Co-sponsored by the American Constitution Society and Common Cause The Far Right is waging a dangerous, dark money campaign to force a constitutional convention that could radically rewrite the U.S….
Tobacco Giant Altria Buys Access to ALEC Lawmakers, Urges Deregulation
Big tobacco had a big presence at last month’s 50th annual meeting of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). As a top-level sponsor, tobacco giant Altria bought access for two…
Nearly 500 ALEC Lawmakers Have Voted to Ban Abortion
One of every three state lawmakers working to dramatically restrict abortion rights since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year is affiliated with the American Legislative Exchange Council…
ALEC Feeds Lawmakers a Steady Diet of Anti-Abortion Arguments
…diet of hardline anti-abortion materials by groups such as the National Right to Life Committee and Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America (SBA Pro-Life America). “This is the moment we’ve been…
Anti-Woke and Fossil Fuel Industry Operatives Dominate ALEC’s Energy Task Force
…(AdvaMed), all of them—the American Chemistry Council, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), the American Gas Association, and Edison Electric Institute—represent fossil fuel interests. CMD documented contributions to ALEC of…
Fossil Fuel Consultant and Leonard Leo Lieutenant Lobby ALEC Lawmakers on “Stopping ESG”
…that the average American wants or needs or has voted for. This is something that corporate America is trying to shove down our throats, through the corporate management processes or…
ALEC Plots Post-Dobbs Strategy at 50th Annual Meeting
…where lawmakers could “learn how you can advance the best pro-life policies in your state.” In the past, ALEC has also been welcoming to Americans United for Life and Live…
ALEC Ditches Free Market and Limited Government Principles at its 50th Annual Meeting
…Madison Institute. The American Federation for Children, bankrolled by billionaire and Betsy DeVos (Trump’s former secretary of education), and Crown Cork and Seal are listed as Director-level sponsors, with America’s…
ALEC’s Funding Revealed
For years, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has claimed to be “committed to transparency”—yet it refuses to disclose its donors on its website. When asked about this, ALEC’s CEO…
ALEC Considers Blacklisting Companies That Voluntarily Recognize Unions
When the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) holds its annual meeting in Orlando this week, GOP state legislators and corporate lobbyists will likely embrace model legislation that creates new barriers…