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Prioritizing Energy Affordability and Reliability Across the States: Lora Current on The Lars Larson Show
ALEC Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force Senior Manager Lora Current was on The Lars Larson Show discussing energy affordability and state policies following the release of the 5th edition…
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The Role of Energy in the American Economy: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
The future of the American economy will be determined in no small part by energy. Not merely energy in the abstract, but energy that is abundant, affordable, and…
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States Rapidly Advancing Wide-Ranging Bail Reform
After years of witnessing the cashless bail trend, states across the country are rapidly seeking to recalibrate their bail laws by prioritizing public‑safety protections and tightening judicial discretion in…
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ALEC Policy Champions Expand Education Freedom in the Bluegrass State
ALEC is proud to recognize Rep. Kim Moser, Rep. T.J. Roberts, Speaker David Osborne, and Senate President Pro Tem David Givens for leading Kentucky’s passage of HB 1 into…
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States Take the Lead in Energy Affordability: April CEO Update
Since so many of us will be spending Easter Sunday worshiping or with our families, I wanted to send this month’s update earlier than usual. In February, during his State…
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Data Centers, Energy Demand, and the Ratepayer Protection Pledge
Data centers are foundational to America’s digital infrastructure. These clusters of state-of-the-art IT equipment are essentially responsible for powering all online services and activity across our increasingly digital world,…
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Missouri Businesses Are Paying the Price for Copper and Fiber Theft: Jake Morabito in The Center Square
The latest op-ed by ALEC Senior Director of Policy Jake Morabito was recently featured in The Center Square, covering how Missouri legislators are addressing the protection of critical…
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Colorado Strengthens Justice System Integrity, Limits Use of Colorimetric Field Drug Tests
Colorado lawmakers took a meaningful step toward strengthening due process and improving the reliability of criminal prosecutions with the passage of HB26-1020. This reform addresses longstanding concerns surrounding the use…
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ALEC Releases Fifth Edition of Energy Affordability Report
Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) released the 5th edition of the ALEC Energy Affordability Report. The annual report uses data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) to…
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Statement of Principles on Legislative Oversight
Guiding Principles of Legislative Oversight Seeking Information – The state legislature must have the information necessary to conduct oversight activities. Therefore, the legislature must have the ability to hold hearings, compel the appearance of government officials, and compel the production of documents. Legislative…
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ALEC Policy Champion Advances Judicial Deference Reform in Alabama
Alabama is the latest state to meaningfully strengthen the separation of powers with the passage of SB167, a judicial deference reform championed by Sen. Arthur Orr. The legislation, which…
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Georgia’s Path Toward Eliminating the Personal Income Tax
A recent report from the Georgia Senate Special Committee on the Elimination of Georgia’s Income Tax outlined a plan that would immediately exempt two-thirds of Georgians from personal income…
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ALEC Policy Champion Addresses Classroom Distractions by Limiting Student Cell Phone Use in Schools
ALEC is proud to recognize Michigan Rep. Mark Tisdel and colleagues across the Michigan Legislature for their achievement in enacting HB 4141 (Public Act 2 of 2026), which aims…
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Celebrating America’s Independence and Adam Smith’s Legacy: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
This year, we as Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence on July 4, 1776. This once-in-a-generation milestone is more than a celebration of our past;…
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Sunshine Week: ALEC Model Policies to Foster Transparency
As America commemorates 250 years of independence, ALEC proudly joins the nation in celebrating Sunshine Week, an initiative dedicated to promoting open government and ensuring public access to information. ALEC…
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A Smarter Approach to AI and How States Can Lead The Way: Jake Morabito on NewstalkSTL
ALEC Senior Director of Policy Jake Morabito joined The Tim Jones and Chris Arps show to discuss state approaches to AI policy and to highlight the new…
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Lee Schalk Testimony in Maryland: Boosting Government Efficiency & Transparency
ALEC Senior Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk testified before the Maryland House Government, Labor and Elections Committee on HB1079 in regard to establishing an Office of Regulatory Management, similar…
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South Carolina Looks to Unleash Opportunity for Small Businesses
South Carolina is the latest state looking to limit bureaucratic authority. The state is considering legislation called the Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act that features a series of reforms…
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New ALEC AI Policy Toolkit Is an Example of Sound State AI Governance
In a recent report published by the American Consumer Institute and the R Street Institute, four ALEC model policies were highlighted as positive examples for states to “resist fear-driven…
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Five Election Integrity Models All States Should Follow
A healthy democracy depends on more than the act of voting; it depends on the public’s confidence that the system counting those votes is worthy of trust. In the…