2017 will set a record for lobbying the General Assembly in odd-numbered year, exceeding $20m
Kentucky lobbying spending for 2017 will surpass $20 million, an all-time record for spending on lobbying the General Assembly in…
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Ethics Reporter: New, expanding companies received $173 million in incentives from state in 2017
In the recently completed fiscal year, Kentucky state government gave final approval to 334 companies to receive $173.6 million after…
Ethics Reporter: State government contracts worth $2.4 billion issued halfway through budget cycle
Halfway through its 2016-18 budget cycle, Kentucky state government has issued $2.4 billion in contracts. That’s nearly identical to the…
Legislative Ethics Commission to appeal ruling allowing lobbyists to donate to state lawmakers
The Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission unanimously voted to appeal a recent federal court ruling that allows lobbyists to give gifts…
Ethics Reporter: Lobbyists spent a record $2.1 million during first month of legislative session
Although the General Assembly met for only five days in January to begin the 2017 session, the $2.1 million in…
Ethics Reporter: Lobbyist spending for General Assembly reached all-time high of $20.8 million
Lobbying spending in Kentucky hit an all-time high in 2016, as $20.8 million was paid by businesses, organizations, and lobbyists…
Ethics Reporter: Total of 688 businesses and organizations registered to lobby 2017 Legislature
There are 688 businesses and organizations registered to lobby the 2017 General Assembly, according to the Legislative Ethics Commission. Those…
Legislative Ethics Commission says spending on lobbying during legislative session may set a record
Businesses, organizations, and legislative agents spent $7.5 million lobbying in the first three months of the 2016 General Assembly, and…