“Poll: Public looks down on lobbyists, but OK with firms using them” by Bernie Becker in The Hill.

“Hey, Big Companies: People Like You! (And Don’t Mind Your Lobbying)” by Elahe Izadi in the National Journal.

“For retailers chief lobbyist, battles in Congress go on and on” by Vicki Needham in The Hill.

“Silicon Valley web giants go their own way with new lobbying startup” by Brendan Sasso in The Hill.

Florida: “Several lawmakers work for lobbyists, group says” by Matt Dixon in the Florida Times-Union.

Georgia: “Ga. voters weigh in on lobbying caps, abortion” by Ray Henry in the Sacramento Bee.

North Carolina: “New lobbyist rankings reflect GOP takeover of NC legislature” by Robert Willett in the News & Observer.

Utah: “Loophole lets thousands in lobbyist expenses go unreported” by Robert Gehrke in the Salt Lake Tribune.