Here are the 14 states fighting ESG. Is YOURS?

This week on his Wednesday night Glenn TV special, Glenn will delve into ESG and how large corporations are using YOUR money to fund woke agendas—while also compromising the return on your investment. As Glenn's audience is well aware, ESG stands for "environmental, social, and governance." It's a scoring system for businesses based on their compliance with environmental and social standards that has turned into a quasi-extortion scheme, forcing investment companies to use YOUR assets to fund progressive projects.

It is vitally important that fighting ESG becomes a central campaign item heading into the 2024 Presidential debate. 14 states have already stepped up to put measures in place to fight ESG. Did your state make the list? If not, as Glenn said, you should call your Congressional office NOW to push them to bring this legislation to the table. Though it can be discouraging to watch national politics, heroes in YOUR state are stepping up to defend your rights and freedoms through legislation that is actually getting things done.

1. Arizona

The Arizona State Board of Investment adopted anti-ESG revisions to its investment policy, specifying that only "pecuniary factors" may be considered in the investment management of its asset pools—that means they can only use your money for a return on investment, NOT to fund a woke agenda.

However, Arizona's new Democrat AG Kris Mayes recently announced the state will no longer conduct investigations into corporations over ESG matters. Here's what she said:

Corporations should be permitted to access capital markets in ways that they feel are necessary for the advancement of their investor objectives and for society, as long as they are doing so in a lawful manner. Corporations increasingly realize that investing in sustainability is both good for our country, our environment, and public health and good for their bottom lines.

If you are an Arizona resident, call your Congressional office to push back against Mayes' recent policy.

2. Idaho

Found Image Holdings Inc / Contributor | Getty Images

Republican Idaho state legislators have been preparing anti-ESG legislation in 2022 to push to the floor in 2023. If you are an Idaho resident, contact your Congressional office to help push this legislation forward.

3. Indiana

media.giphy.com

On February 28th, Indiana's state House passed anti-ESG laws. The bill's author Rep. Ethan Manning said:

ESG, or so-called environmental, social and governance policies, are highly subjective measures that have real-world impacts. We need to focus our pension investments, the roughly $45 billion in assets we control, on financial factors, and leave politics and social and ideological considerations out of it.

Manning hit the nail on the head: investment firms should leave politics out of YOUR money. If you are an Indiana resident, help push this bill into law by contacting your local Congressional office.

5. Florida

​Florida has been one of the original states leading the pack in passing anti-ESG laws. On the day of its announcement, Governor Ron DeSantis said:

Today’s announcement builds on my commitment to protect consumers’ investments and their ability to access financial services in the Free State of Florida. By applying arbitrary ESG financial metrics that serve no one except the companies that created them, elites are circumventing the ballot box to implement a radical ideological agenda. Through this legislation, we will protect the investments of Floridians and the ability of Floridians to participate in the economy.

DeSantis said it well: anti-ESG laws are about protecting consumers from elites who want to use YOUR money to fund their own political agendas.

4. Kansas

Glenn had Kansas state Rep Michael Murphy on his show (3/06/23) to discuss the anti-ESG legislation he is pushing in the Kansas state House. Kansas residents, give Rep. Murphy and the other GOP Reps the extra help to push this legislation forward!

6. Kentucky

Jim Steinfeldt / Contributor | Getty Images

Not only does Kentucky have anti-ESG laws in place, but moreover, the state's AG Daniel Cameron launched an investigation into major banks, including Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo for "anti-trust" practices and for locking consumers out of their assets over ESG conflicts. AG Cameron said:

Kentucky’s consumer protection and antitrust laws prohibit companies from engaging in coordinated practices that block certain Kentucky businesses from accessing banking services. We joined this investigation to ensure Kentucky companies that reject the Biden Administration’s anti-fossil fuel climate agenda have the same financial freedoms as those who accept it.

It is inspiring to see states like Kentucky take such a strong stance for the consumer rights of their people!

