Thumb Reporter

Rep. Phil Green (R-Millington) was recently appointed to chair a panel in a national group in which he can contribute to proposals for the benefit of Thumb farmers.

Green was appointed to lead the American Legislative Exchange Council’s agricultural subcommittee, according to an announcement on the Michigan House Republicans website. That subcommittee is a part of ALEC’s Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force.

ALEC, a membership group for state lawmakers, is focused on limited government and free markets and helps legislators exchange ideas on public policy.

Rep. Phil Green | Michigan House Republicans

“Agriculture is the backbone of Huron and Tuscola counties -- and it has been for generations,” Green said, according to Michigan House Republicans. “This appointment is a perfect fit, and I am confident it will help us develop ideas to help keep farming strong for generations to come.”

ALEC describes itself as “America’s largest nonpartisan, voluntary membership organization of state legislators dedicated to the principles of limited government, free markets and federalism.” It also states that a quarter of U.S. state legislators and “stakeholders from across the policy spectrum” belong to the council, and it represents more than 60 million Americans.

“By joining ALEC, state legislators gain the competitive advantage of shared knowledge and experience, as they are able to learn from one another about what policies have succeeded or failed in the states,” the organization’s website states. “Similarly, business leaders and policy experts are able to discuss the real-world implications of potential policies with state legislators who best know their communities and economic landscapes.”