The men and women who serve in the Armed Forces sacrifice much of their liberty in defense of the American homeland, national interests, and way of life. This service…
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Created in 1996 as “qualified state tuition programs,” 529 plans have become a crucial savings tool for American families navigating the high cost of a college education. Families invest…
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States That Work: A Labor Policy Roadmap Across America ranks all 50 states on their adoption of pro-worker, pro-growth labor reforms. This comprehensive report highlights where workers enjoy the most…
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Publication America’s 250th anniversary provides an opportunity to examine the institutions that have sustained national security since the founding. Among these are state-controlled volunteer militias, which played a central role…
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Publication The Declaration of Independence is one of the most famous documents in the world, and it is, at its core, a list of procedural violations by the British crown. In…
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Publication For more than 200 years, the United States and its various jurisdictions have operated under a framework where, when disagreements on the true meaning of a law exist, courts will…
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ALEC Annual Report The year 2025 was defined by momentum, discipline, and principled leadership. The work accomplished across the states in 2025 reaffirmed what has guided this organization for more…
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Rich States, Poor States The 19th edition of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index features an evaluation of each independent state and key areas of policy in that state to better…
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Energy Affordability Report The ALEC Energy Affordability Report serves as a benchmark for policymakers by providing a consistent, state-by-state comparison of electricity prices alongside the policy frameworks that influence them. In addition to…
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Publication The 2026 State AI Policy Toolkit is ALEC’s guide to a golden age of artificial intelligence innovation. Produced by ALEC’s Center for Innovation and Technology, it offers a quantitative…
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Index of State Education Freedom As we celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial, we find ourselves reflecting on the distinct virtues that have sustained our Republic for the past 250 years. There is perhaps no policy area where…
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Essential Policy Solutions To honor America’s founding, our hope is that state legislators utilize Essential Policy Solutions for 2026 as their go-to guide to empower states and shape America’s future through principled policy…
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