State Senator Leah Vukmir named ALEC National Chair

Wisconsin State Senator Leah Vukmir received a big honor on Friday, as she was named the next national chair of ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council). According to their website, ALEC is \"is America’s largest nonpartisan, voluntary membership organization of state legislators. Comprised of nearly one-quarter of the country’s state legislators, business and thought leaders, think tank scholars and individuals, ALEC provides a unique forum for diverse groups to exchange ideas and develop real, state-based solutions that encourage growth, preserve economic security and protect hardworking taxpayers.\"

Wisconsin Governor and presidential candidate Scott Walker was the keynote speaker at the annual ALEC meeting this past week in San Diego, California.

Thursday, Vukmir spoke to CBS 58's David Ade about the organization. Full audio from the interview can be found at the link below.

https://soundcloud.com/davidadecbs58/wi-state-senator-leah-vukmir-speaking-about-alec