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Drew WilsonJune 26, 2018

Republican Attorney General candidate Frank White is out with a new direct mail ad this week slamming primary opponent Ashley Moody for accepting public funding for her campaign. The mailer features a quote from Moody saying she wants to reduce “government waste by constantly exploring innovative ways to reduce costs to the taxpayer” alongside a […]

Peter SchorschMarch 20, 2018

Maggie’s List, a federal PAC that works to elect and support fiscally conservative women in Congress and the U.S. Senate, is holding its first fundraiser of the 2018 cycle on March 27 in Tampa. The event will be held at the home Brandy Puls from noon to 2 p.m. and a number of Republican elected […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 1, 2018

A group pushing for Florida to adopt anti-discrimination protections for sexual orientation and gender identity said in a Thursday email that lawmakers lack of action on that front could lead Amazon to look elsewhere for its new headquarters. Florida Competes said in a Thursday press release that the failure to update the state’s 1992 Civil […]

Ana CeballosJanuary 8, 2018

Lauren Bankert and Caylee Underwood are the newest members to join the woman-owned On 3 Public Relations firm. “Their experience both in the public and private sectors, with skill sets in design as well as communications, will strengthen the services we provide clients in public relations, grassroots advocacy, coalition building and crisis communications,” President Christina […]

Drew WilsonNovember 25, 2017

A coalition of Florida businesses touted a poll Wednesday that shows broad support among Florida small business owners for laws protecting LGBTQ workers and customers from discrimination. “Small business owners recognize that to find the most talented employees, they need to ensure their workplace has non-discrimination policies in place,” said Florida Competes spokesperson Christina Johnson. […]

Staff ReportsJanuary 5, 2017

Alix Miller, a former Florida Department of Education press secretary and speechwriter, has joined Tallahassee’s On 3 Public Relations as a Vice President of Accounts. Firm president and founder Christina Johnson announced the hire Thursday. “Alix’s extensive communications, marketing and arts background will provide the firm and our clients with a unique perspective in taking complex material […]

Staff ReportsOctober 20, 2016

Miami Republican Rep. Carlos Trujillo said Thursday voters should say “no” to Amendment 2, which would legalize medical marijuana in the Sunshine State. Trujillo expressed concerns on enforcing the amendment and also warned edible marijuana could pose a danger to Florida children. “Amendment 2 would be a disaster for Florida,” Trujillo said. “We already know […]

Jim RosicaOctober 12, 2016

Signaling its return next legislative session, state Sen. Anitere Flores “pledged to co-sponsor the Competitive Workforce Act,” a bill banning discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Floridians. Flores, a Miami-Dade Republican and confidante of Senate President-designate Joe Negron, announced her support Wednesday. She said the legislation is especially appropriate after this June’s hate-crime mass […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 22, 2016

Vote No on 2 is refuting statements made by medical marijuana backers in recent weeks, including that medical-grade marijuana will not get a patient high. “These lies are deplorable,” said Christina Johnson, the spokeswoman for the Vote No on 2 campaign. “Floridians deserve to know the truth, not an altered version of it.” The campaign, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 3, 2016

The Florida Medical Association wants Floridians to vote no on a ballot initiative to legalize medical marijuana. The FMA’s House of Delegates adopted a resolution Sunday to oppose Amendment 2, the medical marijuana ballot initiative. The statewide medical association opposed a similar amendment in 2014. “The Florida Medical Association, representing more than 20,000 physicians in […]

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Frank White attacks Ashley Moody for requesting matching funds

Maggie’s List kicks off 2018 cycle with March 27 fundraiser

Email insights: Lack of LGBT protections might spoil Miami’s chances for Amazon HQ2

Personnel note: Lauren Bankert, Caylee Underwood join On3PR

Florida’s small businesses support LGBTQ workers, customers

Personnel note: Alix Miller joins On3PR

Carlos Trujillo just says ‘no’ to medical marijuana Amendment 2

Anitere Flores will support ban on LGBT discrimination

Vote No on 2 refutes claims made by medical marijuana supporters

Florida Medical Association opposes medical marijuana ballot initiative