Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Lobbying Costs Top $14 Million
KENTUCKY....
According to a newly released report, more than $14 million was spent last year lobbying Kentucky lawmakers. The Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission says 600 lobbyists earned $13.5 million during the 29-day regular session and a brief special session. Thirteen businesses and organizations spent more than $100,000 lobbying the General Assembly...the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce spending more than $229,000 for the year. About $460,000 was spent on expenses associated with lobbying, such as office expenses, lodging and transportation. A total of $133,578 was spent on receptions, meals, and events which were conducted for groups of legislators, and $236 was spent on food and beverages provided to individual legislators.
According to a newly released report, more than $14 million was spent last year lobbying Kentucky lawmakers. The Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission says 600 lobbyists earned $13.5 million during the 29-day regular session and a brief special session. Thirteen businesses and organizations spent more than $100,000 lobbying the General Assembly...the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce spending more than $229,000 for the year. About $460,000 was spent on expenses associated with lobbying, such as office expenses, lodging and transportation. A total of $133,578 was spent on receptions, meals, and events which were conducted for groups of legislators, and $236 was spent on food and beverages provided to individual legislators.
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