Mike MacKinnon

Brooklyn Roberts

Jenny Schmitt

On this episode of Across the States, Matt Fisher sits down with Jenny Schmitt, an accomplished advocate for the Nurse Anesthesiology profession, and Mike MacKinnon, the owner of MacKinnon Anesthesia and the Program Director for National Anesthesia Services. Together with ALEC's Director of Health and Human Services task force, Brooklyn Roberts, they discuss the significance of anesthetics and why it plays a critical role in healthcare.Support Across the States

On this episode of Across the States, Matt Fisher sits down with Jenny Schmitt, an accomplished advocate for the Nurse Anesthesiology profession, and Mike MacKinnon, the owner of MacKinnon Anesthesia and the Program Director for National Anesthesia Services. Together with ALEC's Director of Health and Human Services task force, Brooklyn Roberts, they discuss the significance of anesthetics and why it plays a critical role in healthcare.<a href="https://secure.anedot.com/alec/givetoacrossthestates" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Across the States</a>

130: Anesthesiology w/ Mike MacKinnon, Jenny Schmitt and Brooklyn Roberts

Matt Fisher hosts a conversation between New York Post Columnist Rikki Schlatt, ALEC Education and Workplace Task Force Director Andrew Handel and Executive Director of Speech First Cherise Trump about free speech on campuses and the battle for the First Amendment in higher education. Support Across the States

Matt Fisher hosts a conversation between New York Post Columnist Rikki Schlatt, ALEC Education and Workplace Task Force Director Andrew Handel and Executive Director of Speech First Cherise Trump about free speech on campuses and the battle for the First Amendment in higher education. <a href="https://secure.anedot.com/alec/givetoacrossthestates" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Across the States</a>

129: Liberalism and Free Speech on Campus

On this episode of Across the States, Matt Fisher hosts Will Estrada, the President of Parental Rights, to talk about school choice, charter schools, and the issues behind the discussion of educational freedom.Support Across the States

On this episode of Across the States, Matt Fisher hosts Will Estrada, the President of Parental Rights, to talk about school choice, charter schools, and the issues behind the discussion of educational freedom.<a href="https://secure.anedot.com/alec/givetoacrossthestates" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Across the States</a>

128: Charter Schools and Educational Freedom

If you’ve discussed cryptocurrencies or talked to people who work in the digital technologies space, “blockchain” is a term you’ve likely heard before. But what does it actually mean? Join Leo Briceno on this episode of Across the States as he interviews Yan Pritzker, the CTO of Swan Bitcoin and a blockchain expert, and Jonathon Hauenschildchild, ALEC’s Communications and Technology Task Force Director, to learn the fundamentals of what blockchain actually is and how it works.Support Across the States

If you’ve discussed cryptocurrencies or talked to people who work in the digital technologies space, “blockchain” is a term you’ve likely heard before. But what does it actually mean? Join Leo Briceno on this episode of Across the States as he interviews Yan Pritzker, the CTO of Swan Bitcoin and a blockchain expert, and Jonathon Hauenschildchild, ALEC’s Communications and Technology Task Force Director, to learn the fundamentals of what blockchain actually is and how it works.<a href="https://secure.anedot.com/alec/givetoacrossthestates" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Across the States</a>

127: What is Blockchain? w/ Leo Briceno

Lew Evangelidis

Criminal justice reform is an issue of growing national importance. Join Nino Marchese, ALEC Task Force Director for Civil and Criminal, and Catherine Mortensen as they sit down with Lew Evangelidis, Sheriff of Worcester County, Massachusetts,  who is making his community safe again by reforming his jail and holding people accountable by following the motto "There is no dignity in dependence." YouTube Video of PodcastSupport Across the States

Criminal justice reform is an issue of growing national importance. Join Nino Marchese, ALEC Task Force Director for Civil and Criminal, and Catherine Mortensen as they sit down with Lew Evangelidis, Sheriff of Worcester County, Massachusetts, who is making his community safe again by reforming his jail and holding people accountable by following the motto "There is no dignity in dependence." <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdoVe_PhXwU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube Video of Podcast</a><a href="https://secure.anedot.com/alec/givetoacrossthestates" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Across the States</a>

126: How to Make America Safe Again w/ Sheriff Lew Evangelidis

Harmeet Dhillon

The recent acquisition of social media giant Twitter by Elon Musk has sparked vigorous debate. Joining Across the States to discuss what Musk’s purchase of Twitter means and how governments have been pressuring social media companies to remove content is Harmeet Dhillon, CEO of the Center for American Liberty and long-time civil rights and free speech attorney, and Jonathon Hauenschild, Director of the ALEC Task Force on Communications and Technology Task Force.  Video Version of the Podcast, YouTubeSupport Across the States

