We disagree with Governor Brownback’s recent statement that perception of ALEC’s influence in Kansas is overblown. Here’s a map showing Kansas has the nation’s 6th highest percentage of legislators with ALEC ties (42%). We believe Kansans know what Kansas needs, and our legislators don’t need to meet with national corporations to form their education policy.http://www.brookings.edu/research/interactives/2013/map-alec-in-your-state?utm_campaign=brookings-alert&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=11462914&_hsenc=p2ANqtz–lwaCV3vb1ybGzlmGSP–6rGH9xcocUWwtn6FmSjOxhAJxXwL6dQnVt3tF0eK_sic4_TpwFa_c4EBCsMoKY459RwXIBWr1eKtKl9pLAePm9Duf36c&_hsmi=11462914
Map: ALEC’s Influence in Your State
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The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is known for writing model legislation with major industries and then encouraging their introduction – through their legislative partners – in statehouses nationwide.