Thread: Nebraska taxpayers spend hundreds of thousands on lobbyists

Nebraska taxpayers spend hundreds of thousands on lobbyists

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- Nebraska taxpayers have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars so far this year on their state senators, but the money didn't go toward politicians' salaries or office expenses.

It went to lobbyists.

Figures from a recent state lobbying report reveal cities, school districts and other public government bodies spent $515,000 on legislative lobbyists during most of the recently completed legislative session.

Money spent by government groups in Lincoln and Omaha accounted for roughly half the total amount. The biggest spender was Millard Public Schools, which spent more than $39,000 from January 1 through March 31.

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Government groups, funded by tax-payers, are using our money to lobby congress? What is that--lobby by proxy?

What are they lobbying for? Hope it doesn't involve any pro illegal immigration issues.