Special Rights for ALEC: Three States Exempt Stealth Corporate Lobbying Group From Lobbying Rules

By Josh Israel on May 8, 2012 at 10:41 am

The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), a tax-exempt coalition of conservative state legislators and corporations that “acts as a stealth business lobbyist,” has been subject to a steady stream of bad press and criticism in recent months. Critics have highlighted the group’s support for voter suppression, union busting efforts, environmental irresponsibility, harassment of immigrants, and “Shoot First” laws.