Guide to the Conference On Alternative State And Local Policies Records,1974-1986.

Bernard, Sherman. The Manitoba Auto Insurance Plan. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Public Policies, 1971.

Report

Descriptions of economic and social effects of the Manitoba Auto Insurance Plan.

Webb, Lee (Ed.). Protecting the Family Farm/Preserving Farm Land. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, ca. 1975.

Report

Report on detrmimental policies toward farms - policy descriptions, articles, and analysis.

Simison, Robert. The Activist. Cleveland: Committee for New Political Initiatives, 1975.

Newsletter

Newsletter: How to Rip-off the Federal Government Legally, briefs of actions in various states.

Rhodes, Kathy. Legislative Handbook on Women's Issues. Washington D.C.: Institute for Policy Studies - Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1976.

Policy Report

A Collection of Legislation on Economic Issues Affecting Women. Scenarios, legislation, and implementation steps in specific cities.

Rowe, Jonathan;Beaudry, Ann (Ed.). New Directions in State & Local Tax Reform. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Public Policies, 1977.

Policy Agenda/Outline/Ideas

Articles and arguments for tax reform.

[no author provided] [various titles]. Washington D.C.: Women Today, 1977.

Magazine article

Many summaries of recent actions concerning social equality.

Kelly, Edward. Industrial Exodus: Public Strategies for Control of Corporate Relocation. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1977.

Report

Study of the transfer of business overseas; suggestions for maintaining economic strength in the states.

Grune, Joy Ann (Ed.). Manual on Pay Equity: Raising Wages for Women's Work. Washington D.C.: Conference on State and Local Policies, 1981.

Report

Report on women's work experience in several different categories of the economy. Ideas for changes.

Leibig, Michael. Social Investments and the Law - The Case for Alternative Investments. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1980.

Report

Studies in Pension Fund Investments 3 - Explorations of "The Law of Social Prudence" and investment strategies.

Freedburg, Michael; Hughes,Ken. Meeting Local Needs: Resources for Self-Sufficiency. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1981.

Report

Community Skills and Resources - The Energy Project Report 3. Agencies and organizations that would contribute to sustaining CBOs.

Brasuk, Danny; Glass, Becky; Mode, Suzanne. Local Alternative Energy Futures - Perspectives and Resources. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1981.

Report

Conference Proceedings December 11-13, 1980, Austin Texas.

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.

Document

Outlines and summaries of worker cooperative organization and association with the NCCB.

[no author provided] Innovative Energy Projects: A Briefing Book. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1981.

Report

Community Skills and Resources - The Energy Project Report 4. Agencies and organizations that would contribute to sustaining CBOs.

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.

Report

Descriptions of new legislation for each state.

Slavet, Julie. Energy Conservation - Resources. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1980.

Report

Lists of resources used for the Energy Project.

Gordon, Erika; Logan, Patricia. The National Consumer Cooperative Bank: The First Year. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1981.

Policy Analysis

Analysis of Policies and Recommended Changes for the Cooperative Bank. NCCB Monitoring Report 1.

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.

Report

NCCB Monitoring Report 2

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.

Studies in Pension Fund Investments 4.

Smith, David. The Public Balance Sheet: A New Tool for Evaluating Economic Choices. Washington D.C. Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1979.

Policy Report

Public Policy report on economic development.

Hughes, Ken; Pape, Barbara. Citizen Involvement in Community Energy Planning. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1981.

Report

Community Skills and Resources, Report 5. The Energy Project.

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.

Report

Public Policy Report- Descriptions of the effects of energy policy on low-income residents; some alternative state policy descriptions.

Spielberg, Fred; Zinner, David. Portfolio Analysis and Loan Recipient Survey. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1981.

Bank Report

The National Consumer Cooperative Bank: The First Year. Co-op Develoment and Assistance Project.

Scully, Michael. Massachusetts Public Land for Farms and Gardens - Innovative Legislation Series. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1979.

Legislation Brief

Legislation brief from the Agriculture Project.

Scully, Michael. Massachusetts Institutional Purchase of Local Food - Innovative Legislation Series. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1981.

Legislation Brief

Legislation brief from the Agriculture Project.

Scully, Michael. Interstate Grain Marketing Compact - Innovative Legislation Series. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1979.

Legislation Brief

Legislation brief from the Agriculture Project.

Kelly, Edward. Plant Closings - Resources for Public Officials, Trade Unionists & Community Leaders. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1981.

Report

State-specific reports on reactions to major plant closings. A call for plant closing legislation.

