Lobbyists, Liaisons, and Special Interest Groups—Oh My!

Lobbyists, Liaisons, and Special Interest Groups—Oh My!
Lobbyists, Liaisons, and Special Interest Groups—Oh My!

There are many different kinds of groups that advocate at the State Capitol, from nonprofits to membership organizations to lobbying firms to state agencies.

I often receive questions from constituents about these groups and whether they are generally good or bad. While it's certainly a mixed bag here at the Capitol, these special interest groups, which advocate for or against change on a particula…