Across the States

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.

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.

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.

80: Regulatory Sandbox w/ James Czerniawksi of Libertas and Jonathon Hauenschild

April 9th, 2021  |  20 mins 21 secs

alec, economy, libertas, politics, regulation, sandbox

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.