Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies records, 1974-1986
Collection Number: 6756

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Title:
Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies records, 1974-1986
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
6756
Abstract:
Reports and legislation briefs, policy agendas, reports, and briefs. Subjects include women's issues, family farms, tax reform, community energy planning, local food, plant closings, cooperatives, South African divestment, toxic chemicals, and health care.
Creator:
Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies (U. S.)
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4 cubic feet.
Language:
Collection material in English

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Reports and legislation briefs, policy agendas, reports, and briefs. Subjects include women's issues, family farms, tax reform, community energy planning, local food, plant closings, cooperatives, South African divestment, toxic chemicals, and health care.

RELATED MATERIAL

See also: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies digital collection, which consists of digitized readers from the physical collection, as well as additional material.
See also: Progressive Cities and Neighborhood Planning Collection, #15-2-3414
NOTES

Forms part of the Progressive Cities and Neighborhood Planning Collection.


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Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies records, #6756. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.

SUBJECTS

Subjects:
Health planning.
Poisons.
Investments, American -- South Africa.
Cooperative societies.
Plant shutdowns.
Energy conservation.
Energy policy.
Tax reform.
Family farms.
City planning -- United States.

CONTAINER LIST
Container
Description
Date
Box 1 Item 1
Bernard, Sherman. The Manitoba Auto Insurance Plan. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Public Policies, 1971.
1971
Report
Scope and Contents
Descriptions of economic and social effects of the Manitoba Auto Insurance Plan.
Box 1 Item 2
Webb, Lee (Ed.). Protecting the Family Farm/Preserving Farm Land. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, ca. 1975.
1975
Report
Scope and Contents
Report on detrimental policies toward farms - policy descriptions, articles, and analysis.
Box 1 Item 3
Simison, Robert. The Activist. Cleveland: Committee for New Political Initiatives, 1975.
Ocober 1975
Newsletter
Scope and Contents
Newsletter: How to Rip-off the Federal Government Legally, briefs of actions in various states.
Box 1 Item 4
Rhodes, Kathy. Legislative Handbook on Women's Issues. Washington D.C.: Institute for Policy Studies - Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1976.
1976
Policy Report
Scope and Contents
A Collection of Legislation on Economic Issues Affecting Women. Scenarios, legislation, and implementation steps in specific cities.
Box 1 Item 5
Rowe, Jonathan;Beaudry, Ann (Ed.). New Directions in State & Local Tax Reform. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Public Policies, 1977.
1977
Policy Agenda/Outline/Ideas
Scope and Contents
Articles and arguments for tax reform.
Box 1 Item 6
[no author provided] [various titles]. Washington D.C.: Women Today, 1977.
May 16, 1977
Magazine article
Scope and Contents
Many summaries of recent actions concerning social equality.
Box 1 Item 7
Kelly, Edward. Industrial Exodus: Public Strategies for Control of Corporate Relocation. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1977.
October 1977
Report
Scope and Contents
Study of the transfer of business overseas; suggestions for maintaining economic strength in the states.
Box 1 Item 8
Grune, Joy Ann (Ed.). Manual on Pay Equity: Raising Wages for Women's Work. Washington D.C.: Conference on State and Local Policies, 1981.
November 1980
Report
Scope and Contents
Report on women's work experience in several different categories of the economy. Ideas for changes.
Box 1 Item 9
Leibig, Michael. Social Investments and the Law - The Case for Alternative Investments. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1980.
August 1980
Report
Scope and Contents
Studies in Pension Fund Investments 3 - Explorations of "The Law of Social Prudence" and investment strategies.
Box 1 Item 10
Freedburg, Michael; Hughes,Ken. Meeting Local Needs: Resources for Self-Sufficiency. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1981.
August 1981
Report
Scope and Contents
Community Skills and Resources - The Energy Project Report 3. Agencies and organizations that would contribute to sustaining CBOs.
Box 1 Item 11
Brasuk, Danny; Glass, Becky; Mode, Suzanne. Local Alternative Energy Futures - Perspectives and Resources. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1981.
June 1981
Report
Scope and Contents
Conference Proceedings December 11-13, 1980, Austin Texas.
Box 1 Item 12
Dawson, Steve. Worker Cooperatives and the National Consumer Cooperative Bank Act. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies - Industrial Cooperative Association, 1979.
1979
Document
Scope and Contents
Outlines and summaries of worker cooperative organization and association with the NCCB.
Box 1 Item 13
[no author provided] Innovative Energy Projects: A Briefing Book. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1981.
August 1981
Report
Scope and Contents
Community Skills and Resources - The Energy Project Report 4. Agencies and organizations that would contribute to sustaining CBOs.
Box 1 Item 14
Hyde, Henry; Kennedy, Maggie. New Initiatives in Farm, Land and Food Legislation - A State-by-State Guide: 1979-1980. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1979 - 80.
1979-1980
Report
Scope and Contents
Descriptions of new legislation for each state.
Box 1 Item 15
Slavet, Julie. Energy Conservation - Resources. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1980.
October 1980
Report
Scope and Contents
Lists of resources used for the Energy Project.
Box 1 Item 16
Gordon, Erika; Logan, Patricia. The National Consumer Cooperative Bank: The First Year. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1981.
July 1981
Policy Analysis
Scope and Contents
Analysis of Policies and Recommended Changes for the Cooperative Bank. NCCB Monitoring Report 1.