The recent acquisition of social media giant Twitter by Elon Musk has sparked vigorous debate. Joining Across the States to discuss what Musk’s purchase of Twitter means and how governments have been pressuring social media companies to remove content is Harmeet Dhillon, CEO of the Center for American Liberty and long-time civil rights and free speech attorney, and Jonathon Hauenschild, Director of the ALEC Task Force on Communications and Technology Task Force. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LZyw4tPoZU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Video Version of the Podcast, YouTube</a><a href="https://secure.anedot.com/alec/givetoacrossthestates" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Across the States</a>

125: Twitter, Musk, and the Feds w/ Harmeet Dhillon and Jonathon Hauenschild

Jonathan Williams

Lee Schalk

The American Legislative Exchange Council's Chief Economist Jonathan Williams unveils the 2022 Rich States, Poor States annual ranking of states based on how well they are governed. How does your state rank? Video edition of podcast: Why are Some States Rich and Some States Poor Rich States, Poor States websiteSupport Across the States

The American Legislative Exchange Council's Chief Economist Jonathan Williams unveils the 2022 Rich States, Poor States annual ranking of states based on how well they are governed. How does your state rank? Video edition of podcast: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvvunbGAWn8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Why are Some States Rich and Some States Poor</a> <a href="https://www.richstatespoorstates.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rich States, Poor States website</a><a href="https://secure.anedot.com/alec/givetoacrossthestates" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Across the States</a>

124: Why are Some States Rich and Some States Poor w/ Jonathan Williams and Lee Schalk

Joe Trotter

Inflation reached record heights in March as prices soared by 8.5%. With working families paying more for gas and groceries, Lee Schalk, Vice President of Policy at ALEC, and Joe Trotter, Director of Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force, joined ALECtv and Across the States to discuss this latest development with Matt Fisher and Catherine Mortensen.\ Video Version of Today's Podcast, Runaway Inflation w/ Lee Schalk and Joe Trotter The Wall Street Journal, U.S. Inflation Accelerated to 8.5% in March, Hitting Four-Decade HighSupport Across the States

Inflation reached record heights in March as prices soared by 8.5%. With working families paying more for gas and groceries, Lee Schalk, Vice President of Policy at ALEC, and Joe Trotter, Director of Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force, joined ALECtv and Across the States to discuss this latest development with Matt Fisher and Catherine Mortensen.\ Video Version of Today's Podcast, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rw60UoroWHo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Runaway Inflation w/ Lee Schalk and Joe Trotter</a> The Wall Street Journal, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/us-inflation-consumer-price-index-march-2022-11649725215#:%7E:text=U.S.%20inflation%20surged%20to%20a,constraints%20and%20strong%20consumer%20demand." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">U.S. Inflation Accelerated to 8.5% in March, Hitting Four-Decade High</a><a href="https://secure.anedot.com/alec/givetoacrossthestates" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Across the States</a>

123: Runaway Inflation w/ Lee Schalk and Joe Trotter

Results from the recent school board elections across Wisconsin sent a strong message to elected officials that parent empowerment matters. Joining Bill Ashworth and Catherine Mortensen on ALECtv and Across the States this week are three individuals who won seats on their respective school boards in Wisconsin, Matthew Phipps, Matthew Spaulding, and Tony Vlastelica, about what inspired them to get involved and run.  Link to ALECtv Video Version of Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtqECQ5RcHISupport Across the States

Results from the recent school board elections across Wisconsin sent a strong message to elected officials that parent empowerment matters. Joining Bill Ashworth and Catherine Mortensen on ALECtv and Across the States this week are three individuals who won seats on their respective school boards in Wisconsin, Matthew Phipps, Matthew Spaulding, and Tony Vlastelica, about what inspired them to get involved and run. Link to ALECtv Video Version of Interview: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtqECQ5RcHI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtqECQ5RcHI</a><a href="https://secure.anedot.com/alec/givetoacrossthestates" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Across the States</a>

122: ALECtv: Parents Flip School Board Demanding Transparency and Accountability w/ Matthew Phipps, Matthew Spaulding, and Tony Vlastelica

Last week, the American Legislative Exchange Council released the second edition of the 2021 Laffer-ALEC Report on Economic Freedom, Grading America’s Governors. Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy, and Lee Schalk, Vice President of Policy, joined Matthew Fisher to break down the best and worst governors of America, what the report measures, and highlight the work governors and statehouses are doing in 2022. 2021 Laffer-ALEC Report on Economic Freedom, Grading America’s Governors Report: https://alec.org/publication/2021-laffer-alec-report-on-economic-freedom-grading-americas-governors/ Rank Your Governor and Compare it at: https://www.rankmygovernor.org/ Support Across the States

Last week, the American Legislative Exchange Council released the second edition of the 2021 Laffer-ALEC Report on Economic Freedom, Grading America’s Governors. Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy, and Lee Schalk, Vice President of Policy, joined Matthew Fisher to break down the best and worst governors of America, what the report measures, and highlight the work governors and statehouses are doing in 2022. 2021 Laffer-ALEC Report on Economic Freedom, Grading America’s Governors Report: <a href="https://alec.org/publication/2021-laffer-alec-report-on-economic-freedom-grading-americas-governors/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://alec.org/publication/2021-laffer-alec-report-on-economic-freedom-grading-americas-governors/</a> Rank Your Governor and Compare it at: <a href="https://www.rankmygovernor.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rankmygovernor.org/</a> <a href="https://secure.anedot.com/alec/givetoacrossthestates" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Across the States</a>

121: Grading the Governors w/ Jonathan Williams and Lee Schalk

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.

