Which lobbying firms received the most compensation from the government entities? How much did each government entity spend on lobbying expenses and compensation paid? What were the main issues that the lobbyists worked on for each government entity? Were there any cases of government entities paying for lobbying services for issues that were not in the best interest of the public? As a reporter, you can use this data to investigate and report on the influence of lobbyists on local government decisions and policies. You can also use this data to hold government entities accountable for their spending on lobbying and to inform the public about how their tax dollars are being used