Tag: EPS26 Economic Development
Tag: EPS26 Economic Development
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Illinois is Closed for Business: Alan Jernigan and Joshua Meyer in Center Square
ALEC Task Force Directors Alan Jernigan and Joshua Meyer co-authored an op-ed in The Center Square examining Illinois’ economic policy landscape and the state’s…
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ALEC Policy Champions Sponsor Common Sense E-Verify Legislation in Tennessee
Congratulations to ALEC’s newest Policy Champions, Tennessee State Rep. Tim Rudd and Tennessee State Sen. Richard Briggs, for their sponsorship of HB1705, which will extend the E-Verify requirement for…
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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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Arkansas’ Blueprint for Educational and Economic Growth: Jonathan Williams on The Dave Elswick Show
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams spoke with host Dave Elswick on 101.1 FM The Answer about Arkansas’s educational and economic progress following its third place…
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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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Credit Cards, Interchange Fees, and the Cost of Government Intervention
Have you used a credit card today? If so, you are not alone. It is estimated that nearly 2,000 credit card transactions are completed nationwide every second. In late…
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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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Providing Trusted Policy Solutions To State Legislators: Jonathan Williams on The Making Waves Podcast
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams spoke with host Dave Roetman on The Making Waves podcast about the legacy of ALEC in empowering legislators with trusted…
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Statement from ALEC on Relying on Free Market Principles & Growing the Economy
Arlington, VA – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) released the following statement on the need to rely on free market principles to continue to grow the economy: President Trump is…
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New Laws Shaping the States In 2026: Lee Schalk on Newsmax
ALEC Senior Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk joined The Wake Up America show on Newsmax to discuss the new laws across the U.S. that are reshaping the…
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Low Tax States Prosper: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
The year 2025 will be remembered as another chapter in America’s long running argument over the economy, one in which the evidence continues to point in a familiar…
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State Permit Transparency and Efficiency Act
Section 1. Short Title This Act shall be known and may be cited as the “State Permit Transparency and Efficiency Act.” Section 2. Legislative Findings…
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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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ALEC Policy Champions: Missouri Sen. Travis Fitzwater and Rep. Alex Riley Increase Entrepreneurial Opportunity in the Show Me State
ALEC is proud to recognize Missouri State Senator Travis Fitzwater and State Representative Alex Riley as ALEC Policy Champions for their work championing pro-entrepreneurship and pro-small business policy in Missouri.
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Right to Start Act
BE IT ENACTED BY THE __________ (GENERAL ASSEMBLY OR LEGISLATURE) OF THE STATE OF __________: This bill shall be known and may be cited as the “Right-to-Start Act.” Section A:…
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Establishing a Public-Private Partnership (P3) Office Act
Model Policy {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Title} This Act may be cited as the “Establishing a Public-Private Partnership (P3) Office Act.” Section 2. {Definitions} The following…
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The Home-Based Business Fairness Act
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF __________: SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS “Goods” means any merchandise, equipment, products, supplies or materials. “Home-based business” means any business for…
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Open Contracting Act
Model Policy {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Title} This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Open Contracting Act. Section 2. {Statement of Purpose.} The purpose…