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Drew WilsonJuly 18, 2018

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The political arm of the Florida Medical Association announced Tuesday that it’s backing Indialantic state Rep. Thad Altman for another term in Brevard County’s House District 52. “The FMA PAC is proud to support Rep. Thad Altman for re-election. Rep. Altman has worked closely with the FMA on many issues during his time in both […]

Ryan NicolJuly 16, 2018

State Sen. Daphne Campbell has secured the endorsement of the Florida Medical Association PAC (FMA PAC) as she continues to try to hold off primary challenger Jason Pizzo. “The FMA PAC happily endorses Sen. Daphne Campbell for re-election,” said the group’s president, Dr. Mike Patete. He also referenced Campbell’s status as a registered nurse. “As a […]

Ryan NicolJuly 16, 2018

Incumbent state Rep. Robert Asencio earned another boost in his re-election bid, pulling in support from the Florida Medical Association PAC. The group serves as the political arm of the Florida Medical Association, which advocates on behalf of the state’s medical and osteopathic physicians. “The FMA PAC proudly endorses Rep. Robert Asencio for re-election,” said Dr. Mike […]

Ryan NicolJuly 11, 2018

Democratic Rep. Kristin Jacobs has pulled in the endorsement of the Florida Medical Association PAC (FMA PAC), as Jacobs tries to hold off a primary challenge from Saima Farooqui in House District 96. The PAC is the political arm of the Florida Medical Association, which represents the state’s medical and osteopathic physicians. District 96 is in Broward County. […]

Drew WilsonJuly 11, 2018

The political branch of the Florida Medical Association has endorsed Tampa Republican Sen. Dana Young for re-election in Senate District 18. “The FMA PAC is proud to endorse Senator Dana Young in her re-election bid in Senate District 18. Senator Young is a true friend of medicine and her leadership in both the House and […]

Drew WilsonJuly 10, 2018

St. Petersburg Democratic Rep. Wengay “Newt” Newton landed his second major backer in as many days in his bid for a second term in House District 70. Tuesday’s endorsement came in from the political arm of the Florida Medical Association, FMA PAC, which picked him out of the three Democrats running for the Pinellas-based seat. […]

Drew WilsonJuly 9, 2018

Boca Raton Democrat Tina Polsky added another major backer Monday in her campaign to succeed exiting state Rep. Joe Abruzzo in Palm Beach County’s House District 81. The new endorsement came in from a political committee tied to the Florida Medical Association, a professional association that represents more than 22,000 medical and osteopathic physicians in […]

Drew WilsonJune 27, 2018

A political committee tied to the Florida Medical Association gave Gonzalez Republican Rebekah Bydlak its seal of approval in the race to succeed term-limited Rep. Clay Ingram in Escambia-based House District 1. “As a lifelong member of her community, Rebekah Bydlak will be a great representative to her constituents in House District 1 and the […]

Drew WilsonJune 13, 2018

A political committee tied to the Florida Medical Association released a new ad Wednesday hammering Belinda Keiser, who is running as a Republican in the special election for Senate District 25. FMA is backing Stuart Republican Rep. Gayle Harrell in the SD 25 race, which is opening up this year due to the early exit […]

Drew WilsonMay 31, 2018

The Mayernick Group surged into the top 10 list of highest-grossing lobbying firms after reeling in an estimated $1 million in lobbying compensation during the first quarter. Frank Mayernick, Tracy Mayernick, Rob Johnson and Katie Smith reported up to $1.12 million in legislative lobbying earnings during the quarter, which included the 2018 Legislative Session, and […]

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Florida Medical Association PAC backing Daphne Campbell

Florida Medical Association PAC endorses Robert Asencio

Florida Medical Association PAC backing Kristin Jacobs

FMA PAC prescribes another term for Dana Young

Wengay Newton scores clean bill of health from FMA PAC

Florida Medical Association endorses Tina Polsky for HD 81

Florida Medical Association backs Rebekah Bydlak for HD 1

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The Mayernick Group surges into top 10 with Q1 report