Florida Politics

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Bernie Sanders calls for ‘revolution’ in Florida led by Andrew Gillum

National icon of progressive Democratic politics U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders called for a political and economic revolution in Florida led … Scott Powers

Rick Scott rejects claims that job growth is predominately in low-wage sectors

In St. Augustine Friday, Gov. Rick Scott promoted the latest jobs numbers. “The private sector,” said Scott, “has created 26,000 new jobs. … A.G. Gancarski

Philip Levine launches new ad that looks beyond primary

Gubernatorial candidate Philip Levine, bouyed to the top of the Democratic heap in the latest poll, is launching a new … Scott Powers

Adam Putnam launches new bus tour with faith in grassroots

An upbeat Adam Putnam started his latest tour of restaurants and backyard barbecues expressing confidence in Winter Park Friday that … Scott Powers

Gwen Graham touts progressive bona fides in latest ad

As primary opponent Andrew Gillum stumps with Sen. Bernie Sanders, Gwen Graham is reminding Democratic voters of her own progressive bona fides ahead of … A.G. Gancarski

Legislative, Influence and Policy

Diverse clients boost Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney bottom line

Lobbying firm Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney brought in an estimated $720,000 in fees during between April and June according to newly … Drew Wilson

PinPoint Results notches $405K in Q2 lobbying fees

The four government affairs experts at PinPoint Results saw their earnings grow to an estimated $405K second quarter of the … Drew Wilson

Calm waters ahead for revenues, state budget outlook

Florida’s revenues appear steady for the immediate future, state economists concluded on Thursday. That means lawmakers can expect to have … Michael Moline

Personnel note: Devin Galetta now deputy comm’s to CFO Jimmy Patronis

Devin Galetta now is deputy communications director to Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, reporting to Anna Alexopoulos Farrar. “I’m excited … Jim Rosica