Politics

In Washington, the revolving door between government service and lobbying is well-greased

By Austin Jenkins (OPB)
Olympia, Wash. Sept. 2, 2020 4:22 p.m.

Of Washington’s roughly 800 lobbyists, nearly one-in-five previously worked in state government or served in elected office. Unlike most states, Washington doesn’t restrict this so-called revolving door between public service and lobbying. But it’s not for lack of trying.