Lobbying

Washington Lobbyists Routinely Fail To Properly Report Entertainment

Austin Jenkins — Fri, 31 May 2013 00:25:25 +0000

Lobbyists in Washington state routinely fail to properly report dinners out with lawmakers. And dinners over $50 in value do not always show up – as required – on lawmakers’ personal financial statements. Those are among the findings of a public radio investigation – conducted in cooperation with the Associated Press.

The 'Morton Rule'

When retired Senator Bob Morton was in the Washington legislature, he’d go out to lunch with a lobbyist.

66 Washington Lobbyists Get Warning Letter

Austin Jenkins — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:24:53 +0000

OLYMPIA, Wash. – More than 60 lobbyists in Washington have been sent warning letters. That’s because they failed to submit monthly reports that detail how much they earned and how much they spent to lobby state lawmakers.

The warning letters come from Washington’s Public Disclosure Commission.

Washington Teachers' Union Top Lobbying Spender In Olympia So Far

Austin Jenkins — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:37:23 +0000

OLYMPIA, Wash. – New disclosure reports are out on money spent for lobbying in Olympia. Who tops the list? So far Washington’s teachers’ union is spending the most to influence state lawmakers this legislative session.

The Washington Education Association has five top priorities for the 2013 legislature. The list includes more money for schools as directed by the Washington Supreme Court.

Inside The World Of Business Lobbying In Olympia

Austin Jenkins — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:52:40 +0000

OLYMPIA, Wash. – In the world of state legislatures, there’s a powerful breed of players who normally shun the spotlight. They prefer to work behind the scenes to influence policy outcomes. We’re talking about business lobbyists. Inside this often hidden world, you’ll meet two of the most successful corporate contract lobbyists in the Washington state capitol.

Role-Reversal: Now It's Wash. Lawmakers' Turn To Ask Lobbyists For Help

Austin Jenkins — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:26:02 +0000

Lobbyists have been pounding down the doors of Washington state lawmakers for the last several months. But now that the legislature has adjourned, the roles have suddenly reversed. Just ask lobbyist Nick Federici who advocates for human services organizations.

Nick Federici: “It is a little bit ironic that in a week’s time they went from ‘oh my God I don’t want to talk to you ever again’ to ‘oh, by the way, could you send me a check?’”