Government
Jul. 13, 2009
Recession Hits Statehouse's Lobbying Firms
Payments to state lobbying firms are down $2.1 million during the first quarter of 2009 compared to the first quarter last year. Though the drop is small, it reflects the political realities of a state consumed by a budget impasse.
By Matthew Pordum
Daily Journal Staff Writer SACRAMENTO - In a town where lobbying muscle is only flexed as hard as the amount of money an interest group has to throw around, Sacramento isn't exactly Gold's Gym at the moment. Filings with the California Secretary of State's office show payments to lobbying firms are down $2.1 million during the first quarter of 2009 as compared to the first quarter last year. One veteran lobbyist in Sacra...
Daily Journal Staff Writer SACRAMENTO - In a town where lobbying muscle is only flexed as hard as the amount of money an interest group has to throw around, Sacramento isn't exactly Gold's Gym at the moment. Filings with the California Secretary of State's office show payments to lobbying firms are down $2.1 million during the first quarter of 2009 as compared to the first quarter last year. One veteran lobbyist in Sacra...
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