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Peter SchorschJuly 3, 2018

Floridians snagged eight spots in Maverick PAC’s 2018 Future 40 list, more than any other state. Maverick PAC is the Republican-affiliated political advocacy organization of more than 3,500 young legal, business and civic leaders with 20 chapters nationwide. The group’s goal is to promote candidates and advance conservative issues. According to the PAC, “The Future […]

Drew WilsonJuly 2, 2018

House Minority Leader Janet Cruz brought in about $61,000 between her campaign and committee accounts during the first three weeks of June but had to refund nearly $10,000 in contributions she received before jumping into the Senate District 18 race. Cruz raised just over $31,000 for her campaign account and another $30,000 for her political […]

Peter SchorschNovember 14, 2017

Ballard Partners has hired Katherine San Pedro as its newest partner in the lobbying firms’s Tallahassee and Miami offices, according to a Tuesday news release. “Katherine has a stellar reputation in Florida politics, having forged key relationships with members of the Florida Legislature from her years campaigning and working in the Capitol,” said Brian Ballard, […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 24, 2015

AT&T Florida is the latest major employer to join the Florida Businesses for a Competitive Workforce (FBCW) coalition, which seeks to end statewide LGBT discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations. Supported by more than 400 Florida businesses, the coalition is working to pass the Florida Competitive Workforce Act during the 2016 Legislative Session. The […]

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Sunshine State dominates Maverick PAC’s Future 40

Janet Cruz raises $61K, refunds $10K in June

Personnel note: Katherine San Pedro joins Ballard Partners

AT&T Florida latest major employer to join Florida Businesses for a Competitive Workforce

Florida politics had 11 questions before federal qualifying week. Here are the answers.