Category: In The News
Category: In The News
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ALEC Announces 74 New Model Policies On Critical Issues
Arlington, VA – Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) announced the adoption of 74 model policies, including several amended measures approved by its members. Developed through collaboration between state legislators and…
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Proposed Federal Legislation Targets AI in Campaign Ads: Jake Morabito in the Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal’s Mary Julia Koch, associate editor of the paper’s “Free Expression” section, penned an opinion piece entitled “Democrats vs. the AI Ad Machine” on new…
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Accountability in Federal Funding and Highlights from the West Coast: Jonathan Williams on the Hugh Hewitt Show
Hugh Hewitt spoke with ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams about the political landscape in Michigan, the recent regulatory comments ALEC submitted to the Office of Management and…
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The Hugh Hewitt Show: Day Two at the 2026 ALEC Annual Meeting
On Thursday, July 23 at 53rd ALEC Annual Meeting in Orlando, host Hugh Hewitt interviewed ALEC members and leadership to discuss the exciting policy developments across the states. You can…
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Which States are Winning and Losing in 2026: Jonathan Williams on Meeting of the Minds
On the Meeting of the Minds podcast, Jerry Bowyer spoke with ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams about what trends are helping states become more competitive and…
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The Hugh Hewitt Show: Day One at the 2026 ALEC Annual Meeting
On Wednesday, July 22nd at the 53rd ALEC Annual Meeting in Orlando, host Hugh Hewitt interviewed ALEC members and leadership to discuss the exciting policy developments across the states. You…
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In the News: Media Highlights from the 53rd ALEC Annual Meeting
The 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) brought together state legislators, policy experts, industry leaders, and thought leaders in Orlando, Florida, for several days of collaboration…
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How the U.S. Can Win The AI Race: ALEC Policy Leaders on Just the News – No Noise
At the 53rd ALEC Annual Meeting in Orlando, John Solomon of Just the News – No Noise sat down with NetChoice President and CEO Steve DelBianco,…
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Texas and Virginia Lead the Way on Cutting Red Tape: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
In Washington, it often is said that there is a fourth branch of government. The Constitution, of course, establishes only three: Congress, the President, and the Judiciary. Each…
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States Leading the Way at ALEC’s 53rd Annual Meeting in Orlando
ORLANDO, FL — Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) kicks off its 53rd Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, running through Friday, July 24. As the nation’s premier gathering of…
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Protecting Arizona Education Freedom, Tennessee vs. Missouri on Economic Growth, and More: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Hugh Hewitt spoke with ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams about the ongoing efforts to protect school choice programs, the economic success of states like Tennessee, and how…
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States Moving to End ‘Judicial Deference’ to Unelected Regulators: Nino Marchese in Legal Newsline
In an interview following the release of ALEC’s latest report, Judicial Deference Reformed: How States Are Reclaiming Judicial Autonomy from Bureaucratic Influence, Legal Newsline reporter Jonathan Bilyk spoke…
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California Should Require Mail-In Ballots to Arrive by Election Day: Katherine T. Bennett in California Post
In her new op-ed for California Post, Process and Procedures Task Force Director Katherine T. Bennett examined the recent Supreme Court Watson v. RNC decision and explained why states…
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States 250, A Resilient Economy, and South Carolina’s Pro-Growth Blueprint: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Hugh Hewitt spoke with ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams about the 250th anniversary of the United States, the recent economic advancements in South Carolina, and the impact…
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A Tale of Two States – Tennessee vs. Missouri: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
In the states, the 50 laboratories of democracy experiments play out to show Americans how different policy decisions can affect prosperity. We can observe which states grow and…
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Arizona Tax Wins, Oklahoma Minimum Wage Hike Defeated, Economic Momentum in Kentucky: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Hugh Hewitt spoke with ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams about how Arizona became the first state to enact full conformity with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s…
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The Fix for Affordable Care Act Losses is Allowing Alternatives: Miranda Spindt in RealClearHealth
In her new op-ed for RealClearHealth, Health and Human Services Task Force Director Miranda Spindt explains how states can expand access to health care alternatives in response to millions…
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Strong Jobs Report, Texas Business Boom, and California Election Delays: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Hugh Hewitt spoke with ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams about the recent job creation numbers following the May report, the migration of businesses from high-tax states like…
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Rooting Out Waste, Fraud & Abuse: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
Taxpayers across the country have been increasingly concerned about government fraud after revelations that abuse within Minnesota’s social service programs may have cost taxpayers billions of dollars.
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West Virginia Economic Rankings, North Carolina Veto Override, and TABOR Defense in Colorado: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Hugh Hewitt spoke with ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams about West Virginia’s economic ranking by Wallet Hub, North Carolina’s recent veto override to approve the federal education…