lobbying

On the evening of Monday, March 23, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee delivered a televised address from his office at the Capitol to announce his “Stay Home,…

Following eight months of meetings, a workgroup on the prevention of sexual harassment in the Washington state House is recommending the formation of an…

Lobbyists in Oregon would have to publicly disclose their positions on bills they're trying to influence under a measure approved by the state House…

Oregon lawmakers are considering making lobbyists provide more information about the bills they're working on. The House Rules Committee heard testimony…

The two largest business lobbying groups in Oregon will merge next year. The organizations say the move will give business interests a more unified voice…

Lobbyists play a key role in political fundraising. Just consider the invitation to a fundraiser Wednesday night for the Speaker and the Majority Leader…

Lobbyists are paid to try to influence legislation. One way they build relationships with lawmakers is by hosting political fundraisers. And that’s…

Washington lawmakers are meeting at the state Capitol this week to get ready for the 2016 legislative session. If lawmakers are back in town, that means…

Nearly two years after public radio and the Associated Press investigated lobbyist-paid meals for Washington lawmakers, the issue is still a topic of…

In Washington, D.C., there’s a waiting period before members of Congress and their staffers can work as lobbyists.And unlike Oregon and 31 other states,…