Rhode Island Plunges in 50 State Conservative Rankings – 3rd Most Liberal News & Releases Explore the latest updates, news, and product releases to stay informed and ahead of the curve. Rhode Island Plunges in 50 State Conservative Rankings – 3rd Most Liberal The Center for Legislative Accountability (CLA), a project of CPAC Foundation and the American Conservative Union Foundation, conducts an annual, in-depth analysis to rate all 8,000 lawmakers in America, revealing their positions on a wide variety of issues directly affecting our communities and families. Check out the press release below with more details and please take action ! It only takes three minutes to let your legislators know that their score from the CPAC Foundation is important to you, and you expect them to support more conservative policies. Rhode Island Plunges in 50 State Conservative Rankings – 3rd Most Liberal CPAC Presents 52 Lawmakers “Coalition of Radical Left” Awards ALEXANDRIA, VA (October 18, 2022) — The voting of Rhode Island’s state lawmakers has become much more progressive, placing the legislature as the 3rd most liberal in America according to a new 50 state analysis conducted by the Center for Legislative Accountability (CLA), a project of CPAC Foundation and the American Conservative Union Foundation. In CPAC’s analysis of all 7,400 state lawmakers in America, the Rhode Island legislature earned a conservative rating of a mere 20% (a significant drop from 24% in 2020). Rhode Island now only trails Hawaii (19%) and Massachusetts (15%) as most liberal in America. The conservative rating is calculated through CPAC’s scorecards and is based on lawmaker voting across 186 policy areas ranging from cultural and life issues to tax, fiscal, and regulatory policies. Each year the CLA tallies over 320,000 votes to generate the scores. Only 6 Rhode Island Republican lawmakers earned awards from CPAC for earning conservative ratings of 80% and above. However, an astounding 52 lawmakers earned CPAC’s “Coalition of the Radical Left” award for conservative ratings of 10% or below. RHODE ISLAND SCORECARD (Web Version) RHODE ISLAND SCORECARD (PDF Version) The ratings have also been incorporated into CPAC’s new Lawmaker Comparison Tool which runs head-to-head comparisons on lawmaker’s strongest and weakest policy areas. The CLA is the first and only organization to annually publish individual ratings for all 8,000 federal and state lawmakers in America. The CLA is also home to the nation’s most comprehensive conservative policy database containing over 19,000 detailed bill analyses which span 50 years of Congress and all 50 state legislatures. For media inquiries, contact the CPAC Communications Team at comms@conservative.org or 202-347-9388. xxx Chip in to support CLA’s Ratings Our staff spends thousands of hours analyzing more than 105,000 pieces of legislation voted on by Congress and every state legislature in the country. Your support is critical to be able to provide this level of insight and transparency. Will you please make a tax-deductible donation today to support transparency and ratings of Rhode Island legislators? NEWS & RELEASES . Read More → View More → News & Release View More → View More Read More Add a Title Read More Add a Title Read More Add a Title Read More Add a Title First Previous 1 Page 1 Next Last

