Illinois State Representative John Cabello joins ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson to discuss taxes, regulation, and the uphill fight to restore fiscal sanity in the Land of Lincoln.
Special Guest: John Cabello.
Kansas State Senator Stephen Owens spoke on ALEC TV about championing entrepreneurship, regulatory reform, and aviation initiatives to boost Kansas’ economic growth.
Special Guest: Stephen Owens.
For New Jersey Assemblyman Paul Kanitra, the past year has been nothing short of “crazy.” At ALEC’s 52nd Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, he described a state budget that has expanded considerably since Governor Christie left office in 2018. Now, with a spending spree aimed at ideological projects rather than practical needs, the people of the Garden State are paying more for less.
Special Guest: Paul Kanitra.
For Iowa State Senator Kara Warme, public service began with a belief that families deserve a voice in shaping the future of their state. A mom of two teenage daughters, with a background in engineering, business, and behavioral health, Warme came to the legislature determined to bring that blend of personal and professional experience to Des Moines.
Special Guest: Kara Warme.
At ALEC’s 52nd Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Kentucky Sen. Steve Rawlings didn’t just arrive as a first-time Policy Champion, he arrived as a fighter. An attorney by training and a lawmaker by conviction, Rawlings has been pushing back against unchecked bureaucratic power and laying the groundwork for reforms that protect liberty and strengthen state sovereignty.
Special Guest: Steve Rawlings.
Illinois Rep. John Cabello explains how Republicans in a super minority can still fight back, rally citizens & hold the majority accountable.
Special Guest: John Cabello.
As debates over worker rights ripple across the country, one message continues to echo from state to state: workers deserve the freedom to choose the work arrangements that fit their lives best. But how should lawmakers turn that principle into policy?
To help answer that, ALEC Commerce, Insurance, and Economic Development Task Force Manager Alan Jernigan and Institute for the American Worker President Vincent Vernuccio sat down on a recent ALEC TV Breakdown to spotlight the third edition of States That Work: A Labor Policy Roadmap Across America. The publication, they explained, is more than a report—it’s a call to action.
Special Guest: F. Vincent Vernuccio.
One of North Carolina’s newest legislators tackles property tax reform with confidence and conviction.
North Carolina Representative Brian Echevarria spoke with ALEC Director of Policy Advancement and Media Relations Lars Dalseide on ALEC TV about turning a family challenge into a political calling by championing property tax reform.
Special Guest: Brian Echevarria.
ALEC Board Member Jim Dotson shares how Arkansas climbed into the top 10 in economic competitiveness and why it won't stop there.
Special Guest: Jim Dotson.
At the 52nd ALEC Annual Meeting, Michigan Speaker Matt Hall described his priorities as rooted in the belief that economic growth and public safety go hand in hand. By focusing on a business climate that rewards investment, infrastructure spending that delivers results, and policies that respect the rule of law, he believes Michigan can compete with the strongest states in the nation while protecting the communities that call it home.
Special Guest: Matt Hall.
Montana State Representative Kerri Seekins-Crowe may represent just over 10,000 constituents in Yellowstone County, but she carries the concerns of Montana’s working families with her wherever she goes. At ALEC’s 52nd Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, the ALEC State Chair reflected on her path into public service, her recent legislative priorities, and what she hopes to take home from the conference.
Special Guest: Kerri Seekins-Crowe.
Speaker Daniel Hawkins talks budget discipline, building camaraderie, and leadership at the ALEC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis.
Special Guest: Daniel Hawkins.
On a special edition of the Across the States podcast, ALEC Executive Vice President Lee Schalk and ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams sat down to discuss the newest edition of Rich States, Poor States: The ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index. Now in its 18th year, the report has become one of the most anticipated annual releases for state lawmakers and policy watchers alike — and this year’s rankings didn’t disappoint.
Special Guest: Jonathan Williams.
In a recent Breakdown from the American Legislative Exchange Council, Lars Dalseide sat down with ALEC Commerce, Insurance, and Economic Development (CIED) Task Force manager Alan Jernigan to discuss States That Work: A Labor Policy Roadmap Across America. The report, spearheaded by Jernigan, evaluates each state’s labor policies based on ten model reforms developed by the CIED Task Force.
Special Guest: Alan Jernigan.
Last month, as part of ALEC’s Women’s Leadership series, Brooklyn Roberts and I spoke with national security expert Dr. Meg Reiss about how states can defend themselves and the nation from People’s Republic of China (PRC) influence, interference, and infiltration. Dr. Reiss served as former US Senator Mitt Romney’s national security policy advisor and is a nonresident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, as well as a fellow at the National Security Institution at George Mason University. Dr. Reiss is also the founder and CEO of SolidIntel, a company that uses generative AI to derisk supply chains.
Special Guest: Dr. Megan Reiss.
Germany’s recent election drew an 82% voter turnout – a number unheard of here in the States. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) sister parties clinched a plurality with 28.5% of the vote, while the right-wing Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), founded just 12 years ago, captured a striking 20.9%. Christiane von Czettritz und Neuhaus and Sibel Öztürk-Bastanoglu from the Hanns Seidel Foundation joined Karla Jones, Vice President of the ALEC Center for International Freedom, to dissect these outcomes and detail the coalition-building process poised to steer Germany’s future.
Special Guests: Christiane von Czettritz und Neuhaus and Sibel Öztürk-Bastanoglu.
Georgia’s legislature, under Governor Brian Kemp’s leadership, has unveiled a bold package of tort and civil litigation reforms aimed at addressing what many see as a growing crisis of lawsuit abuse. Mark Behrens, a longtime advisor to the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) and former chair of its Civil Justice Task Force, joined Nino Marchese on ALEC TV to discuss the implications of Senate Bills 68 and 69. Behrens, a staunch supporter of the reforms, sees them as a critical step toward balancing Georgia’s legal system while boosting its economic prospects.
Special Guest: Mark Behrens.
Jake Morabito, Senior Director of ALEC's Communications and Technology Task Force, breaks down how the states approached artificial intelligence, digital privacy, and more in 2024 and what to expect in 2025.
Special Guest: Jake Morabito.
At the 51st annual meeting of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) in Denver, Iowa Speaker Pro Tempore John Wills took a few minutes to sit down with ALEC TV to share the latest about his state’s groundbreaking reforms in recent years. The conversation underscored Iowa’s ambitious efforts to give families more control over their children’s education and to simplify the tax code while spurring economic growth. #education #freedom #taxes
Special Guest: Rep. John Wills.
Illinois State Representative John Cabello, a Republican serving as Assistant Minority Leader, spoke with Catherine Mortensen about the challenges of working in a superminority. Sometimes it's more about stopping the bad bills than passing the good ones.
Special Guest: John Cabello.