A look at the top lobbyists

Plus some recommended listening

With the Legislature’s session in the rear-view mirror, it’s time for a look at some of the influencing that went on in and around the capitol when lawmakers were in town. We’ll start with a rundown of the top lobbying firms operating in Olympia, as measured by compensation.

Topping the list is Gordon Thomas Honeywell. The lobbying arm of the larger law firm has pulled in $1.3 million for 2023 thus far, per its filings with the Public Disclosure Commission.¹