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2 weeks ago | 
alec.org | Lisa B. Nelson |Lee Schalk |Katie Thompson
The ALEC team spoke with The Center Square regarding the launch of the new Process and Procedures Task Force. ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson, Senior Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk, and Task Force Director Katie Thompson discussed several of the key issues and proposed reforms that will be discussed at the first task force meeting in July.
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2 weeks ago | 
alec.org | Lisa B. Nelson |Lee Schalk |Katie Thompson
ALEC has launched the Process and Procedures Task Force to focus on improving current election procedures. Center Square reporter Brett Rowland spoke with CEO Lisa B. Nelson, Senior Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk, and Task Force Director Katie Thompson to discuss their proposed reforms aimed at strengthening and clarifying the election process.
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Oct 3, 2024 | 
alec.org | Jonathan Williams |Lee Schalk
In general, fiscal conditions this year represent a return to normal, following the boom years after the COVID-19 pandemic and the largesse of federal aid to states. In 2021 and 2022, many states experienced double-digit revenue growth. Although some states spent those dollars quickly on short-term needs, others took advantage of this opportunity to lower taxes and increase their long-term economic outlook and competitiveness.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
alec.org | Lee Schalk |Tim Jones
In the News Lee Schalk, Speaker Tim Jones/July 31, 2024 ALEC Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk joined The Tim Jones and Chris Arps Show from the ALEC Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado to discuss conference highlights and the importance of trusted policy solutions for the states. Gathering of Thought Leaders The ALEC Annual Meeting brought together nearly 1,500 total attendees, including legislators from almost every state, along with private sector partners, business leaders, and nonprofit...
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Jul 10, 2024 | 
alec.org | Jonathan Williams |Lee Schalk
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. A crucial period for most U.S. states, with 46 beginning their new fiscal year on July 1st, this marks the end of one budget season and the beginning of another. Looking back, the pandemic significantly impacted state revenues as many experienced record surpluses from federal aid.
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Jun 26, 2024 | 
alec.org | Lee Schalk
ALEC Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk spoke with host Andy Hooser of the Voice of Reason about the impact of tax cuts and government spending on middle- and working-class families. Schalk highlighted the risks of letting the 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act expire and how state leaders expressed those concerns by delivering a letter signed by more than 350 state legislators from 43 states asking Congress to make the cuts permanent.
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Jun 11, 2024 | 
alec.org | Jonathan Williams |Lee Schalk
Calls for higher taxes are a pillar of President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign, as he pledges to allow the popular Tax Cuts and Jobs of Act (TCJA) of 2017 to expire at the end of 2025. “That tax cut is going to expire,” President Biden recently tweeted. “If I’m reelected, it’s going to stay expired.”It is a costly gamble, as two-thirds of Americans say federal income taxes are already too high. Most will face even higher tax bills if the president delivers on his promise.
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Apr 23, 2024 | 
alec.org | Lee Schalk
In the News Lee Schalk, ALEC VP of Policy, appeared on Talk of the Town radio to discuss North Carolina’s recent ranking as fourth in the country for economic outlook and 11th in performance based on the latest edition of Rich States, Poor States. For 17 years, Rich States, Poor States has shown us a roadmap of what’s working and what’s not working at the state level. I think at the heart of the report, what we really believe, and I think what the report demonstrates is that the states are...
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Apr 16, 2024 | 
alec.org | Jonathan Williams |Lee Schalk
With Tax Day here and the presidential campaign in full swing, tax burdens are top of mind. Two-thirds of Americans say federal income taxes are too high. The November election could determine whether those rates go even higher. It’s a dynamic that also will play out in state capitols, with 44 states holding legislative elections this year and 11 electing governors.
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Apr 16, 2024 | 
alec.org | Lee Schalk
In the News Lee Schalk, ALEC VP of Policy, went on the Conservative Commandos podcast discussing the top five best states in economic outlook and other highlights from the recent 17th edition of Rich States, Poor States. There are a lot of good stories in this year’s edition of Rich States Poor States. It really depends on what state you live in, whether you’re getting the good news or the bad news. The good news is that in some state capitals that are highlighted the states in this report,...
