Oil & Gas Giving in the States


 

Publication Date: October 2005

Publisher: National Institute on Money in State Politics (U.S.)

Author(s): Sue O'Connell

Research Area: Politics

Type: Report

Abstract:

As the oil and gas industry responds to the widespread political fallout following a spike in post-hurricane prices, it may turn to a long-standing practice -- making campaign contributions. In the past three election cycles, the industry has given at least $60 million to state-level candidates and political party committees around the country.