CPAC Releases Montana Legislative Scorecard, Revealing Strong Conservative Wins From the Treasure State. News & Releases Explore the latest updates, news, and product releases to stay informed and ahead of the curve. CPAC Releases Montana Legislative Scorecard, Revealing Strong Conservative Wins From the Treasure State. ALEXANDRIA, VA (January 5, 2023) — CPAC Foundation’s latest analysis reveals the extraordinary breadth of conservative victories delivered by the Montanan legislature this last session. Montanan legislators passed positively rated bills touching all but 2 of the 17 overarching issues that the CLA rates, a major accomplishment that most red states did not achieve. SEE SCORECARD HERE “Montanan legislators only meet every other year, but that hasn’t stopped them from racking up conservative wins across the board.” said CPAC Chairman Matt Schlapp. “Governor Greg Gianforte and the Republican legislature deserve to be commended for delivering results on major conservative priorities.” CPAC recognizes several Montana state legislators for their conservative voting records. The following members of the Montana State Legislature earned CPAC’s Award for Conservative Excellence for voting with the conservative position at least 90% of the time during the 2023 session. Senate: Bob Brown (97%) John Esp (97%) John Fuller (97%) Carl Glimm (97%) Steve Hinebauch (97%) Dennis Lenz (97%) Theresa Manzella (97%) Tom McGillvray (97%) Mark Noland (97%) Keith Regier (97%) Barry Usher (97%) Becky Beard (94%) Daniel Emrich (94%) Shelley Vance (94%) Jason Ellsworth (91%) Steve Fitzpatrick (91%) Greg Hertz (91%) Dan Bartel (90%) Forrest Mandeville (90%) House: Sherry Essmann (100%) Jedediah Hinkle (97%) Rhonda Knudsen (97%) Lola Sheldon-Galloway (97%) Paul Fielder (97%) Nelly Nicol (97%) Jodee Etchart (94%) Lyn Hellegaard (94%) Caleb Hinkle (94%) Bob Keenan (94%) Braxton Mitchell (94%) Amy Regier (94%) Linda Reksten (94%) Tanner Smith (94%) Steven Galloway (94%) Matt Regier (94%) Jerry Schillinger (94%) Zack Wirth (94%) Greg Kmetz (93%) Fiona Nave (93%) James Bergstrom (91%) Jennifer Carlson (91%) Terry Falk (91%) Steve Gist (91%) Steve Gunderson (91%) Naarah Hastings (91%) Scot Kerns (91%) Brandon Ler (91%) Terry Moore (91%) Bob Phalen (91%) Mike Yakawich (90%) Joe Read (90%) Kerri Seekins-Crowe (90%) Additionally, many lawmakers in the Montana State Legislature earned CPAC’s Award for Conservative Achievement for voting with the conservative position at least 80% of the time during the 2023 session. The bills featured in CPAC’s 2023 Ratings of Montana address school choice, parental rights in education, and national security. These issues, coupled with our mission to protect life, liberty, property and uphold the American family, created the basis by which the CPAC Foundation rated the Montana legislature. The Center for Legislative Accountability (CLA), an initiative of the CPAC Foundation, is the premier organization for holding lawmakers accountable. The CLA produces the longest-running conservative congressional scorecard and our state program is the only one in the nation that scores all 8,000 lawmakers in the 50 states across every policy area. NEWS & RELEASES . Read More → View More → News & Release View More → View More Read More Add a Title Read More Add a Title Read More Add a Title Read More Add a Title First Previous 1 Page 1 Next Last

CPAC to Honor Conservative Champions at 54th Annual Congressional Ratings Ceremony News & Releases Explore the latest updates, news, and product releases to stay informed and ahead of the curve. CPAC to Honor Conservative Champions at 54th Annual Congressional Ratings Ceremony FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Contact: Hannah Stone (225) 329-3497 h annah@salemstrategiesllc.com Washington, DC (May 20, 2025) — The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Foundation will host its 54th Annual Ratings of Congress Award Ceremony on May 20, 2025, at 5:30 PM ET at the Capitol Hill Club in Washington, D.C. The event will celebrate the conservative lawmakers who stood strong in the face of pressure, voted with conviction, and earned top marks on the CPAC Foundation’s official scorecard—America’s gold standard for evaluating elected officials. Highlights from the 2025 Senate Scorecard Include: Conservative Excellence honorees include Senators Mike Lee, JD Vance, Ron Johnson, Rick Scott, and Roger Marshall, each earning a perfect 100% rating. The average Republican score in the Senate was 73%, while Democrats averaged just 6%, with many scoring below 10%. Key issues scored included votes on foreign aid, border security, abortion legislation, and federal spending. The scorecard reveals a growing rift within the GOP between strong conservative fighters and establishment moderates. “This ceremony isn’t just a celebration—it’s a line in the sand,” said CPAC Chairman Matt Schlapp. “We’re calling out those who delivered for the American people and holding accountable those who didn’t. Our country deserves leaders who stand up, not sell out.” Earlier today, President Trump’s visit to Capitol Hill underscored the urgency of the conservative agenda, as he echoed CPAC’s calls for bold leadership on border security, fiscal sanity, and cultural integrity—telling reporters that 'Republicans must fight like hell for the soul of our country.' His remarks serve as a powerful backdrop to tonight’s ceremony, which honors those doing exactly that. The ceremony will recognize Senators who received the Conservative Excellence Award (90% and above) and Conservative Achievement Award (80–89%), as well as House members who met the same criteria in CPAC’s corresponding House Scorecard. CPAC’s Ratings of Congress have served as the nation’s most respected legislative scorecard since 1971. Unlike many partisan ratings, CPAC’s analysis focuses on substantive legislative issues that impact everyday Americans—border security, life, limited government, and fiscal responsibility. In a year marked by record spending, border chaos, and aggressive cultural policy battles, CPAC’s scorecard reveals exactly who took a stand and who stood down. With votes tracked on issues ranging from the $95 billion foreign aid bill (H.R. 815) to radical abortion legislation (S. 4554), the Ratings of Congress expose what every American deserves to know: how their representatives are really voting behind closed doors. CPAC encourages all award recipients, members of Congress, staff, and media to attend this powerful evening to honor courage, leadership, and accountability. To RSVP, contact mbeardsley@conservative.org . Additional details will be provided upon confirmation. For full scorecard results and CPAC’s complete analysis, visit: cpac.org/ratings ### NEWS & RELEASES . Read More → View More → News & Release View More → View More View the Statement → CPAC Statement on President Trump's Signing of Trafficking Survivor's Relief Act View the Statement → Statement on Capture of Nicolás Maduro View the Statement → Statement on CPAC Mexico View the Statement → CPAC Center for Combating Human Trafficking Urges Congress to Pass a Clean Continuing Resolution View the Statement → Statement on Continuing Resolution First Previous 1 Page 1 Next Last

