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Peter SchorschAugust 17, 2017

If you’ve ever dreamed of slurping spaghetti with state senators, top Florida Republicans have an offer you can’t refuse, so long as you can snag a flight to the Big Apple pronto. Senate President Joe Negron will make a fundraising trip to New York Thursday with the two senators set to succeed him in his […]

Peter SchorschAugust 17, 2017

Lewis Longman & Walker PA pulled in more than $300,000 during the second quarter of 2017. The six-person government affairs team earned the firm at least $305,000 — $150,000 for legislative work and $155,000 for executive branch work — during the second quarter of the year, which included the second half of the 2017 Legislative […]

Joe HendersonAugust 16, 2017

Republican state Sen. Tom Lee of Thonotosassa doesn’t give up easily. He has filed two bills that for the 2018 session that are essentially repeats of proposals that didn’t pass this year. If enacted, SB 150 would eliminate the state requirement that would require motorists to carry $10,000 in personal injury protection. The 131-page measure […]

Jim RosicaAugust 16, 2017

With no discussion, Gov. Rick Scott and members of the Florida Cabinet Wednesday approved a policy to forbid any investments benefiting the Nicolás Maduro regime in Venezuela. Scott, state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis and Attorney General Pam Bondi sit as Trustees of the State Board of Administration, which oversees state investments. The state currently has […]

Peter SchorschAugust 15, 2017

Senate President Joe Negron is shaking up budget-related and other panels, embarking on an aggressive round of leadership changes in advance of the 2018 Legislative Session. Negron appointed new heads of five budget subcommittees, while changing the leaders of committees that oversee policy areas involving the environment, agriculture, utilities and elections. Also, Negron added members […]

Peter SchorschAugust 15, 2017

With more than two dozen legislative and executive branch clients, the government affairs team at Meenan PA could bring in at least a quarter of a million dollars in the second quarter of 2017. The four-person lobby team earned the firm at least $229,000 — an average of $194,000 for legislative work and $35,000 for […]

Peter SchorschAugust 15, 2017

Mike Haridopolos is going strong, preparing to report strong second quarter earnings when it comes to his work in both the state’s legislative and executive branches. Haridolopos earned at least $300,000 — approximately $155,000 for legislative work and $145,000 for executive branch work — during the second quarter of the year, which included the second half […]

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. […]

Peter SchorschAugust 15, 2017

With a client roster that includes everything from local governments to energy organizations, Capitol Alliance Group posted strong quarterly earnings during the second quarter. The boutique firm of Jeff Sharkey and Taylor Patrick Biehl reported earning at least $460,000 — $230,000 for their legislative work and $230,000 for their executive branch work — during the second […]

Gary FineoutAugust 14, 2017

Following the lead of several other states, Gov. Rick Scott wants to make it harder for state legislators to raise taxes or fees. Scott on Monday said he wants to put a constitutional amendment on next year’s ballot that would require any tax or fee hikes to be approved by a supermajority of the Florida […]

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Top Senate Republicans holding Big Apple fundraiser Thursday

Lewis Longman & Walker earns more than $300K in Q2

Tom Lee reintroduces two insurance-related bills for 2018 Session

Rick Scott, Cabinet members OK Venezuela investment ban

Joe Negron shuffles Senate leadership ahead of Session

Meenan PA could earn as much as $328K in Q2 lobbying compensation

Mike Haridopolos could earn nearly $500K for Q2 lobbying fees

Latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round

Capitol Alliance Group’s Q2 earnings could reach $719K

Rick Scott wants tax measure on next year’s ballot