Supporters and opponents of a bill that would bar local governments and public entities from spending tax dollars on lobbying gathered Monday.
The bill would affect the abilities of cities, counties and universities to support or oppose legislation and make it a crime to spend public money on lobbying.
Manhattan Mayor Loren Pepperd says lobbying helped them get an airport, and allows them to stay on top of what’s happening in Topeka.
He says he talks to their local lawmakers, but that’s not enough.
