CPAC urges Georgia legislators to ban Critical Race Theory News & Releases Explore the latest updates, news, and product releases to stay informed and ahead of the curve. CPAC urges Georgia legislators to ban Critical Race Theory The Conservative Political Action Coalition (CPAC) sent the following letter to Georgia elected officials urging them to pass legislation that would ban Critical Race Theory in schools. Dear State Representative:For years, the socialist democrats have been pushing hard to indoctrinate children with Critical Race Theory (CRT). CRT is an anti-American concept meant to divide Americans into groups of oppressors and victims. We at the Conservative Political Action Coalition (CPAC) are calling on you to help fight back against the Left’s attempt to infiltrate schools with this Marxist ideology. To this aim, we view SB 377 and HB 1084 as common-sense protections which prevent schools from indoctrinating students with divisive concepts like the following: One race is inherently superior to another race; The United States of America is fundamentally racist; An individual, by virtue of his or her race, is inherently or consciously racist or oppressive toward individuals of other races; An individual should be discriminated against or receive adverse treatment solely or partly because of his or her race; An individual’s moral character is inherently determined by his or her race; An individual, by virtue of his or her race, bears individual responsibility for actions committed in the past by other individuals of the same race; An individual should feel anguish or any other form of psychological distress because of his or her race; Performance-based and merit-based advancement policies and practices are racist; Any other form of race scapegoating or race stereotyping These bills will help to ensure that students across Georgia are not subjected to Marxist CRT. Accordingly, CPAC strongly supports legislation banning CRT (SB 377/HB 1084) and urges you to pass these bills. We have recommended to our colleagues at the American Conservative Union Foundation’s Center for Legislative Accountability (Ratings) that they positively score bills fighting against CRT in their 2022 ratings. Thank you for your service in the legislature. – Conservative Political Action Coalition Take Action Tell your representatives to ban Critical Race Theory in schools! Sign our petition here . 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 Fiona McFarland News & Releases Explore the latest updates, news, and product releases to stay informed and ahead of the curve. ACU Endorses Fiona McFarland 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 Colorado Legislative Scorecard, Revealing the Passage of Incredibly Leftist Policies. News & Releases Explore the latest updates, news, and product releases to stay informed and ahead of the curve. CPAC Releases Colorado Legislative Scorecard, Revealing the Passage of Incredibly Leftist Policies. ALEXANDRIA, VA (February 27, 2024) — CPAC Foundation’s latest analysis reveals that Colorado’s Democrat majority legislature voted in lockstep during their previous session. Qualitatively, the bulk of their most partisan legislation read similarly to laws set forth in California and Oregon. SEE SCORECARD HERE “Democrats in Colorado have once again expressed their willingness to put radical gender ideology, an expansive government bureaucracy, and the climate religion above the interests of the people they serve,” said CPAC Chairman Matt Schlapp. “As a result, Colorado has continued its spiral downward on our scorecard.” Several Colorado state legislators are recognized for their conservative voting records. The following members of the Colorado 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: Mark Baisley (96%) Kevin Van Winkle (96%) Rod Pelton (91%) House: Rod Bockenfeld (100%) Scott Bottoms (100%) Brandi Bradley (100%) Stephanie Luck (100%) Don Wilson (100%) Ty Winter (96%) Ryan Armagost (96%) Kenneth DeGraaf (96%) Gabe Evans (92%) Lisa Frizell (92%) Anthony Hartsook (92%) Richard Holtorf (92%) Additionally, many lawmakers in the Colorado 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. Their names are highlighted in gray on the scorecard. The bills featured in CPAC’s 2023 Ratings of Colorado address undermine property rights, diminish Second Amendment freedoms, and increase taxpayer-funded welfare programs. These issues, coupled with our mission to protect life, liberty, and property and upholding the American family, created the basis by which the CPAC Foundation rated the Colorado 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

ACU Foundation Releases Latest Scores of Arkansas State Legislature News & Releases Explore the latest updates, news, and product releases to stay informed and ahead of the curve. ACU Foundation Releases Latest Scores of Arkansas State Legislature The Arkansas State Legislature is one of the most conservative legislatures in the nation, according to the American Conservative Union Foundation’s most recent annual ratings of state legislatures. 