Patty Murray, co-chair of the Super Congress, supports big business and entitlements

"Most conservative senator" Kyl will take tough stand against taxes

Depending on where you live, the personal finance disclosure statements of your state legislators may be easy, or difficult to find.

The Center posts its findings on state legislators' personal finance disclosures from the year 2004

A list of potential reasons a lawmaker may seek to better his or her own interests before those of the public.

States used as a $263 million back door for soft money

Record $1.3 billion spent to lobby state government

At least a dozen states revise laws in 2006

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

Former professional advocates take on role of lawmaker