Corporate spending on lobbyists continues to rise, with health care industry leading the pack; dime hike in bus fares impacts community aid organizations; U.S. Rep. Cummings policing agencies; state Sen. Raskin reports $500,000 in congressional campaign coffers; U.S. Rep. Edwards wants toughened gun laws nationwide; and two appointees by Howard Exec Kittleman stalled by council.
Day: July 8, 2015
Health care interests spent the most lobbying Annapolis
Health care interests representing hospitals, providers and insurers continue to spend the most to influence Maryland legislators and state officials, paying out $4.5 million to lobby this past session, according to figures compiled by Common Cause from State Ethics Commission filings.
The result is not a surprise given the state’s heavy role in both regulating and paying for health care, which makes up over $12 billion (31%) of the total state budget, including federal funds.
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