Category: In The News
Category: In The News
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Western States Helping Small Businesses Thrive: Jonathan Williams in Deseret News
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams was quoted in a recent article for the Deseret News highlighting the policies being embraced by Western states to help small…
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The Affordability Agenda for The States: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Hugh Hewitt spoke with ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams last week about what Hewitt called “the bad news”—the overwhelming support for socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani among…
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Reengaging Americans With Their History & Principles: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Guest host Alex Marlow filling in on The Hugh Hewitt Show spoke with ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams last week about the organization’s work with state…
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What Maryland’s Economic Rankings Reveal About Its Future
The Maryland Chamber of Commerce recently cited data from Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index in an article examining the state’s…
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Addressing The Leading Issues Across the States: Lee Schalk on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Hugh Hewitt spoke with Senior Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk last week about several leading issues affecting the states and the organizational priorities ALEC is focusing on ahead of…
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California’s Energy Diet: Lora Myers in OC Register
The Orange County Register recently ran an op-ed written by Lora Myers, Senior Manager of the Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force. In it, she explains how Sacramento’s policies…
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State Legislators of the Month, October 2025: Oklahoma Sen. Julie Daniels and Rep. Mark Lepak
ALEC is proud to recognize Sen. Julie Daniels and Representative Mark Lepak of Oklahoma as the State Legislators of the Month for October 2025. Senator Daniels serves as a member…
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Ballots by Prime: Katherine T. Bennett in The Blaze
The Blaze ran an opinion editorial written by Katherine T. Bennett, Director of ALEC’s Process & Procedures Task Force. In the piece, she underscores the urgent need to…
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A Turning Point for Ohio’s Economy: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
Earlier this year, Ohio joined the growing number of states that have adopted a flat tax on personal income — a quiet revolution in tax policy that is…
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Education Freedom and Legislative Priorities in Mississippi: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Hugh Hewitt spoke with ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams last week about Mississippi’s schools, legislative priorities, and the growing movement for universal school choice.
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A World Without ‘Chevron Deference’: Nino Marchese in The Hill
The Hill recently ran an op-ed authored by Judiciary Task Force Director Nino Marchese. The piece explains why even after the Supreme Court’s Loper Bright decision ended federal judicial deference…
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Families First: Setting the Record Straight on Education Freedom in West Virginia
The Center Square recently ran an opinion editorial authored by Education and Workforce Task Force Director Andrew Handel. The piece pushed back on recent comments made by West Virginia…
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ALEC Celebrates Free Speech Week
This week, Oct. 20-26, ALEC celebrates Free Speech Week, an annual celebration of our First Amendment rights! ALEC’s Center to Protect Free Speech was founded to educate legislators and concerned…
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Balancing Free Speech and Online Safety in the AI Era
The developers of two leading generative AI services, ChatGPT and Character.AI, are facing new legal challenges that could have significant implications for the future of AI development and use in…
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New Jersey’s Economic Woes and Property Tax Issues: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Whether you’re in Trenton, Newark, or along the Jersey Shore, it’s hard to turn on the news without hearing about New Jersey’s property taxes. The questions are the…
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The Impact Of Property Taxes: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
Do you think your property taxes are too high? Are you concerned with the lack of transparency around the process? Well, you’re not alone. Long one of the…
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Can Texas Hold ‘Em? Katie Thompson in Daily Caller
The Daily Caller recently published an op-ed by Process and Procedures Task Force Director Katie Thompson, examining how the redistricting process that started in Texas continues to influence…
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Government Gridlock and Soaring Property Taxes: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Whether you’re in Washington, D.C., or Washington, OK, you can’t turn on the news without hearing about the government shutdown. The questions are the same everywhere – what…
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How Delaware Can Compete Again: Jonathan Williams on Money and Politics in Delaware
On Money and Politics in Delaware, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams spoke with host Dace Blaskovitz about federalism, state economic rankings, and how…
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Education Reform That Delivers Results: Andrew Handel on NewsTalkSTL
The new school year has exposed persistent challenges in American education, but states are emerging as the true drivers of reform. From expanding parental choice to implementing innovative…