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State-level lobbying tends to fade into the shadow of high profile federal lobbying scandals. But influence buying is at least a $1 billion-a-year industry across the 50 states. The Center for Public Integrity has been tracking state-level lobbying since 2002. Find out the state of lobbying in this state with the information below. Use the links to see how this state stacks up nationwide.
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State Lobby Totals
The Center routinely gathers and publishes numbers on lobbying of state government. Click on a topic to view the nationwide totals and for more details on what each number includes:
| Topic | Total | As Of |
| Lobby Spending | $128,783 | 2005 |
| No. of Registered Lobbyists | 258 | 2005 |
| No. of Lobbyist Employers | 473 | 2005 |
| Ratio of Lobbyists to Legislators | 4 to 1 | 2005 |
Ex-Legislators Registered to Lobby
The Center examined how many former legislators were registered as lobbyists in each state. Click on the topic to view the nationwide totals and click on the total to find out the names of ex-legislator lobbyists:
| Topic | Total | As Of |
| Legislators-Turned-Lobbyists | 7 | 2005 |
Disclosure Report Card
The Center studies how much information you can access about state lobbyists and how easy it is to do so. This is how your state stacks up in our 2003 nationwide rankings.
| Topic | Grade | National Rank |
| Lobbyist Spending Disclosure | F | 30 |
Notes on State Lobbying
Each state has a different system for regulating state lobbying. While reviewing Center research, please read all notes included in the displayed charts. Below are questions the Center often receives about lobbying in this state. Click on the question to view the nationwide answers:
| Question | Answer | As Of |
| Does this state require a "cooling-off" period before legislators can register as lobbyists? | No | 2006 |
| Does this state require lobbyists or their employers to report the money paid in salaries and fees for lobbying? | No | 2006 |