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. The state’s rating was helped in large part by Democrats in the state legislature who received an average score of forty-eight percent — significantly higher than where Democrats are scoring in other states. Arkansas Democrats have withstood the pressure to cave to the national Democrat agenda, which is far too extreme for Arkansas voters. Arkansas is also an example to other states for fiscal planning and establishing a rainy day fund, which is one of the reasons the state’s economic position was relatively stable during last year’s pandemic. Thanks to the state legislature’s commonsense approach to policy, and its refusal to buy into Washington’s radical agenda, the state may wind up in the top spot for most conservative state legislature, according to ACUF’s preliminary analysis. The Arkansas legislature is in a great position to continue protecting individual liberty and economic freedom, and we need your help to keep it that way. 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 American Conservative Union Foundation is important to you, and you expect them to support more conservative policies. New Arkansas Legislature Ranks as a Top Conservative State in New Analysis Alexandria, VA—Lawmakers of the Arkansas Legislature kept alive a streak as one of the most conservative state legislatures in the country, according to new analysis by ACUF, the host of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). Arkansas has previously ranked as the second-most conservative legislature behind Tennessee. Early results from the 2020 analysis indicate Arkansas will be in the running for Most Conservative Legislature in the country. Review the scorecard to see the ratings of all Arkansas state lawmakers and find out which votes ACUF (American Conservative Union Foundation) scored. Arkansas lawmakers maintained a 71% average conservative score, meaning lawmakers voted for the conservative position on roughly 7 of 10 votes scored by ACUF. While Arkansas Republicans (78%) scored 16 points below 2019’s most conservative Republican conference (Wisconsin, 94%), the overall average score was buoyed by Arkansas Democrats (48.5%) who outscored their Massachusetts (1.6%) and New York (3.9%) counterparts by nearly 50 points. “Arkansas is a rarity among state legislatures in that Republicans and Democrats actually share some of the same sensibilities about good governance,” said ACU Chairman Matt Schlapp. “The budgetary session saw wise financial planning during the economic shutdown and conservatives won a key vote to deliver the tax cuts that were promised in 2019. We encourage conservative and liberal lawmakers alike to continue their efforts to advance reforms that lift government burdens from taxpayers.” ACUF’s Ratings of Congress and Ratings of the States are initiatives of ACUF’s Center for Legislative Accountability (CLA). These ratings are designed to reflect how over 8,000 elected officials across the nation view the role of government while illustrating the differences between chambers of the legislature and revealing lawmakers’ positions on a wide variety of issues that directly affect citizens. ACU Foundation reviewed each piece of legislation voted on in both chambers of the legislature to produce average scores of each chamber as well as individual scores for each sitting member. Click Here to view the 2020 Ratings of Arkansas online and Click Here to visit our website. ### 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 Arkansas 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 Congratulates the Senate on Passing the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) News & Releases Explore the latest updates, news, and product releases to stay informed and ahead of the curve. CPAC Congratulates the Senate on Passing the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) The Conservative Political Action Coalition (CPAC) proudly congratulates the United States Senate on passing the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB)—a historic piece of legislation that stands to deliver long-overdue tax relief to millions of working families, fuel sustained economic growth, and restore fiscal sanity by tackling our nation’s runaway deficit. This bold, commonsense agenda would not have been possible without the decisive leadership of President Trump, whose unwavering commitment to America’s families, small businesses, and future generations made this achievement a reality. CPAC stands firmly with President Trump and the lawmakers who fought to advance this vision. Despite predictable misinformation campaigns from the left and their media allies, the facts are clear: the OBBB provides overwhelming tax relief to the working class and small businesses—the true backbone of our economy. By reducing burdensome taxes and driving new investment, this bill gives Main Street businesses the tools they need to hire, grow, and compete, strengthening communities nationwide. The OBBB also takes long-overdue steps to streamline Washington’s bloated bureaucracy. By cutting waste and refocusing federal spending, the bill reins in reckless habits that have burdened taxpayers for decades, putting America on a far more responsible fiscal path. Most critically, this legislation brings essential sanity to the border crisis unleashed by the Biden Administration. By tightening enforcement and closing dangerous loopholes, the bill helps protect tens of thousands of vulnerable people from exploitation by human traffickers, while restoring order and security at our southern border. CPAC congratulates the Senate for taking this consequential step. When the final vote arrives in Congress, we will hold every member accountable—because America’s families, small businesses, and future generations deserve nothing less. The House and Senate must negotiate with lightning speed and get this to the desk of President Trump ASAP. 