Associated Press: Nebraska sees increase in lobbyists, spending on lobbyists
Lobbyists in Nebraska raked in more cash than ever last year and more people joined their ranks to try to influence public officials, according to a new report.
Lobbyists collected $19.4 million in gross earnings in 2019, according to Common Cause Nebraska. The government watchdog group said the total is a record, up from $17.8 million in 2018.
Jack Gould, the group’s issues chairman, said lobbyists are getting more involved in campaign