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Guest AuthorNovember 22, 2015

It’s a shame President Barack Obama missed the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show this month. He would have been so proud of all he’s done for the rich. As the boat show demonstrated, wealthy people are doing really, really well these days. For example, Danielle Butler, president of the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, told […]

Ryan RayNovember 16, 2015

The team at Anfield Consulting earned an estimated total of $500,000 between July and September, according to recently submitted compensation reports. The firm’s highest-compensating clients include Parsons Brinckerhoff, which contributed between $30,000 and $39,999 for legislative representation, along with Florida Crystals and Thriller Tours, which both spent an estimated $25,000 for legislative work. Several municipalities were […]

Ryan RayNovember 13, 2015

The governmental relations experts at Adams St. Advocates earned an estimated $370,000 between July and September, according to recently submitted compensation reports. Among the firm’s highest-compensating interests were Symantec and Infor, which led all clients by contributing between $20,000-$39,998 for both executive and legislative advocacy. Other blue-chip clients of ASA include Harris Corp., KPMG, and the Florida Pharmacy Association. Adams St. Advocates boasted […]

Ryan RayNovember 13, 2015

The duo of James Scott and Edward Pozzuoli at Ft. Lauderdale-based firm Tripp Scott earned an estimated $160,000 for legislative and executive lobbying between July and September, according to recently submitted lobbyist compensation reports. Of the four clients appearing on the firm’s ledgers, B & L Transportation and Charter Schools USA spent the most, paying within the range of $20,000-$29,000 each towards […]

Phil AmmannNovember 5, 2015

Consumer advocate attorney Gary Farmer announced solid fundraising numbers for October, with $210,000 raised in the first month as a candidate for Florida Senate District 29. Farmer, a former president of the Florida Justice Association, is seeking the seat currently held by term-limited Democratic state Sen. Jeremy Ring. SD 29 covers most of Broward County. […]

Phil AmmannOctober 29, 2015

As Uber continues its expansion across the globe, a new company-sponsored public policy blog will touch on several issues facing the popular ridesharing service, such as car insurance and company benefits. Uber Under the Hood, launched Wednesday, is the latest effort by the San Francisco-based company to garner more support as it deals with lawmakers […]

Drew WilsonOctober 26, 2015

Miami attorney and Democrat Ivette Gonzalez officially announced her campaign in House District 103 on Monday after filing for the seat last week. “Like most Floridians, I’m fed up with the dysfunction that has taken hold of Tallahassee. It’s apparent that solving the problems facing our communities has taken a backseat to petty partisanship,” Gonzalez […]

Ryan RayOctober 21, 2015

Harrison Grandwilliams didn’t take the most common path to becoming a young man of note in Broward politics, but in a way, that makes him classically Floridian. The chief legislative aide to Broward County Commissioner Beam Furr came to South Florida by way of Long Island, New York and New College of Florida, a small liberal arts […]

Guest AuthorOctober 12, 2015

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Florida was the first state to officially sanction greyhound racing in 1931 and for almost 85 years it’s been an enjoyable source of entertainment for Floridians as well as visitors to our state. Just as importantly, greyhound racing track owners have made billions in revenue and made a big contribution to Florida’s economy over the […]

Guest AuthorOctober 11, 2015

Florida was the first state to officially sanction greyhound racing in 1931 and for almost 85 years it’s been an enjoyable source of entertainment for Floridians as well as visitors to our state. Just as importantly, greyhound racing track owners have made billions in revenue and made a big contribution to Florida’s economy over the […]

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Tom O’Hara: We must invite the president to next year’s Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

Anfield Consulting earns impressive $500K in Q3 lobbying revenue

Adams St. Advocates reports $370K in Q3 lobbying fees

Tripp Scott takes in $160K in Q3 lobbying fees

Democrat Gary Farmer posts $210K in first month of SD 29 race

Uber tackles public policy issues with newly launched “Under the Hood” blog

Ivette Gonzalez vows to put aside “ego-driven politics” in HD 103 run

Meet Harrison Grandwilliams, one of the “30 Under 30” rising stars of Florida politics

Jack Cory: Florida’s greyhound racing industry deserves protection

Jack Cory: Florida's greyhound racing industry deserves protection