Great policy discussions with top of mind leaders in business and government, but I personally enjoy hearing the host’s reassuring voice and tone.

A face for podcasts

The podcast does a great job talking about state policy in an informative and entertaining way

Informative and entertaining

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.

Across the States

In this very special edition of Across the States, our podcast studio is transformed into a virtual debate stage. The topic? Electoral College vs. National Popular Vote. Listen in as Trent England, Executive Director of Save Our States and Ray Haynes, National Spokesperson for National Popular Vote make the case for each. Save Our States website: https://saveourstates.com/ National Popular Vote website: https://www.nationalpopularvote.com/Support Across the States

In this very special edition of Across the States, our podcast studio is transformed into a virtual debate stage. The topic? Electoral College vs. National Popular Vote. Listen in as Trent England, Executive Director of Save Our States and Ray Haynes, National Spokesperson for National Popular Vote make the case for each. Save Our States website: <a href="https://saveourstates.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://saveourstates.com/</a> National Popular Vote website: <a href="https://www.nationalpopularvote.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nationalpopularvote.com/</a><a href="https://secure.anedot.com/alec/givetoacrossthestates" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Across the States</a>

35: Debate: National Popular Vote vs. Electoral College

Home schooling has quickly become the reality for every family across the states, and the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) has been well-versed in the multi-faceted schooling option long preceding the pandemic. Joining host Dan Reynolds to discuss what home schooling is – and isn’t – as well as other education polices are Scott Kaufman, ALEC Director of the Education and Workforce Development Task Force, Heather Frommack, HSLDA Program Manager for Education Consultants and Dan Beasley, HSLDA Staff Attorney. HSLDA website: www.hslda.org For families who find themselves suddenly homeschooling: www.mompossible.org  Homeschool law summaries: www.hslda.org/laws  Homeschool quickstart guide: https://hslda.org/getting-started  HSLDA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hslda HSLDA Education Consultants Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/HSLDA.EduConsultants HSLDA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hslda/ HSLDA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/hslda The HSLDA Podcast: https://hslda.org/content/podcast/Support Across the States

Home schooling has quickly become the reality for every family across the states, and the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) has been well-versed in the multi-faceted schooling option long preceding the pandemic. Joining host Dan Reynolds to discuss what home schooling is – and isn’t – as well as other education polices are Scott Kaufman, ALEC Director of the Education and Workforce Development Task Force, Heather Frommack, HSLDA Program Manager for Education Consultants and Dan Beasley, HSLDA Staff Attorney. HSLDA website: <a href="http://www.hslda.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.hslda.org</a> For families who find themselves suddenly homeschooling: <a href="http://www.mompossible.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mompossible.org</a> Homeschool law summaries: <a href="http://www.hslda.org/laws" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.hslda.org/laws</a> Homeschool quickstart guide: <a href="https://hslda.org/getting-started" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hslda.org/getting-started</a> HSLDA Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hslda" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/hslda</a> HSLDA Education Consultants Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HSLDA.EduConsultants" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/HSLDA.EduConsultants</a> HSLDA Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hslda/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/hslda/</a> HSLDA YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hslda" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/hslda</a> The HSLDA Podcast: <a href="https://hslda.org/content/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hslda.org/content/podcast/</a><a href="https://secure.anedot.com/alec/givetoacrossthestates" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Across the States</a>

34: Home Schooling and COVID-19 w/ the Home School Legal Defense Association

John Ryder

The Electoral College: what does it do, why does it do it and is it a good thing? Serving as your Electoral College primer, in this episode of Across the States host Dan Reynolds is joined by John Ryder, the former General Counsel of the Republican National Committee, and Karla Jones, ALEC Director of the Federalism and International Relations Task Force to fill us in. Conservatives Mobilize in Defense of the Electoral College: https://www.alec.org/article/conservatives-mobilize-in-defense-of-the-electoral-college/Support Across the States

The Electoral College: what does it do, why does it do it and is it a good thing? Serving as your Electoral College primer, in this episode of Across the States host Dan Reynolds is joined by John Ryder, the former General Counsel of the Republican National Committee, and Karla Jones, ALEC Director of the Federalism and International Relations Task Force to fill us in. Conservatives Mobilize in Defense of the Electoral College: <a href="https://www.alec.org/article/conservatives-mobilize-in-defense-of-the-electoral-college/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.alec.org/article/conservatives-mobilize-in-defense-of-the-electoral-college/</a><a href="https://secure.anedot.com/alec/givetoacrossthestates" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Across the States</a>