7. Louisiana

Found Image Holdings Inc / Contributor | Getty Images

Louisiana liquidated ALL of its funds from BlackRock, totaling $800 million, over its ESG and anti-fossil fuel practices. Louisiana state Treasurer John Schroder said:

Your blatantly anti-fossil fuel policies would destroy Louisiana’s economy. This divestment is necessary to protect Louisiana from actions and policies that would actively seek to hamstring our fossil fuel sector. In my opinion, your support of ESG investing is inconsistent with the best economic interests and values of Louisiana. I cannot support an institution that would deny our state the benefit of one of its most robust assets.

Without anti-ESG laws, states like Louisiana, whose economy relies largely on fossil fuels, would be victim to investment funds using THEIR state money for anti-fossil fuel agendas. Sound unfair? Because it is...

If you live in a state that relies on a fossil fuel economy, it is VITAL that you push anti-ESG legislation in your state.

8. North Dakota

Harvey Meston / Staff | Getty Images

​South Dakota passed anti-ESG laws, however, there is a risk that the state is pulling back its ESG protections. The North Dakota House voted down a resolution to boycott pro-ESG institutions and block financial institutions. This is especially troubling for North Dakota, which has an oil-dependent economy. If you are a North Dakota resident, it is vitally important that you push back against this regression away from ESG protections

9. Oklahoma

Oklahoma passed the Energy Discrimination Elimination Act in May 2022, and it went into effect in November. The law declares the oil-and-gas industry a vital part of the economy and that the state and companies that do business with the state should not boycott the oil and gas industry. Oklahoma State Treasurer Todd Russ subsequently sent questionnaires to national financial institutions to determine which companies are in breach of state law. Russ said:

I [...] began compiling a list of companies, banks, and other entities that act against Oklahoma’s interests because of their ESG stance. It is my responsibility to ensure Oklahomans’ tax dollars will not be used to enrich organizations that act counter to our taxpayers’ interests and our values.

Oklahoma is another example of how oil-rich states are leading the fight against ESG.

10. Texas

Texas was the first state to pass anti-ESG legislation in 2021. However, Texas lawmakers are now proposing to expand anti-ESG protections, prohibiting pension fund managers and insurance managers from making investment decisions that are detrimental or in conflict to Texas' oil and gas industry. Like Louisiana and other fossil-duel dependent economies, this expansion of anti-ESG legislation is vital. If you are a Texas resident, contact your local Congressional office NOW to help push this legislation through the floor.

11. Pennsylvania

Archive Photos / Stringer | Getty Images

In 2022, the Pennsylvania state House proposed the "Liberty, Virtue, and Independence Act" against ESG. The bill stated:

The practice of discrimination against any Commonwealth inhabitants, including individuals, associations and businesses, through use of their social credit score or environmental, social or governance score is a matter of Statewide concern. Discrimination based on the scores not only threatens the rights and privileges of Commonwealth inhabitants, but menaces the institutions and foundation of our free democratic state and threatens the peace, order, health, safety and general welfare of the Commonwealth and its inhabitants.

Unfortunately, this bill has not been passed, but state Republicans are still fighting to pass anti-ESG legislation to protect the state's vital coal industry. If you live in Pennsylvania, contact your Congressional office NOW to help push this legislation through.

12. South Carolina

South Carolina has been trying to push anti-ESG protections since August 2022. One of the state lawmakers promoting this legislation, state Senator Josh Kimbrell, said, "(ESG) scores represent a great threat to free speech and free enterprise in South Carolina and across America." If you're a South Carolina resident, contact your local Congressional office to help push this legislation through.

13. Utah

Utah's state government is currently pushing anti-ESG legislation, arguing that ESG violates antitrust laws. Rep. Ken Ivory, who is one of the bill's sponsors, calls ESG the "weaponization of capitol." If you are a Utah resident, contact your Congressional office to help push this legislation through.

14. West Virginia

In late July, West Virginia became the first state to punish banks that abide to ESG standards and the first state to divest their funds from BlackRock, inspiring other states like Louisiana to follow suit. Now, they are expanding their anti-ESG protections to include pensions fund managers.

