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Jacob OglesNovember 27, 2018

Could state Rep. Byron Donalds become the new chair of the Republican Party of Florida? Donalds confirms to Florida Politics he holds some interest in the job: “It’s something that’s come up,” he says. “I’m considering my options.” Multiple sources within the state committee confirm conversations with the Naples lawmaker about the post and suggest Donalds may […]

Jacob OglesOctober 7, 2018

As the community mourns the death of state Sen. Dorothy Hukill, the daunting task of naming a replacement nominee still lays ahead. Mike Thomas, Republican state committeeman for Brevard County, says numerous applications have already come in to replace Hukill as the GOP nominee in Senate District 14. “The names are still coming in and […]

Drew WilsonMay 30, 2018

Ramba Consulting Group posted one of the 25 best legislative lobbying compensation reports last quarter, marking its second consecutive reporting period on the short list. The firm collected an estimated $360,000 in lobbying fees during the 90-day span, almost all of it reported as pay for its efforts in the Legislature. Ramba Consulting Group’s total […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 26, 2018

Pinellas County GOP chair Nick DiCeglie joins several heavyweight lobbyists in Tallahassee next month to fundraise in support of his bid for term-limited Larry Ahern’s House District 66 seat. The event begins 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20 at the Governors Club Board Room, 202 S. Adams St. in Tallahassee. Among those big conservative names on the […]

Staff ReportsJune 26, 2017

The chair of the capital area’s Republican Party is firing back after Democratic candidate for governor Andrew Gillum ignited a partisan firestorm this weekend over recent subpoenas into city-backed redevelopment deals. Gillum told the Tampa Bay Times’ Windy March on Saturday, “ ‘I just know that based on the way they have come after me ever […]

Staff ReportsMay 3, 2016

Now that the dust has finally settled from the 2016 Session, Adams Streeters are retooling and getting ready for the next go-around. The most recent personnel move: lobbyist Evan Power will join Ramba Consulting Group. Power comes to the firm — helmed by eponym Dave Ramba — after some 12 years of experience both inside and outside Florida government. Power served […]

Drew WilsonNovember 19, 2015

The James Madison Institute released its 2015 Leaders Fellowship list Wednesday, featuring more than 100 under-40 leaders from across the Sunshine State. The JMI Leaders Fellowship is a yearlong program designed to network young leaders and educate them on key public policy issues and the impact they have on the state’s economic development. The Tallahassee-based […]

Phil AmmannMarch 31, 2015

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio returns to his old stomping grounds — Tallahassee — for a Rubio Victory PAC breakfast fundraising reception on April 7 for the prospective 2016 presidential candidate. On Monday, Rubio announced he will have”something important” to say a few days later, on April 13. The $1-000-a-plate general reception begins 8:30 a.m. at the Governors Club […]

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TALLAHASSEE, FLA. 4/18/25-Candles and remembrances are left near the Unconquered statue a few hours after the Florida State University Gathering of Unity Vigil held Friday to honor victims of the recent mass shooting. COLIN HACKLEY PHOTO

Could Byron Donalds be the next chair of the Florida GOP?

Replacement process in Dorothy Hukill’s Senate race looms

Ramba Consulting posts top-25 first-quarter haul

Nick DiCeglie sets high-powered Tally fundraiser for HD 66 bid

Leon County GOP head calls Andrew Gillum ’embarrassing’

Evan Power joins Ramba Consulting Group

James Madison Institute announces top under-40 Florida leaders for 2015

Marco Rubio holds Tallahassee breakfast fundraiser April 7