VICE: New York Is Close to Passing the Most Important Antitrust Law in a Generation
June 8, 2021 — Vice spoke with Economic Liberties’ Steering Committee member Zephyr Teachout about new legislation being considered in New York to rein in corporate monopolies.
Economic Liberties Applauds New York Senate for Passing Antitrust Reform Bill
June 7, 2021 – The American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement in reaction to the New York Senate passing Bill 933, which would upgrade the state’s antitrust law, giving state enforcers a significant new tool to rein in the power of dominant corporations and protect workers.
POLITICO: Tech industry praises progress on global tax talks
June 7, 2021 — Politico Morning Tech highlighted efforts by Economic Liberties to urge New York lawmakers to pass SB933, a bold proposal that would allow state antitrust enforcers to better police corporations that are abusing their dominant market power.
Crain’s NY: Advocates push state antitrust overhaul as end of legislative session nears
June 5, 2021 —Crain’s New York featured efforts by Economic Liberties and 15 national and New York-based partners in support of New York’s SB933, a bill to protect workers and small businesses from dominant corporations.
Economic Liberties Commends Bipartisan Demand For Antitrust Crackdown On Meatpacker Monopolies
June 3, 2021 — The American Economic Liberties Project on Thursday applauded a new bipartisan congressional demand for a Department of Justice investigation into abusive market practices by beefpacking monopolies.