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Championing the People’s Voice on Tax Policy: Oregon Representative Ed Diehl Feb 09, 2026

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At the recent ALEC States and Nation Policy Summit, Oregon Representative Ed Diehl sat down with host Jay Hamilton to discuss the campaign to stop a $4.3 billion transportation tax increase.

Special Guest: Ed Diehl.

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Advancing Medical Innovations for Veterans: Americans for Ibogaine CEO W. Bryan Hubbard Jan 28, 2026

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Texas is taking the lead in advancing the latest medical innovations, particularly for veterans of the armed forces. At the ALEC States and Nation Policy Summit in Fort Worth, TX, Americans for Ibogaine CEO W. Bryan Hubbard outlined his vision for more states becoming innovators in developing these medical treatments. Hubbard also sat down with ALEC TV to detail the results from Ibogaine, a plant-derived molecule, used to treat traumatic brain injury, mental health issues, and medication dependence.

Special Guest: W. Bryan Hubbard.

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Bringing Healthcare Price Transparency to Texas: Texas Representative Caroline Harris Davila Jan 08, 2026

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Texas State Representative Caroline Harris Davila discussed her experiences and initiatives in healthcare transparency in the Texas legislature while being interviewed at the ALEC 2025 States & Nation Policy Summit in Fort Worth.

Special Guest: Caroline Harris Davila.

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Battling the Odds in Illinois: Asst. Minority Leader John Cabello Nov 12, 2025

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Illinois State Representative John Cabello joins ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson to discuss taxes, regulation, and the uphill fight to restore fiscal sanity in the Land of Lincoln.

Special Guest: John Cabello.

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Unlocking Kansas’s Economic Potential: Kansas Sen. Stephen Owens Nov 05, 2025

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Kansas State Senator Stephen Owens spoke on ALEC TV about championing entrepreneurship, regulatory reform, and aviation initiatives to boost Kansas’ economic growth.

Special Guest: Stephen Owens.

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Fighting for Sanity in the Energy Debate: New Jersey Asm. Paul Kanitra Oct 10, 2025

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For New Jersey Assemblyman Paul Kanitra, the past year has been nothing short of “crazy.” At ALEC’s 52nd Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, he described a state budget that has expanded considerably since Governor Christie left office in 2018. Now, with a spending spree aimed at ideological projects rather than practical needs, the people of the Garden State are paying more for less.

Special Guest: Paul Kanitra.

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Taxpayers Deserve A Return On Their Investment: Iowa Sen. Kara Warme Sep 29, 2025

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For Iowa State Senator Kara Warme, public service began with a belief that families deserve a voice in shaping the future of their state. A mom of two teenage daughters, with a background in engineering, business, and behavioral health, Warme came to the legislature determined to bring that blend of personal and professional experience to Des Moines.

Special Guest: Kara Warme.

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Ending Deference in Kentucky: Sen. Steve Rawlings at the ALEC Annual Meeting Sep 19, 2025

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At ALEC’s 52nd Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Kentucky Sen. Steve Rawlings didn’t just arrive as a first-time Policy Champion, he arrived as a fighter. An attorney by training and a lawmaker by conviction, Rawlings has been pushing back against unchecked bureaucratic power and laying the groundwork for reforms that protect liberty and strengthen state sovereignty.

Special Guest: Steve Rawlings.

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Fighting from the Super Minority: Illinois Rep. John Cabello at the ALEC Annual Meeting Sep 03, 2025

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Illinois Rep. John Cabello explains how Republicans in a super minority can still fight back, rally citizens & hold the majority accountable.

Special Guest: John Cabello.

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Championing Worker Freedom Across The States: Alan Jernigan and Vincent Vernuccio Aug 22, 2025

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As debates over worker rights ripple across the country, one message continues to echo from state to state: workers deserve the freedom to choose the work arrangements that fit their lives best. But how should lawmakers turn that principle into policy?

To help answer that, ALEC Commerce, Insurance, and Economic Development Task Force Manager Alan Jernigan and Institute for the American Worker President Vincent Vernuccio sat down on a recent ALEC TV Breakdown to spotlight the third edition of States That Work: A Labor Policy Roadmap Across America. The publication, they explained, is more than a report—it’s a call to action.

Special Guest: F. Vincent Vernuccio.

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