Bill would punish lobbyists who lie
State legislators still want to punish lobbyists who lie. The Senate Government Committee on Thursday unanimously voted to impose stiff penalties on registered lobbyists who knowingly provide false information to lawmakers and other public officials.
New policy, election cycle cause spike in late lobbyist filings
The end of the election cycle and the advent of new policies at the Secretary of State’s Office have led to a monumental spike in the number of lobbyists who are overdue in filing their annual spending reports.
Recession impact mixed in lobbying community
No matter how bad the economy gets, some goods and services are so vital that demand never drops. For some, apparently, lobbying is among the privileged few.