web02.fireside.fm Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:46:30 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Across the States - Episodes Tagged with “Alec” https://podcast.alec.org/tags/alec Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0400 People spend far too much time looking just at the federal government. The same is true with podcasts. Instead, the discussions hosted on Across the States focus on state issues and state solutions within state capitols, by state legislators and with state policy experts. The American Legislative Exchange Council is the country's largest voluntary membership organization of state legislators in the United States. It acts as a forum to exchange ideas and develop state-based solutions. en-us episodic The premiere state-focused policy podcast American Legislative Exchange Council People spend far too much time looking just at the federal government. The same is true with podcasts. Instead, the discussions hosted on Across the States focus on state issues and state solutions within state capitols, by state legislators and with state policy experts. The American Legislative Exchange Council is the country's largest voluntary membership organization of state legislators in the United States. It acts as a forum to exchange ideas and develop state-based solutions. no politics, economic, economy, state, policy, education, commerce, insurance, development, communications, technology, justice, civil, criminal, education, workforce, energy, environment, agriculture, federalism, international relations, homeland, security, tax, fiscal, policy, health, human, services, local, government American Legislative Exchange Council acrossthestates@alec.org Education Freedom with Mesha Mainor at the ALEC 51st Annual Meeting https://podcast.alec.org/158 f9ff8949-7100-4519-a7c6-f11c30c4691b Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0400 American Legislative Exchange Council 158 Education Freedom with Mesha Mainor at the ALEC 51st Annual Meeting full American Legislative Exchange Council 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. 5:56 no 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. Special Guest: Mesha Mainor. ALEC, Education, Mesha Mainor, Freedom, 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.

Special Guest: Mesha Mainor.

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]]> 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.

Special Guest: Mesha Mainor.

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]]> States Face Fiscal Reckoning: Jonathan Williams & Lee Schalk on the Fiscal New Year https://podcast.alec.org/156 4999cfa3-d135-4a9b-8acb-0d0f4dbba444 Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:00:00 -0400 American Legislative Exchange Council 156 States Face Fiscal Reckoning: Jonathan Williams & Lee Schalk on the Fiscal New Year full American Legislative Exchange Council 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. 19:00 no 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. Special Guest: Jonathan Williams. ALEC, Fiscal, Budgets, California, Debt, Finance, 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.

Special Guest: Jonathan Williams.

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]]> 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.

Special Guest: Jonathan Williams.

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]]> Lost Children of Ukraine: Featuring Gillian Huebner, Karla Jones & Brooklyn Roberts https://podcast.alec.org/155 af03ba55-5148-497a-8ddd-3167d7376dde Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400 American Legislative Exchange Council 155 Lost Children of Ukraine: Featuring Gillian Huebner, Karla Jones & Brooklyn Roberts full American Legislative Exchange Council 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. 14:21 no 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. Special Guest: Gillian Huebner. ALEC, Gillian Huebner, Ukraine, Global Children's Issues, Refugees, 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.

Special Guest: Gillian Huebner.

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]]> 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.

Special Guest: Gillian Huebner.

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]]> The Effect of Net Neutrality on America’s Technology Landscape: Jake Morabito on ALEC Breakdown https://podcast.alec.org/154 a339fb74-ab0f-43da-b54d-4b81e9b021fe Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0400 American Legislative Exchange Council 154 The Effect of Net Neutrality on America’s Technology Landscape: Jake Morabito on ALEC Breakdown full American Legislative Exchange Council 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. 13:34 no 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. Special Guest: Jake Morabito. ALEC, Net Neutrality, Communications, Internet, Broadband, 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.

Special Guest: Jake Morabito.

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]]> 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.

Special Guest: Jake Morabito.

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]]> America’s Energy Needs: Joe Trotter on ALEC Breakdown https://podcast.alec.org/153 1637dfaa-2eec-42f9-b999-17ccc8714df7 Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:00:00 -0400 American Legislative Exchange Council 153 America’s Energy Needs: Joe Trotter on ALEC Breakdown full American Legislative Exchange Council 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. 14:34 no 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. Special Guest: Joe Trotter. ALEC, Joe Trotter, Energy, Biden, 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.

Special Guest: Joe Trotter.

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]]> 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.

Special Guest: Joe Trotter.

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]]> The Threat to Property Rights & Title Insurance https://podcast.alec.org/152 bbc4d50c-ca66-43bf-a898-0188589addc0 Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0400 American Legislative Exchange Council 152 The Threat to Property Rights & Title Insurance full American Legislative Exchange Council 13:46 no 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 spoke with Elizabeth Blosser, VP of Government Affairs American Land Title Association about how President Biden’s recent pledge threatens property rights, makes homeownership riskier, and undermines state law governing title insurance. Special Guest: Elizabeth Blosser. ALEC, Women Leaders, Title Insurance, Property Rights, Karla Jones, Brooklyn Roberts, Elizabeth Blosser, Land, American Land Title Association 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 spoke with Elizabeth Blosser, VP of Government Affairs American Land Title Association about how President Biden’s recent pledge threatens property rights, makes homeownership riskier, and undermines state law governing title insurance.

Special Guest: Elizabeth Blosser.

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]]> 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 spoke with Elizabeth Blosser, VP of Government Affairs American Land Title Association about how President Biden’s recent pledge threatens property rights, makes homeownership riskier, and undermines state law governing title insurance.

Special Guest: Elizabeth Blosser.

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]]> Tackling The Fentanyl Crisis & Supporting Families https://podcast.alec.org/151 50ac6626-b804-43fb-9a89-1f6899d83bbf Thu, 30 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400 American Legislative Exchange Council 151 Tackling The Fentanyl Crisis & Supporting Families full American Legislative Exchange Council 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. 28:37 no 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. Special Guests: Deena Loudon and Tina Marie Bell. ALEC, Karla Jones, Brooklyn Roberts, Leadership, Opioid Crisis, Fentanyl 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.

