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Drew WilsonMay 21, 2018

State Rep. Ross Spano landed a big endorsement for his congressional campaign Monday: Attorney General Pam Bondi. “Today, I am proud to endorse my friend Ross Spano to be the next Congressman in Florida’s 15th District. Along with being a fighter for the people of Florida, Ross is a tried and true rock solid Conservative […]

Drew WilsonMay 21, 2018

Capitol Alliance Group posted another strong quarter, reporting an estimated $425,000 in lobbying pay between New Year’s and March 31. The two-man shop run by Jeff Sharkey and Taylor Patrick Biehl showed median earnings of $215,000 in its legislative lobbying report and $210,000 in its executive one. Top-end estimates show the firm brought in up […]

Drew WilsonMay 21, 2018

Republican Rep. Kathleen Peters is holding a reception benefitting her Pinellas County Commission campaign Tuesday evening in South Pasadena. The fundraiser will be held at Pasadena Liquors & Fine Wines, 1100 Pasadena Avenue South, from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. Supporters interested in attending the reception can let the campaign know by emailing [email protected] or […]

Drew WilsonMay 21, 2018

The endorsements keep rolling in for former state Rep. Neil Combee, who is running to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross in Florida’s 15th Congressional District. With the addition of Dover state Rep. Lawrence McClure, former state Reps. Rachel Burgin and Carl Carpenter as well as Temple Terrace Mayor Mel Jurado, Combee’s list of backers […]

Drew WilsonMay 21, 2018

Capital City Consulting is one of just six Florida firms to clear the $1 million mark in legislative lobbying in the first quarter, and it’s not far off from earning the same distinction for its executive branch efforts. Lobbyists are required to report compensation from their principals in ranges covering $10,000 increments and using the […]

Drew WilsonMay 21, 2018

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney beat its fourth-quarter earnings by nearly $100,000 according to newly filed compensation reports. The firm brought an estimated $785,000 during the first quarter of 2018, which included the 2018 Legislative Session — a $95,000 improvement over its Q4 2017 report. The haul came in with a lighter roster, too. Just ten […]

Drew WilsonMay 21, 2018

Anfield Consulting fared well during the 2018 Legislative Session according to newly filed lobbying compensation reports. The four-person firm headed up by founding partner Albert Balido has seen a lot of growth over the past few years. Anfield was pulling in between $250,000 and $500,000 a quarter back in 2016. Fast forward two years and […]

Drew WilsonMay 21, 2018

Newly filed compensation reports show boutique lobbying firm Adams St. Advocates with a healthy haul for the first three months of the year. The two-person shop run by Claudia Davant and Rebecca E. Roman had 19 clients for the reporting period, which included the 2018 Legislative Session. Lobbyists are required to report compensation from their […]

Drew WilsonMay 19, 2018

After two waves of Polk County endorsements for his Congressional campaign, Auburndale Republican Neil Combee is announced some Lake County supporters Friday. Joining the dozen or so backers already lined up behind the former state representative were Lake County Sheriff Peyton Grinnell, Lake County Property Appraiser Carey Baker, Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks and state […]

Drew WilsonMay 19, 2018

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson will speak alongside Pinellas County Commissioner Pat Gerard, Clearwater Mayor George Cretekos and Sierra Club Florida Director Frank Jackalone at an event to oppose offshore drilling in Saturday morning. The event, “Hands Across the Sand in Clearwater,” will begin at 11:30 am outside of the Palms Pavillion in Clearwater Beach. It […]

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Ross Spano lands Pam Bondi’s support in CD 15 primary

Capitol Alliance Group nets up to $610K in Q1 lobbying pay

Kathleen Peters holding Pinellas Commission fundraiser Tuesday

Neil Combee’s congressional campaign adds Hillsborough support

Capital City Consulting maintains top-tier status in Q1

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney saw earnings boost in Q1

Anfield Consulting collects $655K in first quarter

Adams St. Advocates reeled in up to $300K in Q1

Neil Combee adds Lake County support for CD 15 campaign

Bill Nelson heading to Clearwater for anti-drilling event