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Drew WilsonDecember 10, 2015

A pair of Lee County lawmakers announced Thursday that they will file bills requiring school employees to take a course on youth suicide prevention. The Senate version, SB 884, will be sponsored by Republican Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto and would add a two-hour suicide prevention course to continuing education requirements for elementary, middle and high school […]

Ryan RayAugust 11, 2015

The two-lobbyist governmental relations firm William J. Peebles PA, operated by the firm’s namesake along with John Wayne Smith, reported earning more than $300,000 during the second quarter of 2015, according to recently submitted compensation reports. The boutique shop’s list of clients heavily tilted toward local government clients: nearly all of the Peeble’s 22 legislative and 21 executive […]

Bruce RitchieMarch 24, 2015

A Senate bill that shifts from utilities to local government the cost of moving power lines and other utilities in easements for roadway expansions passed a Senate committee on Monday despite opposition from local governments. SB 896 by Sen. Jeff Brades, a Republican from St. Petersburg, was prompted by a dispute between the city of Cape […]

James CallMarch 17, 2015

The latest chapter of “4th Floor Files” talks with Mario Bailey, a lobbyist with the Becker & Poliakoff firm. Bailey represents clients from a variety of sectors including government — he has six south Florida governments including Cape Coral, Hollywood, and Lauderdale Lakes; education — Bethune Cookman, Florida Memorial University, and Miami-Dade Schools; and businesses — […]

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Senate bill seeks to require youth suicide-prevention course for teachers

Local government specialists at William Peebles’ firm rake in $310K in Q2 lobby fees

Cities, counties say bill would stick them with costs for moving roadside utilities

4th Floor Files talks with Mario Bailey about government, Ronald Reagan, and mentoring