High Energy Bills Didn’t Happen by Accident

Marylanders are being told a familiar story about why their energy bills keep climbing. Blame supply costs. Blame data centers. Blame anything except the monopoly utilities that continue to cash the checks.
Building America Starts With the Foundation

As Congress begins work on the next surface transportation reauthorization bill, the choices made now will shape America’s infrastructure and manufacturing strength for decades.
Common Sense America urges congressional leaders to expand Buy America requirements to include cement.
How Renewable Fuels Protect Farmers and America’s Economic Independence

farmers are being forced to depend on unstable foreign markets, especially China, because Washington has failed to lock in strong domestic demand.
Putting American Farmers First Means Strengthening Domestic Markets
For years, American farmers have been told to be patient—to wait for export markets, particularly China, to rebound and absorb surplus crops.
Improving our Economy
Did You Know? China controls roughly 85–90% of the world’s rare earth element processing, materials that are essential for U.S. military systems including fighter jets, missile guidance systems, radar, night-vision equipment, and secure communications. China is one of the largest buyers of U.S. soybeans, leaving American farmers vulnerable to trade disruptions, market manipulation, and geopolitical […]
Economic Security

Economic security is the backbone of a strong and independent nation.
Strong Foundations, Strong Nation: Why U.S. Cement Matters
Cement forms the foundation of our homes, businesses, roads, and communities. It is a strategic resource essential to infrastructure, economic opportunity, domestic manufacturing, and national security.
BGE Wants More Power. Marylanders Can’t Afford It.
Baltimore families are barely keeping up with electricity bills that have nearly doubled over the past decade, and Baltimore Gas & Electric’s latest idea is to make things even worse.
Illinois Utilities Are Playing Games. Dr. Cornel Darden Jr. Is Calling Them Out.
Utilities are guaranteed profits on the capital projects they choose to build. And when you reward a monopoly for spending more money, guess what happens…
BGE’s “Re-Regulation” Plan is Just a Monopoly Power Grab
“Re-Regulation” of monopoly utilities would mean less accountability and higher bills for decades to come.