She pointed out that Minnesota has a lower unemployment rate and a higher median income than Wisconsin and Mississippi. Yet it's ranked 46th worst in the country, according to ALEC’s economic outlook report.

“A lot of its ‘facts’ don’t really mesh with how things actually are,” Taylor said. “Most economists would not be using those same factors.”

Taylor said she attended a workshop where renewable energy was discussed by panelists. She said she was struck by the internal inconsistency.

“ALEC is for the free market and no government interference, except when it comes to things like solar energy or electric cars,” Taylor said. “They won't outright say they want to stop it, they’ll just say it will be more expensive for rate payers and it is not as cost-effective."

She said the only reception of the event was sponsored by Koch Industries, an energy company whose owners contribute heavily to ALEC.

“ALEC is all about protecting its members,” Taylor said.