Why Lansing lobbyists just broke another spending record

In 2016, lobbyists spent a record $39.99 million to get their messages to Michigan politicians, according to the Michigan Campaign Finance Network. The Michigan Campaign Finance Network dug into the numbers and discovered spending on lobbying was higher in 2016 than any other year: lobbyists spent $39.99 million last year, which broke 2015’s record of $38.7 million .

Why Lansing lobbyists just broke another spending record

In 2016, lobbyists spent a record $39.99 million to get their messages to Michigan politicians, according to the Michigan Campaign Finance Network. The Michigan Campaign Finance Network dug into the numbers and discovered spending on lobbying was higher in 2016 than any other year: lobbyists spent $39.99 million last year, which broke 2015’s record of $38.7 million .