Special Guests: Deena Loudon and Tina Marie Bell.

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]]> 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.

Special Guests: Deena Loudon and Tina Marie Bell.

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]]> Supporting Ukraine in Its Fight for Democracy https://podcast.alec.org/149 2bd683ba-09e8-4394-8425-72a86b3f273e Wed, 01 May 2024 11:00:00 -0400 American Legislative Exchange Council 149 Supporting Ukraine in Its Fight for Democracy full American Legislative Exchange Council In this episode of ALEC's Women Leadership Series, Karla Jones, ALEC Federalism & International Relations Task Force Senior Director, and Brooklyn Roberts, ALEC Health & Human Services Task Force Senior Director, interview Dinara Gabibullaeva, Kiev City Council Member, Chairwoman of Solidarna Molod, and President of the European Democracy Network. Their conversation touched the ongoing challenges impacting Ukraine after the Russian invasion and how the Western world can help support Ukraine maintain its sovereignty. 35:35 no In this episode of ALEC's Women Leadership Series, Karla Jones, ALEC Federalism & International Relations Task Force Senior Director, and Brooklyn Roberts, ALEC Health & Human Services Task Force Senior Director, interview Dinara Gabibullaeva, Kiev City Council Member, Chairwoman of Solidarna Molod, and President of the European Democracy Network. Their conversation touched the ongoing challenges impacting Ukraine after the Russian invasion and how the Western world can help support Ukraine maintain its sovereignty. Special Guest: Dinara Gabibullaeva. ALEC, Ukraine, Karla Jones, Brooklyn Roberts, Dinara Gabibullaeva In this episode of ALEC's Women Leadership Series, Karla Jones, ALEC Federalism & International Relations Task Force Senior Director, and Brooklyn Roberts, ALEC Health & Human Services Task Force Senior Director, interview Dinara Gabibullaeva, Kiev City Council Member, Chairwoman of Solidarna Molod, and President of the European Democracy Network. Their conversation touched the ongoing challenges impacting Ukraine after the Russian invasion and how the Western world can help support Ukraine maintain its sovereignty.

Special Guest: Dinara Gabibullaeva.

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]]> In this episode of ALEC's Women Leadership Series, Karla Jones, ALEC Federalism & International Relations Task Force Senior Director, and Brooklyn Roberts, ALEC Health & Human Services Task Force Senior Director, interview Dinara Gabibullaeva, Kiev City Council Member, Chairwoman of Solidarna Molod, and President of the European Democracy Network. Their conversation touched the ongoing challenges impacting Ukraine after the Russian invasion and how the Western world can help support Ukraine maintain its sovereignty.

Special Guest: Dinara Gabibullaeva.

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]]> Tackling Human Trafficking & Supporting Survivors For Women's History Month https://podcast.alec.org/150 6bcdb441-d741-4d2d-a8bd-11806fcda7d1 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0400 American Legislative Exchange Council 150 Tackling Human Trafficking & Supporting Survivors For Women's History Month full American Legislative Exchange Council Senior Director of ALEC's Health and Human Services Task Force Brooklyn Roberts & Senior Director of Federalism, Homeland Security and International Relations Karla Jones speak with Kansas State Representatives Carrie Barth and Rebecca Schmoe about Kansas' attempts to prevent and assist the victims of human smuggling. 27:30 no Senior Director of ALEC's Health and Human Services Task Force Brooklyn Roberts & Senior Director of Federalism, Homeland Security and International Relations Karla Jones speak with Kansas State Representatives Carrie Barth and Rebecca Schmoe about Kansas' attempts to prevent and assist the victims of human smuggling. Special Guests: Carrie Barth and Rebecca Schmoe. ALEC, Karla Jones, Brooklyn Roberts, Rebecca Schmoe, Carrie Barth, Kansas, Survivors, Human Trafficking, Awareness Senior Director of ALEC's Health and Human Services Task Force Brooklyn Roberts & Senior Director of Federalism, Homeland Security and International Relations Karla Jones speak with Kansas State Representatives Carrie Barth and Rebecca Schmoe about Kansas' attempts to prevent and assist the victims of human smuggling.

Special Guests: Carrie Barth and Rebecca Schmoe.

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]]> Senior Director of ALEC's Health and Human Services Task Force Brooklyn Roberts & Senior Director of Federalism, Homeland Security and International Relations Karla Jones speak with Kansas State Representatives Carrie Barth and Rebecca Schmoe about Kansas' attempts to prevent and assist the victims of human smuggling.

Special Guests: Carrie Barth and Rebecca Schmoe.

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]]> Education Freedom and Policy Priorities: Andrew Handel on ALEC Breakdown https://podcast.alec.org/147 57c2f586-0d44-421c-b40a-a52afa67592c Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0500 American Legislative Exchange Council 147 Education Freedom and Policy Priorities: Andrew Handel on ALEC Breakdown full American Legislative Exchange Council Andrew Handel, ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force Director, sat down with Lars Dalseide, ALEC Director of Policy Advancement and Media Relations, talking about the recent model policies passed by the task force such as education freedom accounts, adult learning programs, and preserving freedom of speech. Handel also talked about building upon the education freedom movement based on ALEC’s Essential Policy Solutions for 2024. 6:17 no Andrew Handel, ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force Director, sat down with Lars Dalseide, ALEC Director of Policy Advancement and Media Relations, talking about the recent model policies passed by the task force such as education freedom accounts, adult learning programs, and preserving freedom of speech. Handel also talked about building upon the education freedom movement based on ALEC’s Essential Policy Solutions for 2024. ALEC, Education, Andrew Handel, School Choice, Learning, Freedom of Speech, Andrew Handel, ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force Director, sat down with Lars Dalseide, ALEC Director of Policy Advancement and Media Relations, talking about the recent model policies passed by the task force such as education freedom accounts, adult learning programs, and preserving freedom of speech. Handel also talked about building upon the education freedom movement based on ALEC’s Essential Policy Solutions for 2024.

