Kentucky's Ethics Laws Stand- United States Supreme Court denies petition

Jan 04, 2020 at 06:44 pm by admin

Thanks to the Kentucky General Assembly's bipartisan action, Kentucky has a "no cup of coffee" rule that prevents individual legislators from receiving food and beverages and.... Read More

Kentucky lobbying increases more than $1 million from last odd year's totals

Sep 30, 2019 at 03:42 pm by admin

Businesses and organizations spent $15.7 million on lobbying the Kentucky General Assembly during the first eight months of 2019, which is up $1.2 million from the most recent.... Read More

Short Session lobbying hits $5 million

Mar 27, 2019 at 11:48 am by admin

Lobbying spending in Kentucky continues to hit all-time highs, as a record $5.02 million was spent in the first two months of the 30-day, odd-year session of the General Assem.... Read More

Top lobbying firms get lion's share of lobby bucks

Jan 31, 2017 at 04:08 pm by admin

While there are more lobbying interests represented in Frankfort, the number of lobbyists has decreased by eight percent in the past 10 years, indicating the growth of lobbyin.... Read More

Lobbying in KY hits all time high in 2016

Jan 31, 2017 at 04:03 pm by admin

Lobbying spending in Kentucky hit an all-time high in 2016, as $20.8 million was paid by businesses, organizations, and lobbyists pursuing their interests with the General Ass.... Read More

Lobbying spending near $5 million in the first half of 2016 session

Mar 31, 2016 at 02:21 pm by admin

Lobbying spending in Kentucky continues its upward trend, with almost $5 million spent on lobbying in the first two months of the 2016 General Assembly, a 12 percent increase.... Read More

A 4.2 million dollar toast to the 2015 General Assembly!

Mar 30, 2015 at 04:06 pm by admin

About $4.2 million was spent on lobbying during the first two months of the 2015 General Assembly. In addition, businesses and organizations spent $574,000 on advertising in s.... Read More

Effective Lobbying Tips from a Ky Legislator

Feb 04, 2015 at 04:05 pm by admin

Editor's Note - Rep. Meeks graciously shared a portion of his newsletter with us. Good advice for anyone who wants to get a point across to General Assembly members during any.... Read More

Lobbying on track for biggest year EVER!!

Oct 01, 2014 at 02:25 pm by admin

Businesses and organizations lobbying the Kentucky General Assembly spent a record $13.6 million during the first eight months of 2014. Compared to the previous record of $13.... Read More

Lobbyist spending hits all time high

Jan 31, 2014 at 11:26 am by admin

According to recently-filed reports, businesses, organizations, and legislative agents spent $16.4 million on Kentucky lobbying in 2013, a record amount for an odd-numbered ye.... Read More

Lobbying Spending Hits $13 Million

Oct 02, 2012 at 01:45 pm by admin

Businesses and organizations are on track to set a new lobbying spending record in Kentucky.  In the first eight months of 2012, over $13.2 million was spent on lobbying.... Read More

Hospitals Lead as Health Care Tops Lobby Spending

May 31, 2011 at 01:34 pm by admin

In the first four months of 2011, about $7 million was spent lobbying the General Assembly.  $6.5 million was spent by about 660 employers of lobbyists, and $445,000 was.... Read More

Frankfort lobbying changes over time

Aug 25, 2009 at 05:10 pm by admin

Frankfort Lobbying Changes Over Time              Like most things in life, lobbying the Kentucky General Asse.... Read More