Category: Illinois

Update on Illinois lobbyist fees

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date May 19, 2010
Categories In Illinois

Many thanks to loyal reader Ryan Gammelgard for sharing a link to a recent update on the saga of Illinois lobbyist fees. The House overwhelmingly approved today lowering annual registration fees for the more than 3,900 state lobbyists from $1,000 to $300 after a legal dispute. Have a tip? Want to share a link? Spot […]

Lobbyist fee a tax on speech?

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date March 20, 2010
Categories In Illinois

The Illinois lobbyist fee controversy is the topic of this editorial in The State Journal-Register (Springfield, IL). Simply put, this is not a fee; this is a tax on speech.

What’s ahead for Illinois lobbyists

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date March 16, 2010
Categories In Illinois

The Murphysboro American takes a look at what’s ahead for Illinois lobbyists here. This week’s State Capitol Q&A takes a closer look at the fees and what lies ahead for lobbyists and lawmakers.