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Phil AmmannDecember 1, 2017

Nelson rhetoric sent signal tax bill was about to pass … or was it? There were telltale signs the GOP tax reform measure was about to cross a threshold. On the day before the final vote was scheduled to take place, the rhetoric from Senate Democrats ratcheted upward. When moderate Republicans John McCain of Arizona said […]

Peter SchorschNovember 28, 2017

As year winds down, Congress on the clock facing big issues As Congress returns this week from the Thanksgiving recess, a daunting agenda confronts them. The Senate is scheduled to be in session for 15 more days in 2017, while the House is slated for 12. Several critical issues need some resolution between now and […]

Ana CeballosNovember 28, 2017

As Uber faces regulatory scrutiny over a massive data breach that impacted the information of 57 million people worldwide, it maintains one of the largest lobbying footprints in Florida. Along with its two in-house lobbyists, Stephanie Smith and Cesar Fernandez, the company retains six firms and spent up to $392,993 in the first two quarters of this […]

Ana CeballosNovember 21, 2017

House Speaker Richard Corcoran wants Congress to put an end to a “perverse hush fund” that has been used over the years to settle sexual harassment claims. The Land O’Lakes Republican sent a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan on Monday in response to reports that the Office of Compliance has used $17 million from […]

Peter SchorschNovember 21, 2017

Delegation not thankful for White House disaster relief offer As Thanksgiving approaches, the delegation is not in any mood to give thanks for the Trump Administration’s latest round of funding for disaster relief. They are not alone; Texas, California and Puerto Rico are all pleading for more. Late last week, the White House requested $44 […]

Guest AuthorNovember 20, 2017

Following the recent House of Representatives passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Americans in Florida and across the country agree: Now is the time to give hardworking small businesses the tax relief they need to power our economic growth into next year and beyond. With one more legislative session to go before Thanksgiving, […]

Scott PowersNovember 17, 2017

U.S. Rep. Val Demings of Orlando denounced reported conduct by Florida Democratic Party Chairman Stephen Bittel Friday though stopped short of describing it as sexual harassment. The former Orlando chief of police said she told Bittel that this morning. “As a former law enforcement officer and a member of Congress, sexual harassment is an issue […]

Peter SchorschNovember 17, 2017

Floridians join with tough questions for Attorney General This week, Attorney General Jeff Sessions made yet another appearance on Capitol Hill. This time it was before the House Judiciary Committee. Normally agency heads will see supporting comments or questions from members of their own party after taking a beating from a committee member of the […]

Peter SchorschNovember 14, 2017

High stakes tax reform back on center stage on Capitol Hill The effort to pass a tax reform bill by Thanksgiving continues this week on Capitol Hill. Last week the House Ways and Means Committee approved the Republican plan and sent it to the House floor for a possible vote this week. In the Senate, […]

Peter SchorschNovember 10, 2017

Democrats still have tall order to regain majorities, but optimism abounds Democrats had a big night Tuesday. The biggest prizes were governor’s races in New Jersey, where voters made a change after 8 years of Chris Christie, and in Virginia, where Ralph Northam will succeed fellow Democrat Terry McAuliffe. Pundits are calling it a referendum […]

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The Delegation for 12.1.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

The Delegation for 11.28.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Under the national spotlight, a look at Uber’s Florida lobbying team

Richard Corcoran wants Congress to end its ‘perverse hush fund’

The Delegation for 11.21.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Aaron Bean: Small business tax cuts should be Congress’ top job

Val Demings calls reported Stephen Bittel conduct ‘extremely inappropriate’

The Delegation for 11.17.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

The Delegation for 11.14.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

The Delegation for 11.10.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State