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Drew WilsonNovember 16, 2015

Tallahassee-based firm Heffley & Associates enjoyed a healthy third quarter, collecting $430,000 in lobbying earnings between July 1 and Sept. 30 according to recently filed lobbying compensation reports. Topping the list of the firm’s 25 clients last quarter was the Florida Medical Association, which accounted for an estimated $50,000 of the firm’s earnings during that […]

Drew WilsonNovember 16, 2015

The third quarter compensation report is in for big-time lobbying group Corcoran & Johnston, which reported an estimated $1.3 million in compensation from its 78 clients. The firm’s top client for the quarter running July 1 to Sept. 30 was the University of South Florida Foundation, which paid $59,000 for representation before the Legislature, and […]

Drew WilsonNovember 14, 2015

A Florida group that helps human trafficking victims will receive a $600,000 U.S. Department of Justice grant to continue its work, Democratic US Rep. Kathy Castor announced Friday. “This grant will provide more tools to Gulfcoast Legal Services and local law enforcement to aid victims of human trafficking,” Castor said. “Gulfcoast now will be able […]

Drew WilsonNovember 12, 2015

Some of the top Florida Republicans will gather in Miami Beach Dec. 10 for pair of fundraising events benefiting House Majority and Senate Majority. The guest list will include House Speaker designate Richard Corcoran, Republican Majority Leader Sen. Bill Galvano and Chairman Jose Oliva, who is also the favorite to become House Speaker after the […]

Drew WilsonNovember 12, 2015

Anti-gambling group No Casinos Inc. launched a new political committee late last month and jump-started its fundraising with a $195,000 check. Voters in Charge paperwork reached state elections officials Oct. 21 and the contribution followed two days later. The committee is chaired by No Casinos President John Sowinski and Abby Dupree is listed as the […]

Drew WilsonNovember 12, 2015

Republican Rep. Eric Eisnaugle’s only challenger dropped out of the House District 44 race this week, setting up an easy re-election campaign for the Orlando lawmaker. Democrat Scott Cox filed for the Orange County House seat in May, though his campaign never showed any signs of life. The 19-year-old Valencia College student posted waivers in […]

Drew WilsonNovember 12, 2015

The first campaign finance report for House District 114 Democratic hopeful Daisy Baez is in, and she’s already making up ground on her competition for termed-out Rep. Erik Fresen’s seat. Baez raised $14,078 during her first month on the trail, besting Republican front-runner John Couriel and surpassing the other three candidates’ on-hand totals thus far. […]

Drew WilsonNovember 12, 2015

Republican Jim Messer shocked onlookers when he posted $52,000 in contributions last month in the House District 9 race, but former Democratic Rep. Loranne Ausley struck back in October with a banner month of her own. Ausley’s $47,000 haul was her second best since filing for the seat in May, and gives her a comfortable […]

Drew WilsonNovember 12, 2015

If Democratic Sen. Darren Soto’s congressional run is successful, his Senate District 14 seat will open up two years early. Democratic HD 48 Rep. Victor Torres plans to capitalize on that opportunity. “My future lies with the courts and how they are going to align the Senate seats, but that doesn’t stop me from the […]

Drew WilsonNovember 12, 2015

Florida gained 15,400 private sector jobs last month according to data released Wednesday by payroll company ADP. The new jobs put the Sunshine State in third-place among the 50 states according to the ADP Regional Employment Report. Only California, which added 23,000 jobs, and Texas, which saw a 17,200-job gain, added more than Florida. The […]

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The Jaguars release Daniel Thomas and John Wolford as the team finalizes its 2025 roster. Image via USA Today.

Lobbying compensation reports show Heffley & Associates enjoyed a healthy Q3

Corcoran & Johnston among top earners, with $1.3 million in Q3 lobbying compensation

Pinellas legal-aid program receives $600K grant to fight human trafficking

House, Senate campaign arms host pair of Miami Beach fundraisers Dec. 10

No Casinos jump-starts anti-gambling campaign with $195K check

Eric Eisnaugle opponent drops out of HD 44, setting up easy re-election

HD 114 hopeful Daisy Baez gains fundraising ground in October

Loranne Ausley strikes back, posts banner cash month in HD 9 race

Darren Soto congressional run opens door for Victor Torres SD 14 bid

Florida adds 15,400 private-sector jobs in Oct., ADP reports