Connecticut Trending More Liberal – New 50 State Analysis News & Releases Explore the latest updates, news, and product releases to stay informed and ahead of the curve. Connecticut Trending More Liberal – New 50 State Analysis NEWS & RELEASES . Read More → View More → News & Release View More → View More Read More Add a Title Read More Add a Title Read More Add a Title Read More Add a Title First Previous 1 Page 1 Next Last

Statement on Passing of Charlie Kirk News & Releases Explore the latest updates, news, and product releases to stay informed and ahead of the curve. Statement on Passing of Charlie Kirk NEWS & RELEASES . Read More → View More → News & Release View More → View More View the Statement → CPAC Statement on President Trump's Signing of Trafficking Survivor's Relief Act View the Statement → Statement on Capture of Nicolás Maduro View the Statement → Statement on CPAC Mexico View the Statement → CPAC Center for Combating Human Trafficking Urges Congress to Pass a Clean Continuing Resolution View the Statement → Statement on Continuing Resolution First Previous 1 Page 1 Next Last

CPAC Statement on the Limit, Save, Grow Act News & Releases Explore the latest updates, news, and product releases to stay informed and ahead of the curve. CPAC Statement on the Limit, Save, Grow Act Time and time again, too many republicans have waved the white flag on dealing with “must pass” legislation to fund the government or raise the debt limit, perpetuating a failed system that has left hard-working American Families with $31 Trillion dollars of debt. We applaud the new Republican Majority for addressing the problem head on with the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 sponsored by Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (CPAC Conservative 97% Lifetime Rating). Speaker Kevin McCarthy (CPAC Conservative 84% Lifetime Rating) deserves our support in his fight to hold the Biden administration accountable for their disastrous socialist policies. The Green New Deal, federal welfare programs, and overreaching regulation on businesses has led to rampant inflation, crushing American families. Since the new Republican majority has taken over the House of Representatives, we have seen a push to unleash American Energy, protect girls in sports, give parents a stronger voice in their child’s education, and hold reckless Soros prosecutors, like Alvin Bragg, accountable. It is now time to pass legislation that will begin to alleviate the stranglehold our massive national debt has on our nation. More can be accomplished if House Republicans continue to stand their ground. CPAC applauds the leaders in the House of Representatives who are fighting for American families by working to pass legislation that unleashes the American economy and gives power back to the people they were elected to serve. We will continue to recommend to our sister organization, the CPAC Foundation’s Center for Legislative Accountability (Ratings), to monitor the package and recommend they positively score a vote in favor of a package which prevents a ‘clean’ debt ceiling increase while delivering conservative policy solutions like those included in the introduced Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 . ### NEWS & RELEASES . Read More → View More → News & Release View More → View More View the Statement → CPAC Statement on President Trump's Signing of Trafficking Survivor's Relief Act View the Statement → Statement on Capture of Nicolás Maduro View the Statement → Statement on CPAC Mexico View the Statement → CPAC Center for Combating Human Trafficking Urges Congress to Pass a Clean Continuing Resolution View the Statement → Statement on Continuing Resolution First Previous 1 Page 1 Next Last

