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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 16, 2016

Ballard Partners finished the second quarter as the top earning governmental affairs firm in Florida. The Tallahassee-based firm reported second quarter median compensation of about $2.2 million. The earnings mean the firm will once again be among the state’s Top 3 earners. Firms must file compensation reports each quarter, and the reports covering the second quarter […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 16, 2016

Greg Steube is being criticized for comments caught on video over the weekend, but the Sarasota Republican said the three-minute video doesn’t tell the whole story. Charlotte County Florida Cop Watch posted a video to its YouTube page over the weekend that shows Steube telling a person it was a felony to record someone without […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 16, 2016

Brian Mast has a big lead in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. Mast leads the field with 39 percent support, according to internal polling data obtained by FloridaPolitics.com. The Logit Group poll found Rebecca Negron was in second, with 19 percent, followed by Mark Freeman with 18 percent. The survey found 10 percent of voters said […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 16, 2016

Francis Rooney has a big lead in Florida’s 19th Congressional District. The poll, released by Remington Research Group, showed Rooney with a double-digit lead over his Republican rivals. According to the survey, Rooney leads the pack with 45 percent of the vote. Chauncey Goss is in second with 29 percent, while Dan Bongino received 15 percent support. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 16, 2016

Boutique firms did big business in the second quarter of 2016. Smaller firms posted strong earnings during the three-month reporting period. Firms are required to file compensation reports each quarter, and the most recent reports were due Aug. 14. The reports typically include compensation ranges. Adams St. Advocates reported earning at least $100,000 for legislative […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 16, 2016

The second quarter of 2016 remained busy for the government affairs teams at several prominent law firms. Law firms posted strong earnings during the three-month reporting period. Firms are required to file compensation reports each quarter, and the most recent reports were due Aug. 14. The reports typically include compensation ranges. Reports show Colodny Fass, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 15, 2016

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Southern Strategy Group remains one of the top government affairs firms in the Sunshine State. The Tallahassee-based firm reported second quarter median compensation of more than $2.1 million for its legislative services. Those median earnings mean the firm will once again be among the Top 3 earners in the state. Firms must file compensation reports […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 15, 2016

Dana Young has Olympic fever. The Tampa Republican released a 30-second commercial Monday celebrating the Olympics. The 30-second spot — called “An Olympic Message” — focuses on how the international sporting event brings people together. “The Olympics are a special time, when we put aside our differences, and focus on what unites us as Americans,” she […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 15, 2016

The Department of Health is stepping up its efforts to combat the spread of Zika in South Florida. Gov. Rick Scott said Monday the department is sending in “additional commercial pest control companies to assist with local mosquito control efforts in Miami-Dade County.” The news of additional assistance comes as two more cases of locally […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 15, 2016

Ritch Workman is calling on his Senate District 17 opponent to immediately resign her House seat. The reason? Debbie Mayfield appears to live outside of her district. According to bio box in Florida Today, Mayfield told the newspaper she moved to Brevard County in 2015. She listed her hometown as Rockledge. Mayfield was re-elected to […]

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Golf ball and golf club in bag on green grass

Compensation reports show Ballard Partners had another stellar quarter

Caught on video saying it was against law to record, Greg Steube says tape doesn’t tell the whole story

Poll: Brian Mast leads the field in CD 18

Francis Rooney has double-digit lead in CD 19, poll paid for by his consultant shows

Boutique lobbying firms report healthy Q2 earnings

Lobby teams at top law firms reported strong second quarter earnings

Southern Strategy Group earns more than $2 million for legislative lobbying in Q2

Dana Young gets into the Olympic spirit in new advertisement

Two more cases of locally transmitted Zika reported in Florida

Ritch Workman calls for Debbie Mayfield to resign over residency