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Scott PowersMay 26, 2018

Publix’s decision, in the face of protests over its Adam Putnam donations, to suspend its political giving this year could mean more than $1 million that the company will not donate this year to various political campaigns and groups. The company, whose slogan, “Where Shopping is a Pleasure” has graced Florida and other states it […]

Drew WilsonMay 25, 2018

New compensation reports put Johnson & Blanton just outside of the top-10 in legislative lobbying pay during the first three months of 2018. The seven-member team headed up by Jon Johnson and Travis Blanton received between $750,000 and $1.5 million from its 79 principals in Q1, with the median earnings estimate clocking in at $1.25 […]

Drew WilsonMay 25, 2018

Liberty Partners of Tallahassee brought in at least $150,000 between New Year’s and the end of March, remaining consistent with its reported earnings over the past several quarters. The three-member team of Jennifer Jankowski Green, Melanie Shanks Bostick and Timothy Parson juggled the needs of nearly two dozen clients during the 2018 Legislative Session, including 17 paid […]

Drew WilsonMay 24, 2018

Holland & Knight reeled in up to $740,000 in lobbying fees during the first three months of the year, which included 2018 Legislative Session. Newly filed compensation reports show the firm earned between $250,000 and $490,000 lobbying the Legislature and another $100,000 to $250,000 lobbying the Governor and Cabinet. Using the median number reported for […]

Drew WilsonMay 24, 2018

Hopping Green & Sams reeled in up to $300,000 in lobbying pay during the first quarter of 2018, keeping pace with its earnings during the same three-month stretch in 2017. The full-service law firm reported earning up to $250,000 for its legislative efforts and up to $50,000 for executive branch work. Median compensation estimates peg […]

Guest AuthorMay 22, 2018

Global trade in Florida means high wage jobs and greater opportunity for economic development. Research shows that one out of five jobs in Florida is tied to international trade. We must continue to have important conversations on ways to secure Florida’s future and position Florida as a leader in international trade. The Florida Chamber of […]

Drew WilsonMay 9, 2018

The Florida Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday that it’s backing sitting CFO Jimmy Patronis’ bid for a full term in the Cabinet post. Florida Chamber CEO Mark Wilson, Mike Sheely of Allstate Insurance, and Tampa Republican Rep. Jackie Toledo made the announcement La Segunda Bakery in Ybor City. “From ensuring that Floridians have the tools […]

Drew WilsonMay 7, 2018

The Florida Chamber of Commerce on Monday announced 60 endorsements in state legislative races slated for the 2018 ballot. The chamber said the nods were part of “a larger Florida Chamber effort to help elect pro-jobs, pro-business candidates that support private-sector job creation and economic growth.” “Electing pro-jobs, free-enterprise focused candidates to office can and […]

Drew WilsonMay 4, 2018

Public education will only improve when people buy in, Step Up for Students President Doug Tuthill said Thursday at the Florida Chamber of Commerce Summit on Prosperity & Economic Opportunity. “I’m going to start with the good news: public education today is in the best shape that it’s ever been in,” Tuthill said, citing the […]

Drew WilsonMay 4, 2018

Former HUD secretary and U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez said the business community needs to play a much more active role if Florida is to confront and overcome challenges faced in the modern economy. Martinez, now J.P. Morgan’s chairman of the Southeast U.S. and Latin America, spoke on the state of homelessness, employment, and wages during […]

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Publix: Where shopping for influence is no longer a pleasure

Johnson & Blanton clears $1.25M in first quarter

Liberty Partners trio banks at least $150K in Q1

Holland & Knight lands up to $740K in Q1 pay

First quarter brings Hopping Green & Sams up to $300K

Eric Silagy: Global trade equals greater opportunity

Florida Chamber endorses Jimmy Patronis for CFO

Florida Chamber announces ‘first round’ of legislative endorsements

Doug Tuthill: Education improves with a sense of ownership

Mel Martinez: Corporate responsibility is the way forward