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ALEC Policy Champions Protecting Workers’ Right to a Secret Ballot
ALEC is honored to recognize Mississippi Sen. Josh Harkins and Rep. Lee Yancey as ALEC Policy Champions for their leadership in protecting the right of workers to cast a private…
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Karla Jones Testimony in Ohio: Protecting America’s Critical Infrastructure from Foreign Adversaries
On March 16, Vice President of the ALEC Center for International Freedom Karla Jones submitted written testimony to the Ohio House of Representatives Public Safety Committee on legislation intended to…
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ALEC Policy Champions Combat Antisemitism in Wisconsin
We are proud to congratulate ALEC’s newest Policy Champions: Wisconsin Assemblyman Ron Tusler and Wisconsin Sen. Rob Hutton, sponsors of AB 446 and SB 445. This legislation adopts the International…
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Taxpayers Shouldn’t Be Forced to Fund Lobbyists: Florida Rep. Jason Shoaf and Texas Sen. Adam Hinojosa in The Hill
Florida Representative Jason Shoaf and Texas Senator Adam Hinojosa, both ALEC members, recently co-authored an op-ed in The Hill outlining efforts to address the improper use of…
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Education Freedom Update: Jonathan Williams on Main Street Matters
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams was featured on Main Street Matters with the Job Creators Network, discussing the expansion of school choice across the country…
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The Founders’ Inspiration for a Nation: Civilian Oversight in Military Power
The colonists believed King George III was weakening the important idea that the military should remain under civilian authority. They viewed civilian control of the military as an essential protection…