Analysis of Financial Contributions to Utah State Legislators from Tobacco and Alcohol Companies

Authors

Steffanie Smith, Brigham Young University
Dr. Gordon B. Lindsay, Brigham Young University

Keywords

financial contributions, Utah State legislators, tobacco, alcohol

College

Life Sciences

Department

Health Science

Abstract

The aim of this project was to analyze the financial contributions made by tobacco and alcohol companies to the campaign funds of Utah State legislators over time. The purpose of the research was to document the political influence these companies have over the regulation of their products. Contributing companies analyzed in this research project include, The Tobacco Institute, Philip Morris, Philip Morris Management Corporation, Anheuser Busch, Utah Beer Wholesalers Association, and The Distilled Spirits Council.

Recommended Citation

Smith, Steffanie and Lindsay, Dr. Gordon B. (2014) "Analysis of Financial Contributions to Utah State Legislators from Tobacco and Alcohol Companies," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 760.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/760