33: An Electoral College Primer w/ John Ryder 

Shoshana Weissmann

The COVID-19 pandemic has made visible many of the existing, hidden barriers to enter the workforce: barriers in front of health care professions, those paying off student loans or new to the workforce. These barriers existed before the pandemic. But it’s time to free our workforce from unnecessary shackles if we want to get America back to work. Having the right occupational licensing policies is a smart way forward during the pandemic, and a successful long term strategy for what comes next. On the podcast to discuss this is Missouri State Representative Derek Grier, R Street’s Digital Media Manager Shoshana Weissmann, and ALEC Director of the Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force Michael Slabinski. ALEC Draft Model Policy – Occupational Licensing Review Act: https://www.alec.org/model-policy/occupational-licensing-review-act/ MO Chamber Priorities for the Abbreviated Session: https://mochamber.com/news/2020prioritylegislation/ R Street – Small Regulatory Reforms That Can Help People During the Pandemic: https://www.rstreet.org/2020/03/18/small-regulatory-reforms-that-can-help-people-during-the-pandemic/ R Street – Open the Telehealth Floodgates to Combat Coronavirus: https://www.rstreet.org/2020/03/23/open-the-telehealth-floodgates-to-combat-coronavirus/ R Street – Rein in the Regs to Beat Coronavirus: https://www.rstreet.org/2020/03/25/rein-in-the-regs-to-beat-coronavirus/Support Across the States

The COVID-19 pandemic has made visible many of the existing, hidden barriers to enter the workforce: barriers in front of health care professions, those paying off student loans or new to the workforce. These barriers existed before the pandemic. But it’s time to free our workforce from unnecessary shackles if we want to get America back to work. Having the right occupational licensing policies is a smart way forward during the pandemic, and a successful long term strategy for what comes next. On the podcast to discuss this is Missouri State Representative Derek Grier, R Street’s Digital Media Manager Shoshana Weissmann, and ALEC Director of the Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force Michael Slabinski. ALEC Draft Model Policy – Occupational Licensing Review Act: <a href="https://www.alec.org/model-policy/occupational-licensing-review-act/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.alec.org/model-policy/occupational-licensing-review-act/</a> MO Chamber Priorities for the Abbreviated Session: <a href="https://mochamber.com/news/2020prioritylegislation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mochamber.com/news/2020prioritylegislation/</a> R Street – Small Regulatory Reforms That Can Help People During the Pandemic: <a href="https://www.rstreet.org/2020/03/18/small-regulatory-reforms-that-can-help-people-during-the-pandemic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rstreet.org/2020/03/18/small-regulatory-reforms-that-can-help-people-during-the-pandemic/</a> R Street – Open the Telehealth Floodgates to Combat Coronavirus: <a href="https://www.rstreet.org/2020/03/23/open-the-telehealth-floodgates-to-combat-coronavirus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rstreet.org/2020/03/23/open-the-telehealth-floodgates-to-combat-coronavirus/</a> R Street – Rein in the Regs to Beat Coronavirus: <a href="https://www.rstreet.org/2020/03/25/rein-in-the-regs-to-beat-coronavirus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rstreet.org/2020/03/25/rein-in-the-regs-to-beat-coronavirus/</a><a href="https://secure.anedot.com/alec/givetoacrossthestates" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Across the States</a>

32: Reform Occupational Licenses During COVID-19 w/ MO Rep. Grier and Shoshana Weissmann

How could a National Federalism Task Force benefit the country during the COVID-19 pandemic? Dive into the answer in this episode of Across the States, where host Dan Reynolds is joined by Karla Jones, ALEC Senior Director of the Federalism and International Relations Task Force, and Former Representative Ken Ivory, the ALEC Chair to Restore Balance in Government and American Federalism professor at Utah Valley University to discuss the concept. ALEC Draft Model Resolution Calling for the Creation of a National Federalism Task Force: https://www.alec.org/model-policy/resolution-calling-for-the-creation-of-a-national-federalism-task-force/ Federalism and International Relations Task Force: Policy Prescriptions to Address Economic and Health Care Challenges in the Face of COVID-19: https://www.alec.org/article/federalism-and-international-relations-task-force-policy-prescriptions-to-address-economic-and-health-care-challenges-in-the-face-of-covid-19/Support Across the States

How could a National Federalism Task Force benefit the country during the COVID-19 pandemic? Dive into the answer in this episode of Across the States, where host Dan Reynolds is joined by Karla Jones, ALEC Senior Director of the Federalism and International Relations Task Force, and Former Representative Ken Ivory, the ALEC Chair to Restore Balance in Government and American Federalism professor at Utah Valley University to discuss the concept. ALEC Draft Model Resolution Calling for the Creation of a National Federalism Task Force: <a href="https://www.alec.org/model-policy/resolution-calling-for-the-creation-of-a-national-federalism-task-force/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.alec.org/model-policy/resolution-calling-for-the-creation-of-a-national-federalism-task-force/</a> Federalism and International Relations Task Force: Policy Prescriptions to Address Economic and Health Care Challenges in the Face of COVID-19: <a href="https://www.alec.org/article/federalism-and-international-relations-task-force-policy-prescriptions-to-address-economic-and-health-care-challenges-in-the-face-of-covid-19/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.alec.org/article/federalism-and-international-relations-task-force-policy-prescriptions-to-address-economic-and-health-care-challenges-in-the-face-of-covid-19/</a><a href="https://secure.anedot.com/alec/givetoacrossthestates" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Across the States</a>

31: How a National Federalism Task Force Would Deal with COVID-19

As we fight on during the COVID-19 pandemic, the private sector has stepped up to support consumers. Utility companies are just one, but they have an important role to play. To discuss the topic, host Dan Reynolds is joined by Grant Kidwell, ALEC Director of the Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force; Laura Schepis, Senior Director of National Security at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and David Batz, Senior Director of Cyber and Infrastructure Security at EEI. Learn more about Edison Electric Institute: https://www.eei.org/ma/Pages/default.aspx Learn more about the ESCC: https://www.electricitysubsector.org/Support Across the States

As we fight on during the COVID-19 pandemic, the private sector has stepped up to support consumers. Utility companies are just one, but they have an important role to play. To discuss the topic, host Dan Reynolds is joined by Grant Kidwell, ALEC Director of the Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force; Laura Schepis, Senior Director of National Security at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and David Batz, Senior Director of Cyber and Infrastructure Security at EEI. Learn more about Edison Electric Institute: <a href="https://www.eei.org/ma/Pages/default.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.eei.org/ma/Pages/default.aspx</a> Learn more about the ESCC: <a href="https://www.electricitysubsector.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.electricitysubsector.org/</a><a href="https://secure.anedot.com/alec/givetoacrossthestates" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Across the States</a>

30: How Utility Companies are Supporting Consumers during COVID-19

Jena Powell

As a COVID-19 response, many states have delayed their tax deadlines, but have done so via executive order or by a government agency’s decision. However, one bill in Ohio stands out. On this episode Dan Reynolds is joined by the April 2020 ALEC-FreedomWorks State Legislator of the Month, OH Rep. Jena Powell, to discuss the bill she sponsored with fellow ALEC member Rep. Derek Merrin, that authorized the Ohio Tax Commissioner to extend the deadlines for personal income tax filing and payment for OH taxpayers from April to July 15, as well as rolling back licensing requirements, increasing flexibility for school choice programs and many more pro-liberty responses to the pandemic. Read the full bill here: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation-summary?id=GA133-HB-197Support Across the States

As a COVID-19 response, many states have delayed their tax deadlines, but have done so via executive order or by a government agency’s decision. However, one bill in Ohio stands out. On this episode Dan Reynolds is joined by the April 2020 ALEC-FreedomWorks State Legislator of the Month, OH Rep. Jena Powell, to discuss the bill she sponsored with fellow ALEC member Rep. Derek Merrin, that authorized the Ohio Tax Commissioner to extend the deadlines for personal income tax filing and payment for OH taxpayers from April to July 15, as well as rolling back licensing requirements, increasing flexibility for school choice programs and many more pro-liberty responses to the pandemic. Read the full bill here: <a href="https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation-summary?id=GA133-HB-197" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation-summary?id=GA133-HB-197</a><a href="https://secure.anedot.com/alec/givetoacrossthestates" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Across the States</a>

29: Legislative Response to COVID-19 w/ State Legislator of the Month Rep. Jena Powell

To discuss the local response efforts during COVID-19, host Dan Reynolds is joined by Jon Russell, Director of the American City County Exchange (ACCE), an ALEC sister organization working to advance free market solutions at the local level. Also joining the podcast are Billy Hewes, Mayor of Gulfport, MS and Benny Zhang, Councilman of Williamsburg, VA. From local partnership with the private sector to recommendations for local decision-makers during this unprecedented time, this episode takes a dive into the locally executed and federally supported action taking place in America’s communities.Support Across the States

To discuss the local response efforts during COVID-19, host Dan Reynolds is joined by Jon Russell, Director of the American City County Exchange (ACCE), an ALEC sister organization working to advance free market solutions at the local level. Also joining the podcast are Billy Hewes, Mayor of Gulfport, MS and Benny Zhang, Councilman of Williamsburg, VA. From local partnership with the private sector to recommendations for local decision-makers during this unprecedented time, this episode takes a dive into the locally executed and federally supported action taking place in America’s communities.<a href="https://secure.anedot.com/alec/givetoacrossthestates" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Across the States</a>

28: Locally Executed Solutions During COVID-19 w/ ACCE

Following national school closures due to COVID-19, all schools have been forced to transition to remote learning. In this episode of Across the States, host Dan Reynolds is joined by Jeff Kwitowski, K12 Inc. Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Communications; Dr. Tony Bennett, K12 Inc. Senior Vice President of Academics and External Relations, former State Superintendent in Indiana and Commissioner of Education in Florida and Scott Kauffman, Director of the ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force. Listen in on their discussion around how the pandemic has impacted online schools and the U.S. public education system, and what educators and policymakers should be thinking about now to rise to the challenge. Visit the K12 Inc. website for free resources: www.k12.com/coronavirus Read the ALEC Education and Workforce Development Policy Solutions to COVID-19 here: https://www.alec.org/article/education-and-workforce-development-task-force-policy-prescriptions-to-address-economic-and-health-care-challenges-in-the-face-of-covid-19/Support Across the States

Following national school closures due to COVID-19, all schools have been forced to transition to remote learning. In this episode of Across the States, host Dan Reynolds is joined by Jeff Kwitowski, K12 Inc. Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Communications; Dr. Tony Bennett, K12 Inc. Senior Vice President of Academics and External Relations, former State Superintendent in Indiana and Commissioner of Education in Florida and Scott Kauffman, Director of the ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force. Listen in on their discussion around how the pandemic has impacted online schools and the U.S. public education system, and what educators and policymakers should be thinking about now to rise to the challenge. Visit the K12 Inc. website for free resources: <a href="http://www.k12.com/coronavirus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.k12.com/coronavirus</a> Read the ALEC Education and Workforce Development Policy Solutions to COVID-19 here: <a href="https://www.alec.org/article/education-and-workforce-development-task-force-policy-prescriptions-to-address-economic-and-health-care-challenges-in-the-face-of-covid-19/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.alec.org/article/education-and-workforce-development-task-force-policy-prescriptions-to-address-economic-and-health-care-challenges-in-the-face-of-covid-19/</a><a href="https://secure.anedot.com/alec/givetoacrossthestates" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Across the States</a>

26: Use Virtual Learning During COVID-19 w/ K12 Inc.

How is COVID-19 impacting the criminal justice system? Host Dan Reynolds is joined by Ronald Lampard, ALEC Senior Director of the Criminal Justice and Civil Justice Task Forces, to scratch the surface on how the pandemic is affecting law enforcement personnel; fines, fees and drivers licenses and jail and prison considerations. Listen in on Lampard’s proposed policy solutions that ensure continued safety and effectiveness in our criminal justice system. Policy Solutions to Address COVID-19’s Impact on the Criminal Justice System: https://www.alec.org/article/policy-solutions-to-address-covid-19s-impact-on-the-criminal-justice-system/ Criminal Justice Task Force: Policy Prescriptions to Address Economic and Health Care Challenges in the Face of COVID-19: https://www.alec.org/article/criminal-justice-task-force-policy-prescriptions-to-address-economic-and-health-care-challenges-in-the-face-of-covid-19/Support Across the States

How is COVID-19 impacting the criminal justice system? Host Dan Reynolds is joined by Ronald Lampard, ALEC Senior Director of the Criminal Justice and Civil Justice Task Forces, to scratch the surface on how the pandemic is affecting law enforcement personnel; fines, fees and drivers licenses and jail and prison considerations. Listen in on Lampard’s proposed policy solutions that ensure continued safety and effectiveness in our criminal justice system. Policy Solutions to Address COVID-19’s Impact on the Criminal Justice System: <a href="https://www.alec.org/article/policy-solutions-to-address-covid-19s-impact-on-the-criminal-justice-system/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.alec.org/article/policy-solutions-to-address-covid-19s-impact-on-the-criminal-justice-system/</a> Criminal Justice Task Force: Policy Prescriptions to Address Economic and Health Care Challenges in the Face of COVID-19: <a href="https://www.alec.org/article/criminal-justice-task-force-policy-prescriptions-to-address-economic-and-health-care-challenges-in-the-face-of-covid-19/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.alec.org/article/criminal-justice-task-force-policy-prescriptions-to-address-economic-and-health-care-challenges-in-the-face-of-covid-19/</a><a href="https://secure.anedot.com/alec/givetoacrossthestates" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Across the States</a>

25: Criminal Justice Solutions to COVID-19 w/ Ronald Lampard

Colin Grabow

In this episode of Across the States, host Dan Reynolds is joined by Colin Grabow, Trade Policy Analyst at the Cato Institute, and Karla Jones, Senior Director of the International Relations and Federalism Task Force at ALEC. The topic is the Jones Act: what it is, how it affects how we transport goods between states, which specific states it affects (spoiler: it’s all of them) and what this means for trade in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Rust Buckets: How the Jones Act Undermines U.S. Shipbuilding and National Security: https://www.cato.org/publications/policy-analysis/rust-buckets-how-jones-act-undermines-us-shipbuilding-national The Jones Act: A Burden American Can No Longer Bear: https://www.cato.org/publications/policy-analysis/jones-act-burden-america-can-no-longer-bear ALEC Model Resolution in Support of Lifting Federal Restrictions on Crude Oil Exports: https://www.alec.org/model-policy/resolution-support-lifting-federal-restrictions-crude-oil-exports Support Across the States

