Layers of Lobbying: Federal and state lobbying trends

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June 2, 2022
Layers of Lobbying: Federal and state lobbying trends in spending, representation and messaging


OpenSecrets’ first broad examination of federal and state lobbying illustrates how big organizations are spending millions of dollars to impact similar issues crossing state and federal policy-making using consistent messaging, and that they are generally spending more as the years pass.

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‘Guardian angel’ donors have poured more than $284 million into super PACs ahead of 2022 midterms

Of the 2,163 super PACs that have raised money for the 2022 election cycle, 36 received most of their money from so-called “angel donors.”

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Texas is a top target for gun rights lobbying and political contributions

More gun rights money went to members of Congress representing Texas than any other state from 2015 through 2021.

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** ‘Don’ of a new era: the rise of Peter Thiel as a US rightwing power player (The Guardian) ([link removed])

“Thiel is one of the conservative mega donors that has the ability to shore up candidates that might need additional support. His spending is targeted, and his ability to spend millions can be impactful,” said Sheila Krumholz at OpenSecrets.

** Super PACs spend record $1 million in Wyo’s U.S. House race (Wyoming Tribune Eagle) ([link removed])

As super PAC spending increases in Wyoming, so will outside influence on elections and public policy, according to Sarah Bryner, director of research and strategy for OpenSecrets. The Washington, D.C.-based non-profit tracks campaign finance data.

** New debate over gun laws will test the gun lobby’s influence (Roll Call) ([link removed])

Sheila Krumholz, OpenSecrets’ executive director, said the imbalance in outside election spending between the two sides of the gun policy debate may not endure. Gun control groups outspent gun rights groups in the 2018 elections, she noted, though not in 2020. Gun control groups are “still at a disadvantage,” Krumholz said.

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