Category: In The News
Category: In The News
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Energy Dominance Powering States’ Success: Byrne and Cushing in the Washington Reporter
Kevin Byrne, Putnam County Executive and Chair of the American City County Exchange (ACCE), recently co-authored an op-ed with Andre Cushing, Penobscot County Commissioner and Director of ACCE, examining…
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The Louisiana Comeback Story: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
Economic turnarounds do not happen by accident. They’re the result of difficult choices, sometimes unpopular with special interest groups, but always grounded in the simple truth that incentives…
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High Taxes & Spending Are Driving Businesses Away: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
During a recent appearance on The Hugh Hewitt Show, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams discussed the impact of high taxes and government spending in driving…
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Midwest Leaders Push Pro-Growth Tax Policies: Jonathan Williams on WKZO Radio
On WKZO’s Kalamazoo Mornings with Ken Lanphear, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams reflected on the organization’s mission. ALEC, he said, remains “the nation’s…
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Midwest Policymakers Rally to Transform State Governance: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
“A lot of the policy innovation is going to, once again, happen in the Midwest. The region needs it. The country needs it.” That was the…
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Improving Higher Education Through Accreditation Reform
Protecting free speech and improving higher education are major priorities for the states and the federal government in 2025. In April, President Trump signed an executive order to improve higher…
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A Lesson From Iowa on Government Reform: Jonathan Williams in The Hill
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams and John Hendrickson, Policy Director at the Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation, recently co-authored an opinion piece in The Hill discuss how…
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Regulations, Taxes, and Medical Transparency: ALEC in The Center Square
Ashley Olds from The Center Square recently covered ALEC’s 52nd Annual Meeting in Indianapolis with a focus on key policy discussions including ESG investing, tax regulations, and medical…
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The Case for Medicaid Reform: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
Supporters of big government are on a mission to attack the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), which was signed into law by President Donald Trump after heroic efforts by…
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Florida’s Commitment to Worker Freedom: Alan Jernigan on Charlotte County Speaks
Florida is a desirable place for people and businesses to set up shop. ALEC Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force Manager Alan Jernigan said as much when…
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Conservative Group Eyes Gig Policy Model As Cities Regulate: Jake Morabito in Law360
As more states impose new rules and fees on rideshare and delivery apps, ALEC is developing model policy to help lawmakers respond to the growing wave of regulations…
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State Legislators of the Month, July 2025: Indiana Speaker Todd Huston, Sen. Jim Buck, Sen. Linda Rogers, and Rep. Heath VanNatter
We are honored to recognize Indiana Speaker Todd Huston, Sen. Jim Buck, Sen. Linda Rogers, and Rep. Heath VanNatter as our July 2025 State Legislators of the Month. Each of…
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States Take the Lead on Real Reform: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
From energy policy to regulatory reform, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams believes that the state governments are the real source of momentum in America today. At least that’s…
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America’s Comeback Starts in the States: CEO Update
What an unforgettable week in Indianapolis. Our 52nd Annual Meeting was not just another conference. It was a bold demonstration of the power of the states and the incredible momentum…
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American Jobs, American Strength: Jonathan Williams on Daily Caller Live
Earlier this month in Washington, DC, “Daily Caller Live: American Jobs, American Strength” brought together Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson, and ALEC President and Chief…
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Connecticut Struggles with Labor Policy: Alan Jernigan on Business Talk
Connecticut’s labor policies may be holding the state back, but there’s still room to turn things around. That was the message from ALEC’s Commerce, Insurance, and Economic Development Task…
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States on the Rise: Lee Schalk on NewsTalkSTL
The first six months of the new presidency have shown that the states are where the real policy momentum is building. From economic reforms to tax cuts, activity across the…
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Economist Stephen Moore Praises One Big Beautiful Bill at 52nd Annual Meeting: ALEC in The Center Square
In a recent piece for The Center Square, Tom Joyce highlighted comments by Rich States, Poor States co-author Stephen Moore praising President Trump for the One Big Beautiful Bill…
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Indiana’s Universal School Voucher System Spotlighted: ALEC in Indiana Capital Chronicle
Casey Smith of the Indiana Capital Chronicle recently covered an education panel at ALEC’s 52nd Annual Meeting, where state leaders explored Indiana’s trailblazing universal school voucher program and…
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ALEC Leaders Unite in Indianapolis Discussing America’s Future: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Appearing on The Hugh Hewitt Show, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams discussed all the updates from the ALEC Annual Meeting in…