HB 433 is a government disclosure and transparency bill that requires local governments to detail the amount of taxpayer funds used to lobby the Legislature. It would greatly simplify the process of understanding how much taxpayer money local government is paying to influence the Legislature. It would also improve the accuracy of such assessments.
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) And their Effect on Regulatory Policy
Like any private organization, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are largely free to operate without governmental approval or interference. Yet many of these NGOs, because of their valuable expertise and insight in matters related to their industry or profession, exert great influence on the government decision-making process. Many NGOs develop standards to be used by private industry...