Here’s a story about the impact of new lobbyist rules in Utah.
Now that lobbyists have to report the names of lawmakers who accept meals costing more than $10, accepting a free lunch or dinner may be less appetizing.
“Nobody wants to see our names in the paper,” said Senate Majority Leader Scott Jenkins, R-Plain City. “So, as a result, it’s like, ‘Look, does that hamburger or steak mean that much to me?’ ”