ALEC: Representing Corporate Interests in State Legislatures
Thursday, March 21st 2013  Noon
San Francisco, CA

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Bring your lunch to a panel discussion on ALEC’s role influencing state-level legislation across the country, and especially in California. Speakers: Mark Toney, TURN - The Utility Reform Network Derek Cressman, Common Cause California Kim Lehmkuhl, ColorOfChange Moderator: Nayantara Mehta, Alliance for Justice ***** The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is the nonprofit that many Americans have never heard of, but whose prolific model legislation shapes many of our states’ social and economic policies, from “Stand Your Ground” gun laws to voter ID laws. Panelists will discuss advocacy against ALEC-inspired legislation in California, and their organizations’ efforts to publicize how often ALEC is behind regressive laws in California and around the country. You will also see a portion of the Common Cause film “United States of ALEC” (narrated by Bill Moyers).

Location:
Golden Gate University School of Law
536 Mission Street #3214
San Francisco, CA

Sponsored By:
California Common Cause