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2024 Solutions Spotlight: Violent Crime Reduction
From 2019-2020, the U.S. experienced a roughly 30% increase in homicides—the largest single year increase in US history. Motor vehicle theft rose 59% from 2019-2022, with similar spikes in robberies,…
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Claudine Gay Resigns as Harvard University President
On Tuesday, January 2nd, Claudine Gay resigned as Harvard University President after plagiarism accusations and her response to antisemitism on campus following the Hamas attack on Israel in…
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Michigan Should Follow Lead of Top Growing States: Jonathan Williams in The Detroit News
ALEC EVP of Policy and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams recently authored an op-ed in The Detroit News about the recent findings from the Growing…
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New Model Policies from the 2023 States and Nation Policy Summit
We recently hosted the 2023 States and Nation Policy Summit in Scottsdale, Arizona. At the meeting, ALEC members approved 31 model policies across our task forces, addressing important issues the…
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Energy Prices Impact Holiday Plans
Arlington, Va. – Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is proud to announce the release of its 3rd annual Energy Affordability Report. A breakdown of energy prices throughout the country,…
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Recognizing Sacrifice and Restoring Honor: The Veterans Justice Act
In 2004, former Army Ranger Hector Matascastillo found himself in a PTSD-related dissociative flashback that led to an armed standoff with police. While the situation ended with no physical injuries,…
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Key Takeaways from Artificial Intelligence Week and President Biden’s AI Executive Order
Last week was massive for artificial intelligence (AI) policy news in the United States and abroad. As we approach the one-year anniversary of ChatGPT’s public launch later this month, the…
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New ALEC Model Resolution Affirms Support for Israel and Condemns Hamas’ Savage Attack
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) stands with Israel and roundly condemns Hamas’ unprovoked and lethal assault on innocent Israeli civilians – children, women and men. This “act…
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Open Access to Vertiports Act
Policy. It is the policy of this state to promote the development of a network of vertiports that will provide equitable access to citizens of this state who may benefit…
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Don’t Let the Biden Administration Undermine U.S. Leadership on Emerging Tech
The latest tech regulations out of the European Union are stifling innovation and placing American tech firms at a severe disadvantage. Rather than protect the United States on the global…
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Breaking Down Education Freedom Rankings for Florida and North Carolina: Andrew Handel in The Center Square
Florida and North Carolina’s rankings from ALEC’s new Index of State Education Freedom: A 50-State Guide to Parental Empowerment were recently covered by The Center Square. Florida had a…
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What is Artificial Intelligence? Legislators Are Still Looking For A Definition: Jake Morabito in Stateline
Jake Morabito, ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force Director, was featured in a Stateline news article on the ongoing conversation policymakers are having about…
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Sound Pension Reform Helps States Keep the Promise
Recently, ALEC published Unaccountable and Unaffordable, 7th Edition, the annual report analyzing unfunded pension liabilities for every state, as part of ALEC portfolio of 50 years of Trusted…
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Net Neutrality Rears Its Head Once Again
Just in time for Halloween, Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel and the newly minted Democratic majority on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) resurrected the specter of net neutrality – the effort…
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ALEC Releases 50-State Education Freedom Rankings
Arlington, Va. – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is proud to announce today’s release of The ALEC Index of State Education Freedom: A 50-State Guide to Parental Empowerment. Evaluating…
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Learn from the States to Avoid a Shutdown in D.C.
With the 22nd government shutdown of the past five decades looming, many Americans are concerned about losing access to various public services. Don’t fret! The IRS, America’s favorite…
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Near Record-High Oil Output Hides Lag in Biden Policy Impact: Joe Trotter in The Epoch Times
Joe Trotter, ALEC Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force Director, was featured in The Epoch Times with energy sector experts discussing the long-term concerns…
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Potential Pension Troubles Pose A Serious Threat To States: ALEC in The Daily Caller
ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson and EVP of Policy and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams were featured in The Daily Caller detailing…
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The Illinois Pension Problem: Jonathan Williams in The Center Square
Jonathan Williams, ALEC’s EVP of Policy and Chief Economist, relays on The Center Square the economic risks to Illinois due to unfunded pension liabilities. The seventh annual…
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How Medicaid Cuts Would Impact State Budgets: Brooklyn Roberts on Newstalk STL
Brooklyn Roberts, senior director of the Health and Human Services Task Force, spoke with Tim Jones and Chris Arps on Newstalk STL…