Glenn has been reporting on the ties between Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg and George Soros amid President Trump's indictment. However, in Wednesday's episode of Glenn TV, Glenn pointed to Capital Research, who exposed all known prosecutors who are backed by George Soros. Their jurisdiction covers 20 percent of the entire U.S. population, half of the country's most populous cities, and more than 40 percent of all murderers. Chances are, YOU are likely in one of their jurisdictions.

Is YOUR prosecutor backed by Soros? Check out the list below to see if YOU fall within a Soros-backed prosecutor's jurisdiction. To find more details about how each candidate is backed by Soros, be sure to visit the incredible resource put together by Capital Research.

1. Pamela Price—Alameda County, California

Alameda County DA's Office

2. Diana Becton—Contra Costa County, California

Jeff Gritchen/Orange County Register | Getty Images

3. George Gascón—Los Angeles County, California

Brian van der Brug / Contributor | Getty Images

4. Monique Worrell—Ninth Judicial Circuit (Orange and Osceola Counties), Florida.

Orlando Sentinel / Contributor | Getty Images

5. Shalena Cook Jones—Chatham County, Georgia

Somi Benso-Jaja

6. Darius Pattillo—Henry County, Georgia

7. Kim Foxx—Cook County (Chicago), Illinois

Chicago Tribune / Contributor | Getty Images

8. Kimberley Graham—Polk County, Iowa

Olivia Sun / Staff | Des Moines Register

9. James Stewart—Caddo Parish, Louisiana

Neil Johnson/ Staff | The Guardian

10. Jason Williams—Orleans Parish, Louisiana

Sophia Germer / Staff | NOLA

11. Jackie Sartoris—Cumberland County, Maine

Gregory Rec/Portland Press Herald | AP

12. Scott Colom—Circuit Court District Sixteen, Mississippi

Courtesy of the 16th Circuit Court website

13. Jody Owens—Hinds County, Mississippi

Seyma Bayram | Jackson Free Press

14. Kim Gardner—St. Louis, Missouri

Evie Hemphill | St. Louis Public Radio

15. Raul Torrez—Attorney General, New Mexico

National Association of Attorneys General

16. Alvin Bragg—Manhattan, New York

Kena Betancur / Stringer | Getty Images

17. David Clegg—Ulster County, New York

Poughkeepsie Journal | Courtesy Photo

18. Larry Krasner—Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Mark Makela / Contributor | Getty Imagess

19. Jack Stollsteimer—Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Courtesy of Jack Stollsteimer

20. Joe Gonzalez—Bexar County (San Antonio), Texa

Jerry Lara /San Antonio Express-News

21. John Creuzot—Dallas County, Texas

Dallas County District Attorney's Office

22. Brian Middleton—Fort Bend County, Texas

Elizabeth Conley / Staff photographer | Houston Chronicle

23. Kim Ogg—Harris County (Houston), Texas

Yi-Chin Lee / Staff | Houston Chronicle

24. José Garza—Travis County (Austin), Texas

Courtesy of the city of Austin

25. Parisa Dehghani-Tafti—Arlington County and City of Falls Church, Virginia

The Washington Post / Staff | Contributor

26. Steve Descano—Fairfax County, Virginia

The Washington Post / Contributor | Getty Images

27. Buta Biberaj—Loudoun County, Virginia

The Washington Post / Contributor | Getty Images

28. Ramin Fatehi—Norfolk County, Virginia

29. Stephanie Morales—Portsmouth County, Virginia

30. John Chisholm—Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Ivan Moreno | AP Photo

THE DOCUMENTS for the 'Banana Republic' Glenn TV special

Alex Wong / Staff | Getty Images

Trump's arraignment in Manhattan is one of the most historic events of our time, marking the first time a U.S. president has been indicted AND arraigned for federal crimes. According to our most recent poll, the overwhelming majority of you believe that Trump's charges are unjust and politically motivated to deter Trump's 2024 presidential bid.

