Rhode Island taxpayer-funded lobbying

1 Municipal lobbying
2 Taxpayer-funded lobbying associations
3 References

Taxpayer-funded lobbying is government to government lobbying. Counties, cities, school districts, public facilities, and associations of public employees frequently use public funds to influence legislation and appropriations at the state and federal levels.

This practice is controversial because public funds are spent to lobby for an agenda not subject to direct approval by voters, and outcomes may be contrary taxpayers benefit.

[edit] Municipal lobbying

It is unclear how many municipalities belong to the Rhode Island League of Cities, but these municipalities pay membership dues to the organization, which lobbies on behalf of its members.^[1]

[edit] Taxpayer-funded lobbying associations

The following is a list of Rhode Island taxpayer-funded lobbying associations by type:

[edit] Emergency services

[edit] School

[edit] Other

[edit] References

↑ Rhode Island League of Cities - Membership Benefits

v • d • e Rhode Island taxpayer-funded lobbying associations

Rhode Island Association of Fire Chiefs • Rhode Island Association of School Committees • Rhode Island Bar Association • Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education • Rhode Island School Superintendents' Association • Rhode Island Troopers Association

	v • d • e Lists of taxpayer-funded lobbying associations
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