CMD obtained the May 2020 agenda for Fair Lines America’s “Mapping America” six-part webinar for state legislators through an open records request. Fair Lines America works to prevent independent redistricting commissions from establishing in the states, conducts redistricting trainings, and weighs in on redistricting litigation. Fair Lines America is led by Adam Kincaid, the Republican’s […]
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ALEC CEO Lisa Nelson email “Redistricting Conference Call This Tuesday May 5th at 2 30PM ET”
This email from ALEC’s CEO Lisa Nelson to state legislators is an invitation to participate in a six-part webinar with Fair Lines America, a non-profit that works to prevent independent redistricting commissions from establishing in the states, conducts redistricting trainings, and weighs in on redistricting litigation. Fair Lines America is led by Adam Kincaid, the […]
ALEC 2019 Labor Reform Policy 50 State Factsheets
This so-called “labor reform” booklet of 50 “state factsheets” obtained by the Center for Media and Democracy reveals the ambitious agenda of the American Legislative Exchange Council to further weaken public sector unions in the wake of the Supreme Court’s controversial ruling in Janus v. AFSCME.
State Policy Network 2019 Annual Meeting Attendee List
The Center for Media and Democracy (CMD) obtained an “attendee roster” of those registered for the 2019 SPN annual meeting. The 945 attendees include “researchers” and staff from SPN groups, funders, lawyers, and corporate lobbyists. Charles Koch’s network of organizations dominates the attendee list with 139 registered, or 13 percent of all those listed.
Paul Ryan fundraiser with Physicians and Dentists Industry
Paul Ryan, the Republican speaker of the House, is to be the beneficiary of a Physicians and Dentists Industry fundraising event on Wednesday February 1, 2017.
House GOP Whip Steve Scalise Insurance Industry Fundraiser
As debate continues over repealing the Affordable Care Act, Steve Scalise, the Republican House Whip, is set to be the beneficiary of a DC high dollar insurance industry fundraiser. CMD obtained a copy of the invitation to this event.
Pruitt Meeting with Prospective RAGA Members
Letter from the Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) to prospective corporate members of the group, making Pruitt available for private meetings to discuss RAG
Paul Ryan January 4th fundraiser at Lobbying Firm BGR Group
Invitation to Paul Ryan, Republican Speaker of the House, fundraiser at the DC lobbying firm BGR Group on January 4, 2017.
House Republican Whip Steve Scalise Cash for Access Document
Steve Scalise (Republican House Majority Whip) Leadership Fund fundraising document for 2017.
The Not-So Independent Women’s Forum/Voice Report
This Reporters’ Guide from the Center for Media and Democracy exposes and details IWF/V’s history, which is not-so independent, mainstream, nonpartisan, or neutral.