The top lobbying spenders in Wisconsin in 2024 were familiar industry groups such as construction, hospitals, manufacturers, realtors, and farms. Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now, Inc. led the pack with $900,000 spent on lobbying, followed by other organizations like the Wisconsin Hospital Association and Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce spending over $700,000 each. The state Legislature was relatively quiet in the second half of the year due to ongoing political campaigns.
Strict lobbying rules in Wisconsin require all lobbyists to be registered and prohibit them from offering gifts to state officials or candidates. Organizations must report their lobbying expenses and activities, including which bills they support or oppose. Despite these regulations, lobbying remains a significant influence on state politics, with various organizations spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to shape legislation.
Notable examples include the Milwaukee Brewers lobbying for state funds to update their stadium and the Milwaukee Bucks securing funding for their new arena through lobbying efforts. The Badger Project, a nonpartisan journalism nonprofit, highlights the influence of lobbying in Wisconsin’s political landscape.
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