Billionaire vs. Billionaire: Illinois Governors Race Breaking All State Campaign Finance Records
Three billionaires are pouring on the cash in a campaign finance arms race.
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The ALEC Emperor's New Clothes
North Carolina State Rep. Jason Saine Is ALEC's National Chairman.
Why Are Railroads Funding ALEC?
Hint: Koch Industries is one of their biggest customers
Carrying Water for the Kochs, Mackinac Center Misleads on Professional Licensing
The Koch brothers have been on a tear, demanding the roll back of occupational licensing in states, claiming that "government overreach" is creating "barriers to opportunity" for average Americans.
GOP Tax Bill Will Trigger Fiscal Crisis, Conservative Group Warns
SPN group says a multitrillion-dollar bailout of cities and states will be needed if Congress eliminates the SALT deduction.
ALEC Corporate Members Lay Off Over 12,000 Workers in 2017
Pharma leads the Way.
ALEC May Want to Reconsider This "Legislator of the Week" Award
This year's legislator of the week has trouble defining rape.
Spike in Private Equity Political Spending Spares Loophole in GOP Tax Plan
New research by CMD shows private equity political spending soared to almost $100 million in 2016 election cycle.
The Kochs Purchase a Stake in SINA, the Chinese Telecommunication Company
Are the Koch brothers following in the footsteps of father Fred?
Koch Troops Queasy About Killing State and Local Tax Deduction to Fund Tax Breaks for the Rich
Koch-funded groups are split on a key issue in the tax debate.