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Peter SchorschSeptember 21, 2017

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Lobbyist Richard Reeves, a month after departing GrayRobinson, has set up his own shop, RLR Consulting. “I have a proven track record of working successfully with individuals and issues across the political spectrum, and I look forward to promoting good public policy before the legislative and executive branches,” Reeves said in a press release. He originally was […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 20, 2017

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Today’s news in the world of Tallahassee lobbying: A big ‘get,’ and a new practice opens. Joe McCann, a former House Democratic Office staff director, has joined the Pittman Law Group as Senior Policy Director, the firm announced Wednesday. McCann […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 20, 2017

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Joe McCann, a former House Democratic Office staff director, has joined the Pittman Law Group as Senior Policy Director, the firm announced Wednesday. McCann will work alongside attorney Sean Pittman to direct the firm’s lobbying efforts. McCann was a founding member of Ballard Partners, where he served as senior executive vice president. “We are […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 20, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Joe Henderson, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. House Speaker Richard Corcoran has taken the first step to improve Florida’s hurricane readiness, and it sounds like a good one.

Peter SchorschSeptember 19, 2017

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Bob Ehrhardt, now a senior attorney for the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, will become the state’s top gambling regulator, sources told Florida Politics Tuesday afternoon. Ehrhardt would replace Tony Glover as head of the Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering. […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 19, 2017

Florida native and country music artist Jake Owen is helping relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Irma, Gov. Rick Scott announced Monday. “Jake reached out to the governor to find out the best way to help people in his home state who have been affected by Hurricane Irma,” according to a press release. “The result […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 19, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. And now for some good news…

Peter SchorschSeptember 18, 2017

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Justin Sayfie, the former Jeb Bush policy advisor turned political website whiz, is leaving Florida for the nation’s capital. But don’t worry: You will still get your daily Sayfie Review fix. Sayfie, who joined Brian Ballard’s Ballard Partners lobbying firm […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 18, 2017

As the Florida Keys began reopening after Hurricane Irma, returning residents were warned they had to be self-sufficient and had to figure out how to take care of their own needs, fending for themselves without food, water, power or other essential necessities. Enter Farm Share. The Homestead-based nonprofit dispatched two tractor-trailer trucks, carrying 88,000 pounds […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 18, 2017

The two GOP candidates running to replace retired Rep. Dan Raulerson in House District 58 raised a combined $169,000 between Aug. 1 and Sept. 7 according to newly filed campaign finance reports. Plant City businessman Lawrence McClure, 30, brought in the bulk of the money, with his first campaign finance report showing $107,205 in contributions […]

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Personnel note: Richard Reeves opens RLR Consulting

Last Call for 9.20.17 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Personnel note: Joe McCann to Pittman Law Group

Sunburn for 9.20.17 – The politics of recovery

Last Call for 9.19.17 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Jake Owen pitches in after Irma

Sunburn for 9.19.17 – Still digging out

Last Call for 9.18.17 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Farm Share brings 1 million pounds of food to Irma victims across Florida

Lawrence McClure crosses $100K raised threshold in HD 58 special election