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Ryan RayJanuary 11, 2015

Republican state Rep. Travis Cummings of Orange Park and Democratic colleague from Miami Shores Rep. Daphne Campbell filed paperwork this week allowing them to raise money for their 2016 re-election bids, according to the Florida Division of Elections. Cummings is running for his third term in the Florida House. He ran unopposed by a major-party […]

Ryan RayJanuary 9, 2015

St. Petersburg state Sen. Jeff Brandes, long a staunch critic of local governments installing red- light cameras, vowed this week to reject any legislation that would expand the use of the enforcement by camera of traffic infractions. Brandes was moved to declare his opposition during a discussion at a Friday meeting of the Senate Transportation […]

Ryan RayJanuary 9, 2015

Dean Mead announced the addition of Cari Roth to its Tallahassee government relations, lobbying, and administrative law practice group. Roth has nearly 30 years legal and legislative experience, and is well known throughout the state for her knowledge of environmental issues, land use law and lobbying. Previously, Roth served as general counsel and assistant secretary […]

Ryan RayJanuary 9, 2015

Lobbyist Chris Moya is pulling in his shingle and joining national lobbying firm Jones Walker LLP, a source close to the move confirmed to SaintPetersBlog. Moya, along with Emily Buckley, is set to finalize the deal and begin lobbying for Jones Walker on Monday. Moya brings with him a lucrative book of boutique business built on his […]

Ryan RayJanuary 9, 2015

The Associated Industries of Florida’s water policy vehicle, called the H2O Coalition, announced on Thursday the creation of a new website and social media accounts to promulgate their interests and inform the public about the likely upcoming changes in Florida’s environmental regulations from a business perspective. “This session, leaders in Tallahassee are planning to make decisions on […]

Ryan RayJanuary 9, 2015

The Associated Industries of Florida’s water policy vehicle, called the H2O Coalition, announced on Thursday the creation of a new website and social media accounts to promulgate their interests and inform the public about the likely upcoming changes in Florida’s environmental regulations from a business perspective. “This session, leaders in Tallahassee are planning to make decisions on […]

Ryan RayJanuary 8, 2015

Wednesday afternoon Senate Committee on Environmental Preservation and Conservation Chairman Charlie Dean announced the creation of a state governmental webpage to collect comments from the public regarding the implementation of the recently-passed constitutional amendment that mandates greater spending on water and land conservation efforts in Florida. The Inverness Republican released a announcement stating that “Florida’s environment […]

Ryan RayJanuary 8, 2015

On Wednesday the trade association for Florida’s grocery, apparel, department, home furnishings and big-box retailers released their annual outlook ahead of the 2015 legislative session. Their priorities deal with seven main areas: tourism, mobile devices, data security, shipping, customer service, new and remodeled retail spaces and fashion. Notable predictions include an industry-wide shift to acceptance […]

Ryan RayJanuary 7, 2015

A pair of newly-minted state representatives has made it official: Democrat John Cortes of Kissimmee and Eucheeanna Republican Brad Drake have opened campaign accounts for their 2016 state House campaigns. Drake, probably best known for his eccentric views on capital punishment, took over term-limited Marti Coley’s District 5 seat back in November, winning handily over Libertarian […]

Ryan RayJanuary 3, 2015

A pair of Republican state Representatives have filed for re-election and opened campaign accounts. San Antonio Rep. Danny Burgess and Rep. Heather Fitzenhagen of Ft. Myers have made their intentions official ahead of elections in 2016, according to the Florida Division of Elections. The 28-year-old Burgess takes over a House District 38 seat last held […]

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Reps. Daphne Campbell, Travis Cummings lay 2016 groundwork

Sen. Jeff Brandes puts his foot down on red-light cameras

Veteran lobbyist Cari Roth to join Dean Mead firm

Lobbyists Chris Moya, Emily Buckley headed to Jones Walker

AIF’s H2O coalition launches online media campaign ahead of water policy reforms

AIF's H2O coalition launches online media campaign ahead of water policy reforms

Senate environmental committee launches webpage to gather Amendment 1 public comment

Florida Retail Federation outlines 2015 industry projections

Freshman Reps. Brad Drake, John Cortes file for 2016 re-election

Reps. Danny Burgess and Heather Fitzenhagen plan for 2016 elections