State Legislators

Dark Corpora Problem – Lobbyists’ “Model” State Legislation Unmasked By U-M Researchers

Dark Corpora Problem – Lobbyists’ “Model” State Legislation Unmasked By U-M Researchers

ANN ARBOR - Since 2005, about two dozen states have created "Stand Your Ground" laws authorizing deadly force in self-defense. And nearly all of those laws have similar language. So, how did that happen? They all shared an author: The American Legislative Exchange Council drafted "model" legislation and lobbied states to pass it. This tactic

By Staff Writer|2016-08-28T17:38:52-04:00August 28th, 2016|News, Politics|

Panel: Governments Must Step Up Investment In Water, Sewer Infrastructure

Panel: Governments Must Step Up Investment In Water, Sewer Infrastructure

CHICAGO - Governments at all levels must step up their investment in water and sewer infrastructure to avoid a reoccurrence of the Flint water crisis, a panel told lawmakers Wednesday. During a session at the annual National Conference of State Legislatures summit in Chicago, experts stressed the need for boosted funding for the country's aging

By Gongwer|2016-08-11T19:16:08-04:00August 11th, 2016|Clean Update, Politics|