In this episode of Across the States, host Dan Reynolds is joined by Colin Grabow, Trade Policy Analyst at the Cato Institute, and Karla Jones, Senior Director of the International Relations and Federalism Task Force at ALEC. The topic is the Jones Act: what it is, how it affects how we transport goods between states, which specific states it affects (spoiler: it’s all of them) and what this means for trade in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Rust Buckets: How the Jones Act Undermines U.S. Shipbuilding and National Security: <a href="https://www.cato.org/publications/policy-analysis/rust-buckets-how-jones-act-undermines-us-shipbuilding-national" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cato.org/publications/policy-analysis/rust-buckets-how-jones-act-undermines-us-shipbuilding-national</a> The Jones Act: A Burden American Can No Longer Bear: <a href="https://www.cato.org/publications/policy-analysis/jones-act-burden-america-can-no-longer-bear" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cato.org/publications/policy-analysis/jones-act-burden-america-can-no-longer-bear</a> ALEC Model Resolution in Support of Lifting Federal Restrictions on Crude Oil Exports: <a href="https://www.alec.org/model-policy/resolution-support-lifting-federal-restrictions-crude-oil-exports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.alec.org/model-policy/resolution-support-lifting-federal-restrictions-crude-oil-exports</a> <a href="https://secure.anedot.com/alec/givetoacrossthestates" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Across the States</a>

24: Reforming the Jones Act w/ Colin Grabow from the Cato Institute

Newt Gingrich

On this special episode of Across the States, ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson speaks with Newt Gingrich in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss what needs to be done to keep the American economy running. Gingrich highlights realistic and practical steps state and local legislators can take during this time to ensure that once the curve is flattened, America gets back to work, and convening state and local elected officials and the private sector to share best practices is the start.Support Across the States

On this special episode of Across the States, ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson speaks with Newt Gingrich in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss what needs to be done to keep the American economy running. Gingrich highlights realistic and practical steps state and local legislators can take during this time to ensure that once the curve is flattened, America gets back to work, and convening state and local elected officials and the private sector to share best practices is the start.<a href="https://secure.anedot.com/alec/givetoacrossthestates" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Across the States</a>

23: Newt Gingrich on Getting America Back to Work

Today’s podcast is being recorded in a completely virtual manner – we’re practicing social distancing. What if there was a virtual tool that kept you at home – that kept you social distancing – but still put you in front of a doctor for your check-ups and questions? That’s what telehealth offers and it will be such a crucial tool in combatting COVID-19. ALEC Director of the Health and Human Services Task Force Brooklyn Roberts joins the podcast with Latoya Thomas, the Director of Policy and Government Affairs for Doctor on Demand. Learn what state legislators should do to enable telehealth to combat COVID-19 and learn about the exciting organization that is Doctor on Demand.Support Across the States

Today’s podcast is being recorded in a completely virtual manner – we’re practicing social distancing. What if there was a virtual tool that kept you at home – that kept you social distancing – but still put you in front of a doctor for your check-ups and questions? That’s what telehealth offers and it will be such a crucial tool in combatting COVID-19. ALEC Director of the Health and Human Services Task Force Brooklyn Roberts joins the podcast with Latoya Thomas, the Director of Policy and Government Affairs for Doctor on Demand. Learn what state legislators should do to enable telehealth to combat COVID-19 and learn about the exciting organization that is<a href="https://www.doctorondemand.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Doctor on Demand.</a><a href="https://secure.anedot.com/alec/givetoacrossthestates" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Across the States</a>

22: Fight COVID-19 w/ State-Based Telehealth

Christina Dent is the founder of End It for Good, a conservative nonprofit that offers alternatives to the Drug War. Dent sits down with host Dan Reynolds to discuss the organization’s approach to solving America’s drug crisis – beginning by challenging the way we understand the core of the crisis itself.  Learn more about End it for Good here. Watch her Ted Talk here.Support Across the States

Christina Dent is the founder of End It for Good, a conservative nonprofit that offers alternatives to the Drug War. Dent sits down with host Dan Reynolds to discuss the organization’s approach to solving America’s drug crisis – beginning by challenging the way we understand the core of the crisis itself. Learn more about <a href="https://www.enditforgood.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">End it for Good here</a>. Watch her <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/christina_dent_end_the_war_on_drugs_for_good" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ted Talk here.</a><a href="https://secure.anedot.com/alec/givetoacrossthestates" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Across the States</a>

19: Understanding the Drug Crisis: A New Perspective

This episode of Across the States features North Dakota Representatives Vicky Steiner and Craig Headland, who filed House Bill 1530 in 2019 to repeal the state personal income tax. While this bill didn’t pass, the story is one other state legislators should consider when attempting to move the ball forward on sound tax policies. They are joined by ALEC Executive Vice President for Policy, Jonathan Williams.Support Across the States

