States that have legal pot have boosted tax receipts and encouraged business backing for other state campaigns
Political Lobbying articles on Democracy Chronicles
Political lobbying is a legal practice of petitioning the government enshrined in the Constitution but has been supersized in the modern era by well-financed lobbies having outsized impact on government decision making. Efforts to highlight and correct the oversized impact that the powerful few have over government will be highlighted in this section. Also see our sections on American democracy and Money Politics.
Florida Anti-Solar Lobbyists Using Deceptive Campaign Tactics
Voters are being urged to stay informed despite widespread use of tricks by anti-solar lobbyists
Political Spending by Soda Tax Lobby Targets California
Liberal California represents a huge target for Michael Bloomberg-led soda tax lobby to advance their cause
Anti-Marijuana Lobby Relying on Scare Tactic Ad Blitz
Threat to society and danger to children highlighted in series of anti-marijuana campaign videos
Casino Lobby Determined to Secure Win in Atlantic City Battle
New Jersey state gambling laws are at issue as the casino lobby battles to secure special place for Atlantic City
Big Money Campaigns to Keep Massachusetts Marijuana Illegal
Push to legalize the Massachusetts marijuana industry faces opposition from prohibitionist lobby
Fossil Fuel Industry Success in Motivating Its Energy Voters
Industry has spent fortune in largely successful effort to recruit sympathetic energy voters
NRA Lobbyists Determined to Help Republicans Keep Senate
Massive spending by gun advocates and NRA lobbyists is outpacing other independent campaign spending groups
Missouri Tobacco Ballot Measure Drawing Intense Lobbying
Industry lobby and health groups square off in fight over Missouri tobacco ballot measure toward new taxes
Koch Brothers on Quest to Replace Political Parties
Years of big spending on lobbying in local elections part of the Koch’s plan to replace political parties