A list of which Michigan officeholders received the most lobbyist-funded food and drink over the first seven months of 2017 from Jan. 1 through July 31. The list also includes which lobbyist spent the most on each lawmaker. The file is a PDF. read more

posted on 09/18/2017

Lobbyists reported spending a record amount trying to influence Michigan officeholders in 2016. Over the first seven months of 2017, they matched their record pace. From Jan. 1, 2017, through July 31, 2017, lobbyists reported spending a total of $21.8 million in Michigan, about the same total that they spent over the first seven months of 2016, $21.7 million. read more

posted on 09/11/2017