Google Refuses to Respond to Letter Questioning ALEC Ties
The Center for Media and Democracy/Progressive Inc. and other groups sent a letter to Google asking it to cut its ties to ALEC, but Google has refused to respond.
Corporations
7 Ridiculous Arguments Ted Cruz Made Against the Democracy for All Amendment
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) said some very bizarre things on Tuesday as he and his colleagues debated the Democracy for All amendment.
Fight for 15 Gets into the Ring with Taco Bell
At Taco Bell peaceful protesters took the “Fight for 15” directly to the fast food giant.
Federal Judge Overturns Kaua'i Pesticide and GMO Law
A Magistrate Judge overturned Kaua'i County's law regulating the use of pesticides and GMOs this week.
Toronto Star Details ALEC Efforts to Derail Climate Change Policy
The Toronto Star published a report detailing ALEC's "plans to undo environmental legislation."
Microsoft and More Leave ALEC, 80 Corporations Out
Microsoft, the $86.8 billion-a-year technology company, is no longer a member of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) and has stopped funding the group, as have AstraZeneca, Ameren, Berkshire Hathaway Energy, PacifiCorp, NV Energy, Alliant Energy, and PG&E.
Walmart’s Spin on Workers and Manufacturing Exposed
The Center for Media and Democracy is launching a new web resource on Walmart.
Tax Dodger Running for Governor in Illinois
The Republican candidate for governor in Illinois is a billionaire who hid his assets in the Cayman Islands to avoid paying taxes and brags that he is part of the "0.01 percent."
Some ALEC Funders Flee, but Koch, Big Tobacco, and PhRMA Remain Loyalists
Certain long-term investors remain committed to ALEC as a tool to advance their legislative agendas.
ALEC Offshoot Takes Aim at Local Government
ALEC, the corporate bill mill, is taking aim at cities and counties.
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