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ALEC’s Labor of Love: A History of Championing Worker Freedom
With a workforce as diverse as America’s, labor policy is no simple issue area, and for 50 years ALEC has…
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The 340B Program and State Mandates
The federal 340B program has been widely criticized in recent years for its lack of transparency, fraud and failure…
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Congress Votes to Keep Politics Out of Pensions
On February 28, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.J. RES. 30, and on March 1, the U.S. Senate…
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State Lawmakers Must Proceed Cautiously in Regulating Artificial Intelligence: Jake Morabito on NTD News
ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force Director Jake Morabito was featured on NTD News advising state lawmakers to avoid…
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The Electrification Agenda: Separating Fantasy from Reality
As our reliance on electricity grows due to a mix of market forces and government intervention, our ability to reliably…
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A Winning Playbook for Policymakers
This year, ALEC celebrates its 50th year of trusted policy solutions, and this week, the ALEC policy team has published…
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State Legislators of the Month, February 2023: Utah Sen. Kirk Cullimore and Utah Rep. Candice Pierucci
For February, it is our pleasure to award Utah Representative Candice Pierucci and Utah Senator Kirk Cullimore as our State…
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Let’s Bring Greater Transparency to Property Taxes: Jonathan Williams on The Doug Wagner Show (Cedar Rapids)
ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams was recently featured on WMT Radio in Cedar Rapids,…
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Better Police Training Could Have Prevented the Tragedy in Memphis
The five Memphis police officers involved in the beating of Tyre Nichols have been fired and charged with various felonies,…
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ChatGPT Mania: What State Lawmakers Need to Know About Generative AI
Excitement around the popular new artificial intelligence (AI) tool ChatGPT has reached a fever pitch. Now that the initial novelty…
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Governor Sanders Unveils Bold Plan for Education Freedom in Arkansas
Days ago, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders unveiled a sweeping new education package that would overhaul the state’s education system with…
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Reforms to Help Housing Affordability
What is next for America’s housing market? On the one hand, unemployment is down to a 53-year low, and…
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The Most Damaging Way to Raise Revenue for States: Jonathan Williams in The Detroit News
ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams was quoted in a recent op-ed in The…
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Washington Should Turn to the States for Solutions: ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson
ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson today offered her response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address. The contrast…
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The Natural Gas Phenomenon
The Washington Post recently reported that ALEC worked with legislators and lobbyists on a new Ohio law that redefines natural…
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ALEC’s 50 Years of Trusted Policy Solutions: Lisa B. Nelson on Policy and Pound Cake Podcast
ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson was recently featured on Policy and Pound Cake, a video podcast hosted by sisters…
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Regulations and Taxes Matter for Connecticut’s Competitiveness: Jonathan Williams on The Todd Feinburg Show
Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy recently told WTIC radio in Hartford, CT that high…
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Iowa ESA Bill is About Freedom: Andrew Handel on American Family News
ALEC Board Member, Iowa Speaker Pro Tem John Wills, was recently featured in American Family News commenting on Iowa’s…
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New Mexico Must Change to Become Competitive with Neighboring States: Jonathan Williams in New Mexico Sun
On a recent trip to New Mexico, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy Jonathan Williams, spoke to…
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Black History Month and the ALEC Opportunity Agenda
Since 1976, Americans have celebrated Black History Month every February, highlighting African American achievements and contributions to our nation.