Category: In The News
Category: In The News
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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…
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State Legislator of the Month, September 2025: Montana Rep. Kerri Seekins-Crowe and Sen. Ken Bogner
We are pleased to announce Montana Sen. Ken Bogner and Rep. Kerri Seekins-Crowe as the ALEC State Legislators of the Month for September 2025. Serving as State Chairs for Montana,…
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America’s Education Report Card & Supporting Education Freedom: Andrew Handel on Voice of Reason
As American schools enter the new academic year, troubling data from The Nation’s Report Card highlight a persistent challenge: increased spending is not translating into improved student outcomes.
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The America 250 Civics Education Coalition is Championing American Pride and Freedom: Lee Schalk on The Rod and Greg Show
ALEC Senior Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk joined The Rod & Greg Show on 105.9 KNRS to discuss America’s fast approaching 250th anniversary. In…
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Botched Energy Policies Are Driving High Energy Prices: Jake Morabito in The Orange County Register
ALEC Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Senior Task Force Director Jake Morabito recently warned in an Orange County Register op-ed that California’s rock-bottom energy affordability rankings are a…
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Free Market Reforms Revive Ohio: Jonathan Williams on the Hugh Hewitt Show
When ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams joins Hugh Hewitt’s radio show, the banter usually starts with a rivalry – Williams pulling for Michigan, Hewitt touting Ohio.
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Consolidating Elections: Katie Thompson on NPR
https://alec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250925_me_new_york_city_may_move_its_mayoral_elections_to_even_years.mp3 This fall, New York City is considering a plan to place local races on the same ballot as presidential and midterm races, part of a broader push…
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Key Questions About The TikTok Deal: Jake Morabito in The Hill
Despite a recently announced deal to keep TikTok running in the United States, several questions still remain. A key sticking point is TikTok’s algorithm – where will it be housed,…
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Challenging National Education Trends: Andrew Handel in The Daily Signal
ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force Director Andrew Handel spoke with Kevin Stocklin of The Daily Signal about states taking the initiative to improve reading and…
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SCOTUS Tasked To Defend Donor Privacy: New Weapon Against Free Speech
RealClear Politics recently ran an op-ed co-authored by ALEC Judiciary Task Force Director Nino Marchese and ALEC Policy Manager and Manager of the Center to Protect Free Speech Rose…
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Equal Campus Access Act Introduced in U.S. Senate
Late last week, Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Tim Scott (R-SC) reintroduced the Equal Campus Access Act in the U.S. Senate. This bill was first introduced in 2023…
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Strengthening American Principles and Empowering States: Lee Schalk on NewstalkSTL
Amid challenging times and recent tragedies following the death of Charlie Kirk, debates over free speech, education reform, and policy innovation continue across the states. In times like…
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In The Wake of Tragedy: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
In his latest appearance on The Hugh Hewitt Show, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams emphasized a renewed commitment to civil discourse and working together to…
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Navigating AI Policy: Jake Morabito on Let People Prosper Show
ALEC Communications & Technology and Energy, Environment & Agriculture Senior Task Force Director Jake Morabito appeared on a recent episode of the Let People Prosper…
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Speech Is Not Violence. Violence Is Not Free Speech.
Last week, Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), was assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University. Charlie visited universities across the country and invited students who disagreed…