Not necessarily showing a conflict of interest, this analysis measures the potential for a conflict

How state legislators keep conflicts of interest under wraps

Record $1.3 billion spent to lobby state government

At least a dozen states revise laws in 2006

State lobby corps includes legislator spouses, offspring

Study finds more than 1,300 ex-legislators among 2005 state lobbying ranks

Former professional advocates take on role of lawmaker

Former government aides join state lobbying ranks

24 states have made disclosure strides since 2003

Laws in flux for 19 states