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Lobbying Disclosure: Benova Inc. (Q1 2000)

Original title: Mary J. Griffin & Associates lobbying for Benova Inc.

June 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This report identifies the financial investment made by a private company to influence state government decisions regarding health services contracts and child care funding.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Benova Inc.

The company is paying for professional representation to influence state government policy and contracts.

Mary J. Griffin & Associates

The firm is receiving payment to perform lobbying services on behalf of a client.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 20, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document discloses activities and payments made by Benova Inc. to the firm Mary J. Griffin & Associates during the first quarter of 2000. The lobbying efforts focused on state health and education department contracts and budget issues.

Key Facts

  • Total payments for lobbying services during the period of 1/1/2000 to 3/31/2000 were $9,000.
  • Lobbying activities included the Department of Health Services HCO contract.
  • Lobbying activities included Department of Education child care issues.
  • Lobbying activities included California Legislature child care budget issues.
  • Lobbying activities included child support budget issues.
  • Lobbying activities included MRMIB (Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board) issues.

Why It Matters

This report identifies the financial investment made by a private company to influence state government decisions regarding health services contracts and child care funding.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?
This is a disclosure report showing who paid a firm to influence government policy and how much they paid.
Which government departments were targeted by this lobbying?
The document lists the Department of Health Services and the Department of Education.

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Lobbying Activity

Mary J. Griffin & Associates

on behalf of Benova Inc.

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Mary J. Griffin & Associates

on behalf of Benova Inc.

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

financial connection90% confidence

Lobbying for Health and Education

The lobbying firm focused on both health and education sectors simultaneously, suggesting a broad interest in state-funded social services.

Benova Inc.Dept. of Health ServicesDept. of Education

Connected Entities

organizationDept. of Education“Target of lobbying regarding child care issues.”Map →
organizationMary J. Griffin & Associates“Lobbying firm hired by Benova Inc.”Map →
organizationBenova Inc.“Client paying for lobbying services.”Map →
organizationDept. of Health Services“Target of lobbying regarding an HCO contract.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.sos.ca.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance30
    How much this matters to a regular citizen
  • Controversy10
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment5
    Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
  • Buzz5
    Current news / social attention level

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