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]]> Andrew Handel, ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force Director, sat down with Lars Dalseide, ALEC Director of Policy Advancement and Media Relations, talking about the recent model policies passed by the task force such as education freedom accounts, adult learning programs, and preserving freedom of speech. Handel also talked about building upon the education freedom movement based on ALEC’s Essential Policy Solutions for 2024.

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]]> Criminal and Civil Justice Policy Priorities: Nino Marchese on ALEC Breakdown https://podcast.alec.org/146 9b695933-a50a-47b5-9988-05d82c4d88d4 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0500 American Legislative Exchange Council 146 Criminal and Civil Justice Policy Priorities: Nino Marchese on ALEC Breakdown full American Legislative Exchange Council Nino Marchese, director of both the Criminal Justice and Civil Justice Taskforces at ALEC, sits down with Lars Dalseide to discuss the essential policy solutions both taskforces are focusing on for 2024. Civil justice focuses on lawsuit reform, tort reform, regulatory reform, and donor privacy issues. On the other hand, criminal justice seeks to address the challenges faced by individuals caught in the criminal justice system. The aim is to help these individuals reintegrate into society rather than being trapped in a cycle of criminality. Balancing these two task forces can be challenging, as they require different perspectives and approaches. While they both fall under the domain of judiciary issues, the issues they tackle are unique. The role of the task force director is to keep their focus on separate tracks, even though these tracks are relevant to the judicial system as a whole. 10:52 no Nino Marchese, director of both the Criminal Justice and Civil Justice Taskforces at ALEC, sits down with Lars Dalseide to discuss the essential policy solutions both taskforces are focusing on for 2024. Civil justice focuses on lawsuit reform, tort reform, regulatory reform, and donor privacy issues. On the other hand, criminal justice seeks to address the challenges faced by individuals caught in the criminal justice system. The aim is to help these individuals reintegrate into society rather than being trapped in a cycle of criminality. Balancing these two task forces can be challenging, as they require different perspectives and approaches. While they both fall under the domain of judiciary issues, the issues they tackle are unique. The role of the task force director is to keep their focus on separate tracks, even though these tracks are relevant to the judicial system as a whole. ALEC, Criminal Justice, Civil Justice, 2024, Veterans, Nino Marchese, director of both the Criminal Justice and Civil Justice Taskforces at ALEC, sits down with Lars Dalseide to discuss the essential policy solutions both taskforces are focusing on for 2024.

Civil justice focuses on lawsuit reform, tort reform, regulatory reform, and donor privacy issues. On the other hand, criminal justice seeks to address the challenges faced by individuals caught in the criminal justice system. The aim is to help these individuals reintegrate into society rather than being trapped in a cycle of criminality.

Balancing these two task forces can be challenging, as they require different perspectives and approaches. While they both fall under the domain of judiciary issues, the issues they tackle are unique. The role of the task force director is to keep their focus on separate tracks, even though these tracks are relevant to the judicial system as a whole.

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]]> Nino Marchese, director of both the Criminal Justice and Civil Justice Taskforces at ALEC, sits down with Lars Dalseide to discuss the essential policy solutions both taskforces are focusing on for 2024.

Civil justice focuses on lawsuit reform, tort reform, regulatory reform, and donor privacy issues. On the other hand, criminal justice seeks to address the challenges faced by individuals caught in the criminal justice system. The aim is to help these individuals reintegrate into society rather than being trapped in a cycle of criminality.

Balancing these two task forces can be challenging, as they require different perspectives and approaches. While they both fall under the domain of judiciary issues, the issues they tackle are unique. The role of the task force director is to keep their focus on separate tracks, even though these tracks are relevant to the judicial system as a whole.

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]]> Michigan Should Follow Lead of Top Growing States: Jonathan Williams on ALEC Breakdown https://podcast.alec.org/145 307873ae-64d7-435e-bcda-deb370d5d059 Fri, 05 Jan 2024 17:00:00 -0500 American Legislative Exchange Council 145 Michigan Should Follow Lead of Top Growing States: Jonathan Williams on ALEC Breakdown full American Legislative Exchange Council Jonathan Willams, ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist, sits down with Lars Dalseide on ALEC Breakdown to talk about his recent Detroit News op-ed about the findings from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's Growing Michigan Together Council to address the state's slow population growth. 11:20 no Jonathan Willams, ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist, sits down with Lars Dalseide on ALEC Breakdown to talk about his recent Detroit News op-ed about the findings from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's Growing Michigan Together Council to address the state's slow population growth. Special Guest: Jonathan Williams. ALEC, Michigan, Jonathan Williams, Lars Dalseide, Detroit News, Gretchen Whitmer, Jonathan Willams, ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist, sits down with Lars Dalseide on ALEC Breakdown to talk about his recent Detroit News op-ed about the findings from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's Growing Michigan Together Council to address the state's slow population growth.

Special Guest: Jonathan Williams.

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]]> Jonathan Willams, ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist, sits down with Lars Dalseide on ALEC Breakdown to talk about his recent Detroit News op-ed about the findings from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's Growing Michigan Together Council to address the state's slow population growth.

Special Guest: Jonathan Williams.

