Publications & Studies
State Defense Forces & Disaster Preparedness: Enhancing State Emergency Capacity
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 in the Revolutionary War and continue to support emergency preparedness today. While these military forces have evolved significantly since the 18th century, state-controlled volunteer militias continue to play a critical role…
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State Defense Forces & Disaster Preparedness: Enhancing State Emergency Capacity
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 in…
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Amicus Brief: Ream v. U.S. Department of the Treasury
John Ream, an Ohio resident who wants to distill spirits at home for personal use, challenged the federal prohibition on home distilling, arguing that Congress lacks constitutional authority to prohibit…
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Amicus Brief: Alaska Policy Forum v. Alaska Public Offices Commission
Alaska Policy Forum (APF), a nonprofit public-policy organization, published materials (blogs/articles) criticizing ranked-choice voting before Alaska’s 2020 election, when voters were considering a ballot initiative that included ranked-choice voting. Alaska…
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The Founders’ Inspiration for a Nation: An ALEC States 250 Series
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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Judicial Deference Reformed: How States are Reclaiming Judicial Autonomy from Bureaucratic Influence
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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2025 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 19th Edition
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, 5th Edition
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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State AI Policy Toolkit: The ALEC Guide to a Golden Age of Artificial Intelligence Innovation
As our nation reflects on our upcoming Semiquincentennial, American innovation in the technology and telecommunications domain should be commemorated from coast to coast throughout the celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
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Amicus Brief: Michael Watson, Mississippi Sec. of State v. Republican National Committee
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), along with Center for Election Confidence, Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections, and Honest Elections Project, filed an amicus brief in Michael Watson v. Republican National…
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2026 ALEC Index of State Education Freedom: A 50-State Guide to Parental Empowerment
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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Amicus Brief: The Buckeye Institute v. Internal Revenue Service
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) filed an amicus brief in The Buckeye Institute v. Internal Revenue Service, a Sixth Circuit case challenging the IRS’s effort to compel sensitive…
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Essential Policy Solutions for 2026
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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Addressing Violent Crime: A Guide to Advancing Community Safety
Violent crime rose sharply across the U.S. during the pandemic, particularly homicides and carjackings, though national trends have begun to ease in recent years. Traditional “tough on crime” policies that…
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Amicus Brief: First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, Inc. v. Platkin
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) filed an amicus brief today in First Choice Women’s Resource Center v. Platkin, a U.S. Supreme Court case challenging New Jersey Attorney General…
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States That Work: A Labor Policy Roadmap Across America
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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Rich States, Poor States 18th Edition
The 18th 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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2024 ALEC Annual Report
2024 Annual Report 2024 marked a remarkable milestone—the 51st year of the American Legislative Exchange Council’s tireless…
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Energy Affordability Report, 4th Edition
The ALEC Energy Affordability Report examines key factors influencing electricity prices, including how energy is generated, delivered, and regulated. The report ranks states the 50 states based on the weighted…
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2025 ALEC Index of State Education Freedom: A 50-State Guide to Parental Empowerment
We are in the midst of an educational renaissance in America. At the time of publication, a record 12 states are empowering (or will soon be empowering) every family and…