Category: Nevada

Family Lobbyist Conflict

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date April 5, 2009
Categories In Nevada

The Reno Gazette-Journal reports that a lobbyist was surprised to see his own mother ready to testify against a bill his firm was working on.

Nevada Lobbyist Spending

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date March 13, 2009
Categories In Nevada

This San Francisco Chronicle report explains some recent lobbyist spending in Nevada. Other advocates and their spending included NV Energy lobbyist Judy Stokey at $114; Brian McAnallen of EMBARQ at $96; former judge and lawmaker Gene Porter of Frias Holding Co. at $88; George Ross, with numerous clients including hospitals, restaurants, banks and the Las […]

Southern Nevada Lobbying

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date February 2, 2009
Categories In Nevada

What are some localities spending on lobbying? This article discusses spending on lobbyists in Nevada. Although the hiring of lobbyists by local governments is standard procedure in Nevada and other states, one lawmaker says the practice has gotten out of control, particularly at a time of government cutbacks.