Lars Dalseide
Co-Host of Across the States
Lars Dalseide is a seasoned communications strategist with more than 20 years of experience in both the political and commercial arena. He has an impressive track record of successful campaigns for promising start-ups, Fortune 500 companies, and various political and policy initiatives, and recently served as a spokesperson for one of the largest advocacy groups in the country.
Lars holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration from James Madison University and a Master’s degree in Social & Public Policy from Georgetown University.
Born in Washington, DC, and raised in Northern Virginia, Lars also has a history as a social media consultant for small businesses and interest groups on best practices and outreach campaigns. Active on local hiking trails and hockey rinks, he’s been known to escape to the American Southwest.
Lars Dalseide has hosted 25 Episodes.
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Taxpayers Deserve A Return On Their Investment: Iowa Sen. Kara Warme
September 29th, 2025 | 11 mins 34 secs
education, iowa, tax reform
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.
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Ending Deference in Kentucky: Sen. Steve Rawlings at the ALEC Annual Meeting
September 19th, 2025 | 9 mins 40 secs
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.
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Fighting from the Super Minority: Illinois Rep. John Cabello at the ALEC Annual Meeting
September 3rd, 2025 | 12 mins 58 secs
illinois, leadership, policy
Illinois Rep. John Cabello explains how Republicans in a super minority can still fight back, rally citizens & hold the majority accountable.
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From Family to Fiscal Reform: North Carolina Rep. Brian Echevarria at the ALEC Annual Meeting
August 21st, 2025 | 11 mins 48 secs
economy, north carolina, tax reform
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.
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Marching Toward Zero: Arkansas Senator Jim Dotson at the ALEC Annual Meeting
August 20th, 2025 | 14 mins 6 secs
arkansas, economy
ALEC Board Member Jim Dotson shares how Arkansas climbed into the top 10 in economic competitiveness and why it won't stop there.
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Keeping Competitive at Home: Michigan Speaker Matt Hall at the ALEC Annual Meeting
August 13th, 2025 | 14 mins 49 secs
economy, infrastructure, michigan
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.
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Bringing Big Sky Spirit to Indiana: Rep. Kerri Seekins-Crowe at the ALEC Annual Meeting
August 6th, 2025 | 12 mins 38 secs
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.
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Kansas Leadership in Indiana: Speaker Daniel Hawkins at the ALEC Annual Meeting
July 29th, 2025 | 10 mins 5 secs
budget, kansas, leadership
Speaker Daniel Hawkins talks budget discipline, building camaraderie, and leadership at the ALEC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis.
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States That Work: A Roadmap to Labor Policy Reform
June 17th, 2025 | 9 mins 24 secs
commerce, economic development, freedom, insurance, labor, workers
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Grappling With AI Regulation & Innovation: Jake Morabito on ALEC Breakdown
March 15th, 2024 | 14 mins 44 secs
Jake Morabito, ALEC Communications & Technology Task Force Director, sits down with Lars Dalseide discussing the challenges of regulating AI while balancing innovation and risk on this ALEC Breakdown.