Across the States

Identifying Bad Actors in Our Supply Chains: An ALEC Women’s Leadership Episode

April 22nd, 2025  |  18 mins 56 secs

ai, international relations, supply chains

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.

Germany’s Political Shift: An ALEC Women’s Leadership Episode

March 24th, 2025  |  22 mins 43 secs

elections, germany, leadership, women's history month

Civil Justice Reform in Georgia: Nino Marchese & Mark Behrens on ALEC TV

March 12th, 2025  |  26 mins 45 secs

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.

States Grapple with AI Regulation Amid Rapid Innovation: Jake Morabito on ALEC TV Breakdown

January 13th, 2025  |  19 mins 23 secs

ai, artificial intelligence, digital privacy, technology

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.

Universal Education Freedom and Tax Cuts in Iowa: John Wills at the ALEC Annual Meeting in Denver

October 1st, 2024  |  14 mins 26 secs

education, freedom, taxes

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

Surviving the Superminority in Illinois: Rep. John Cabello at the ALEC Annual Meeting

September 18th, 2024  |  8 mins 10 secs

criminal justice reform, illinois, policy, recidivism

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.

Finding Strength in ALEC with New Hampshire Rep. Jeanine Notter on ALEC TV

September 13th, 2024  |  5 mins 23 secs

During the 51st ALEC Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, New Hampshire State Representative Jeanine Notter shared her experiences and insights as a dedicated public servant. With 14 years of service, Nodder has faced numerous challenges, yet remains committed to her role, largely due to the support and motivation she receives from the ALEC community.

New Jersey Assemblyman Paul Kanitra Discusses Policy Challenges in the Garden State on ALEC TV

September 5th, 2024  |  12 mins 15 secs

New Jersey Assemblyman Paul Kanitra stood out as a representative from a state not often associated with the ideals of limited government, free markets, and federalism. Facing the unique challenges of New Jersey’s political landscape, he maintains a commitment to pushing back against the policies he finds extreme.

Education Freedom with Mesha Mainor at the ALEC 51st Annual Meeting

August 21st, 2024  |  5 mins 56 secs

alec, education, freedom, mesha mainor

Georgia State Representative Mesha Mainor recently shared her insights at the 51st Annual Meeting of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) in Denver, Colorado. Marking her second year as an ALEC member, where she shared insights on critical issues affecting her community and discussed how the resources of ALEC are helping her address these challenges in Georgia. As a representative for the people of downtown Atlanta, she revels in the hope provided by the Georgia Promise Scholarship as she continues her commitment to advancing education freedom.

Border Crisis, Education Freedom, and Property Tax Reform with Texas Rep. Caroline Harris Davila at the 51st ALEC Annual Meeting

August 13th, 2024  |  12 mins 52 secs

border, denver, education, genz, property tax, texas

At the 51st ALEC Annual Meeting in Denver, Texas Representative Caroline Harris Davila, the youngest Republican woman ever elected to the Texas State House, shared her insights on the more pressing issues facing the Lone Star State. From the ongoing border crisis to education reform and historic property tax cuts, Davila provided a window into the challenges facing one of the nation’s most politically significant states.

States Face Fiscal Reckoning: Jonathan Williams & Lee Schalk on the Fiscal New Year

July 17th, 2024  |  19 mins

alec, budgets, california, debt, finance, fiscal

Jonathan Williams, ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist, and Lee Schalk, ALEC Vice President of Policy, recently examined the start of the new fiscal year. As 46 States Enter New Fiscal Year, most hope to avoid economic pitfalls lest they follow California's $170 Billion Budget swing into crippling debt.

Lost Children of Ukraine: Featuring Gillian Huebner, Karla Jones & Brooklyn Roberts

July 1st, 2024  |  14 mins 21 secs

alec, gillian huebner, global children's issues, refugees, ukraine

Gillian Huebner, Executive Director of the Collaborative on Global Children's Issues at Georgetown University, spoke with Karla Jones & Brooklyn Roberts about the children who have been kidnapped and disappeared during Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Effect of Net Neutrality on America’s Technology Landscape: Jake Morabito on ALEC Breakdown

June 28th, 2024  |  13 mins 34 secs

alec, broadband, communications, internet, net neutrality

ALEC Communications & Technology Task Force Director Jake Morabito and Director of Policy Advancement and Media Relations Lars Dalseide discuss the reinstatement of net neutrality regulations by the Biden administration, which could harm the internet industry. Both suggest that limited government intervention in the internet and broadband industry is the solution, citing existing regulations addressing anti-competitive behavior and illegal activity.

America’s Energy Needs: Joe Trotter on ALEC Breakdown

June 26th, 2024  |  14 mins 34 secs

alec, biden, energy, joe trotter, permits

The Biden Administration's energy policy pose a clear threat to affordable and reliable power by revoking permits, denying access, and enriching our enemies. Joe Trotter, director of ALEC's Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force, explains where things went haywire.

The Threat to Property Rights & Title Insurance

June 5th, 2024  |  13 mins 46 secs

alec, american land title association, brooklyn roberts, elizabeth blosser, karla jones, land, property rights, title insurance, women leaders

Tackling The Fentanyl Crisis & Supporting Families

May 30th, 2024  |  28 mins 37 secs

alec, brooklyn roberts, fentanyl, karla jones, leadership, opioid crisis

As part of ALEC’s Women Leadership Series, ALEC Federalism & International Relations Task Force Senior Director Karla Jones and ALEC Health & Human Services Task Force Senior Director Brooklyn Roberts recently interviewed Deena Loudon, Ambassador at Shatterproof and Mother of Matthew Loudon, and Tina Marie Bell, Mother of Brandon Bell, about dealing with the loss of loved ones to the ongoing fentanyl crisis and emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach to address the crisis.