Five ALEC Corporate Members Paid No Federal Taxes on Huge Profits in 2020
Five of ALEC’s major corporate members are among the largest corporate tax dodgers in America and paid no federal taxes last year. One received a tax rebate.
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ALEC’s Annual Economic Survey Puts Profits Before People
The American Legislative Exchange Council's annual economic survey gives top rankings to states that roll out the red carpet for corporations, not those with better wealth equality, more insured residents, or decent labor rights.
Koch's Americans for Prosperity Launches Nationwide Campaign to Oppose Biden's Infrastructure Plan
AFP is targeting Democrats in swing districts, foreshadowing attack ads its super PAC will likely run next year.
ALEC Big Pharma Members Hit with Billions in Fines and Penalties in 2020
Novartis and Mallinckrodt topped the list of ALEC corporations with expensive legal violations last year.
Koch Industries Amassed 150 Penalties for State Environmental Violations in 20 States
Koch Industries and its subsidiaries have been fined for environmental regulatory violations in every state where they operate over the past 20 years, a new study by Good Jobs First shows.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Gave $119,000 to Congress Members Who Voted to Overturn the Presidential Election
So far, SpaceX has not joined other major aerospace and technology companies in suspending its political contributions to Members of Congress who voted against certifying the presidential election results.
Utility Execs Across the U.S. Hit with Criminal Charges in 2020
Major utility corruption scandals rocked three states in 2020, resulting in criminal charges against utility executives and the ouster of House Speakers in Illinois and Ohio.
Despite Pandemic, Union Membership Rose in 22 States, Including Many Right-to-Work States
Despite steep pandemic-related job losses all around, union workers fared better than non-union workers in 2020, and union membership actually increased in almost half the states.
Koch Fought the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Ten 2020 House Races
The election on November 3 revealed splits between business leaders, with two of the nation’s largest spending political groups squaring off on congressional contests.
Koch Operation Fights to Keep the GOP Majority in the U.S. Senate
Americans for Prosperity Action, the super PAC of Charles Koch’s political operation, spent millions on digital ads, attack mail, and door-to-door canvassing in seven key U.S. Senate races, and more spending is likely in the two Georgia runoffs, the outcome of which will determine control of the U.S. Senate.