Trump Taps Ex-Pipeline Lobbyist Sean Duffy for Transportation Secretary
Trump's nominee to head the Department of Transportation lobbied the agency for oil and gas pipeline giant Enterprise Products and other industries it oversees.
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Biden EPA Finalizes Rules Excluding Gas Power Plants From Carbon Regulations
New rules on carbon pollution will cover coal and new gas-fired power plants, while standards for existing gas plants were delayed.
Hochul Raised Big Bucks From Real Estate Moguls Before Housing Deal
A Sludge analysis found that New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has received at least $1.5 million from real estate industry donors since the start of 2023.
Big Ag and Big Oil Team Up to Lobby for Clean Energy Credits
A coalition of companies like Cargill and Chevron hired new lobbyists as it works to convince policymakers that so-called "renewable natural gas" should get government subsidies.
Intuit Overhauls Lobbying Roster Following IRS Direct File Announcement
The TurboTax owner dropped its lobbying contracts with six D.C. firms after the IRS announced a free tax filing pilot program and brought on 21 new lobbyists.
Trump’s Top Campaign Aide Is a Tobacco Lobbyist
Susie Wiles of Mercury Public Affairs, a senior advisor to Trump's campaign, is lobbying for Swisher as it fights a proposal meant to reduce youth smoking.
Democratic Convention Chair’s Firm Helps Companies Block Labor Laws
Dewey Square Group, where DNC Chair Minyon Moore leads State and Local Affairs, was paid millions of dollars last year by a Lyft-funded industry group fighting state labor protections.
Chemical Company-Funded Senators Float Watered-Down PFAS Bill
A new draft bill from Sens. Carper and Capito would exempt thousands of PFAS substances from regulation.
DSCC Reports Record Lobbyist-Bundled Donations
The Senate Democrats' campaign arm reports getting $5.3 million in lobbyist-bundled donations so far this year, more than double its previous record.
New York Dems Use Special Account to Raise Corporate Donations
A limitless "housekeeping" account is being used to rake in donations this year from casino developers, DoorDash, and healthcare groups that are lobbying the state.