Politics of persuasion: Dozens of lobbyists now work the legislature for more than 200 groups

DOVER — Some say they harm the public interest, promoting large corporations at the expense of the common man.

Others say they are a necessary part of keeping government running effectively and provide an important service to help legislators stay informed.

Whatever your views on lobbyists, there’s no doubt the men and women representing companies, nonprofit groups and local governments are a fixture around legislative bodies.

Delaware’s General Assembly is no exception.

Data from the Public Integrity Commission lists 3,060 acts of lobbying undertaken by dozens of lobbyists representing more than 200 organizations in 2017 — and no one lobbied more than the Delaware Healthcare Association. 




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