Box 1 Item 17
Gordon, Erika; Logan, Patricia. The National Consumer Cooperative Bank: The First Year - Portfolio Analysis and Loan Recipient Survey. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1981.
July 1981
Report
Scope and Contents
NCCB Monitoring Report 2
Box 1 Item 18
Triplett, Thomas J.. Investing in Minnesota: A Proposal to Use State Moneys for Maximum Benefit. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1980.
February 1980
Scope and Contents
Studies in Pension Fund Investments 4.
Box 1 Item 19
Smith, David. The Public Balance Sheet: A New Tool for Evaluating Economic Choices. Washington D.C. Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1979.
July 1979
Policy Report
Scope and Contents
Public Policy report on economic development.
Box 1 Item 20
Hughes, Ken; Pape, Barbara. Citizen Involvement in Community Energy Planning. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1981.
August 1981
Report
Scope and Contents
Community Skills and Resources, Report 5. The Energy Project.
Box 1 Item 21
Okagaki, Alan. State and Local Solar Energy Policy: Meeting Low-Income Needs. Washington D.C.: The Energy Project, Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1981.
March 1981
Report
Scope and Contents
Public Policy Report- Descriptions of the effects of energy policy on low-income residents; some alternative state policy descriptions.
Box 1 Item 22
Spielberg, Fred; Zinner, David. Portfolio Analysis and Loan Recipient Survey. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1981.
March 1981
Bank Report
Scope and Contents
The National Consumer Cooperative Bank: The First Year. Co-op Develoment and Assistance Project.
Box 1 Item 23
Scully, Michael. Massachusetts Public Land for Farms and Gardens - Innovative Legislation Series. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1979.
1979
Legislation Brief
Scope and Contents
Legislation brief from the Agriculture Project.
Box 1 Item 24
Scully, Michael. Massachusetts Institutional Purchase of Local Food - Innovative Legislation Series. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1981.
1981
Legislation Brief
Scope and Contents
Legislation brief from the Agriculture Project.
Box 1 Item 25
Scully, Michael. Interstate Grain Marketing Compact - Innovative Legislation Series. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1979.
1980-1981
Legislation Brief
Scope and Contents
Legislation brief from the Agriculture Project.
Box 1 Item 26
Kelly, Edward. Plant Closings - Resources for Public Officials, Trade Unionists & Community Leaders. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1981.
July 1981
Report
Scope and Contents
State-specific reports on reactions to major plant closings. A call for plant closing legislation.
Box 1 Item 27
Schweke, William (Ed.). Plant Closings - Issues, Politics, and Legislation. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1980.
January 1980
Report
Scope and Contents
Briefing Book, Economic Development Project. Tables, legislation descriptions, and analyses of the effects of plant closings.
Box 1 Item 28
Webb, Lee (Ed.). Economic Development: New Ideas for the Midwest - Agenda '85. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1985.
December 7, 1984
Report
Scope and Contents
Articles, summaries, analyses of policy ideas.
Box 1 Item 29
[no author provided] Economic Development: New Ideas for the Missouri. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1985.
February 14, 1985
Report
Scope and Contents
Articles, summaries, analyses of policy ideas.
Box 1 Item 30
Kennedy, Maggie; Sherman, Jay. New Directions in Farm, Land and Food Policies: Legislative Update 1979. The Agriculture Project. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1979.
1979
Report
Scope and Contents
Lists of legislation pieces in different states.
Box 1 Item 31
Schweke, William. Natural Resource Taxation - Perspectives, Resources & Issues. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1980.
February 1980
Report
Scope and Contents
Briefing Book, Economic Development Project. Collection of articles.
Box 1 Item 32
Various authors. California Farmworker Displacement Bill - Innovative Legislation Series. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1979.
1979
Legislation Brief
Scope and Contents
Legislation brief from the Agriculture Project.
Box 1 Item 33
Various authors. Beginning Farmer Assitance Acts - Innovative Legislation Series. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1979.
1979
Legislation Brief
Scope and Contents
Legislation brief from the Agriculture Project.
Box 1 Item 34
Freedburg, Michael; Slavet, Julie. New Initiatives in Energy Legislation - A State-by-State Guide: 1979-1980. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1981 - 82.
1979-1980
Report
Scope and Contents
Descriptions of new legislation for each state.
Box 1 Item 35
Sherman, Jay; Webb, Lee. Assisting Beginning Farmers: New Programs and Responses. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1980,81.
1980-81
Briefing Book
Scope and Contents
Briefing Book from the Agriculture Project.
Box 1 Item 36
Marschall, Dan. The Battle of Cleveland: Public Interest Challenges Corporate Power. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1979.
1979
Report
Scope and Contents
Collection of articles during the Kucinich years.
Box 1 Item 37
Estrella, Julia; Litwak, Lawrence; McTique, Kathleen. Divesting From South Africa: A Prudent Approach for Pension Funds. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1981.
September 1981
Policy Proposal
Scope and Contents
Studies in Pension Fund Investments 10. Community Economics, Inc. Proposals.
Box 1 Item 38
Pape, Barbara. New Initiatives in Energy Legislation - A State-by-State Guide: 1981-1982. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1981 - 82.
1981-1982
Report
Scope and Contents
Descriptions of new legislation for each state.
Box 1 Item 39
Weiss, Marc. Pension Fund Investments: The Issue of Control. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1981.
