The Pork Barrel and Lobbyists a “marriage” made in Presenter: STEVE WINDOM

Introduction Definitions  Pork Barrel  Lobbying/Lobbyists

Webster's Pork Barrel Definition Pork Barrel: government projects or appropriations yielding rich patronage benefits;

Blacks Law Pork Barrel Definition Legislation that favors a particular local district by allocating funds or resources to projects (such as constructing a highway or a post office) of economic value to the district and of political advantage to the district's legislator.

Is It Pork or Protein One Person's Pork is Anothers Protein

Webster's Lobbying Definition Webster: 1 : to promote (as a project) or secure the passage of (as legislation) by influencing public officials 2 : to attempt to influence or sway (as a public official) toward a desired action

Black's Law Lobbying Definition Black's Law Dictionary:. Lobby--vb. 1. to talk with a legislator, sometimes in a luxurious setting, in an attempt to influence the legislator's vote. [Cases: Statutes Key 24. C.J.S. Statutes Sec. 7.] 2. To support or oppose (a measure) by working to influence a legislator's vote. 3. To try to influence (a decision-maker). --lobbying, n. ---lobbyist, n.

Real Lobbying/Lobbyist Definition The Process of Protecting Yourself from Those You Elect. People You hire to protect You from People you Elect.

Lobbying should be an Important Part of your Business Strategy When the Legislature is in Session Nothing is Safe: Wife/Life, Liberty, Property Two Things you don't want to watch being made: Sausage and Legislation

The Realities of Lobbying What does a Lobbyist really do?? What Should You Look For in a Lobbyist?? What does a Lobbyist Cost??

What Does a Lobbyist Do?? Persuading Legislators Researching Legislation/Regulations Attending Legislative and Reg Hearings Working with Like Minded Groups Educating Elected Officials Educating Client----Officers and Employees Monitoring Legislation and Reporting to Client Building Public Support For/Against Issues

What qualities should you look for in a Lobbyist Honesty Integrity Experience

How much will Lobbyist Cost? National Lobbying Spend  Federal  State How much will it cost my Business?

If You want a Place at the “trough” or don't want to be the “feed” in the “trough” In other words, If you are in Business, HOW CAN YOU AFFORD NOT TO HAVE A LOBBYIST???