Jonathan Williams | 04-18-26

Steve Moore discusses the annual Rich States, Poor States report with Jonathan Williams, the president and chief economist of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). The discussion centers on how free-market policies, such as limited government, flat taxes, and the absence of state income taxes, directly correlate with economic growth and population migration. The speakers highlight Utah as the perennial leader in economic outlook while criticizing states like New York and New Jersey for being trapped in a cycle of high taxation and regulatory burdens.