WI ALEC Leader in Hot Water over Allegations of Sexual Harassment
It's been a bad few weeks for Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker.
ALEC Exposed
Verdict in Jordan Davis Case Highlights Continuing Injustice of "Stand Your Ground"
Once again, Florida's Stand Your Ground law has helped a man escape conviction for killing an African-American teenager.
How ALEC Helps Big Telecom Change State Laws for Corporate Gain
In light of the proposed merger between Time Warner and Comcast -- both of which have been longtime funders of the American Legislative Exchange Council or "ALEC" -- the Center for Media and Democracy is publishing this updated fact sheet, developed jointly with Common Cause, on how ALEC helps these telecom companies advance their legislative agenda through the states.
Wisconsin Moving to Advance ALEC Constitutional Convention Scheme
Wisconsin is the latest state to line up behind a national effort to amend the Constitution and cripple the federal government's ability to spend, apparently with the ultimate goal of completely overhauling America's system of governance.
Do ALEC Denials of Bill Tracking Signal an IRS Examination?
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), which has secretly lobbied for the adoption of its corporate-backed bills and tracked them for years, is likely anticipating or actually under an IRS examination, says a former head of the IRS Exempt Organizations division, Marcus Owens. He makes this observation in light of recent claims by ALEC staff that it does not track where its bills are introduced or passed, despite extensive evidence that it has done so for years and bragged about doing so.
Walker’s "State of the State" Will Make the Koch Brothers Smile
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is getting ready for his "State of the State" address tonight. On the menu? Tax cuts, tax cuts, and more tax cuts.
Xcel Energy and Endo Health Cut Ties to ALEC, Making 72 Corporations Out
Xcel Energy and Endo Health Solutions have cut ties to the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), bringing the total number of corporations that have left ALEC since 2011 to 72.
Retired Cops, Activist Pensioners, and the Economic Blowback over Snowden
When you think of NSA critics, you probably think of crusading reporters like Glenn Greenwald, whistleblowers like Edward Snowden, left-leaning ACLU types and libertarian Ron Paulites. Certainly, an image of aging lawmen from the Dixie south probably isn't the first thing that pops into your mind.
The State Policy Network's Cozy Relationship with Big Tobacco
The State Policy Network (SPN), a web of right-wing "think tanks" in every state across the country, has close ties with the tobacco industry. When tobacco companies like Reynolds American or Altria/Philip Morris want to avoid tobacco taxes and health regulations, reports by SPN groups in many states can help inspire local resistance.
Did ALEC Found SPN? 1991 Report Suggests So, Exposes SPN Agenda
The Madison Group, the predecessor to the State Policy Network (SPN) was "launched by ALEC . . . and housed in the Chicago-based Heartland Institute.
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