This episode of Across the States features North Dakota Representatives Vicky Steiner and Craig Headland, who filed House Bill 1530 in 2019 to repeal the state personal income tax. While this bill didn’t pass, the story is one other state legislators should consider when attempting to move the ball forward on sound tax policies. They are joined by ALEC Executive Vice President for Policy, Jonathan Williams.<a href="https://secure.anedot.com/alec/givetoacrossthestates" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Across the States</a>

17: Trying to Reform Taxes in North Dakota

At the time of this posting, Presidents’ Day is right around the corner. The Constitution gives instructions and limits on power, including the President’s power. But how does the Presidency relate to the local states? Former Utah state representative Ken Ivory joins Across the States to discuss this intersection. Ivory currently serves as the Chair of the ALEC Center to Restore the Balance in Government — a research center focused on promoting federalism. Purchase Ivory’s book “Where’s the Line?” here. Or, read the digital-only version here. Check out the ALEC Center to Restore the Balance in Government here.Support Across the States

At the time of this posting, Presidents’ Day is right around the corner. The Constitution gives instructions and limits on power, including the President’s power. But how does the Presidency relate to the local states? Former Utah state representative Ken Ivory joins Across the States to discuss this intersection. Ivory currently serves as the Chair of the ALEC Center to Restore the Balance in Government — a research center focused on promoting federalism. Purchase Ivory’s book “Where’s the Line?” <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wheres-Line-States-Protect-Constitution-ebook/dp/B01N9UUBZQ/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=where%27s+the+line+ken+ivory&amp;qid=1581089974&amp;sr=8-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Or, read the digital-only version <a href="http://3greatrights.com/wherestheline.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Check out the ALEC Center to Restore the Balance in Government <a href="https://www.alec.org/policy-center/center-to-restore-the-balance-of-government/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.<a href="https://secure.anedot.com/alec/givetoacrossthestates" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Across the States</a>

16: The Presidency, States, and Federalism

Jason Isaac is a former Texas state representative who is now the senior manager at Life:Powered — a new policy initiative from the Texas Public Policy Foundation. He joins Dan Reynolds on Across the States with Grant Kidwell, the ALEC director of the energy, environment and agriculture task force, to discuss his time as a state legislator, and to discuss energy policies that improve the quality of life for all people. Learn more about Life:Powered here: https://lifepowered.org/.Support Across the States

Jason Isaac is a former Texas state representative who is now the senior manager at Life:Powered — a new policy initiative from the Texas Public Policy Foundation. He joins Dan Reynolds on Across the States with Grant Kidwell, the ALEC director of the energy, environment and agriculture task force, to discuss his time as a state legislator, and to discuss energy policies that improve the quality of life for all people. Learn more about Life:Powered here: <a href="https://lifepowered.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lifepowered.org/</a>.<a href="https://secure.anedot.com/alec/givetoacrossthestates" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Across the States</a>

15: State Energy Policy w/ Life:Powered

A 2018 Supreme Court decision freed states to allow - or disallow - sports betting on their own volition. New Jersey took advantage of this opportunity and has seen success, including an increase in government revenue. In December, Michigan just allowed sports betting. This is a growing trend in states across the country and something for which state legislators should prepare. Ronald Lampard, the Senior Director of the Criminal Justice and Civil Justice task forces at ALEC join to discuss recent trends in sports betting across the country and what this issue means for you.Support Across the States

A 2018 Supreme Court decision freed states to allow - or disallow - sports betting on their own volition. New Jersey took advantage of this opportunity and has seen success, including an increase in government revenue. In December, Michigan just allowed sports betting. This is a growing trend in states across the country and something for which state legislators should prepare. Ronald Lampard, the Senior Director of the Criminal Justice and Civil Justice task forces at ALEC join to discuss recent trends in sports betting across the country and what this issue means for you.<a href="https://secure.anedot.com/alec/givetoacrossthestates" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Across the States</a>

14: Your Primer on State Sports Betting

A lot of effort and energy is spent looking at the issues in the national and state governments. Rightly so - they both need a lot of fixing. But county governments by-and-large affect your day-to-day life more than other governments and certainly more than you expected. From education to road funding, county governments are often where the rubber meets the road on these issues. Learn from Sumner County Commissioner Jeremy Mansfield about the challenges and opportunities he faces in Tennessee.Support Across the States

A lot of effort and energy is spent looking at the issues in the national and state governments. Rightly so - they both need a lot of fixing. But county governments by-and-large affect your day-to-day life more than other governments and certainly more than you expected. From education to road funding, county governments are often where the rubber meets the road on these issues. Learn from Sumner County Commissioner Jeremy Mansfield about the challenges and opportunities he faces in Tennessee.<a href="https://secure.anedot.com/alec/givetoacrossthestates" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Across the States</a>

13: Solutions in Sumner County, TN

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12: Victims of Communism Day w/ PA Rep. Dush

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