Category: Iowa

Reporting lobbyist-sponsored “legislative parties” in Iowa

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date January 20, 2010
Categories In Iowa

What The Iowa Independent calls “lobbyist sponsored legislative parties” would face new disclosure requirements if a proposal being debated becomes law.

Polk County’s engagement of lobbyists for ARRA funds

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date December 29, 2009
Categories In Iowa

The DesMoines Register reports that Polk County may contract with Federal Advocates Inc. for lobbying services. The Board of Supervisors will vote today on whether to pay Federal Advocates Inc. up to $70,000 for consulting and lobbying work over the next year. “They have really opened our eyes to new dollars that can be brought […]

Iowa Lobbying

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date May 18, 2009
Categories In Iowa

The Des Moines Register takes a quick look at recent lobbyist-disclosed spending. State law requires lobbyists and interest groups to disclose how much they spend on food, drinks and entertainment for receptions to which all legislators are invited.