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]]> The Energy Affordability Report: Joe Trotter on ALEC Breakdown https://podcast.alec.org/144 6251d271-718d-4287-b7b0-75e3d46558dc Tue, 26 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0500 American Legislative Exchange Council 144 The Energy Affordability Report: Joe Trotter on ALEC Breakdown full American Legislative Exchange Council Joe Trotter, ALEC Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force Director, sits down with Lars Dalseide, ALEC Director of Policy Advancement and Media Relations, talking about the 3rd edition of the Energy Affordability Report. 20:50 no Joe Trotter, ALEC Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force Director, sits down with Lars Dalseide, ALEC Director of Policy Advancement and Media Relations, talking about the 3rd edition of the Energy Affordability Report. Special Guest: Joe Trotter. ALEC, Joe Trotter, Energy, Joe Trotter, ALEC Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force Director, sits down with Lars Dalseide, ALEC Director of Policy Advancement and Media Relations, talking about the 3rd edition of the Energy Affordability Report.

Special Guest: Joe Trotter.

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]]> Joe Trotter, ALEC Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force Director, sits down with Lars Dalseide, ALEC Director of Policy Advancement and Media Relations, talking about the 3rd edition of the Energy Affordability Report.

Special Guest: Joe Trotter.

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]]> What's Coming Up For ALEC In 2024: Jonathan Williams and Lee Schalk on ALEC Breakdown https://podcast.alec.org/143 af1cd7b6-6ab5-463f-bb11-84fe1049d794 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0500 American Legislative Exchange Council 143 What's Coming Up For ALEC In 2024: Jonathan Williams and Lee Schalk on ALEC Breakdown full American Legislative Exchange Council Jonathan Williams, ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist, and Lee Schalk, ALEC Vice President of Policy, talk on ALEC's upcoming policy priorities in 2024 based on the latest essential policy solutions report on this ALEC breakdown. 12:15 no Jonathan Williams, ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist, and Lee Schalk, ALEC Vice President of Policy, talk on ALEC's upcoming policy priorities in 2024 based on the latest essential policy solutions report on this ALEC breakdown. Special Guest: Jonathan Williams. ALEC, Lee Schalk, Jonathan Williams, 2024, Policies, Jonathan Williams, ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist, and Lee Schalk, ALEC Vice President of Policy, talk on ALEC's upcoming policy priorities in 2024 based on the latest essential policy solutions report on this ALEC breakdown.

Special Guest: Jonathan Williams.

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]]> Jonathan Williams, ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist, and Lee Schalk, ALEC Vice President of Policy, talk on ALEC's upcoming policy priorities in 2024 based on the latest essential policy solutions report on this ALEC breakdown.

Special Guest: Jonathan Williams.

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]]> Maui Fires & Restricting American Uranium with Joe Trotter https://podcast.alec.org/142 67529f4a-de55-4eb8-a96a-4f1a22607ba5 Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400 American Legislative Exchange Council 142 Maui Fires & Restricting American Uranium with Joe Trotter full American Legislative Exchange Council Joe Trotter, ALEC's Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force Director, sits down with Lars Dalseide to discuss the probable causes of the fires in Maui and how President Biden's decision to designate one of America's richest uranium deposits as a national monument severely restricts the country's ability to become energy independent. 17:21 no Joe Trotter, ALEC's Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force Director, sits down with Lars Dalseide to discuss the probable causes of the fires in Maui and how President Biden's decision to designate one of America's richest uranium deposits as a national monument severely restricts the country's ability to become energy independent. Special Guest: Joe Trotter. ALEC, Maui, Fire, Uranium, Joe Trotter, Joe Trotter, ALEC's Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force Director, sits down with Lars Dalseide to discuss the probable causes of the fires in Maui and how President Biden's decision to designate one of America's richest uranium deposits as a national monument severely restricts the country's ability to become energy independent.

Special Guest: Joe Trotter.

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]]> Joe Trotter, ALEC's Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force Director, sits down with Lars Dalseide to discuss the probable causes of the fires in Maui and how President Biden's decision to designate one of America's richest uranium deposits as a national monument severely restricts the country's ability to become energy independent.

Special Guest: Joe Trotter.

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]]> How the Jones Act Impacts Maritime Commerce and National Security https://podcast.alec.org/141 d344c9f8-8bbe-417d-93e1-2b8e0e8f5ac9 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:30:00 -0400 American Legislative Exchange Council 141 How the Jones Act Impacts Maritime Commerce and National Security full American Legislative Exchange Council ALEC Federalism, Homeland Security & International Relations Task Force Senior Director Karla Jones sat down with Colin Grabow, Research Fellow at the CATO Institute Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies, to discuss The Jones Act and its implications on maritime commerce and national security. 30:00 no ALEC Federalism, Homeland Security & International Relations Task Force Senior Director Karla Jones sat down with Colin Grabow, Research Fellow at the CATO Institute Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies, to discuss The Jones Act and its implications on maritime commerce and national security. Special Guest: Colin Grabow. ALEC, CATO Institute, Jones Act, Trade, National Security, Defense, Karla Jones, Colin Grabow ALEC Federalism, Homeland Security & International Relations Task Force Senior Director Karla Jones sat down with Colin Grabow, Research Fellow at the CATO Institute Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies, to discuss The Jones Act and its implications on maritime commerce and national security.

Special Guest: Colin Grabow.

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]]> ALEC Federalism, Homeland Security & International Relations Task Force Senior Director Karla Jones sat down with Colin Grabow, Research Fellow at the CATO Institute Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies, to discuss The Jones Act and its implications on maritime commerce and national security.

Special Guest: Colin Grabow.

