Healthcare is Colorado's biggest lobbying industry, more than double education
Published 2026-11-07 · By Pushbuild · Data: State Lobbying Disclosures API – Lobbyists, Clients and Spending
389 of Colorado's 2,549 lobbying clients registered in 2025 list healthcare/medical as their industry, against 169 for education.
| Industry | Clients |
|---|---|
| Healthcare/Medical | 389 |
| Education | 169 |
| Government/Civil | 139 |
| Science/Technology | 96 |
| Energy | 91 |
| Financial/Investment | 91 |
| Consultant | 91 |
| General Business | 67 |
| Attorney/Legal | 60 |
| Insurance | 58 |
| Environmental Services | 55 |
| Agriculture | 55 |
Caveats
Self-reported industry; some clients give none.
Sources
- State Lobbying Disclosures API – Lobbyists, Clients and Spending: the primary sources are listed on the API page, read on 2026-11-07
Data as of 2026-11-07. Every figure in this post is in the table above and the CSV below.
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