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Drew WilsonAugust 17, 2018

The team at Capital City Consulting once again cracked seven figures in lobbying pay according to newly filed compensation reports. The lucrative quarter should come as no surprise — Capital City Consulting has consistently placed among the state’s top firms when it comes to revenue. Lobbyists are required to report compensation from their principals in […]

Peter SchorschJuly 17, 2018

It’s way too early to declare the race for Florida’s GOP gubernatorial nomination over, but with U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis leading Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam by more than two touchdowns, there are a few people who have to looovvveee that DeSantis is up big. First among them may be these folks: These are some of […]

Peter SchorschJuly 17, 2018

Former Transportation Secretary Jim Boxold, who’s been with the governmental affairs firm Capital City Consulting since January 2017, now is the firm’s managing partner. He now oversees human resources, administrative employment, firm efficiencies and processes, and work load management, the lobbying concern said in a press release. “Our firm is growing rapidly and growth requires better organization, processes and human […]

Peter SchorschJuly 4, 2018

Whether it’s lighting up the grill or some bottle rockets, Floridians are expected to bring some weekend flair to a mid-week Fourth of July. AAA – The Auto Club Group forecasts a record-breaking 46.9 million Americans will hit the road between Tuesday and Sunday to celebrate Independence Day, and Orlando once again tops the list […]

Drew WilsonMay 17, 2018

First quarter reports are in for Florida’s lobby firms, and Ballard Partners again topped the list with an estimated $2.5 million in compensation for legislative lobbying during the first three months of the year. Ballard, which topped all firms in 2017 compensation, was one of six outfits reporting at least $1 million in legislative lobbying […]

Peter SchorschApril 26, 2018

Ashley Ross is leaving the Senate President’s Office to become “senior finance consultant” for Republican Congressman Ron DeSantis‘ campaign for governor. Ross has been Deputy Chief of Staff for Stuart Republican Joe Negron, advising him on commerce, tourism and veterans’ affairs, among other issues. Before that, however, she had been a fundraiser for the Republican […]

Peter SchorschApril 9, 2018

Capital City Consulting (CCC) has hired Justin Day away from The Advocacy Group (TAG), the company has announced. Day now will open a new office in the Tampa Bay area with CCC partner Dan Newman. It’s the first satellite office for INFLUENCE Magazine’s 2016 Lobbying Firm of the Year, which is looking to have a […]

Peter SchorschApril 3, 2018

Megan Fay, who until recently was Deputy Chief of Staff to Gov. Rick Scott, is heading to Tallahassee’s Capital City Consulting, the firm announced Tuesday. Fay will come on board in mid-April, said Nick Iarossi, a founding partner of the firm. “Megan’s policy knowledge and political instincts impressed us for years,” Iarossi said in a statement. “We […]

Peter SchorschMarch 31, 2018

The vernal equinox has come and gone, and we all know what that means — Easter is here. So grab a basket, don the seersucker and start painting those eggs. The holiday once again made it into April, though just barely. Despite not getting as late a date as last year, Easter is still expected […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 26, 2018

Capital City Consulting was paid an estimated $2.3 million from its legislative and executive clients in the fourth quarter, making for a total of $9.1 million in 2017 compensation according to newly filed reports. The Q4 report showed $1.57 million from legislative clients and $730,000 in the executive, closely matching the firm’s quarterly average for the […]

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Capital City Consulting reports $2.5M in second-quarter earnings

You know who looovvveeesss that Ron DeSantis is up big over Adam Putnam?

Personnel note: Jim Boxold named Capital City Consulting’s managing partner

Independence Day is brought to you by these lobbyists and political associations

Six firms earn more than $1 million for legislative session lobbying

Personnel note: Ashley Ross joins Ron DeSantis campaign

Personnel note: Justin Day heads to Capital City Consulting

Personnel note: Megan Fay joins Capital City Consulting

Easter and Passover as brought to you by these lobbyists and political associations

Capital City Consulting compensation passes $9M in 2017