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]]> The Latest Threat to the Colorado Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights https://podcast.alec.org/140 d8153cdf-06f8-426f-a8b4-9fba5d0636d1 Wed, 12 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0400 American Legislative Exchange Council 140 The Latest Threat to the Colorado Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights full American Legislative Exchange Council An upcoming ballot measure in Colorado would allow massive expansion in government spending and weaken the Colorado Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), the nation’s strongest taxpayer protection. At the tail end of Colorado’s legislative session, Governor Jared Polis signed a property tax bill that now requires voter approval. If approved, TABOR would be gutted in exchange for a small short term cut to property taxes. Known as Proposition HH, this proposal tempts voters with the promise of property tax cuts, while its real purpose is to water-down TABOR’s revenue and spending limits. Ben Murrey, Director of Fiscal Policy at the Independence Institute described the package as a “boondoggle of a property tax plan.” According to The Center Square, it would decrease TABOR refunds by 23%. TABOR is the gold standard for tax and expenditure limits (TELs). Since its adoption by voters as a state constitutional amendment in 1992, it has helped to restrain the growth of government and returned billions of dollars to Colorado taxpayers. The attacks on TABOR aren’t new. The property tax “cut” is only the latest gimmicky attempt to unleash the leviathan of big government on hard-working Coloradans. 9:37 no An upcoming ballot measure in Colorado would allow massive expansion in government spending and weaken the Colorado Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), the nation’s strongest taxpayer protection. At the tail end of Colorado’s legislative session, Governor Jared Polis signed a property tax bill that now requires voter approval. If approved, TABOR would be gutted in exchange for a small short term cut to property taxes. Known as Proposition HH, this proposal tempts voters with the promise of property tax cuts, while its real purpose is to water-down TABOR’s revenue and spending limits. Ben Murrey, Director of Fiscal Policy at the Independence Institute described the package as a “boondoggle of a property tax plan.” According to The Center Square, it would decrease TABOR refunds by 23%. TABOR is the gold standard for tax and expenditure limits (TELs). Since its adoption by voters as a state constitutional amendment in 1992, it has helped to restrain the growth of government and returned billions of dollars to Colorado taxpayers. The attacks on TABOR aren’t new. The property tax “cut” is only the latest gimmicky attempt to unleash the leviathan of big government on hard-working Coloradans. Special Guest: Nick Stark. ALEC, TABOR, Nick Stark, Lars Dalseide, Taxes An upcoming ballot measure in Colorado would allow massive expansion in government spending and weaken the Colorado Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), the nation’s strongest taxpayer protection. At the tail end of Colorado’s legislative session, Governor Jared Polis signed a property tax bill that now requires voter approval. If approved, TABOR would be gutted in exchange for a small short term cut to property taxes. Known as Proposition HH, this proposal tempts voters with the promise of property tax cuts, while its real purpose is to water-down TABOR’s revenue and spending limits.

Ben Murrey, Director of Fiscal Policy at the Independence Institute described the package as a “boondoggle of a property tax plan.” According to The Center Square, it would decrease TABOR refunds by 23%.

TABOR is the gold standard for tax and expenditure limits (TELs). Since its adoption by voters as a state constitutional amendment in 1992, it has helped to restrain the growth of government and returned billions of dollars to Colorado taxpayers.

The attacks on TABOR aren’t new. The property tax “cut” is only the latest gimmicky attempt to unleash the leviathan of big government on hard-working Coloradans.

Special Guest: Nick Stark.

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]]> An upcoming ballot measure in Colorado would allow massive expansion in government spending and weaken the Colorado Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), the nation’s strongest taxpayer protection. At the tail end of Colorado’s legislative session, Governor Jared Polis signed a property tax bill that now requires voter approval. If approved, TABOR would be gutted in exchange for a small short term cut to property taxes. Known as Proposition HH, this proposal tempts voters with the promise of property tax cuts, while its real purpose is to water-down TABOR’s revenue and spending limits.

Ben Murrey, Director of Fiscal Policy at the Independence Institute described the package as a “boondoggle of a property tax plan.” According to The Center Square, it would decrease TABOR refunds by 23%.

TABOR is the gold standard for tax and expenditure limits (TELs). Since its adoption by voters as a state constitutional amendment in 1992, it has helped to restrain the growth of government and returned billions of dollars to Colorado taxpayers.

The attacks on TABOR aren’t new. The property tax “cut” is only the latest gimmicky attempt to unleash the leviathan of big government on hard-working Coloradans.

Special Guest: Nick Stark.

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]]> His Excellency Marek Magierowski, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the US on the Ukraine War. https://podcast.alec.org/139 3f04b1ad-b5e4-408e-a062-3565d92a3df6 Wed, 28 Jun 2023 13:00:00 -0400 American Legislative Exchange Council 139 His Excellency Marek Magierowski, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the US on the Ukraine War. full American Legislative Exchange Council ALEC's Karla Jones speaks with His Excellency Marek Magierowski, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the United States. We are honored to share Karla Jones' thought-provoking conversation with His Excellency Marek Magierowski, the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the United States. Their conversation centers on the ongoing war in Ukraine, examining its impact from both a European and, more specifically, a Polish perspective. Poland's historical and geographical proximity to Ukraine has positioned it as a significant stakeholder in the region's stability. This conversation offered an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by Poland and its perspective on the situation. 27:47 no ALEC's Karla Jones speaks with His Excellency Marek Magierowski, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the United States. We are honored to share Karla Jones' thought-provoking conversation with His Excellency Marek Magierowski, the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the United States. Their conversation centers on the ongoing war in Ukraine, examining its impact from both a European and, more specifically, a Polish perspective. Poland's historical and geographical proximity to Ukraine has positioned it as a significant stakeholder in the region's stability. This conversation offered an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by Poland and its perspective on the situation. Special Guest: Marek Magierowski. ALEC, Poland, Karla Jones, Marek Magierowski, Ukraine, International Relations, Global Cooperation, ALEC's Karla Jones speaks with His Excellency Marek Magierowski, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the United States.

We are honored to share Karla Jones' thought-provoking conversation with His Excellency Marek Magierowski, the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the United States. Their conversation centers on the ongoing war in Ukraine, examining its impact from both a European and, more specifically, a Polish perspective.

Poland's historical and geographical proximity to Ukraine has positioned it as a significant stakeholder in the region's stability. This conversation offered an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by Poland and its perspective on the situation.

Special Guest: Marek Magierowski.

