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Staff ReportsAugust 23, 2017

The family of former state Sen. Greg Evers today released the following statement on his death earlier this week: “We are devastated by the sudden and shocking loss of our beloved Greg. To many, he will be remembered as an advocate, representing Northwest Florida for 15 years and championing causes, such as criminal justice reform […]

Staff ReportsAugust 23, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott has ordered flags at half-staff for two Kissimmee Police officers slain in the line of duty. Last Friday, Officer Matthew Baxter and Sgt. Richard “Sam” Howard of the Kissimmee Police Department were shot when a suspect fired at them during a scuffle while they were on patrol. Both succumbed from their injuries. The alleged […]

Staff ReportsAugust 23, 2017

SKB Consulting Group might be a one-man shop, but that isn’t stopping it from packing a big punch. With 14 legislative and executive branch clients, Stuart Brown earned at least $110,000 — an average of $55,000 for legislative and $55,000 for executive branch work — during the second quarter of 2016, which included the second half […]

Staff ReportsAugust 21, 2017

Tripp Scott PA’s work on behalf of charter schools this legislative session likely helped boost the bottom line. The firm’s government affairs team of Edward Pozzuoli, Lindsey Raphael, James Scott, and Corey Staniscia earned at least $201,000 — an average of $103,000 for legislative work and $98,000 for executive branch work — during the second quarter […]

Staff ReportsAugust 21, 2017

The second quarter proved to be a busy one for Paul Hawkes. Hawkes had a roster of 16 legislative and 13 executive branch clients helped him bring at least $130,00 — $75,000 for legislative work and $55,000 for executive branch work — during the three-month period. He could earn a maximum of $249,977 — a maximum of […]

Staff ReportsAugust 18, 2017

White House chief strategist Steve Bannon is leaving his White House post. That’s according to two people familiar with the decision who demanded anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss private conversations. Bannon was a key adviser to President Donald Trump’s general election campaign and has been a forceful but contentious presence in a […]

Staff ReportsAugust 18, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott announced the creation of more than 26,000 private-sector jobs in July, with the unemployment rate remaining at “the lowest rate in a decade, 4.1 percent.” “Over the past six and a half years, we have worked relentlessly to cut taxes, reduce burdensome regulations and completely turn around Florida’s economy,” Scott said in […]

Staff ReportsAugust 17, 2017

The two-person firm of Paul Sanford and Jane Hennessy earned at least $165,000 for legislative work during the second quarter of 2017. The duo could earn a maximum of $199,993 for their legislative services, according to an analysis of compensation reports conducted by FloridaPolitics.com Lobbyists who are registered to represent clients before Florida’s legislative or […]

Staff ReportsAugust 17, 2017

Being small firm doesn’t mean you can’t pack a lot of punch; just ask Louis Betz & Associates. The two-man team of Louis Betz and Travis Mitchell juggled 25 legislative clients and 11 executive branch clients during the second quarter, which included the second half of the 2017 Legislative Session and a brief special session. […]

Staff ReportsAugust 15, 2017

With a tip of the hat to LobbyTools, here are the most recent movements — both on and off — of the legislative merry-go-round. On and off: Barbara Crosier is replacing Michael Poche as policy chief for the House Health Innovation Subcommittee. Off and on: Alex Bickley changed roles from district secretary to legislative assistant for Lady Lake Republican Sen. […]

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Greg Evers’ family: He was ‘a tireless force for working folks’

Rick Scott: Flags at half-staff for Kissimmee officers

Stuart Brown could earn more than $219K in Q2

Tripp Scott could earn $225K in Q2

Paul Hawkes could report Q2 earnings of more than $249K

Steve Bannon leaving White House

Rick Scott: Florida unemployment down to 4.1 percent

Paul Sanford & Associates earns more than $165K in Q2 lobbying fees

Louis Betz & Associates could earn $239K in Q2 lobbying fees

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