January 1981
Policy Study/Report
Scope and Contents
Studies in Pension Fund Investments 5, Center for Economic Studies.
Box 1 Item 40
[no author provided] Energy Planning and Education - A Handbook for Community Leaders and Organizations. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1981.
1981
Handbook
Scope and Contents
Descriptions of programs and ideas for energy initiatives.
Box 1 Item 41
Bohannon, Mark; Webb, Lee . Model Legislation for the States: 1984-1985. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1984.
1984
Report
Scope and Contents
Summaries of proposed and written legislation for changed economic opportunity.
Box 1 Item 42
Chess, Caron. Winning the Right to Know: A Handbook for Tovics Activists. Philadelphia: Deleware Valley Tocixs Coalition; Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1984.
1984
Policy Agenda
Scope and Contents
Informative booklet describing the toxic problems in an area of Philadelphia, ideas for regulation, and proposals for legislation.
Box 1 Item 43
Freedburg, Michael. Cooperatives & Energy: New Co-ops and the National Consumer Co-op Bank. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1980.
September 1980
Pamphlet
Scope and Contents
Pamphlet on cooperatives' role in saving energy.
Box 1 Item 44
Various authors. Cooperatives and Energy - Annotated Bibliography and Resource Directory. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1980.
1980
Directory/Bibliography
Scope and Contents
The Energy Project and The Coop Bank Project
Box 1 Item 45
Oberg, Keith (Ed.). Community Energy Cooperatives: How to Organize, Manage and Finance Them- An Organizer's Handbook. Washington D.C.: Co-op Development & Assistance Project Energy Project. Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1981.
May 1981
Handbook
Scope and Contents
Handbook
Box 1 Item 46
Vine, Edward. Solarizing America: The Davis Experience. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1981.
August 1981
Policy Report
Scope and Contents
Public Policy Report 5, The Energy Project.
Box 1 Item 47
Weiss, Marc. Pension Fund Investments: The Issue of Control. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1978.
1978
Policy Study/Report
Scope and Contents
Studies in Pension Fund Investments 5, Center for Economic Studies.
Box 1 Item 48
Newman, Sandy. Ensuring Access to the Ballot: A Program for the States. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1983.
December 1983
Policy memo
Scope and Contents
Policy memo
Box 1 Item 49
Messinger, Ruth. Economic Development: An Agenda for the Cities. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1983.
September 1983
Policy memo
Scope and Contents
Model Agenda: memo suggesting a new public policy initiative prepared for public officials, policy analysts, and civic leaders
Box 1 Item 50
Webb, Lee. State and Local Tax Reform: An Agenda for States and Cities. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1982.
June 1982
Policy memo
Scope and Contents
Model Agenda on a critical public policy issue prepared for public officias, civic leaders and activists
Box 1 Item 51
Rosen, Corey. Employee Ownership: Issues, Resources and Legislation - A Handbook for Employees 7 Public Officials. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1981.
August 1981
Handbook
Scope and Contents
Articles, summaries, analyses of policy ideas.
Box 1 Item 52
Friedman, Bob. Small Business Development: An Agenda for States and Cities. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1983.
January 1983
Policy memo
Scope and Contents
Model Agenda on a critical public policy issue prepared for public officias, civic leaders and activists
Box 1 Item 53
Newman, Sandy; Jones, David; Lizzaralde, Carlos. Voter Registration: An Agenda for the States. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1983.
October 1983
Policy memo
Scope and Contents
Model Agenda on a critical public policy issue prepared for public officias, civic leaders and activists
Box 1 Item 54
Jones, David. Families: An Agenda for Cities and States. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1983.
May 1984
Policy memo
Scope and Contents
Model Agenda on a critical public policy issue prepared for public officials, civic leaders and activists
Box 1 Item 55
Del Giudice, Marguerite. Anniversary of the fight for 9 to 5 women. Boston: Boston Sunday Globe, Organization for Women Office Workers, 1978.
November 5, 1978
Newspaper article
Scope and Contents
Photocopied newspaper article on a convention for working women.
Box 1 Item 56
Timchick, Mary. Women stress organizing as economic key. Cleveland: Cleveland Press, 1978.
May 18, 1978
Newspaper article
Scope and Contents
Photocopied newspaper article on women's organizations.
Box 1 Item 57
[no author provided] Farm, Food, Land. Nashville, TN: Agricultural Marketing Project, 1979.
January 1979
Newspaper
Scope and Contents
Excerpt from newspaper with various agriculture-related articles.
Box 1 Item 58
[no author provided] Fair and Conference on the Mall, Washington D.C. Washington D.C.: Act 79, 1979.
April 1979
Program guide
Scope and Contents
Program guide to a conference on renewing resources, sustainability, and best-practice methods.
Box 1 Item 59
Various authors. Coop Bank Conferences. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1978.
June 1978
Conference materials
Scope and Contents
Folder of conference materials.
Box 1 Item 60
Various authors. Cooperatives and Energy - New Coops and The National Consumer Coop Bank. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1980.
1980
Report
Scope and Contents
The Energy Project and The Coop Bank Project
Box 1 Item 61
Cooperatives & Energy: Annotated Bibliography and Resource Directory. Washington, D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1981.
April 1981
Directory/Bibliography
Scope and Contents
The Co-op Development and Assistance Project, The Energy Project - bibliography and contact info.
Box 1 Item 62
Various authors. Various Working Papers and Publications, Annotated Bibliographies. Wellesley: Center for Research on Women, 1979.