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]]> ALEC's Karla Jones speaks with His Excellency Marek Magierowski, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the United States.

We are honored to share Karla Jones' thought-provoking conversation with His Excellency Marek Magierowski, the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the United States. Their conversation centers on the ongoing war in Ukraine, examining its impact from both a European and, more specifically, a Polish perspective.

Poland's historical and geographical proximity to Ukraine has positioned it as a significant stakeholder in the region's stability. This conversation offered an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by Poland and its perspective on the situation.

Special Guest: Marek Magierowski.

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]]> Transparency in Health Care: Brooklyn Roberts Explains https://podcast.alec.org/138 276a88fa-cf70-4cbd-8074-92ce960d665e Mon, 26 Jun 2023 15:00:00 -0400 American Legislative Exchange Council 138 Transparency in Health Care: Brooklyn Roberts Explains full American Legislative Exchange Council Know what you're paying when going to the hospital? What a medication cost? What an operation cost? If not then your state probably needs a little health care transparency. Lars Dalseide sits down with ALEC's Health and Human Services Task Force Director Brooklyn Roberts to discuss state actions being taken to promote price transparency for when patients are choosing their health care. 5:01 no Know what you're paying when going to the hospital? What a medication cost? What an operation cost? If not then your state probably needs a little health care transparency. Lars Dalseide sits down with ALEC's Health and Human Services Task Force Director Brooklyn Roberts to discuss state actions being taken to promote price transparency for when patients are choosing their health care. Special Guest: Brooklyn Roberts. ALEC, Healthcare, Health, Prices, Transparency, Brooklyn Roberts, Know what you're paying when going to the hospital? What a medication cost? What an operation cost? If not then your state probably needs a little health care transparency. Lars Dalseide sits down with ALEC's Health and Human Services Task Force Director Brooklyn Roberts to discuss state actions being taken to promote price transparency for when patients are choosing their health care.

Special Guest: Brooklyn Roberts.

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]]> Know what you're paying when going to the hospital? What a medication cost? What an operation cost? If not then your state probably needs a little health care transparency. Lars Dalseide sits down with ALEC's Health and Human Services Task Force Director Brooklyn Roberts to discuss state actions being taken to promote price transparency for when patients are choosing their health care.

Special Guest: Brooklyn Roberts.

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]]> Artificial Intelligence Accountability: Jake Morabito Explores NTIA’s AI Accountability Policy https://podcast.alec.org/137 ec7461d5-e3c3-4f13-bf99-c1b6078eb2c0 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0400 American Legislative Exchange Council 137 Artificial Intelligence Accountability: Jake Morabito Explores NTIA’s AI Accountability Policy full American Legislative Exchange Council Jake Morabito, ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force Director, sat down with Lars Dalseide to discuss comments ALEC submitted to the National Telecommunications & Information Administration’s (NTIA) proposed Artificial Intelligence (AI) Accountability Policy RFC. 6:01 no Jake Morabito, ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force Director, sat down with Lars Dalseide to discuss comments ALEC submitted to the National Telecommunications & Information Administration’s (NTIA) proposed Artificial Intelligence (AI) Accountability Policy RFC. Special Guest: Jake Morabito. AI, ALEC, NTIA, Jake Morabito, Lars Dalseide, Jake Morabito, ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force Director, sat down with Lars Dalseide to discuss comments ALEC submitted to the National Telecommunications & Information Administration’s (NTIA) proposed Artificial Intelligence (AI) Accountability Policy RFC.

Special Guest: Jake Morabito.

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]]> Jake Morabito, ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force Director, sat down with Lars Dalseide to discuss comments ALEC submitted to the National Telecommunications & Information Administration’s (NTIA) proposed Artificial Intelligence (AI) Accountability Policy RFC.

Special Guest: Jake Morabito.

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]]> Canadian Wildfires Flood Eastern Seaboard with Smoke and Haze https://podcast.alec.org/136 48549196-25b8-47f2-903b-97dbffedc6d2 Fri, 09 Jun 2023 17:00:00 -0400 American Legislative Exchange Council 136 Canadian Wildfires Flood Eastern Seaboard with Smoke and Haze full American Legislative Exchange Council With smoky skies littering the eastern seaboard, the quality of Canada's forest management policies have come into question. Lars Dalseide sits down with ALEC's Energy, Environment, Agriculture Task Force Director Joe Trotter to discuss the current cloudy situation and how Canada could make better environmental choices. 8:16 no With smoky skies littering the eastern seaboard, the quality of Canada's forest management policies have come into question. Lars Dalseide sits down with ALEC's Energy, Environment, Agriculture Task Force Director Joe Trotter to discuss the current cloudy situation and how Canada could make better environmental choices. Special Guest: Joe Trotter. ALEC, fire, Canada, smoke, Lars Dalseide, Joe Trotter With smoky skies littering the eastern seaboard, the quality of Canada's forest management policies have come into question. Lars Dalseide sits down with ALEC's Energy, Environment, Agriculture Task Force Director Joe Trotter to discuss the current cloudy situation and how Canada could make better environmental choices.

Special Guest: Joe Trotter.

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]]> With smoky skies littering the eastern seaboard, the quality of Canada's forest management policies have come into question. Lars Dalseide sits down with ALEC's Energy, Environment, Agriculture Task Force Director Joe Trotter to discuss the current cloudy situation and how Canada could make better environmental choices.

Special Guest: Joe Trotter.

