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Exclusive Club: Tennessee’s Million-Dollar Members


Cash for Clout is an ongoing series by Tennessee Lookout that delves into the impact of money on state politics. The investigation reveals that since 2009, over 200 groups have collectively spent more than $1 million in Tennessee politics. This spending by private groups serves as a barometer of their ability to influence public policy within the state.

David Miller, a politics professor at East Tennessee State University, notes that spending money is a common tactic for organizations looking to establish relationships and maximize their lobbying efforts. The Lookout’s database provides a 15-year retrospective view of campaign contributions, independent expenditures, and lobbying reports from 2009 to 2024. The data is regularly updated to track the financial influence of these groups on Tennessee politics.

The methodology behind the investigation involves analyzing data from the Tennessee Bureau of Ethics and Campaign Finance, combining lobbying expenditures, campaign donations, and independent expenditures to identify the top donors. The series aims to shed light on the ways in which money shapes decision-making at the Tennessee Capitol.

Readers are encouraged to provide tips on financial influence in state politics through encrypted messaging or email. The Lookout’s comprehensive database of financial data related to Tennessee politics is available for download for further analysis and research. The series offers insight into the inner workings of political funding and its impact on policy-making in the state.

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