Albany's Top Ten Lobbyists

Lobbying is a big part of how business gets done in Albany, and it’s only getting bigger. Total state lobbying hit a record high of $226 million in spending last year, driven by the health care and real estate sectors. Another top issue was education, with hot-button issues like charter schools and teacher evaluations driving the top spenders in 2014, Families for Excellent Schools ($9.63 million) and New York State United Teachers ($3.24 million).

In its second annual state lobbying supplement, City & State highlights the top 10 firms handling all that lobbying business, including a summary of each one and an introduction to their key players in Albany.