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Hackers hijack ELEC meeting with racist, vulgar disruption
After the disruption to the virtual event, which aimed to pick presenters for fall's gubernatorial debates, state officials have launched a criminal investigation.
NJ lobbying receipts up more than 4% in 2024
Longtime leading firms Princeton Public Affairs Group and Gibbons PC returned to the top of the ranks in a year where total spending hit $103 million in the Garden State.
NJ lobbying spend tops $96M in 2023 (updated)
Last year was just the fifth time spending has topped $95 million, according to the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission.
New Jersey’s top 2022 lobbying firms revealed
According to the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission, the $95.1 million spent marks the fourth-highest total ever for the Garden State.
Lobbying spending drops in 2021, but still ranks as 3rd-highest ever
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.
Murphy, Ciattarelli ran 2nd-most expensive NJ gubernatorial race
The candidates combined to spend nearly $49 million, according to the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission. Outside groups spent another $41.7 million, for total expenditures of $90.6 million.
NJ election: Independent spending surges past $39M
Data from the state’s campaign finance watchdog NJELEC show independent groups spent $13.4 million for the primaries in the governor's race, and nearly $25.2 million for the general election.
NJ gov election spending hits nearly $46M, almost double 2017 race
And according to a report from New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission, most of it comes from independent groups not officially affiliated with either candidate.
