Massive influx of money spent buying NJ politicians leaves questions about undue influence

Special interest groups poured $251M into influencing N.J. government from ’99 to ’12

NJ.com

TRENTON — The top 25 special interest groups in New Jersey spent a combined $251 million to influence campaigns and lobby lawmakers and state officials from 1999 to 2012, according to a report released today by the state. | Democracy, elections and voting at Democracy Chronicles