Across the States

Across the States

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Across the States episodes

  • Advancing Medical Innovations for Veterans: Americans for Ibogaine CEO W. Bryan Hubbard

    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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    6 min
  • Fighting for Sanity in the Energy Debate: New Jersey Asm. Paul Kanitra

    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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    11 min
  • Taxpayers Deserve A Return On Their Investment: Iowa Sen. Kara Warme

    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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    12 min
  • Ending Deference in Kentucky: Sen. Steve Rawlings at the ALEC Annual Meeting

    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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    10 min
  • Championing Worker Freedom Across The States: Alan Jernigan and Vincent Vernuccio

    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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    10 min

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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…