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Drew WilsonMay 30, 2018

The Fiorentino Group earned at least $500,000 in lobbying compensation during the first quarter, keeping pace with its earnings over the last several reporting periods. Led by Martin Fiorentino, the Jax-based firm’s Q1 team included Joseph Mobley, Mark Pinto and Jason Roth. The four-man force handled the government affairs needs of more than 50 clients during […]

Drew WilsonMay 30, 2018

The government affairs team at Meenan PA collected as much as $430,000 in lobbying fees last quarter according to newly filed compensation reports. Named partner Timothy Meenan was joined by Stephen McDaniel, Karl Nels Rasmussen and Joy Ryan during the first quarter, which included the 2018 Legislative Session. The quartet handled the needs of 19 […]

Drew WilsonMay 30, 2018

The Rubin Group was one of seven firms to crack $1 million in legislative lobbying pay during the first three quarters of the year according to newly filed lobbying compensation reports. The estimated $1 million haul on the legislative side was matched with another $1 million in executive branch earnings for a total of $2.1 […]

Drew WilsonMay 30, 2018

Newly filed compensation reports show The Advocacy Group at Cardenas Partners brought in an estimated $1.14 million in lobbying pay last quarter. Lobbyists report compensation in ranges covering $10,000 each. Florida Politics uses the middle number of a range to estimate pay. The Cardenas team — Al Cardenas, Slater Bayliss, Sarah Busk, Christopher Chaney, Stephen Shiver and Justin […]

Drew WilsonMay 30, 2018

Lobbying firm Metz Husband & Daughton brought in up to $1.9 million in compensation during the first three months of 2018, maintaining its status as one of the top-10 lobbying firms in Florida. Lobbying firms report income from each principal in ranges covering $10,000 increments. Based on reported ranges, the nine-member team led by named […]

Drew WilsonMay 29, 2018

Republican Rep. Chris Sprowls has drawn a second Democratic challenger in his bid for a third term representing House District 65. Sally Laufer of Palm Harbor filed for the seat on Friday. She joins Alex Stephen Toth, also of Palm Harbor, in the Democratic Primary for the Pinellas-based district. Laufer doesn’t have a lot of […]

Drew WilsonMay 29, 2018

Tampa Republican Sen. Dana Young has earned the backing of four police unions in her bid for another term in Senate District 18. “Dana cares deeply about the safety of our students, and since Day One, it was clear that she is someone who is not afraid of getting out of her comfort zone to do […]

Drew WilsonMay 29, 2018

Former U.S. Sen. Connie Mack III on Tuesday endorsed Tommy Gregory in the race for House District 73. “Tommy Gregory is a patriot and a proven leader,” Mack said. “His military experience has effectively prepared him to enter this new sphere of public service, and there’s no question in my mind that he will be […]

Drew WilsonMay 29, 2018

Belleair Bluffs Republican Nick DiCeglie picked up an endorsement for his House District 66 campaign Tuesday from the Sun Coast Police Benevolent Association, a charter of the Florida PBA. “The Sun Coast Police Benevolent Association, Inc. is proud to endorse Mr. DiCeglie’s candidacy for State Representative, District 66,” said association president George Lofton. “Public officials […]

Drew WilsonMay 29, 2018

Term-limited Rep. Clay Ingram on Tuesday endorsed Rebekah Bydlak in the Republican Primary battle to succeed him in House District 1. “Rebekah Bydlak is the conservative champion we need for Northwest Florida,” Ingram said. “Rebekah’s life and career have been in service to conservative values, defending the Constitution and our way of life. I’m confident […]

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The Fiorentino Group reels in $500K-plus in Q1 lobbying pay

Meenan PA earns up to $430K in Q1

The Rubin Group cracks $2M in first-quarter earnings

The Advocacy Group at Cardenas Partners tops $1.1M in Q1 pay

Metz Husband & Daughton posts top-10 earnings report in Q1

Chris Sprowls picks up another challenger in HD 65

Police unions laud Dana Young as a ‘tireless advocate’ for law enforcement

Connie Mack endorses Tommy Gregory for HD 73

Police union backs Nick DiCeglie for HD 66

Clay Ingram endorses Rebekah Bydlak as his successor in HD 1