The makers of an opioid tied to 400,000 deaths had special access to the attorneys general that chose to take their “sweetheart deal” — saving the owners of the company from admitting wrongdoing — thanks to a pay-for-play group called the Republican Attorneys General Association.
Bill to Criminalize Environmental Protests in Wisconsin Heads to the Assembly Floor
The Wisconsin State Assembly will convene for the first time this fall today to consider a bill backed by the oil industry and the American Legislative Exchange Council.
by David Armiak | Oct 10, 2019
Backlash Against Koch Agenda Leads to Recall Drive Against Alaska Governor
Grassroots opposition to draconian budget cuts orchestrated by the Kochs’ influence machine gain steam, putting Governor Dunleavy’s political future in question.
by Don Wiener | Oct 03, 2019Revealed: ALEC's Health and Human Services Task Force Legislative Members
Many of the task force legislative members will be attending ALEC's Life Sciences Academy this week with undisclosed drug industry representatives.
by David Armiak | Sep 25, 2019Pay-to-Play Group Garnered Sackler's Access to Attorneys General Deciding their Fate
The makers of an opioid tied to 400,000 deaths had special access to the attorneys general that chose to take their "sweetheart deal" -- saving the owners of the company from admitting wrongdoing -- thanks to a pay-for-play group called the Republican Attorneys General Association.
by Scott Zimmerman | Sep 24, 2019Massachusetts Law Could Blunt the Effect of Janus's Attack on Unions
On September 19, the Massachusetts legislature overrode Republican Governor Charlie Baker's veto of a bill that would help public employee unions maintain dues-paying members.
by Don Wiener | Sep 23, 2019
