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Drew WilsonMay 29, 2018

Belleair Bluffs Republican Nick DiCeglie has scheduled a May 30 fundraiser for his bid to replace termed-out Rep. Larry Ahern in coastal Pinellas-based House District 66. The event will be held at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, 11 Central Ave., from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Those looking to attend the reception can let the […]

Drew WilsonMay 28, 2018

Summertime is here — well, almost. While Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who died while serving in the country’s armed forces, the holiday also marks the unofficial start to summer. And for many people, that means it’s time to start thinking about summer vacation. Nearly 42 million Americans are hitting the road for the long weekend […]

Drew WilsonMay 25, 2018

The Florida Retail Federation said parents, grandparents and friends will spend big bucks on celebrating high school and college graduates this year. The trade association said the average Floridian will spend $102.51 showering the young adults with gifts once they snag diploma or degree. That’s just a couple dollars shy of last year’s record average […]

Drew WilsonMay 25, 2018

Incoming House Speaker Jose Oliva picked up another challenger in his final re-election bid for House District 110. Hialeah Democrat Julian Eduardo Santos entered the race for the Dade County district Wednesday, setting up a primary battle with fellow Democrat Duysevi Miyar, who filed last month. Oliva, who recently qualified for the ballot by petition, […]

Drew WilsonMay 25, 2018

In a new post published on Medium, Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum called for Floridians to embrace unity as they celebrate Memorial Day this weekend. “This Memorial Day Weekend, I’ll join with millions of Americans to stand in unity honoring the brave men and women who have lost their lives defending this […]

Drew WilsonMay 25, 2018

New lobbying compensation reports show Larry Overton and his two partners reeled in enough to stand shoulder to shoulder with some much larger firms. The trio, which also includes James Card and Joel Overton, earned an estimated $580,000 in lobbying pay during the first quarter — $430,000 from its legislative clients and $150,000 from its […]

Drew WilsonMay 25, 2018

Lewis Longman & Walker earned an estimated $380,000 in lobbying pay during the first three months of the year, according to newly filed lobbying compensation reports. Lobbyists report their pay for each client in ranges covering $10,000 increments up to $50,000. If Lewis Longman & Walker’s clients maxed out in their respective compensation ranges, the […]

Drew WilsonMay 25, 2018

Stuart Republican Rep. Gayle Harrell has earned the backing for former Senate President Ken Pruitt in her quest to succeed current Senate President Joe Negron in Senate District 25. Negron announced earlier this month that he would retire from the Senate, effective Election Day 2018. He was originally set to term out of the seat […]

Drew WilsonMay 25, 2018

Jones Walker reported median earnings of $521,000 during the first quarter of 2018, which included the whole of the 2018 Legislative Session. Lobbyists must report their quarterly earnings in ranges covering $10,000 increments up to $50,000. If Jones Walker’s clients paid the top dollar in their reported ranges, the firm could have brought up to $750,000 […]

Drew WilsonMay 25, 2018

New compensation reports put Johnson & Blanton just outside of the top-10 in legislative lobbying pay during the first three months of 2018. The seven-member team headed up by Jon Johnson and Travis Blanton received between $750,000 and $1.5 million from its 79 principals in Q1, with the median earnings estimate clocking in at $1.25 […]

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Nick DiCeglie holding fundraiser Wednesday for HD 66 bid

Memorial Day Weekend brought to you by these lobbyists and political associations

Graduation spending to pass $5B in 2018

Second Democrat files for Jose Oliva’s House seat

Andrew Gillum: Unity, the NFL and Memorial Day

Larry J. Overton & Associates maintains top-20 status in Q1

Lewis Longman & Walker starts 2018 with $380K haul

Gayle Harrell gets Ken Pruitt’s backing in SD 25 special

Jones Walker earns $500K-plus in Q1

Johnson & Blanton clears $1.25M in first quarter