Category: In The News
Category: In The News
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Why Some States Soar and Others Stall: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Appearing on The Hugh Hewitt Show, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams broke down key takeaways from the latest edition of Rich States, Poor States, highlighting what…
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Tax Battles, School Choice, and Economic Freedom: ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson on Moore Money
Appearing on Moore Money with economist Stephen Moore and tax reform advocate Grover Norquist, ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson shared state-led economic reform wins and…
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State Legislator of the Month, April 2025: Georgia Rep. Bethany Ballard
We are pleased to announce Georgia State Rep. Bethany Ballard as the ALEC State Legislator of the Month for April 2025. In just her first term, Ballard quickly emerged as…
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Virginia and Maryland’s Economic Bright Spots and Challenges: Lee Schalk on Fox 5 DC
ARLINGTON, Va. —Maryland and Virginia are falling behind much of the country in economic competitiveness. The newly released Rich States, Poor States report ranks…
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Utah Leads, New York Lags in 2025 Economic Outlook: Jonathan Williams on Real America’s Voice
In a recent interview with Real America’s Voice host Steve Gruber, ALEC President Jonathan Williams shared his highlights from Salt Lake City about the release of…
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Texas Launches Nation’s Largest Universal Education Savings Account Program: Lisa B. Nelson in The Daily Caller
ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson was featured in a piece by Mariane Angela in The Daily…
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ALEC Policy Champions Protect Free Speech on Idaho’s College Campuses
ALEC is honored to recognize Idaho Representative Barbara Ehardt and Senator Kevin Cook as its latest Policy Champions for their sponsorship of the Protecting Campus Free Speech in Higher…
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Understanding Rich States, Poor States: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Tax Day marks the release of *Rich States, Poor States*. Jonathan Williams highlights Utah's top ranking, free-market policies, flat taxes, and education freedom.
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Utah Leaders Celebrate 18 years of Best Economic Outlook: Jonathan Williams in Deseret News
In a recent article for the Deseret News, politics reporter Brigham Tomco highlights Utah’s 18-year streak as the state with the best economic outlook, drawing on insights from ALEC…
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Report Highlights Economic Wins for Utah, Multiple Southern States: ALEC in The Center Square
In coverage of the launch of the 18th edition of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index, reporter Morgan Sweeney spotlighted national economic trends, New York’s ongoing…
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A Historic Moment in Education Reform: Andrew Handel on Voice of Reason
In a move described as “historic” by state policy leaders, the Trump administration has accelerated its efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and return control to the states.
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What DOGE Can Learn from the States: Jonathan Williams & Lee Schalk in Washington Examiner
Jonathan Williams, ALEC President and Chief Economist, and Lee Schalk, ALEC Senior Vice President of Policy, recently coauthored a Washington Examiner op-ed highlighting how DOGE can follow…
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A Chance to End Biden’s Federal Overreach in Title Insurance: Karla Jones & FL Rep. John Snyder in Townhall
ALEC Vice President of the Center for International Freedom Karla Jones and Florida Representative John Snyder recently co-authored a Townhall op-ed outlining the opportunity for the Trump…
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Lowering Energy Costs in America: Jake Morabito in Real Clear Energy
An op-ed by Jake Morabito, Senior Director of ALEC’s Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force, was recently published in RealClearEnergy, highlighting key findings from…
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Violent College Protesters Didn’t Defend Free Speech—They Undermined It
Arlington, Va. – Earlier this year, students at Barnard College in New York City, a private women’s liberal arts college affiliated with Columbia University, led various anti-Israel protests…
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Dissecting Utah’s Age Checks for App Stores: Jake Morabito on Rod & Greg
As lawmakers across the country weigh stricter regulations on children’s access to digital platforms, one of the most closely watched is Utah’s new App Store Accountability Act,…
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Affordable Energy, Smarter States: Jonathan Williams on Hugh Hewitt
Arlington, Va. – ALEC’s President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams joined nationally syndicated radio host Hugh Hewitt to discuss the release of the fourth annual Energy Affordability Report, a comprehensive…
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States Take the Lead on Fiscal Reform: Jonathan Williams on the Hugh Hewitt Show
States are taking matters into their own hands to ensure efficient governance and responsible budgeting. In a wide-ranging interview, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams spoke with nationally syndicated…
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States Are Chomping At The Bit To Overhaul America’s Broken Education System: Lisa B. Nelson and Patricia Rucker in The Daily Caller
ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson and ALEC National Chair & West Virginia State Senator Patricia Rucker co-authored an op-ed in The…
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State Legislators of the Month, March 2025: Pennsylvania Representatives Seth Grove, Eric Nelson, and Barb Gleim
ALEC is proud to recognize Pennsylvania Representatives Seth Grove, Eric Nelson, and Barb Gleim as our March 2025 State Legislators of the Month. Their teamwork, strategic outreach, and deep commitment…