Ryan NicolMarch 29, 2019
2min275
The Commissioner has an announcement planned next week.
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Ryan NicolMarch 29, 2019
Jacob OglesAugust 5, 2018
5min367
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jeff Greene stands by a recent attack on opponent Gwen Graham and says Florida’s environmental community should be on his side. Greene, a Palm Beach billionaire, went on air Friday with a television commercial attacking Graham’s family ties to the American Dream Miami “megamall.” The ad notes the Sierra Club’s opposition to the […]
Guest AuthorSeptember 29, 2017
7min237
Over the last 12 years, I’ve worked intimately on various legislative campaigns throughout Florida. Democrats have seen our share of wins and losses and often, many attribute those to different factors. This week’s victory by state Senator-elect Annette Taddeo has many asking — what propelled her, and Florida Democrats to victory? It comes down to […]
Guest AuthorJune 3, 201513min341
For students of Big Sugar and its control of Florida, sub-section county government, Tuesday’s discussion and vote on a resolution proposed by Miami-Dade County Commissioners Daniella Levine Cava and Rebeca Sosa was a master class. The resolution, aimed at lawmakers now in special session, from the outset seemed innocuous but doomed. Instead, it passed. Here, […]
Associated PressMay 29, 2015
1min194
Gov. Rick Scott will have a hard time getting local officials in the state’s largest counties to back his proposal that would require cuts for many public hospitals and instead funnel money to for-profit hospitals. The governor’s proposal could mean a possible $87 million hit for Miami’s Jackson Health System and $22 million for Broward […]
Phil AmmannJanuary 21, 2015
3min183
Lobbyists for Miami-Dade County recently asked commissioners to entertain an unusual request: Would the county allow one of its lobbying firms to represent Uber, the controversial ridesharing tech service. Yes, Uber is the company currently operating illegally in Miami-Dade County, notes Patricia Mazzei of the Miami Herald. The San Francisco-based technology firm hired Ballard Partners to lobby Tallahassee […]
Phil AmmannJanuary 21, 20153min116
Lobbyists for Miami-Dade County recently asked commissioners to entertain an unusual request: Would the county allow one of its lobbying firms to represent Uber, the controversial ridesharing tech service. Yes, Uber is the company currently operating illegally in Miami-Dade County, notes Patricia Mazzei of the Miami Herald. The San Francisco-based technology firm hired Ballard Partners to lobby Tallahassee […]