ACU Endorses Frank Pallotta News & Releases Explore the latest updates, news, and product releases to stay informed and ahead of the curve. ACU Endorses Frank Pallotta The American Conservative Union (ACU) today announced its endorsement of Frank Pallotta for election in New Jersey to the United States House of Representatives in the 5th District. “Frank Pallotta wants to give New Jersey’s 5th congressional district a conservative representative that works to create jobs, and fights to protect our God-given rights,” said ACU Chairman Matt Schlapp. “Working professionally in the private sector, Frank knows that strengthening our economy comes through tax cuts, removing government waste, and shrinking the size of government. The people of New Jersey’s 5th congressional district deserve a Congressman that represents them; not the agenda of the radical left. ACU is proud to endorse Frank Pallotta for Congress and all voters in the district should cast their vote for him in this election.” Founded in 1964, the American Conservative Union (ACU) is the nation’s original conservative organization. For more than fifty years, ACU has served as an umbrella organization harnessing the collective strength of conservative organizations fighting for Americans who are concerned with liberty, personal responsibility, traditional values, and strong national defense. As one of America’s premier conservative voices, ACU promotes a conservative vision on issues before Congress, the Executive Branch, State Legislatures, the media, political candidates, and the public. NEWS & RELEASES . Read More → View More → News & Release View More → View More Read More Add a Title Read More Add a Title Read More Add a Title Read More Add a Title First Previous 1 Page 1 Next Last

Record Political Polarization Found in New CPAC Study of State Lawmaker Votes Across the Nation News & Releases Explore the latest updates, news, and product releases to stay informed and ahead of the curve. Record Political Polarization Found in New CPAC Study of State Lawmaker Votes Across the Nation The Center for Legislative Accountability (CLA), a project of CPAC Foundation and the American Conservative Union Foundation, conducts an annual, in-depth analysis to rate all 8,000 lawmakers in America, revealing their positions on a wide variety of issues directly affecting our communities and families. Check out the press release below with more details and please take action ! It only takes three minutes to let your legislators know that their score from the CPAC Foundation is important to you, and you expect them to support more conservative policies. Record Political Polarization Found in New CPAC Study of State Lawmaker Votes Across the Nation 50 States Ranked Most to Least Conservative ALEXANDRIA, VA (December 6, 2022) — The voting patterns of state lawmakers has reached a record new level of political polarization according to a just released analysis by the Center for Legislative Accountability (CLA). The comprehensive study examined all 7,400 state lawmakers from each of the 50 states, including over 265,000 individual votes across 3,500 different bills introduced in state legislatures. The nation’s 3,906 Republican state lawmakers voted conservative 80.89% of the time last year compared to 76.41% in 2020. The 3,223 Democrat lawmakers across the 50 state legislatures voted with the conservative position 15.90% of the time, down from 18.72% in 2020. The 64.99 percentage point divide between the two political parties marks the highest level of political polarization since the CLA became the first and only organization to track such data in 2015. The CLA, a project of CPAC Foundation and the American Conservative Union Foundation, also ranked all 50 state legislatures based on the conservative voting of their lawmakers across 186 policy categories. This past year Alabama lawmakers voted with the conservative position at the highest rate (74% of the time) and Massachusetts lawmakers the least (15% of the time). VIEW THE DETAILED 50 STATE RATINGS HERE The CLA is the first and only organization to annually publish individual ratings for all 8,000 federal and state lawmakers in America. The CLA is also home to the nation’s most comprehensive conservative policy database containing over 19,000 detailed bill analyses which span 50 years of Congress and all 50 state legislatures. For media inquiries, contact the CPAC Communications Team at comms@conservative.org or 202-347-9388. xxx Update: Below are the news outlets that have covered the latest CPAC Study of State Lawmaker Votes Across the Nation: Yahoo News AOL News The Hill AL.com The Houston Chronicle Colorado Springs Gazette KTLA ChicagoBusiness.com The Denver Gazette MSN.com NBC4i.com Border Report Governing.com ExpressNews.com ColoradoPolitics.com The Shepherd of the Hills Gazette The Fort Bend Herald WFXR.com Boston.com WFIN.com The California Globe The Alabama Political Reporter Yellow Hammer News The Seattle Times Politico The Washington Examiner The Tampa Dispatch KTRH News Radio Chip in to support CLA’s Ratings Our staff spends thousands of hours analyzing more than 105,000 pieces of legislation voted on by Congress and every state legislature in the country. Your support is critical to be able to provide this level of insight and transparency. Will you please make a tax-deductible donation today to support transparency and ratings of state legislators? NEWS & RELEASES . Read More → View More → News & Release View More → View More Read More Add a Title Read More Add a Title Read More Add a Title Read More Add a Title First Previous 1 Page 1 Next Last

