Drew WilsonJanuary 31, 2019
3min451
Bondi is lobbying for the U.S. Institute Against Human Trafficking
Tag: Brian Ballard
Drew WilsonJanuary 31, 2019
Scott PowersJanuary 30, 2019
4min351
Robert Wexler drops foreign client lobbying to talk Middle East peace with new Congress members.
Noah PranskyJanuary 25, 2019
4min698
Those 417,000 invoices don’t even represent all of the drivers who are due to get backlogged bills.
Drew WilsonJanuary 14, 2019
4min400
Ballard Partners, one of the biggest lobbying firms in the Sunshine State and Washington, is opening a public relations branch. The lobby firm described the new venture, Ballard Media Group, as “a bipartisan, full service, multidisciplinary strategic communications division that brings together the talents of professionals with unrivaled real-world expertise.” Leading the operation are Raj […]
Staff ReportsDecember 12, 2018
7min604
An Inaugural Ball will end two days of activities surrounding the Jan. 8 swearing-in of Republican Ron DeSantis as the next Governor. His Inaugural Planning Committee, chaired by lobbyist Brian Ballard, released a list of events on Wednesday. They include breakfasts, a first-ever “Legislative Luncheon,” and an appreciation of “veterans, military members, first responders and […]
Jim RosicaNovember 29, 2018
4min335
For Ron DeSantis, the future’s only getting “brighter.” The Governor-elect and his running mate, Lt. Gov.-elect Jeanette Nuñez, on Thursday released the theme of their 2019 Inauguration: a “Bold Vision for a Brighter Future.” “This election was about the future of our state, how we can build on our success, and address the challenges that lie ahead,” […]
Drew WilsonNovember 27, 20185min714
Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis will be getting his economic policy advice from former House Speaker Will Weatherford and GrayRobinson lobbyist Chris Spencer as he makes the transition to the Governor’s mansion. “Your support for the incoming administration and your assistance on these important policy issues will help shape the future of Florida,” transition team head James […]
Jim RosicaNovember 27, 2018
4min1038
Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis and incoming First Lady Casey DeSantis on Tuesday announced the leadership for their 2019 Inaugural Committee. Heading the list is top Florida and Washington, D.C. lobbyist Brian Ballard and his wife Kathryn Ballard of Tallahassee, who are chairs. Co-chairs are longtime Republican Party fundraisers Stanley and Gay Hart Gaines of Palm Beach, and lobbyist […]
Peter SchorschNovember 15, 20184min458
At least four people are in the running to become Ron DeSantis‘ chief of staff: Kathy Mears, Scott Ross, Scott Parkinson, and Shane Strum, according to sources familiar with the interview process. DeSantis “has discussed the position with all four,” one source said during an interview in Orlando where dozens of Adams Streeters are meeting for […]
Drew WilsonOctober 31, 2018
9min817
The witching hour is upon us. Ghosts and ghouls fill the streets. Zombies walk side-by-side with princesses and superheroes. Their mission the same: Spook and scare their neighbors in hopes of scoring enough candy to sustain them for the next year. Florida Retailers are expecting their tills to be flush thanks to the most frightening […]