[#item_title] What Is a Lobby? The term lobby refers to a group of people who band together and try to influence people in public office and politicians. A lobby is typically formed to influence government officials to act in a way that is beneficial to the lobby’s or an industry’s[1] best interests, either through favorable legislation or by blocking unfavorable measures. The term...
Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., today announced that it is raising its minimum full-time hourly wage to $17 effective October 1, 2020. In 2009, Hobby Lobby Hobby Lobby Raises Minimum Wage to $17 September 14, 2020 09:16 AM Eastern Daylight Time OKLAHOMA CITY–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., today announced that it is raising its minimum full-time hourly wage to...
[#item_title] Lobbyists Reported Spending $21.8 Million Over The First Seven Months Of 2017, Setting Up What Could Be Another Record Year For Spending By CRAIG MAUGERMichigan Campaign Finance Network LANSING — 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...
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[#item_title] Michigan Lobbyists Disclosed Spending $690,000 On Food And Drink In 2016. The Public Can Track Who Benefited From Only A Portion Of That Spending. By CRAIG MAUGERMichigan Campaign Finance Network LANSING — The highest ranking member of the Senate, the chair of the House Health Policy Committee and a representative who helped lead the overhaul of state energy laws were...
