According to NJ ELEC Executive Director Jeff Brindle, "Even in the down years, the business of lobbying remains a major enterprise in the Garden State." And in 2021, that enterprise saw $93.7 million in total spending.

The number of “contacts” - ranging from sit-down meetings to mass emails - made between lawmakers and special interest groups numbered 16,415, with the largest percentage - 12%, or 2,033 - related to the pandemic.

Jamiyl Peters, who worked for U.S. Rep. Donald Payne, is heading to Washington as senior vice president, with an understanding of "how to get things done in the decision-making landscape."