July 1979
Bibliography
Scope and Contents
Collection of bibliographies
Box 1 Item 63
Various authors. Various Conference Materials and Publications by the National Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies
1979
Collection of documents
Scope and Contents
Collection of documents
Box 1 Item 64
Beaudry, Ann. Letter to Doyle Niemann
April 18, 1978
Letter
Scope and Contents
Letter about a "Women in the Economy" Conference in Cleveland.
Box 1 Item 65
[no author provided] City accused on longtime job bias. Cleveland: Sunday Plain Dealer, 1978.
May 14, 1978
Newspaper article
Scope and Contents
Newspaper article describing the racial and sexual discrimination against a woman in Cleveland.
Box 1 Item 66
Various authors. [various titles]. New York: Newlestter of The Democratic Left, 1978.
April 1978
Newsletter
Scope and Contents
Newsletter
Box 1 Item 67
Various authors. Chicana Women Organize; Violence Against Abortion Rights; The Baby Formula Scandal. Washington D.C.: Women's Agenda, 1978.
April 1978
Publication
Scope and Contents
Publication focusing on women's issues and movements.
Box 1 Item 68
Beaudry, Ann. Women in the Economy: Policies and Strategies for Change. Washington D.C.: The Executive Female Digest, 1978.
May 1978
excerpt from Magazine
Scope and Contents
Brief description of a meeting on women's economic experiences sponsored by the Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies.
Box 1 Item 69
Various Authors. Updates on State Initiatives
1986
Research materials
Scope and Contents
Collection of handwritten notes attached to articles, memos, and reports: Tax Reform in Ohio, Family Planning in Maryland, Environmental Initiatives in California, Weapons and War in Minnesota, Taxes and Revenue in Washington D.C., Lifeline Services In Washington D.C., Housing in New York, Economic Conversion in Minnesota, Environment in New York, Recycling in Illinois. Contact Information provided
Box 1 Item 70
Baker, Lawrence; Bluestone, Barry; Harrison, Bennett . Corporate Flight - The Causes and Consequences of Economic Dislocation. Washington D.C.: Progressive Alliance, National Center for Policy Alternatives, Working Papers for a New Society, 1981.
March 1, 1981
Book
Scope and Contents
Analytical book
Box 1 Item 71
Hartman, Chester. Letter to Lee Webb
April 1978
Letter
Scope and Contents
Letter about the Planner's Netwokr; update on projects and people.
Box 1 Item 72
Gautier, Duane. Meeting Local Needs: Technical Resources for Self-Sufficiency. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1981.
October 1981
Report
Scope and Contents
Community Skills and Resources - The Energy Project. Agencies and organizations that would contribute to sustaining CBOs.
Box 1 Item 73
Hughes, Ken; Pape, Barbara. Innovative Energy Projects: Models for Self-Sufficiency. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1981.
October 1981
Policy Proposal
Scope and Contents
Community Skills and Resources, The Energy Project. Assessments and Plans for Community Participation in saving energy.
Box 1 Item 74
The Coop Bank: New Funds for Community Development: Washington D.C.: Conference/Alternative State & Local Policies, 1978.
April 1, 1978
Legislation Brief
Scope and Contents
Section-by-section summary of the Coop Bank Act
Box 1 Item 75
Peirce, Neal R. & Hagstrom, Jerry. Watch Out, New Right, Here Come the 'Young Progressives'- National Journal Political Report. Washington D.C.: Conference/Alternative State & Local Policies, 1978.
December 30, 1978
Journal Political Report
Scope and Contents
Article w/ description of the ideals of the upcoming social activists such as philosophy, conference activities, initiatives & groups
Box 1 Item 76
Kieschnick, Michael & Katzmann, Lynne S.. Policy Memo- 1981 & 1983 Memorandums. Washington D.C: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1981.
May 10, 1981, January 1983
Policy Memorandum
Scope and Contents
2 legislation memorandums- #1: Developing A State Venture Capital Strategy (Kieschnick, May10, 1981). #2: A Pro-Competitive Model for a Statewide Health Insurance Program: The Oregon Proposal (Katzmann, January, 1983)
Box 1 Item 77
Schweke, William & Webb, Lee. Putting America Back To Work: What States & Cities Can Do: Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1982.
1982
Policy Handbook
Scope and Contents
Documented summary of employment issues in the U.S.- 4 sections including new work strategies, access to employment for the disadvantaged, assisting the unemployed, worker rights; organizational resources: 74 pages
Box 1 Item 78
Logan, Patricia (Ed.). Community Energy Cooperatives: How to Organize, Manage and Finance Them- An Organizer's Handbook. Washington D.C.: Co-op Development & Assistance Project Energy Project. Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies. Revised Edition, 1982.
1982
Policy Handbook
Scope and Contents
Revised edition from 1980 Original print. Documented summary for alternatives to the energy crisis- 8 sections including problems, cooperatives, case studies, organizing, finance, business planning, plus Appendix A-E & glossary: 229 pages
Box 1 Item 79
Leibig, Michael. Mandating Social Prudence: A Handbook for Pension Investment- Studies in Pension Fund Investment 12. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1982.
