The Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA) is a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public through the research, analysis and dissemination of information on the government’s effects on the economy. TPA, through its network of taxpayers, holds politicians accountable for the effects of their policies on the size, scope, efficiency and activity of government and offer real solutions to runaway deficits and debt. Through blogs, commentaries, and special spending alerts, TPA publishes timely exposés of government waste, fraud, and abuse. Recognizing the importance of reaching people through traditional and new media, TPA uses blogs, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and user-generated videos to reach out to taxpayers and government officials. Ultimately recognizing that the greatest power of change rests with the millions of Americans across the country who are ready for a smaller, more accountable government, TPA is a catalyst for connecting taxpayers to their elected and unelected officials.
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2026-06-16
Ross Marchand on the Future of Advanced Recycling and the Recycled Materials Attribution Actwith Ross Marchand
In the latest episode of the Powering America Podcast, Ross Marchand, Executive Director of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, discusses the future of advanced recycling, focusing on the Recycled Materials Attribution Act. Marchand discusses advancements in recycling technology, the economic potential of increased recycling rates, and the regulatory challenges posed by state and federal guidelines. The conversation highlights the importance of a federal standard to promote truthful recycling claims and the economic benefits that could arise from a more efficient recycling system.
2026-05-12
Debunking Myths About Data Centers with Taxpayers Protection Alliance’s Ross Marchandwith Ross Marchand
In the latest episode of the Powering America Podcast, host Brian Hyde interviews Ross Marchand, Executive Director of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance. They discuss common myths surrounding data centers, including their energy and water consumption, and the implications for local economies and policies. Marchand emphasizes the importance of data centers for technological advancement and economic growth while addressing public concerns and regulatory challenges.
Notable quotes
“Data centers are essential for powering the whole digital ecosystem.”
“The problem is, state and local policy especially, but also federal policy have just not kept pace with these technological advancements.”
“Data centers are the big scary thing that everyone is talking about.”
“There are so many technological advancements and thresholds where it's really hard to see the other side.”
“Unless we address the public's concerns, that's a big way that we address those costs and we keep those costs at a minimum.”
“The possibilities are truly endless and we have barely scratched the surface.”
“The new recycling is far more efficient and cost effective than what it used to be.”
“If the government just got out of the way and recycling rates were allowed to increase, it would actually create— in the case of plastics, for example— 200,000 thousand new jobs and $50 billion in increased annual economic opportunity.”