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]]> 135: America’s Continuing Baby Formula Crisis https://podcast.alec.org/135 14a1c5da-36f4-4c91-ba59-cf9b57fbaef0 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 10:45:00 -0400 American Legislative Exchange Council 135 America’s Continuing Baby Formula Crisis full American Legislative Exchange Council As part of Women’s History Month, ALEC Senior Task Force Director Karla Jones sits down with one of the nation’s foremost experts on international trade Gabriella Beaumont‐Smith of the Cato Institute’s Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies. They look at the international trade aspects of the ongoing baby formula crisis in the United States. 29:58 no As part of Women’s History Month, ALEC Senior Task Force Director Karla Jones sits down with one of the nation’s foremost experts on international trade Gabriella Beaumont‐Smith of the Cato Institute’s Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies. They look at the international trade aspects of the ongoing baby formula crisis in the United States. Data shows that there is enough supply of baby formula in the market, so why are parents still seeing empty shelves in stores? Jones and Beaumont-Smith also discuss barriers preventing American parents from freely buying infant formula from safe trading partners that most of us would consider safe such as Canada. Finally, they consider options state government have to ensure their citizens have access to baby food formula. Special Guest: Gabriella Beaumont-Smith. free trade, free markets, baby formula shortage, CATO, ALEC, Karla Jones, Gabriella Beaumont Smith, trade policy As part of Women’s History Month, ALEC Senior Task Force Director Karla Jones sits down with one of the nation’s foremost experts on international trade Gabriella Beaumont‐Smith of the Cato Institute’s Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies. They look at the international trade aspects of the ongoing baby formula crisis in the United States. Data shows that there is enough supply of baby formula in the market, so why are parents still seeing empty shelves in stores? Jones and Beaumont-Smith also discuss barriers preventing American parents from freely buying infant formula from safe trading partners that most of us would consider safe such as Canada. Finally, they consider options state government have to ensure their citizens have access to baby food formula.

Special Guest: Gabriella Beaumont-Smith.

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]]> As part of Women’s History Month, ALEC Senior Task Force Director Karla Jones sits down with one of the nation’s foremost experts on international trade Gabriella Beaumont‐Smith of the Cato Institute’s Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies. They look at the international trade aspects of the ongoing baby formula crisis in the United States. Data shows that there is enough supply of baby formula in the market, so why are parents still seeing empty shelves in stores? Jones and Beaumont-Smith also discuss barriers preventing American parents from freely buying infant formula from safe trading partners that most of us would consider safe such as Canada. Finally, they consider options state government have to ensure their citizens have access to baby food formula.

Special Guest: Gabriella Beaumont-Smith.

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]]> How States are Creating Universal Education Freedom https://podcast.alec.org/133-how-states-are-creating-universal-education-freedom 5e6fb2d9-286f-4dc9-af0c-fb988749e5f4 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0400 American Legislative Exchange Council full American Legislative Exchange Council ALEC Education and Workforce Task Force Director Andrew Handel and ALEC Executive VP of Policy Jonathan Williams host a policy hour on the Education Freedom Moment in the United States. 43:33 no ALEC Education and Workforce Task Force Director Andrew Handel and ALEC Executive VP of Policy Jonathan Williams host a policy hour on the Education Freedom Moment in the United States. States are reimaging education in their states. ALEC is joined by Sen. Jim Dotson of Arkansas, Sen. Pat Rucker of West Virginia, Speaker Pro Tem. John Wills of Iowa and economist Steve Moore. They discuss universal education savings accounts and other sweeping reforms that are empowering students and their parents. Special Guests: Jonathan Williams, Rep. John Wills, Sen. Jim Dotson (AR), Sen. Pat Rucker, and Stephen Moore. EDUCATION freedom, school choice, universal savings accounts, education freedom moment, ALEC, american legislative exchange council, across the states ALEC Education and Workforce Task Force Director Andrew Handel and ALEC Executive VP of Policy Jonathan Williams host a policy hour on the Education Freedom Moment in the United States. States are reimaging education in their states. ALEC is joined by Sen. Jim Dotson of Arkansas, Sen. Pat Rucker of West Virginia, Speaker Pro Tem. John Wills of Iowa and economist Steve Moore. They discuss universal education savings accounts and other sweeping reforms that are empowering students and their parents.

Special Guests: Jonathan Williams, Rep. John Wills, Sen. Jim Dotson (AR), Sen. Pat Rucker, and Stephen Moore.

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]]> ALEC Education and Workforce Task Force Director Andrew Handel and ALEC Executive VP of Policy Jonathan Williams host a policy hour on the Education Freedom Moment in the United States. States are reimaging education in their states. ALEC is joined by Sen. Jim Dotson of Arkansas, Sen. Pat Rucker of West Virginia, Speaker Pro Tem. John Wills of Iowa and economist Steve Moore. They discuss universal education savings accounts and other sweeping reforms that are empowering students and their parents.

Special Guests: Jonathan Williams, Rep. John Wills, Sen. Jim Dotson (AR), Sen. Pat Rucker, and Stephen Moore.

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]]> 80: Regulatory Sandbox w/ James Czerniawksi of Libertas and Jonathon Hauenschild https://podcast.alec.org/80 6c0cbc23-368e-49d2-b609-7d338b0f311e Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0400 American Legislative Exchange Council 80 Regulatory Sandbox w/ James Czerniawksi of Libertas and Jonathon Hauenschild full American Legislative Exchange Council The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns have severely impacted business across America. But the state of Utah recently passed legislation to give businesses a major break from coronavirus regulations. Join James Czerniawksi, Policy Analyst for Tech & Innovation at Libertas, and Jonathon Hauenschild, Director of the ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force, as they discuss how state lawmakers can use regulatory sandboxes to spur innovation and growth. 20:21 no The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns have severely impacted business across America. But the state of Utah recently passed legislation to give businesses a major break from coronavirus regulations. Join James Czerniawksi, Policy Analyst for Tech & Innovation at Libertas, and Jonathon Hauenschild, Director of the ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force, as they discuss how state lawmakers can use regulatory sandboxes to spur innovation and growth. James Czerniawksi Profile: https://libertas.org/about/staff/ Jonathon Hauenschild Profile: https://www.alec.org/person/jonathon-hauenschild/ politics, regulation, economy, libertas, sandbox, alec The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns have severely impacted business across America. But the state of Utah recently passed legislation to give businesses a major break from coronavirus regulations. Join James Czerniawksi, Policy Analyst for Tech & Innovation at Libertas, and Jonathon Hauenschild, Director of the ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force, as they discuss how state lawmakers can use regulatory sandboxes to spur innovation and growth.

