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Phil AmmannFebruary 9, 2015

Wilson & Associates LLC (W&A), a Tallahassee-based lobbying and association management firm specializing in the fields of energy and construction, announced today that it is expanding its team with the addition of Wayne Bertsch as Vice President of Political Operations, and Tami Torres-Fillyaw as a senior communications consultant. As part of its expansion, the firm’s Chief […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 9, 2015

Wilson & Associates LLC (W&A), a Tallahassee-based lobbying and association management firm specializing in the fields of energy and construction, announced today that it is expanding its team with the addition of Wayne Bertsch as Vice President of Political Operations, and Tami Torres-Fillyaw as a senior communications consultant. As part of its expansion, the firm’s Chief […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 6, 2015

With the 2015 Florida Legislative Session less than a month away, Senate President Andy Gardiner and House Speaker Steve Crisafulli will visit Holy Comforter Episcopal School in Tallahassee to examine some of the state’s pressing issues in its annual Spring Lecture Series. The event – titled “A Special Legislative Preview” — will be on Thursday, February 12 beginning 7:00 p.m. the […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 5, 2015

The Fiorentino Group (TFG) has hired Melissa Langley as Development and Political Coordinator. Langley will oversee TFG’s political fundraising efforts, and plan and execute special events for clients and partners. She also will be aiding in development and implementation of the firm’s strategic marketing activities. Her work will be instrumental in TFG’s continued success and […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 4, 2015

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Former Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Herschel T. Vinyard is joining white-shoe law firm Foley & Lardner. A formal announcement is expected soon. Vinyard, a former Jacksonville shipbuilding executive, resigned his DEP post in December and was replaced by Cliff Wilson. Gov. Rick Scott appointed Vineyard in 2011. “Secretary Vinyard is a welcome addition to Foley […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 4, 2015

Former Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Herschel T. Vinyard is joining white-shoe law firm Foley & Lardner. A formal announcement is expected soon. Vinyard, a former Jacksonville shipbuilding executive, resigned his DEP post in December and was replaced by Cliff Wilson. Gov. Rick Scott appointed Vineyard in 2011. “Secretary Vinyard is a welcome addition to Foley […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 28, 2015

Florida’s leading coalition committed to recycling and sustainable business practices have chosen a new leadership team for 2015. In an election of members held earlier this month, the Florida Recycling Partnership (FRP) selected its Board of Directors for the upcoming year. Elected as chair is Kim Brunson, who serves as Recycle and Solid Waste Manager […]

Christine Jordan SextonNovember 18, 2014

Barring a major shift among Republicans it remains unlikely that Florida will move ahead with an expansion of Medicaid, a key component of Obamacare. Florida Gov. Rick Scott two years ago did a turnabout and came out in support of a limited Medicaid expansion for the working poor so long as the federal government paid […]

Christine Jordan SextonNovember 17, 2014

A proposed rule outlining how the poor, elderly and disabled will qualify for community-based services in a new Medicaid managed-care environment is getting a chilly review from some advocates, as well as the managed-care plans that will serve them. The proposal — 59G-4.193 — lays out how the state will assign people to the statewide […]

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Personnel note: Wilson & Associates adds Wayne Bertsch, Tami Torres-Fillyaw

Personnel note: Wilson & Associates adds Wayne Bertsch, Tami Torres-Fillyaw

Florida lawmakers to give 2015 legislative preview at Holy Comforter Lecture Series

Personnel note: The Fiorentino Group hires Melissa Langley

Former DEP Sec’y Herschel Vinyard set to join Foley & Lardner law and lobbying firm

Former DEP Sec'y Herschel Vinyard set to join Foley & Lardner law and lobbying firm

Florida Recycling Partnership announces new leadership team for 2015

Medicaid expansion not likely, legislative leaders say

Proposed long-term-care rule causes concerns