Category: In The News
Category: In The News
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Illinois is Closed for Business: Alan Jernigan and Joshua Meyer in Center Square
ALEC Task Force Directors Alan Jernigan and Joshua Meyer co-authored an op-ed in The Center Square examining Illinois’ economic policy landscape and the state’s…
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What’s Holding Michigan’s Economy Back: Jonathan Williams on MIRS News
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams recently joined the MIRS News podcast to discuss Michigan’s economic outlook and ways to improve its economic competitiveness.
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A Common Sense Win in Virginia Redistricting, SCOTUS Defends Free Speech, Tackling the National Debt, and Missouri Tax Reform: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Hugh Hewitt spoke with ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams about Virginia’s redistricting ruling, a recent U.S. Supreme Court free speech decision, and the growing concern surrounding…
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Limiting Cell Phones in Schools and Ensuring the Responsible Use of Technology: Jake Morabito in The Washington Times
ALEC Senior Director of Policy Jake Morabito was quoted on state and local efforts limiting cell phone use in classrooms and responsible use of technology in The…
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These States are Paying Way Less for Energy and Here’s Why: Jonathan Williams on Real Clear Investigations
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams joined The Miller Report on Real Clear Investigations to break down ALEC Energy Affordability Report, the model…
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The U.S. Debt Now Exceeds the Country’s GDP. Should We Worry? Jonathan Williams in CBS News
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams recently spoke with CBS News on the current state of the U.S. National Debt. “Among other implications, at our current debt levels,…
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The States Have Lessons for Congress About the Exploding National Debt: Jonathan Williams & Elise Nieshalla in The Hill
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams and Indiana State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla co-authored an op-ed in The Hill on how states and the federal government must…
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Nebraska’s Latest Economic Outlook Ranking: Jonathan Williams on Nebraskanomics
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams joined Platte Institute CEO Jim Vokal on the Nebraskanomics podcast to discuss Nebraska’s improved ranking in the annual…
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Inside the Fight for Veteran Policy and Therapy for PTSD: Zachary Federico on Return to Base Podcast
ALEC Veterans and Military Affairs Task Force Director Zachary Federico spoke with host Cliff van Ripley on the VeteranLife podcast, Return to Base, about his…
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State Legislator of the Month, April 2026: California Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil
We are proud to recognize California Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil as the ALEC State Legislator of the Month for April 2026. She represents California’s 4th Senate District, spanning 13 counties across…
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Supreme Court Unanimously Clears Path to Challenge New Jersey’s Unconstitutional Donor Disclosure Demands
Today’s Supreme Court’s decision in First Choice Women’s Resource Centers v. Davenport (formerly versus Platkin) marks a monumental ruling in the state-sanctioned intimidation of private organizations at the expense…
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California’s Energy Reality: Lora Current in The Orange County Register
Following the release of the fifth edition of the ALEC Energy Affordability Report, The Orange County Register published an…
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Why Some States Win and What Drives Economic Competitiveness: Jonathan Williams on Alabama Capitol Journal
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams was featured on Capitol Journal as part of Alabama Public Television, discussing the organization’s 50-year history, its nonpartisan mission focused on…
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Utah Is a Perennial Leader in Economic Outlook: Jonathan Williams on Moore Money
Appearing on Moore Money with economist Stephen Moore, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams covering the latest economic outlook rankings from the 19th edition of…
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Where Missouri Landed in the New Rich States, Poor States: Joshua Meyer on NewstalkSTL
ALEC Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force Director Joshua Meyer joined The Tim Jones and Chris Arps Show to discuss the 19th edition of…
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The Ohio vs. Michigan Rivalry in Rich States, Poor States: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Hugh Hewitt spoke last week with ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams about latest economic outlook rankings from the 19th edition of Rich States, Poor States:…
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19 Years and Still Building: Jonathan Williams in Deseret News
Following the publication of the 19th edition of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index,…
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Taxpayers Shouldn’t Be Forced to Fund Lobbyists: Florida Rep. Jason Shoaf and Texas Sen. Adam Hinojosa in The Hill
Florida Representative Jason Shoaf and Texas Senator Adam Hinojosa, both ALEC members, recently co-authored an op-ed in The Hill outlining efforts to address the improper use of…
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Education Freedom Update: Jonathan Williams on Main Street Matters
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams was featured on Main Street Matters with the Job Creators Network, discussing the expansion of school choice across the country…
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The Role of Energy in the American Economy: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
The future of the American economy will be determined in no small part by energy. Not merely energy in the abstract, but energy that is abundant, affordable, and…