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 Kentucky Legislative Scorecard, Revealing a Strong Republican Majority Embattled Against Liberal Governor Andy Beshear. News & Releases Explore the latest updates, news, and product releases to stay informed and ahead of the curve. CPAC Releases Kentucky Legislative Scorecard, Revealing a Strong Republican Majority Embattled Against Liberal Governor Andy Beshear. ALEXANDRIA, VA (January 11, 2024) — CPAC Foundation’s analysis reveals that Kentucky legislators generally held onto the increased conservatism that they exhibited last session in comparison to previous years. Republicans obtained an average score of 84% between both chambers and, to top it off, consistently overrode Governor Beshear’s vetoes of conservative legislation. SEE SCORECARD HERE “Leftist Governor Andy Beshear did all in his power this last session to crush sensible legislation in Kentucky.” Said CPAC Chairman Matt Schlapp. “Despite this obstacle, Republican legislators pushed through plenty of conservative victories with their sizeable majority, including expanding parental rights in education, promoting deregulation, and by cutting taxes.” CPAC recognizes several Kentucky legislators for their conservative voting records. The following members of the Kentucky 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. Savannah Maddox (100%) Felicia Rabourn (100%) Richard Heath (93%) Kim King (93%) Josh Calloway (93%) Robert Duvall (92%) Additionally, many lawmakers in the Kentucky 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. Their names are highlighted in gray in the scorecard. The bills featured in CPAC’s 2023 Ratings of Kentucky address school choice, government spending, parental rights in education, and combatting radical gender ideology. 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 Kentucky 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 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 Tennessee Legislative Scorecard, Revealing a Steadfastly Conservative Legislature News & Releases Explore the latest updates, news, and product releases to stay informed and ahead of the curve. CPAC Releases Tennessee Legislative Scorecard, Revealing a Steadfastly Conservative Legislature ALEXANDRIA, VA (January 5, 2023) — CPAC Foundation’s analysis reveals that Tennessee Republicans generally held firmly to their conservative voting patterns, scoring slightly above their 2022 average. Democrat scores, on the other hand, tumbled below 10%, a 23% drop since 2020. SEE SCORECARD HERE “Tennessee Republicans and Governor Bill Lee have once again scored among most conservative in the country by proving to be ready and willing to act fast against the sweeping influence of the woke Leftists.” said CPAC Chairman Matt Schlapp. “Their efforts to fight racism through CRT in schools, the infiltration of ESG into government pensions, and the radical gender agenda are examples that other states must follow.” CPAC recognizes several Tennessee state legislators for their conservative voting records. The following members of the Tennessee 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: Rusty Crowe (91%) John Stevens (91%) Janice Bowling (90%) House: Ed Butler (92%) Brock Martin (92%) Mike Sparks (92%) Bryan Richey (91%) Additionally, many lawmakers in the Tennessee 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. Their names have been highlighted in gray on the scorecard. The bills featured in CPAC’s 2023 Ratings of Tennessee address school choice, government spending, 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 Tennessee 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 and UANI Launch CPAC for Iranians in Exile Website News & Releases Explore the latest updates, news, and product releases to stay informed and ahead of the curve. CPAC and UANI Launch CPAC for Iranians in Exile Website 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

The American Conservative Union Announces a Pushback on the Leftward Lurch of U.S. Corporations by Establishing the Center To Protect Voters and Their Voices News & Releases Explore the latest updates, news, and product releases to stay informed and ahead of the curve. The American Conservative Union Announces a Pushback on the Leftward Lurch of U.S. Corporations by Establishing the Center To Protect Voters and Their Voices On behalf of more than 100 million Americans, The American Conservative Union (ACU) is taking a stand against the increasingly divisive and partisan activism by public corporations and organizations that are caving to “woke” pressure. We will not stand by as half the country gets silenced, canceled, or shamed for resisting this pressure and choosing instead to value beliefs and traditions that are the bedrock of the greatest nation on earth. ACU, America’s original conservative grassroots organization, has partnered with corporations and other center-right groups since 1964 to fight higher taxes, burdensome regulations and activist judges. We have worked alongside the business community to preserve free markets by limiting the government’s role in the private sector so for-profit businesses could flourish, provide jobs, and meet their primary goal of creating value for their shareholders. But we are in a dangerous time today. The unprecedented level of anti-Americanism, combined with radical leftist