If we want to understand the major changes that have taken place in state politicsparticularly
changes in power relationships-interest groups and lobbying are among the best elements …

This paper utilizes a survey of 595 state lobbyists and 301 state organizations to address
four questions about interest group activity in the states:(1) What techniques do groups in the …

This is the first volume comprehensively to explore the dynamics of political interest groups
in the twelve southern states–the types of group, lobbyists and lobbying tactics, state …

The nature and role of organized political interests have been core concerns of observers of
the American polity, from Madison through Tocqueville to George Will. Political scientists …

The rise of liberal citizen groups that began in the 1960s has had a strong impact on the
evolution of interest group advocacy. The success of these liberal organizations was critical …

Changes in the interest group system helped to stimulate the scholarly rediscovery of
interest group research. Rather, the changes that characterize interest group politics are …

We use 1980, 1990, and 1997 data on state lobbying registrations to examine the diversity
of interest communities on two dimensions: the range of substantive interests and …

This essay critically reviews research published in the last decade that explores how
lobbyists and interest groups influence the actions of the US Congress. The research is …

A generation ago, scholars saw interest groups as the single most important element in the
American political system. Today, political scientists are more likely to see groups as a …

Understanding why individuals participate in politics demands attention to more than just
individual attributes and attitudes. Similarly, understanding how interest groups influence …