Fight over local control turns to representation — and lobbyists Fri, 04/02/2021 - 12:00am Efforts to bar local governments from hiring outside lobbyists or joining associations that lobby the state government are gaining steam,PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today! Read more about Fight over local control turns to representation — and lobbyists