Companies, nonprofit organizations and other groups spent a record amount to influence the state’s General Assembly last year, with Kentucky Merchants and Amusement Coalition topping the list with $483,324 spent.
The legislative war over “gray machines,” slot-like machines that popped up in convenience stores across the state during the pandemic, dominated spending.
By Tom LoftusKentucky LanternGambling interests drove lobbying spending in Frankfort to a record level in 2023.More than 800 corporations, associations and other groups reported spending $24