In Sunshine State, Big Energy Blocks Solar Power
Millions in political donations from Florida utilities help keep solar panels off rooftops
ALEC, Backer Of Stand-Your-Ground Laws, Faces Funding Issues After Trayvon Martin Shooting
The American Legislative Exchange Council is having some trouble raising money from its former corporate donors in the wake of the Trayvon Martin shooting.
Koch Brothers Use ‘Front Groups’ To Influence Policy In Florida, Report Claims
A new report from two left leaning organizations, Progress Florida and the Center for Media and Democracy, highlights how right-wing think tanks tied to The American Exchange Council (ALEC) and the Koch brothers have been influencing Florida policy.
New Report Shows ALEC’s Effects On Florida Education Policy
Ashley Lopez: A new report from a statewide progressive group details the influence that the corporate-backed American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, has had on Florida’s education policy.
Florida House Passes ALEC-Linked Anti-Sick Leave, Anti-Living Wage Bill
Ashley Lopez: The GOP-led Florida House of Representatives passed a bill that would prohibit local governments from implementing laws that extend paid sick leave benefits to workers.
Flurry of Photo ID Laws Tied to Conservative Washington Group
Ethan Magoc: A News21 analysis finds that more than half of state bills proposing photo IDs came from members or conference attendees of the American Legislative Exchange Council.