ACU Endorses Doug Collins News & Releases Explore the latest updates, news, and product releases to stay informed and ahead of the curve. ACU Endorses Doug Collins The American Conservative Union (ACU) today announced its endorsement of Doug Collins for election in Georgia to the United States Senate. “Doug Collins is a proven fighter and champion for conservatives. He also has earned a lifetime rating of 88% from The American Conservative Union Foundation (ACUF) for his many years of conservative achievement. Conservatives across America have watched and cheered Doug as he stood up to Adam Schiff and the Radical Left to defend President Trump from their constant barrage of attacks. Unfortunately, Nancy Pelosi and the Socialized Dems seek to impeach President Trump again, and America needs Doug Collins to lead the defense in the U.S. Senate. ACU is honored to endorse our friend, Doug Collins, for the United States Senate in Georgia,” said Chairman Matt Schlapp. Founded in 1964, the American Conservative Union (ACU) is the nation’s original conservative organization. For more than fifty years, ACU has served as an umbrella organization harnessing the collective strength of conservative organizations fighting for Americans who are concerned with liberty, personal responsibility, traditional values, and strong national defense. As one of America’s premier conservative voices, ACU promotes a conservative vision on issues before Congress, the Executive Branch, State Legislatures, the media, political candidates, and the public. NEWS & RELEASES . Read More → View More → News & Release View More → View More Read More Add a Title Read More Add a Title Read More Add a Title Read More Add a Title First Previous 1 Page 1 Next Last

Statement on President Donald Trump’s Arraignment News & Releases Explore the latest updates, news, and product releases to stay informed and ahead of the curve. Statement on President Donald Trump’s Arraignment “Today’s events highlight the dangers of a so-called “justice” system that allows unaccountable prosecutors to put politics ahead of public safety. This is eye-opening for many conservatives, regardless of whether they support Donald J. Trump. When every aspect of life is governed by bureaucrats and regulations, and prosecutorial power is unchecked, it is all too easy to become a target. Soros-funded prosecutor Alvin Bragg campaigned in ultra-liberal Manhattan on investigating Trump. Desperate to fulfill his campaign promise, he searched high and low to find anything that could support a charge. Bragg then relied on testimony from a convicted liar to validate it. This is not how a fair justice system should work. Former Attorney General and Supreme Court Justice Robert Jackson said the duty of a prosecutor is not to notch wins in court. Rather, the duty of a prosecutor is to seek justice. Alvin Bragg has failed in his duty. The Trump indictment is little more than politics dressed up as prosecution, and it should end. At a minimum, Bragg should recuse himself, given his Soros connections. And any further litigation should be moved to a venue where the President can be judged by an unbiased jury of his peers. If Trump can get a fair trial, we are confident he will be vindicated.” Matt Schlapp Chairman, CPAC David Safavian General Counsel, CPAC ### NEWS & RELEASES . Read More → View More → News & Release View More → View More View the Statement → CPAC Statement on President Trump's Signing of Trafficking Survivor's Relief Act View the Statement → Statement on Capture of Nicolás Maduro View the Statement → Statement on CPAC Mexico View the Statement → CPAC Center for Combating Human Trafficking Urges Congress to Pass a Clean Continuing Resolution View the Statement → Statement on Continuing Resolution First Previous 1 Page 1 Next Last

CPAC Releases Utah Legislative Scorecard, Revealing a Mixed Bag of Bills from the Beehive State. News & Releases Explore the latest updates, news, and product releases to stay informed and ahead of the curve. CPAC Releases Utah Legislative Scorecard, Revealing a Mixed Bag of Bills from the Beehive State. NEWS & RELEASES . Read More → View More → News & Release View More → View More View the Statement → CPAC Statement on President Trump's Signing of Trafficking Survivor's Relief Act View the Statement → Statement on Capture of Nicolás Maduro View the Statement → Statement on CPAC Mexico View the Statement → CPAC Center for Combating Human Trafficking Urges Congress to Pass a Clean Continuing Resolution View the Statement → Statement on Continuing Resolution First Previous 1 Page 1 Next Last

CPAC Chairman Matt Schlapp's Letter to Members of the House News & Releases Explore the latest updates, news, and product releases to stay informed and ahead of the curve. CPAC Chairman Matt Schlapp's Letter to Members of the House NEWS & RELEASES . Read More → View More → News & Release View More → View More View the Statement → CPAC Statement on President Trump's Signing of Trafficking Survivor's Relief Act View the Statement → Statement on Capture of Nicolás Maduro View the Statement → Statement on CPAC Mexico View the Statement → CPAC Center for Combating Human Trafficking Urges Congress to Pass a Clean Continuing Resolution View the Statement → Statement on Continuing Resolution First Previous 1 Page 1 Next Last