Lobbying Disclosure: Community College Advocates for Small School Districts
June 20, 2026
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The Frame
The Small School Districts Association paid $24,460 to influence state education policy and school construction funding decisions between January and March 2000.
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Small School Districts Association
The association paid for lobbying services to influence state education policy and funding.
Murdoch Walrath & Holmes
The firm received payment to provide professional lobbying services to the client.
Last recorded activity June 20, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The lobbying firm Murdoch Walrath & Holmes received $24,460 from the Small School Districts Association.
- The reporting period for these lobbying activities is January 1, 2000, through March 31, 2000.
- Lobbying efforts focused on legislative bills AB 1740, 354, 695, and SB 1344.
- Lobbying activities included advocacy regarding 'Off Pub Sch Constr' (Office of Public School Construction).
- Lobbying activities included advocacy regarding the State Allocation Board.
- Lobbying activities included advocacy regarding the implementation of AB 695.
- Lobbying activities included advocacy regarding the Secretary for Education.
Why It Matters
The Small School Districts Association paid $24,460 to influence state education policy and school construction funding decisions between January and March 2000.
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Lobbying Expenditure
The Small School Districts Association utilized a specialized firm to target school construction funding and education policy during the first quarter of 2000.
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Sources
www.sos.ca.gov
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance30How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz5Current news / social attention level
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