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State Legislators Should Reject Government Takeovers of Utilities

Proposals to establish new municipal utilities would roll back the advance of energy privatization. 

Submitted by Alec Mena on February 14, 2025 - 14:54 1739562889

Biden Hits Gas Pedal on Wasteful Spending

End of year government spending sprees are common but the Biden administration has hit the gas pedal on wasteful programs.

Submitted by Deborah Collier on December 11, 2024 - 15:36 1733949393

FTC Chair Khan Should Focus on Production and Prices Instead of Political Pressure

Mergers should be reviewed based on their benefits to consumers, not pressure from members of Congress. 

Submitted by Eric Maus on April 5, 2024 - 11:34 1712331246

CCAGW Urges Kentucky Legislators to Oppose Senate Bill 349

SB 349 would add a redundant layer of bureaucratic review over utilities that would raise costs for consumers and impede Kentucky’s push for energy reliability. 

CCAGW Urges South Carolina Legislators to Support H. 5118

H. 5118 would streamline the regulatory appeals and approval processes for applications to build new energy transmission infrastructure. 

The House Passes CARS Act to Protect Consumer Choice

The House passed bill will protect consumer automobile choice and halt EPA emissions mandate.

Submitted by Christina Smith on December 29, 2023 - 09:31 1703860317

CCAGW Celebrates a Year of Victories

2023 saw Council for Citizens Against Government Waste secure another round of legislative wins in Congress and the states

Submitted by Alec Mena on December 12, 2023 - 14:21 1702408901

Council for Citizens Against Government Waste State Ballot Measure Guide

CCAGW has taken a position on six measures on state ballots this November. 

Submitted by Alec Mena on November 3, 2023 - 13:33 1699032794