James Czerniawksi Profile: https://libertas.org/about/staff/
Jonathon Hauenschild Profile: https://www.alec.org/person/jonathon-hauenschild/

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]]> The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns have severely impacted business across America. But the state of Utah recently passed legislation to give businesses a major break from coronavirus regulations. Join James Czerniawksi, Policy Analyst for Tech & Innovation at Libertas, and Jonathon Hauenschild, Director of the ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force, as they discuss how state lawmakers can use regulatory sandboxes to spur innovation and growth.

James Czerniawksi Profile: https://libertas.org/about/staff/
Jonathon Hauenschild Profile: https://www.alec.org/person/jonathon-hauenschild/

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]]> 76: Executive Overreach w/ Jonathon Hauenschild https://podcast.alec.org/76 534c45b8-38ac-4b52-9190-f852fa8f7047 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:00:00 -0400 American Legislative Exchange Council 76 Executive Overreach w/ Jonathon Hauenschild full American Legislative Exchange Council The coronavirus pandemic has opened Pandora's box of questions and concerns regarding emergency powers and executive overreach on the state level. What is the role of the legislature during a crisis? How much power is too much power for a chief executive to boast? Matt Fisher sits down with Jonathon Hauenschild to discuss the dangers and inadequacies of unilateral executive authority during crises and how state legislatures can get more involved in overcoming emergencies. 15:28 no The coronavirus pandemic has opened Pandora's box of questions and concerns regarding emergency powers and executive overreach on the state level. What is the role of the legislature during a crisis? How much power is too much power for a chief executive to boast? Matt Fisher sits down with Jonathon Hauenschild to discuss the dangers and inadequacies of unilateral executive authority during crises and how state legislatures can get more involved in overcoming emergencies. Jonathon Hauenschild Profile: https://www.alec.org/person/jonathon-hauenschild/ Politics, COVID, ALEC, Cuomo, Overreach, Power, New York The coronavirus pandemic has opened Pandora's box of questions and concerns regarding emergency powers and executive overreach on the state level. What is the role of the legislature during a crisis? How much power is too much power for a chief executive to boast? Matt Fisher sits down with Jonathon Hauenschild to discuss the dangers and inadequacies of unilateral executive authority during crises and how state legislatures can get more involved in overcoming emergencies.

Jonathon Hauenschild Profile: https://www.alec.org/person/jonathon-hauenschild/

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]]> The coronavirus pandemic has opened Pandora's box of questions and concerns regarding emergency powers and executive overreach on the state level. What is the role of the legislature during a crisis? How much power is too much power for a chief executive to boast? Matt Fisher sits down with Jonathon Hauenschild to discuss the dangers and inadequacies of unilateral executive authority during crises and how state legislatures can get more involved in overcoming emergencies.

Jonathon Hauenschild Profile: https://www.alec.org/person/jonathon-hauenschild/

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]]> 75: EdChoice and the Future of Education w/ Jason Bedrick https://podcast.alec.org/75 bd4fac5c-ccb5-468e-bdc7-4d9ac29aa7b3 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:00:00 -0400 American Legislative Exchange Council 75 EdChoice and the Future of Education w/ Jason Bedrick full American Legislative Exchange Council From lockdowns and union disputes to remote learning, the past year has tested America’s education system in unprecedented ways. This week on Across the States, Matthew Fisher sits down with Jason Bedrick of EdChoice and Andrew Handel of ALEC to discuss how lawmakers are taking the initiative to give parents and students more freedom in the classroom. Find out how EdChoice is working with statehouses to rebuild K-12 education in the United States. 13:07 no From lockdowns and union disputes to remote learning, the past year has tested America’s education system in unprecedented ways. This week on Across the States, Matthew Fisher sits down with Jason Bedrick of EdChoice and Andrew Handel of ALEC to discuss how lawmakers are taking the initiative to give parents and students more freedom in the classroom. Find out how EdChoice is working with statehouses to rebuild K-12 education in the United States. Jason Bedrick Profile: https://www.edchoice.org/our-team/jason-bedrick/ EdChoice Website: https://www.edchoice.org/ ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force: https://www.alec.org/task-force/education-and-workforce-development/ politics, education, COVID, ALEC, From lockdowns and union disputes to remote learning, the past year has tested America’s education system in unprecedented ways. This week on Across the States, Matthew Fisher sits down with Jason Bedrick of EdChoice and Andrew Handel of ALEC to discuss how lawmakers are taking the initiative to give parents and students more freedom in the classroom. Find out how EdChoice is working with statehouses to rebuild K-12 education in the United States.

Jason Bedrick Profile: https://www.edchoice.org/our-team/jason-bedrick/
EdChoice Website: https://www.edchoice.org/
ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force: https://www.alec.org/task-force/education-and-workforce-development/

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]]> From lockdowns and union disputes to remote learning, the past year has tested America’s education system in unprecedented ways. This week on Across the States, Matthew Fisher sits down with Jason Bedrick of EdChoice and Andrew Handel of ALEC to discuss how lawmakers are taking the initiative to give parents and students more freedom in the classroom. Find out how EdChoice is working with statehouses to rebuild K-12 education in the United States.

Jason Bedrick Profile: https://www.edchoice.org/our-team/jason-bedrick/
EdChoice Website: https://www.edchoice.org/
ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force: https://www.alec.org/task-force/education-and-workforce-development/

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