February 1, 1982
Policy Handbook
Scope and Contents
Documented summary of Pension Investment issues- 4 sections including pension plan creation, regulation, implementation, & administration, plus intro & conclusion, and Appendix A-B: 99 pages
Box 1 Item 80
Moore, Nancy. The National Consumer Cooperative Bank: Eligibility: How Co-ops and Community Organizations Can Use The Co-op Bank- NCCB Monitoring Report 4: Co-op Development And Assistance Project. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternatives State & Local Policies, 1982.
September 1982
Policy Handbook
Scope and Contents
Manual providing step-by-step info regarding eligibility for fund from the NCCB- 5 sections plus Appendix and 6 Exhibits: 56 pages
Box 1 Item 81
Conference Reports. Wisconsin: Alternative State & Local Policies, 1975.
June 13-15, December 5-7, 1975
Conference Report
Scope and Contents
2 conference reports- #1: Where Do We Go From Here?...Conference Report. 13/14/15 June 1975. Madison, Wisconsin (Report prepared by Barbara Bick). #2: Southwest Regional Conference. Dec.5-7, 1975.
Box 1 Item 82
Webb, Lee. State Bank for Coops: A Proposal to Establish a State Bank for Cooperatives and a State Cooperative Development Agency. Washington D.C.: Institute for Policy Studies, 1975.
October 1975
Policy Proposal
Scope and Contents
Policy review proposal. 6 sections including cooperative approach to employment & economic development, cooperatives today, opportunities for creation & expansion, history of government efforts, assistance needed, conclusion & recommendations, plus footnotes & bibliography. Proposal prepared for the Department of Employment Development of the State of California
Box 1 Item 83
Jones, David & Webb, Lee (Ed.). America's Cities and Countries: A Citizens Agenda. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1983.
1983
Policy Agenda
Scope and Contents
Book with 11 sections for each policy issues plus list of contributors
Box 2 Item 1
Newman, Sandy & Jones, David with Lizzaralde, Carlos. Model Agenda. Voter Registration: An Agenda for the States. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1983.
October 1983
Policy Agenda
Scope and Contents
"A model agenda on a critical public policy issue prepared for public officials, civic leaders and activists" - 8 pages
Box 2 Item 2
Freedberg, Michael & Hatfield, Anne. Financing Energy Conservation: What States and Cities Can Do. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1983.
1983
Policy Report
Scope and Contents
4 chapters including public & private sources of funds, financing vehicles, loan structures, plus glossary and resource list
Box 2 Item 3
Jones, David & Webb, Lee (Ed.). America's States: A Citizens Agenda 1983-84. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1983.
1983-1984
Policy Agenda
Scope and Contents
Book with 10 sections for each policy issues plus liste of contributors
Box 2 Item 4
Bohannon, Mark & Buckley, Mary & Osborne, David. The New Right In The States: The Groups, The Issues, And The Strategies. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1984.
1984
Policy Report
Scope and Contents
6 sections including what is the new right, its organizations, future directions, challenges, and appendices
Box 2 Item 5
Tryens, Jeffrey (Compiled by). Toxic Substances: New Ideas for the Midwest, Agenda '85. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1984.
December 7-8, 1984
Policy Report
Scope and Contents
Chicago: various legislations/act compiled with data and other info
Box 2 Item 6
Martin, Sandra. The New Right's Education Agenda for the States: A Legislator's Briefing Book. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1985.
1985
Policy Brief
Scope and Contents
5 chapters including "the alec approach to education", what legislators need to know, "parent's role in education", "teacher's role in education", "state's role in education", plus appendices
Box 2 Item 7
Sherry, Susan. High Tech and Toxics: A Guide for Local Communities. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1985.
October 1985
Policy Guide
Scope and Contents
469 page book with 7 chapters including high technology, facing the problem, health hazards, opportunities for local government, etc., plus appendices
Box 2 Item 8
Various authors. Women in the Economy: Equity for Farm Women - Proposals for Estate Tax Reform. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1978.
1978
Policy Report
Scope and Contents
Policy report on women farmers which includes policy reviews, reforms and newspaper articles
Box 2 Item 9
Kelly, Ed (Ed.). Tax Abatements - Resources for Public Officials, Trade Unionist & Community Leaders. Washington D.C.: Center for Policy Alternatives, 1979.
1979
Policy Report
Scope and Contents
4 sections including: the problem, war between the states, citizen/labor mobilization, Ohio case study
Box 2 Item 10
1979 Annual Report: The Agriculture Project. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1979.
1979
Annual Report
Scope and Contents
6 sections including: history & goals, highlights of project activities, conference & workshops, publications, staff, steering committee, plus appendiz
Box 2 Item 11
Coltman, Edward & Metzenbaum, Shelley. Investing in Ourselves: Strategies for Massachusetts - Studies in Pension Fund Investments 1. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1979.
June 1979
Policy Report
Scope and Contents
A report of 6 chapters plus appendix A-E including: intro, objectives, alternatives, checklist of actions, investor strategies, resources & proposed legislation
Box 2 Item 12
Redirecting Public Funds: A Strategy for the City of Berkley - Studies in Pension Fund Investments 9. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1980.
May 1, 1980
Policy Report
Scope and Contents
"A report of the Citizens Committee on Responsible Investments". 8 sections including: intro, summary of recommendations, promoting indirect benefits to Berkley from investments, investment vehicles, cooperation w/ other investors, etc., plus appendices A-H
Box 2 Item 13
Schur, Robert & Phelan, Marilyn. The Housing Crisis: A Strategy for Public Pension Funds - Studies in Pension Fund Investements 11. Washigton D.C.: Conference on Alternatives State & Local Policies, 1981.
December 1981
Policy Report
Scope and Contents
7 sections including: diagnosis of the problem, pension fund transfusion, treating the patient, alternatives, etc., plus notes
Box 2 Item 14
Rosen, Corey. Employee Ownership: Issues, Resources and Legislation - A Handbook for Employees & Public Officials. Washington D.C.: National Center for Employee Ownership & the Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1982.
June 1982
Policy Report
Scope and Contents
8 sections including: executive summary, intro, employee ownership models, employee-owned companies, obstacles to expanding employee ownership, federal programs, roles for state & local governments, plus footnotes & appendices
Box 2 Item 15
Freedberg, Louis. America's Poisoned Playgrounds: Children and Toxic Chemicals. Washington D.C.: Youth News & Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1983.
1983
Policy Report
Scope and Contents
8 chapters including: overview & major findings, "Inner City Canaries", pesticides, freeway parks, etc., and resources for action
Box 2 Item 16
Goldberg, Lenny. Building Cooperatives in California: A Model for State Action. California Cooperative Federation and Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1983.
1983
Policy Report
Scope and Contents
4 chapters including: co-op history in CA, consumer goods & services cooperatives, housing cooperatives and worker cooperatives, plus appendix A -D
Box 2 Item 17
Tryens, Jeffrey (Ed.). The Toxics Crisis: What States Should Do. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1983.
1983
Policy Report
Scope and Contents
6 sections including: intro, protecting workers, protecting the community, waste disposal waste clean-up, plus list of contributors and end notes
Box 2 Item 18
Tarr-Whelean, Linda (Ed.). A Women's Rights Agenda for the States. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1984.
1984
Policy Agenda
Scope and Contents
5 sections including: intro, employment & economic issues, human services & education, political & human rights, plus list of contributors
Box 2 Item 19
Webb, Lee & Tryens, Jeffrey (Ed.). An Environmental Agenda for the States. Washigton D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1984.
1984
Policy Agenda
Scope and Contents
14 chapters on background facts and legislations for 14 environmental issues, plus intro & list of contributors
Box 2 Item 20
Arnheim, Louise & Tryens, Jeffrey (Ed.). Legislative Sourcebook - Health Policy: Expanding Access to Care. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1985.
1985
Policy Report
Scope and Contents
2 part book: PartI:Funding Mechanism. PartII: Basic Health Care Plans & Insurance Proposals.
Box 2 Item 21
Peters, Farley (Compiled by). Taxes and Revenue: New Ideas for the Midwest - Agenda '85. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1984.
December 7-8, 1984
Policy Report
Scope and Contents
Chicago Illionois. 5 sections including legislation reviews and newspaper articles around categories of: "fiscal structures and policy considerations", "management and budget policies", "tax and revenue innovations", "tax policy and economic development", and "general"
Box 2 Item 22
Davidoff, Linda & Williams, Cynthia (Prepared by). Executive Orders: A New Strategy to Use Public Agencies to Increase Voter Registration. Washington D.C.: Human Serve Fund, Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1985.
1985
Policy Report
Scope and Contents
6 sections including intro, executive order strategy, texts of executive orders, implementation instructions to employees, key issues and list of contacts
Box 2 Item 23
Arnheim, Louise & Webb, Lee (Ed.). A Health Care Agenda for the States. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1985.
1985
Policy Report
Scope and Contents
7 sections including: intro, the health care crisis, health care for the elderly, health care financing & delivery, health care services, new approaches, health protection and list of contributors. (Note: Cover falling off)
Box 2 Item 24
Webb, Lee (Compiled by). Bank Deregulation: New Ideas for Illinois. Springfield, Illinois. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1985.
April 10, 1985
Policy Report
Scope and Contents
Newspaper articles & policy reviews on the categories of "general", "consumers", "economic development", and "communities"
Box 2 Item 25
Dawson, Steven L. . Worker Cooperatives and the National Consumer Cooperative Bank Act. Washington D.C.: Conference/Alternative State & Local Policies, 1979.
1979
Policy Report
Scope and Contents
Paper concept on worker cooperatives and the Bank Act - 15 pages
Box 2 Item 26
Parker, Richard & Taylor, Tamsin. Strategic Investment: An Alternative for Public Funds. Studies in Pension Fund Investments 6. Washington D.C: Conference on Alternative & Local Policies, 1979.
1979
Policy Report
Scope and Contents
9 sections including changes in the investments climate, the common stock controversy, linked deposits, stategic investment policy, etc.
Box 2 Item 27
Harrington, John C.. Packaging Housing Mortage Loan: Strategies for California. Studies in Pension Fund Investments 2. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative & Local Policies, 1979.
September 1979
Policy Report
Scope and Contents
5 sections of policy review including retirement & housing fund in CA, major findings, etc., plus appendices & bibliography
Box 2 Item 28
Webb, Lee & Schweke, William (Ed.). Public Employee Pension Funds: New Strategies for Investment. Resources for Public Officials, Trade Unionists & Community Leaders. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1980.
1980
Policy Report
Scope and Contents
11 chapters including overview, public control of capital, pension fund investment, political & institutional obstacles, etc., plus glossary & resources
Box 2 Item 29
Belden, Joe & Edwards, Gibby & Guyer, Cynthia & Webb, Lee (Ed.). New Directions in Farm, Land and Food Policies: A Time for State and Local Action. The Agriculture Project. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1981.
Jaunary 1980
Policy Report
Scope and Contents
7 sections including strengthening the family farm, protecting farm land, conserving energy & natural resources, supporting low-income farmers, etc.
Box 2 Item 30
Various authors. Southwest Regional Conference Report. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1975.
December 5, 1975
Report
Scope and Contents
Pamphlet sent to conference participants. Summarizes the conference discussions, offers articles that apply to the conference.
Box 3 Folder 1
Conference Report: Where do we go from here?
1975
Box 3 Folder 2
Midwest Conference Alternative State and Local Public Policy Report
1975
Box 3 Folder 3
Public Policy Reader of the Conference on Alternative State & Local Public Policies held June 13-15, 1975 in Madison, Wisconsin. The reader was edited and compiled by Derek Shearer and Lee Webb.
1975
Scope and Contents
This reader is available online here: http://ecommons.library.cornell.edu/handle/1813/29732
Box 3 Folder 4
Programs and Proposals: A Reader on Public Policy
1975
Box 3 Folder 5
Southwest Regional Conference Report
1975
Box 3 Folder 6
A Conference on Alternative Public Policy for Northeastern Cities
1976
Box 3 Folder 7
Legislative Handbook on Women's Issues
1976
Box 3 Folder 8
Public Control of Public Money: Should States and Cities Have Their Own Banks?
1976
Box 3 Folder 9
Report of the Second Annual Conference on Alternative State and Local Public Policies
1976
Box 3 Folder 10
Second Annual Public Policy Reader of the Conference on Alternative State & Local Public Policies held June 10-13, 1976 in Austin, Texas
1976
Scope and Contents
This reader is available online here: http://ecommons.library.cornell.edu/handle/1813/29733
Box 3 Folder 11
The Political and Economic Crisis of Northeast Cities
1976
Box 3 Folder 12
Industrial Exodus
1977
Box 3 Folder 13
Murray, Edward & Webb, Lee (Ed.). New Directions in State & Local Public Policy. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Public Policies, 1977.
June 1977
Policy Report
Scope and Contents
Book that "details the innovative legislation and proposals in some of the crucial areas that governments face". 11 chapters on 11 policy issues (taxes, agriculture, controlling corporations, energy, revenue sharing, women in the economy, public employees, public capital, reinvestment, campaigns, & land use)
Box 3 Folder 14
New Directions in State and Local Tax Reform
1977
Box 3 Folder 15
Public Control of Public Money
1977
Box 3 Folder 16
Report of the Third Annual Conference on Alternative State and Local Public Policies
1977
Box 3 Folder 17
Fourth Annual National Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies
1978
Box 3 Folder 18
Pension Fund Investments: The Issue of Control
1978
Box 3 Folder 19
Public Policies for the Eighties, Perspectives and Resources for State and Local Action
1978
Box 3 Folder 20
Reforming Public Investment Policies: Proposals for San Diego
1978
Box 3 Folder 21
Women in the Economy
1978
Box 3 Folder 22
Women in the Economy: Policies and Strategies for Change
1978
Box 3 Folder 23
A Guide to Cooperative Alternatives
1979
Box 3 Folder 24
Fifth Annual National Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies: Agenda for the 80's
1979
Box 3 Folder 25
Investing in Ourselves: Strategies for Massachussetts
1979
Box 3 Folder 26
Misc. notes from Fifth Annual National Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies: Agenda for the 80's
1979
Box 3 Folder 27
New Directions in Farm, Land and Food Policies, A Time for State and Local Action
1979
Box 3 Folder 28
Packaging Housing Mortgage Loans: Strategies for California
1979
Box 3 Folder 29
Public Employee Pension Funds: New Strategies for Investment
1979
Box 3 Folder 30
Strategic Investment: An Alternative for Public Funds
1979
Box 3 Folder 31
The Public Balance Sheet: A New Tool for Evaluating Economic Choices
1979
Box 3 Folder 32
The Shifting Property Tax Burden: The Untold Cause of the Tax Revolt
1979
Box 3 Folder 33
Assisting Beginning Farmers: New Programs and Responses
1980
Box 3 Folder 34
Cooperatives and Energy #1: New Coops and the National Consumer Coop Bank
1980
Box 3 Folder 35
Energy Conservation: Resources
1980
Box 3 Folder 36
Investing in Minnesota: A Proposal to use State Moneys for Maximum Benefit
1980
Box 3 Folder 37
Manual on Pay Equity: Raising Wages for Women's Work
1980
Box 3 Folder 38
Natural Resource Taxation: Perspectives, Resources, and Issues
1980
Box 3 Folder 39
New Initiatives in Energy Legislation: A State by State Guide: 1979-1980
1980
Box 3 Folder 40
Plant Closings: Issues, Politics, and Legislation
1980
Box 3 Folder 41
Redirecting Public Funds: A Strategy for the City of Berkeley
1980
Box 3 Folder 42
Revitalizing New York City's Economy: The Role of Public Pension Funds
1980
Box 3 Folder 43
Social Investments and the Law: The Case for Alternative Investments
1980
Box 4 Item 44
State and Local Tax Revolt: New Directions for the 1980s. Author Tips/Webb
1980
Box 4 Item 45
The National Consumer Cooperative Bank: Will its Promise be Realized?.