During Wednesday's episode of Glenn TV special, Glenn argued we are devolving into a Banana Republic, weaponizing our government and judiciary to go after political opponents. He showed the connections between the people behind Trump's indictment and the Biden and Obama Department of Justice. He also pointed out the terrifying consequences if we allow our government to continue to target its political opponents.

Do your own homework

It's vitally important to be informed about this historic event. What happens next will set the trajectory of our country. That's why Glenn is giving his newsletter subscribers his research documents used in this week's Glenn TV special. Enter your email below to get Glenn's EXCLUSIVE documents sent straight to your inbox!

Watch the full special below (or watch on BlazeTV here):


If you've listened to Glenn for any amount of time, you know that he is a connoisseur of history and a collector of historic treasures and artifacts. In fact, he's made it one of his missions in life to curate a museum to store American historical artifacts to protect our precious history from being rewritten. He wants to preserve our American heritage: the good, the bad, and the ugly.

This June and July, Glenn's state-of-the-art museum and research library based in Dallas, TX will be going on the road to St. George, Utah! The museum will showcase an amazing collection of American historical artifacts worth over $75 million, with a focus on American history from Christopher Columbus to the Space Race.

You and your family will see artifacts that can't be found ANYWHERE ELSE, including:

  • Significant items owned by Presidents Washington, Grant, Teddy Roosevelt, FDR, Lincoln, Reagan, Trump, and Obama
  • The 1977 Darth Vader mask, C-3PO, and R2D2
  • Bibles from Lincoln, King George III, and King Louis
  • Von Staffenburg's copy of Mein Kampf
  • The bloody towel used by Hitler after the bombing of "Valkyrie"
  • and MUCH MORE!

Glenn has curated this special, one-of-a-kind experience for you and your family to encounter American history face-to-face, to learn and treasure the American heritage that is under attack in our country.

Encounter American history face-to-face.

Want to join Glenn in St. George, Utah to encounter the American Journey Experience? To learn more about the event and to buy tickets, CLICK HERE. Hurry before tickets sell out!

Will you PRAY & FAST for our nation this Good Friday?

Marydan15 | Getty Images

Glenn has referenced a sobering poll from the Wall Street Journal that shows the state of the average American. Most Americans are worried about the future and believe their children will be worse off than they are. Other studies shed light on the mental health crisis plaguing our nation. Glenn discussed the heartbreaking statistic that suicide rates skyrocketed 30 percent in 2022. Moreover, the CDC declared mental health and suicidal thoughts, especially amongst teenage girls, a countrywide crisis. Glenn hit the nail on the head: there is "something rotten at the core" infecting our country.

If these statistics are right, you have probably been affected by one of these factors, if not more. If there is one word to describe the sentiment of the average American right now, it would be "hopeless." If you are feeling hopeless, you wouldn't be alone. In fact, you would be in the majority.

If you are feeling hopeless, you wouldn't be alone.

It is evident that our nation needs hope in something that transcends the political battles of the day. We cannot put our faith in politics, because doing so would be putting our faith in mankind—and we all know its poor track record.

Glenn is inviting you to remember the darkest and most hopeless day in human history: Good Friday. On that day, Christ, the source of life, truth, and goodness itself died, and it seemed like any hope of redemption died with him.

But the story didn't end on Good Friday.

Good Friday was followed by Easter Sunday, when Christ rose again and laid death itself in his grave. Not in spite of, but through the darkest and most hopeless day, Christ conquered evil and gave mankind a source of enduring hope. Even in the deepest darkness of Good Friday, there was the hope of Easter. Even in the depths of our current darkness, there is the hope of Christ.

Good Friday was followed by Easter Sunday, when Christ rose again and laid death itself in his grave.

On this Good Friday, would you join Glenn on his "Good Friday Fast," as we turn to the resurrected Christ, our true hope? While you fast, would you pray that God would bring about his redemption through our present darkness, for both our souls and our nation?

To stay up-to-date about Glenn's "Good Friday Fast," enter your email below to pledge that you would will join him in praying for hope for our nation.

Watch Glenn's discussion about the fast on the Glenn Beck Program: