Katie Thompson

3 days ago | santacruzsentinel.com | Katie Thompson |Tracey Weiss |Dan Haifley

By Katie Thompson, Tracey Weiss and Dan HaifleyOn June 10, the Santa Cruz City Council will consider a ban on the sale of tobacco filters to protect the city’s watersheds, beaches and ocean. We encourage you to raise your voice in support of this effort, which builds upon the passage of a similar ordinance at Santa Cruz County in October 2024. The worldwide plastic pollution problem is well known, as are its devastating consequences for habitats on land, at sea and even in the air we breathe.

2 weeks ago | alec.org | Lisa B. Nelson |Lee Schalk |Katie Thompson

The ALEC team spoke with The Center Square regarding the launch of the new Process and Procedures Task Force. ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson, Senior Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk, and Task Force Director Katie Thompson discussed several of the key issues and proposed reforms that will be discussed at the first task force meeting in July.

2 weeks ago | alec.org | Lisa B. Nelson |Lee Schalk |Katie Thompson

ALEC has launched the Process and Procedures Task Force to focus on improving current election procedures. Center Square reporter Brett Rowland spoke with CEO Lisa B. Nelson, Senior Vice President of Policy Lee Schalk, and Task Force Director Katie Thompson to discuss their proposed reforms aimed at strengthening and clarifying the election process.