appeasement, makes it necessary for us to tell these activist corporations that their woke politics risk permanently severing the long-standing coalition for limited government between corporations and conservative activists. Some of today’s most prominent businesses that succumb to pressure from the elite media or radical political organizations are the very same ones that leaned on conservatives to help fight socialism in the past. We have no issue with corporate leaders expressing their positions on cultural questions, but we draw the line when they abuse their power, attack the values of their customers and employees, and advocate for policies that weaken America. Make no mistake, corporations and their leaders should not disrespect the diverse views of their customers and employees by bowing down to the peer pressure from celebrities, prominent business associations, and the radical Left. We have moved into dangerous territory where highly profitable companies can join forces to inject themselves into whatever social issue of the day is politically expedient, regardless of the impact on everyday Americans. Corporations have taken shortcuts and disingenuously accused election reformers of voter suppression and racism. But not only have they attacked voting rights and spread misinformation on the voting laws, they are also complicit in an unscientific and harmful assault on gender, unborn life, immigration, and energy policy, to name a few. When did we become a country where respectful disagreement is forbidden? They have also maligned and silenced large percentages of their own customers and employees who feel differently. These individuals can no longer speak up to express their political, social or religious views because they are now at risk of being fired or publicly shamed. We will be a voice for those who feel so powerless that they fear the consequences of speaking up. We will expose the hypocrisy of corporate leaders who are publicly embracing and funding the Left while running companies that would cease to exist if the full extent of the Democrat’s leftist economic policies were implemented. We will demand that leaders of these corporations stop further dividing America by unquestioningly siding with the Left on every cultural or political dispute. Our goal is to encourage the CEOs and Directors of these companies to go back to running their businesses. We will first demand meetings with CEO’s and board members of egregious corporations and other woke enterprises. If these companies rebuff us, they will suffer the consequences of losing the political support of millions who would gladly advocate for the policies that ensure their profitability. If these companies continue down this dangerous road of separating themselves from their advocates, we will take additional steps to highlight their support of woke politics. This is a fight we never expected to have to wage against entities that usually have been allies in economic battles, but we will wage it with all of our resources and talents. The American Conservative Union 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 Rik Mehta News & Releases Explore the latest updates, news, and product releases to stay informed and ahead of the curve. ACU Endorses Rik Mehta The American Conservative Union (ACU) today announced its endorsement of Rik Mehta for election in New Jersey to the United States Senate. “Rik Mehta is driven to give the people of New Jersey a Senator they can be proud of,” said ACU Chairman Matt Schlapp. “As a pharmacist and a lawyer, Rik worked hard at the FDA to keep illegal drugs off our streets and demonstrated the strong leadership that New Jersey needs. Today, Rik understands the unique challenges that New Jersey faces and knows it’s time to reverse the harmful and radical policies that are being implemented. A strong conservative, Rik wants to lead the way on fixing our healthcare system, criminal justice reform, and protecting Americans’ right to life and bear arms. ACU urges all voters in New Jersey to vote for Rik Mehta for the United States Senate.” 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 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

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ACU Endorses Jake LaTurner News & Releases Explore the latest updates, news, and product releases to stay informed and ahead of the curve. ACU Endorses Jake LaTurner The American Conservative Union (ACU) today announced its endorsement of Jake LaTurner for election in Kansas to the United States House of Representatives in the 2nd District. “Jake LaTurner is the right choice to represent the people of Kansas’s 2nd district in the United States Congress,” said ACU Chairman Matt Schlapp. “As Treasurer of the State of Kansas, Jake has led by example and understands the importance of working toward conservative solutions that benefit all Kansans. Throughout his tenure, Jake has been a responsible and consistent steward of the taxes paid by hard-working families and individuals, and has returned millions of dollars to them in unclaimed property. Additionally, Jake’s Pro-Life values, support for the 2nd amendment, and experience in reducing government waste and redundancies means he has the values that reflect the people he seeks to represent. ACU is proud to give him our endorsement and we urge 2nd Congressional District voters to pull the lever for Jake LaTurner.” 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