"Much of Walmart’s market dominance can be attributed to its use of this illegal and anti-competitive tactic," says Stacy Mitchell
ILSR co-executive directors John Farrell and Stacy Mitchell reflect on voters' frustrations in the election aftermath and the opportunities it creates for building local power.
In 2022, Baltimore’s County Council enacted zoning regulations defining on-farm composting as distinct from landfills and dumps and permitting, by right, on-farm composting facilities.
The failure of the Kroger-Albertsons merger represents a victory for Lina Khan and the movement she represents.
"Consumers will feel the benefits through greater choice, lower prices, and vibrant neighborhood business districts," says Stacy Mitchell
"Blocking this merger is a crucial step in restoring healthy competition to food retailing," says ILSR's Ron Knox.
How a federal policy change in the 1980s created the modern food desert.
The decision to stop enforcing a single law decimated the independent grocery market and led to the dominance of big chains.
As dollar stores multiply rapidly across the U.S., cities are developing dollar store-specific policies to rein in their growth.
In 2022, Hawai’i enacted HB1992 HD3 SD1 CD1 (Act 131) to allow composting in agricultural districts by designating it as a permissible land use. The...
On October 25th, 2024, ILSR participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Composting Education Hub (CEH) at the Agricultural History Farm Park in Montgomery...
The EPA recently announced award recipients for the CPRG Implementation Grants Tribes and Territories Competition totaling $300 million for climate pollution reduction measures. 34 applicants...
Food deserts are a problem in Virginia, and are tied to the decline of independent grocers.
Lucas County Commissioner reflects on the legacy of Dorr Street and his commitment to reinvesting in the area to restore community health and resilience.
A federal trial is underway that will likely have a huge impact on both grocery prices and the food industry.