Schweke, William (Ed.). Plant Closings - Issues, Politics, and Legislation. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1980.

Report

Briefing Book, Economic Development Project. Tables, legislation descriptions, and analyses of the effects of plant closings.

Webb, Lee (Ed.). Economic Development: New Ideas for the Midwest - Agenda '85. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1985.

Report

Articles, summaries, analyses of policy ideas.

[no author provided] Economic Development: New Ideas for the Missouri. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1985.

Report

Articles, summaries, analyses of policy ideas.

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.

Report

Lists of legislation pieces in different states.

Schweke, William. Natural Resource Taxation - Perspectives, Resources & Issues. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1980.

Report

Briefing Book, Economic Development Project. Collection of articles.

Various authors. California Farmworker Displacement Bill - Innovative Legislation Series. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1979.

Legislation Brief

Legislation brief from the Agriculture Project.

Various authors. Beginning Farmer Assitance Acts - Innovative Legislation Series. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1979.

Legislation Brief

Legislation brief from the Agriculture Project.

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.

Report

Descriptions of new legislation for each state.

Sherman, Jay; Webb, Lee. Assisting Beginning Farmers: New Programs and Responses. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1980,81.

Briefing Book

Briefing Book from the Agriculture Project.

Marschall, Dan. The Battle of Cleveland: Public Interest Challenges Corporate Power. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1979.

Report

Collection of articles during the Kucinich years.

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.

Policy Proposal

Studies in Pension Fund Investments 10. Community Economics, Inc. Proposals.

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.

Report

Descriptions of new legislation for each state.

Weiss, Marc. Pension Fund Investments: The Issue of Control. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1981.

Policy Study/Report

Studies in Pension Fund Investments 5, Center for Economic Studies.

[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.

Handbook

Descriptions of programs and ideas for energy initiatives.

Bohannon, Mark; Webb, Lee . Model Legislation for the States: 1984-1985. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1984.

Report

Summaries of proposed and written legislation for changed economic opportunity.

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.

Policy Agenda

Informative booklet describing the toxic problems in an area of Philadelphia, ideas for regulation, and proposals for legislation.

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.

Pamphlet

Pamphlet on cooperatives' role in saving energy.

Various authors. Cooperatives and Energy - Annotated Bibliography and Resource Directory. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1980.

Directory/Bibliography

The Energy Project and The Coop Bank Project

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.

Handbook

Handbook

Vine, Edward. Solarizing America: The Davis Experience. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1981.

Policy Report

Public Policy Report 5, The Energy Project.

Weiss, Marc. Pension Fund Investments: The Issue of Control. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1978.

Policy Study/Report

Studies in Pension Fund Investments 5, Center for Economic Studies.

Newman, Sandy. Ensuring Access to the Ballot: A Program for the States. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1983.

Policy memo

Policy memo

Messinger, Ruth. Economic Development: An Agenda for the Cities. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1983.

Policy memo

Model Agenda: memo suggesting a new public policy initiative prepared for public officials, policy analysts, and civic leaders

Webb, Lee. State and Local Tax Reform: An Agenda for States and Cities. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1982.

Policy memo

Model Agenda on a critical public policy issue prepared for public officias, civic leaders and activists

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.

Handbook

Articles, summaries, analyses of policy ideas.

Friedman, Bob. Small Business Development: An Agenda for States and Cities. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1983.

Policy memo

Model Agenda on a critical public policy issue prepared for public officias, civic leaders and activists

Newman, Sandy; Jones, David; Lizzaralde, Carlos. Voter Registration: An Agenda for the States. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1983.

Policy memo

Model Agenda on a critical public policy issue prepared for public officias, civic leaders and activists

Jones, David. Families: An Agenda for Cities and States. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1983.

Policy memo

Model Agenda on a critical public policy issue prepared for public officias, civic leaders and activists

Del Giudice, Marguerite. Anniversary of the fight for 9 to 5 women. Boston: Boston Sunday Globe, Organization for Women Office Workers, 1978.

Newspaper article

Photocopied newspaper article on a convention for working women.

Timchick, Mary. Women stress organizing as economic key. Cleveland: Cleveland Press, 1978.

Newspaper article

Photocopied newspaper article on women's organizations.

[no author provided] Farm, Food, Land. Nashville, TN: Agricultural Marketing Project, 1979.

Newspaper

Excerpt from newspaper with various agriculture-related articles.

[no author provided] Fair and Conference on the Mall, Washington D.C. Washington D.C.: Act 79, 1979.

Program guide

Program guide to a conference on renewing resources, sustainability, and best-practice methods.

Various authors. Coop Bank Conferences. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1978.

Conference materials

Folder of conference materials.

Various authors. Cooperatives and Energy - New Coops and The National Consumer Coop Bank. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1980.

Report

The Energy Project and The Coop Bank Project

Cooperatives & Energy: Annotated Bibliography and Resource Directory. Washington, D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1981.

Directory/Bibliography

The Co-op Development and Assistance Project, The Energy Project - bibliography and contact info.

Various authors. Various Working Papers and Publications, Annotated Bibliographies. Wellesley: Center for Research on Women, 1979.

Bibliography

Collection of bibliographies

Various authors. Various Conference Materials and Publications by the National Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies

Collection of documents

Collection of documents

Beaudry, Ann. Letter to Doyle Niemann

Letter

Letter about a "Women in the Economy" Conference in Cleveland.

[no author provided] City accused on longtime job bias. Cleveland: Sunday Plain Dealer, 1978.

Newspaper article

Newspaper article describing the racial and sexual discrimination against a woman in Cleveland.

Various authors. [various titles]. New York: Newlestter of The Democratic Left, 1978.

Newsletter

Newsletter

Various authors. Chicana Women Organize; Violence Against Abortion Rights; The Baby Formula Scandal. Washington D.C.: Women's Agenda, 1978.

Publication

Publication focusing on women's issues and movements.

Beaudry, Ann. Women in the Economy: Policies and Strategies for Change. Washington D.C.: The Executive Female Digest, 1978.

excerpt from Magazine

Brief description of a meeting on women's economic experiences sponsored by the Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies.

Various Authors. Updates on State Initiatives

Research materials

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

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.

Book

Analytical book

Hartman, Chester. Letter to Lee Webb

Letter

Letter about the Planner's Netwokr; update on projects and people.

Gautier, Duane. Meeting Local Needs: Technical Resources for Self-Sufficiency. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1981.

Report

Community Skills and Resources - The Energy Project. Agencies and organizations that would contribute to sustaining CBOs.

Hughes, Ken; Pape, Barbara. Innovative Energy Projects: Models for Self-Sufficiency. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1981.

Policy Proposal

Community Skills and Resources, The Energy Project. Assessments and Plans for Community Participation in saving energy.

Rosen, Corey. Employee Ownership: An Agenda for States and Cities. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1982.

Policy memo

Model Agenda on a critical public policy issue prepared for public officias, civic leaders and activists

The Coop Bank: New Funds for Community Development: Washington D.C.: Conference/Alternative State & Local Policies, 1978.

Legislation Brief

Section-by-section summary of the Coop Bank Act

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.

Journal Political Report

Article w/ description of the ideals of the upcoming social activists such as philosophy, conference activities, initiatives & groups

Kieschnick, Michael & Katzmann, Lynne S.. Policy Memo- 1981 & 1983 Memorandums. Washington D.C: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1981.

Policy Memorandum

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)

Schweke, William & Webb, Lee. Putting America Back To Work: What States & Cities Can Do: Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1982.

Policy Handbook

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

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.

Policy Handbook

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

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.

Policy Handbook

Documented summary of Pension Investment issues- 4 sections including pension plan creation, regulation, implementation, & administration, plus intro & conclusion, and Appendix A-B: 99 pages

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.

Policy Handbook

Manual providing step-by-step info regarding eligibility for fund from the NCCB- 5 sections plus Appendix and 6 Exhibits: 56 pages

Conference Reports. Wisconsin: Alternative State & Local Policies, 1975.

Conference Report

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.

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.

Policy Proposal

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

Murray, Edward & Webb, Lee (Ed.). New Directions in State & Local Public Policy. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Public Policies, 1977.

Policy Report

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)

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.

Policy Agenda

"A model agenda on a critical public policy issue prepared for public officials, civic leaders and activists" - 8 pages

Freedberg, Michael & Hatfield, Anne. Financing Energy Conservation: What States and Cities Can Do. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1983.

Policy Report

4 chapters including public & private sources of funds, financing vehicles, loan structures, plus glossary and resource list

Jones, David & Webb, Lee (Ed.). America's Cities and Countries: A Citizens Agenda. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1983.

Policy Agenda

Book with 11 sections for each policy issues plus liste of contributors

Jones, David & Webb, Lee (Ed.). America's States: A Citizens Agenda 1983-84. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1983.

Policy Agenda

Book with 10 sections for each policy issues plus liste of contributors

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.

Policy Report

6 sections including what is the new right, its organizations, future directions, challenges, and appendices

Tryens, Jeffrey (Compiled by). Toxic Substances: New Ideas for the Midwest, Agenda '85. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1984.

Policy Report

Chicago: various legislations/act compiled with data and other info

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.

Policy Brief

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

Sherry, Susan. High Tech and Toxics: A Guide for Local Communities. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1985.

Policy Guide

469 page book with 7 chapters including high technology, facing the problem, health hazards, opportunities for local government, etc., plus appendices

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.

Policy Report

Policy report on women farmers which includes policy reviews, reforms and newspaper articles

Kelly, Ed (Ed.). Tax Abatements - Resources for Public Officials, Trade Unionist & Community Leaders. Washington D.C.: Center for Policy Alternatives, 1979.

Policy Report

4 sections including: the problem, war between the states, citizen/labor mobilization, Ohio case study

1979 Annual Report: The Agriculture Project. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1979.

Annual Report

6 sections including: history & goals, highlights of project activities, conference & workshops, publications, staff, steering committee, plus appendiz

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.

Policy Report

A report of 6 chapters plus appendix A-E including: intro, objectives, alternatives, checklist of actions, investor strategies, resources & proposed legislation

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.

Policy Report

"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

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.

Policy Report

7 sections including: diagnosis of the problem, pension fund transfusion, treating the patient, alternatives, etc., plus notes

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.

Policy Report

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

Freedberg, Louis. America's Poisoned Playgrounds: Children and Toxic Chemicals. Washington D.C.: Youth News & Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1983.

Policy Report

8 chapters including: overview & major findings, "Inner City Canaries", pesticides, freeway parks, etc., and resources for action

Goldberg, Lenny. Building Cooperatives in California: A Model for State Action. California Cooperative Federation and Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1983.

Policy Report

4 chapters including: co-op history in CA, consumer goods & services cooperatives, housing cooperatives and worker cooperatives, plus appendix A -D

Tryens, Jeffrey (Ed.). The Toxics Crisis: What States Should Do. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1983.

Policy Report

6 sections including: intro, protecting workers, protecting the community, waste disposal waste clean-up, plus list of contributors and end notes

Tarr-Whelean, Linda (Ed.). A Women's Rights Agenda for the States. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1984.

Policy Agenda

5 sections including: intro, employment & economic issues, human services & education, political & human rights, plus list of contributors

Webb, Lee & Tryens, Jeffrey (Ed.). An Environmental Agenda for the States. Washigton D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1984.

Policy Agenda

14 chapters on background facts and legislations for 14 environmental issues, plus intro & list of contributors

Arnheim, Louise & Tryens, Jeffrey (Ed.). Legislative Sourcebook - Health Policy: Expanding Access to Care. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1985.

Policy Report

2 part book: PartI:Funding Mechanism. PartII: Basic Health Care Plans & Insurance Proposals.

Peters, Farley (Compiled by). Taxes and Revenue: New Ideas for the Midwest - Agenda '85. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1984.

Policy Report

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"

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.

Policy Report

6 sections including intro, executive order strategy, texts of executive orders, implementation instructions to employees, key issues and list of contacts

Arnheim, Louise & Webb, Lee (Ed.). A Health Care Agenda for the States. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1985.

Policy Report

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)

Webb, Lee (Compiled by). Bank Deregulation: New Ideas for Illinois. Springfield, Illinois. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State & Local Policies, 1985.

Policy Report

Newspaper articles & policy reviews on the categories of "general", "consumers", "economic development", and "communities"

Dawson, Steven L. . Worker Cooperatives and the National Consumer Cooperative Bank Act. Washington D.C.: Conference/Alternative State & Local Policies, 1979.

Policy Report

Paper concept on worker cooperatives and the Bank Act - 15 pages

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.

Policy Report

9 sections including changes in the investments climate, the common stock controversy, linked deposits, stategic investment policy, etc.

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.

Policy Report

5 sections of policy review including retirement & housing fund in CA, major findings, etc., plus appendices & bibliography

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.

Policy Report

11 chapters including overview, public control of capital, pension fund investment, political & institutional obstacles, etc., plus glossary & resources

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.

Policy Report

7 sections including strengthening the family farm, protecting farm land, conserving energy & natural resources, supporting low-income farmers, etc.

Various authors. Southwest Regional Conference Report. Washington D.C.: Conference on Alternative State and Local Policies, 1975.

Report

Pamphlet sent to conference participants. Summarizes the conference discussions, offers articles that apply to the conference.