美国加利福尼亚州注册的游说者数量已超过3,245人, California's registered lobbyist count surges to over 3,245, with spending near $420M, raising political influence concerns.

加利福尼亚现在有超过3 245名注册的说客,是至少自2011年以来人数最多的,有明显增长。 California now has over 3,245 registered lobbyists, the highest number since at least 2011, marking a significant increase. 这一激增恰逢游说活动支出增加,在2024年头九个月达到近4.2亿美元。 This surge coincides with a rise in lobbying spending, reaching nearly $420 million in the first nine months of 2024. 游说者人数的增长快于立法人员,导致人们担心金钱对政治的影响。 The number of lobbyists has grown faster than legislative staff, leading to concerns about the influence of money on politics.