1980
Box 4 Item 46
The New Right: A Growing Force in State Politics. Author Hunter, William
1980
Box 4 Item 47
Citizen Involvement in Community Energy Planning. Author Hughes/Pape
1981
Box 4 Item 48
Cooperatives & Energy #2: Annoted Bibliography and Resource Directory.
1981
Box 4 Item 49
Divesting From South Africa: A Prudents Approach for Pension Funds. Author Litwak/Estrella/ McTique
1981
Box 4 Item 50
Employee Ownership: Issues, Resources and Legislation. Author Rosen, Corey
1981
Box 4 Item 51
Energy Planning and Education: A Handbook for Community Leaders and Organizations. Author The Energy Project
1981
Box 4 Item 52
Housing and Abandonment: Does Rent Control Make a Difference?. Author Marcuse, Peter
1981
Box 4 Item 53
Innovative Energy Policies: A Briefing Book. Author The Energy Project
1981
Box 4 Item 54
Innovative Energy Projects: Models for Self-Sufficiency. Author Hughes/Pape
1981
Box 4 Item 55
Local Alternative Energy Futures: Perspectives and Resources. Author Brasuk/Mode/Glass
1981
Box 4 Item 56
Meeting Local Energy Needs: Resources for Self-Sufficiency. Author Freedburg, Michael
1981
Box 4 Item 57
Solarizing America: The Davis Experience. Author Vine, Edward
1981
Box 4 Item 58
State and Local Solar Energy Policy: Meeting Low-Income Needs. Author Okagaki, Alan
1981
Box 4 Item 59
The Housing Crisis: A Strategy for Public Pension Funds. Author Schur/Phelan
1981
Box 4 Item 60
The National Consumer Cooperative Bank: The First Year: Analysis of Policies and Recommended Changes. Author Gordan/Logan
1981
Box 4 Item 61
Ways & Means - Moved to a different box
May-June 1981
Box 4 Item 62
Community Energy Cooperatives: How to Organize, Manage and Finance Them.
1982
Box 4 Item 63
Mandating Social Prudence: A Handbook for Pension Investment. Author Leibig, Michael
1982
Box 4 Item 64
New Initiatives in Energy Legislation: A State by State Guide: 1981-1982. Author The Energy Project
1982
Box 4 Item 65
Putting America Back to Work: What States and Cities can do. Author Schweke/Webb
1982
Box 4 Item 66
The National Consumer Cooperative Bank: Eligibility: How Coops and Community Organizations Can use the Coop Bank.
1982
Box 4 Item 67
America's Cities and Counties: A Citizen's Agenda.
1983
Box 4 Item 68
America's Poisoned Playgrounds: Children and Toxic Chemicals. Author Freedburg, Michael
1983
Box 4 Item 69
Building Cooperatives in California: A Model for State Action.
1983
Box 4 Item 70
Financing Energy Conservation: What States and Cities can do. Author Freedburg/Hatfield
1983
Box 4 Item 71
Model Agenda: Voter Registration: An Agenda for the States.
1983
Box 4 Item 72
The Toxics Crisis: What the States Should do. Author Tryens, Jeffrey
1983
Box 4 Item 73
America's States: A Citizen's Agenda 1983-1984.
1984
Box 4 Item 74
An Environmental Agenda for the States. Author Webb/Tryens
1984
Box 4 Item 75
Winning the Right to Know: A Handbook for Toxics Activists. Author Chess, Caron
1984
Box 4 Item 76
Financing Deregulation: New Opportunities for Rural Economic Development. Author Siegel/Kwass/Reamer
1986
Box 4 Item 77
Legislative Sourcebook on the Environment. Author Tryens, Jeffrey
1986
Box 4 Item 78
Policy Strategies for an Adequate Family Income: a Briefing Book.
1986
Box 4 Item 79
State Issues Forum: Policy Strategies for an Adequate Family Income.
1986
Box 4 Item 80
Business Climate Yields to Growth Climate: The Midwest Pioneers the New Age.
1987
Box 4 Item 81
The Women's Economic Justice Agenda: Ideas for the States. Author Tarr-Whelan/Isensee
1987
Box 4 Item 82
Women's Voices: A Report.
1992
Box 4 Item 83
Beginning Farmers Assistance Acts (Innovative Legislation Series). Author The Agricultrue Project
Unknown
Box 4 Item 84
Interstate Grain Marketing Compact (Innovative Legislation Series). Author The Agricultrue Project
Unknown
Box 4 Item 85
Iowa Family Farm Act (Innovative Legislation Series). Author The Agricultrue Project
Unknown
Box 4 Item 86
Iowa Non-Resident Alien Ownership Act (Innovative Legislation Series). Author The Agricultrue Project
Unknown
Box 4 Item 87
Minnesota Family Farm Security Act (Innovative Legislation Series). Author The Agricultrue Project
Unknown
Box 4 Item 88
New Directions in Farm, Land and Food Policies: A Time for State and Local Action.
Unknown
Box 4 Item 89
North Dakota Graduated Land Tax (Innovative Legislation Series). Author The Agricultrue Project
Unknown
Box 4 Item 90
Protecting the Family Farm/Preserving Farm Land. Author Webb
Unknown
Box 4 Item 91
Saskatchewan Land Bank Act (Innovative Legislation Series). Author The Agricultrue Project
Unknown
Box 4 Item 92
State Wars over Saturn: A Policy Reader on Industrial Recruitment. Author Midwest Leadership Project
Unknown