Q1 LOBBYING BRIEFING: Breaking Down the Latest Lobbying Reports

Lobbying reports filed by yesterday’s deadline are providing analysts a look into the hot-button issues on the corporate world’s radar: cloud computing, 5G broadband, health insurance and more. They also reveal the effects of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

Here’s what Bloomberg Government is tracking on K Street:

Shutdown Took a Toll on First-Quarter Lobbying Income

Income stagnated or declined for at least 10 prominent lobbying firms during the first three months of this year, according to disclosure reports provided to Bloomberg Government. The quarterly figures reflected, among other things, the impact of the government shutdown, which lasted ...