The American Legislative Exchange Council

New Survey Shows Why States Must Renew Focus on Civics Education America's founding principles have endured because previous generations learned them, debated them, defended them, and passed them on. As we continue to celebrate America’s 250th birthday and reflect on our great nation’s founding ideals and future, states have a renewed responsibility to ensure students understand the constitutional inheritance they are being asked to preserve.

States must continue to improve and protect the integrity of our nation's social safety nets to ensure that they can continue to support our most vulnerable citizens. A recent USDA announcement is a wake-up call for state legislators. The 2025 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payment error rate (PER) was 10.62%, representing $10.1 billion of improper payments made nationwide.

States 250, A Resilient Economy, and South Carolina’s Pro-Growth Blueprint: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show "I'm very bullish on the future of South Carolina, especially if they keep down this trajectory.” Hugh Hewitt spoke with ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams about the 250th anniversary of the United States, the recent economic advancements in South Carolina, and the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

In the states, the 50 laboratories of democracy experiments play out to show Americans how different policy decisions can affect prosperity. In the states, the 50 laboratories of democracy experiments play out to show Americans how different policy decisions can affect prosperity. We can observe which states grow and which states shrink, and how Americans vote with their feet, moving to the states that provide greater economic opportunity.

For veterans and others who are struggling with treatment-resistant mental health conditions, SB 77 provides hope for real progress on emerging treatments. ALEC is proud to recognize Sens. Donald Douglas, Stephen Meredith, Aaron Reed, and Shelley Funke Frommeyer, Reps. Ken Fleming and Bobby McCool, and Senate President Robert Stivers as ALEC Policy Champions for their successful effort to establish a framework for conducting clinical trials with ibogaine-based treatments in Kentucky.

"For the last 250 years, America has sacrificed to preserve the unalienable rights outlined in the Declaration of Independence." In a letter to his wife, Abigail, on July 3, 1776, John Adams stated: “I am well aware of the toil and blood and treasure that it will cost us to maintain this Declaration…yet through the gloom I can see the rays of ravishing light and glory.” For the last 250 years, America has sacrificed to preserve the unalienable rights outlined in the Declaration of Independence.

Now is the time to amplify the voice of the states and send a clear message to Washington and to the world. Delegitimization of Taiwan will no longer be tolerated. The ALEC Center for International Freedom has just launched a new letter.

Congratulations to Speaker G. Murrell Smith Jr., Rep. Jeff Bradley, Rep. Brandon Newton, Sen. Tom Davis, and Sen. Jason Elliot for their commitment to reducing the regulatory burden and making South Carolina a destination for small businesses! ALEC is proud to recognize Speaker G. Murrell Smith Jr., Rep. Jeff Bradley, Rep. Brandon Newton, Sen. Tom Davis, and Sen. Jason Elliot from South Carolina as ALEC Policy Champions for their leadership in championing the Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act. Gov.

Arizona Tax Wins, Oklahoma Minimum Wage Hike Defeated, Economic Momentum in Kentucky: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show "It was a great week for taxpayers in Arizona." Hugh Hewitt spoke with ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams about how Arizona became the first state to enact full conformity with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s tax changes. The two also discussed how Oklahoma defeated a massive minimum wage increase and how Kentucky has improved its economic outlook.

In her new op-ed for RealClearHealth, Health and Human Services Task Force Director Miranda Spindt explains how states can expand access to health care alternatives in response to millions of Americans facing higher premiums or the prospect of losing coverage under the Affordable Care Act. ACA Marketplace premiums for many enrollees this year after temporary enhanced federal subsidies expired.