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Staff ReportsOctober 24, 2016

The committee backing Amendment 1 took in another $560,000 between Oct. 7 and Oct. 14, all of it from Florida Power & Light. Consumers for Smart Solar has now raised more than $22 million this cycle and had about $1.5 million of that money on hand Oct. 14. FPL has donated about $6.1 million of […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 19, 2016

The push to vote “Yes on 1” is underway. Mailers from Consumers for Smart Solar are hitting Floridians’ mailboxes, encouraging them to support the solar initiative. The mailers call the proposal a “straightforward plan that encourages solar.” The amendment is backed by the state’s major electric companies, and outlines the rules for solar power in […]

Mitch PerryAugust 30, 2016

A constitutional amendment intended to expand the use of solar power in Florida has passed. The measure is winning statewide by a huge 73 percent to 27 percent margin. The measure needed 60 percent to win. Amendment 4 exempts solar devices and equipment from being subject to the personal tangible property tax. A business that currently has solar […]

Peter SchorschAugust 15, 2016

The committee backing the solar power amendment on the November 2016 ballot raised nearly $2.8 million over two days to start the month after posting no contributions since June. Consumers for Smart Solar has raised more than $18.8 million since it began operations in July 2015, mainly through massive support from the utility industry. As […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 15, 2016

A focus on Tampa Bay continues to be profitable for several boutique lobbying firms. Several firms with Tampa Bay interests posted healthy earnings during the second quarter of 2016. Firms are required to file compensation reports each quarter, and the most recent reports were due by Aug. 14. The reports typically include compensation ranges. Records […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 2, 2016

Creating a talented workforce involves collaboration from educators, business leaders and the local community. That was the message the Florida Chamber Foundation hoped to send Thursday during its annual Learners to Earners Education Summit. The one-day event brings together the business community, workforce professionals and education leaders to brainstorm how they can connect students to […]

Phil AmmannJune 24, 2015

In a landmark settlement on Wednesday, Gulf Power Company agreed to protect North Florida’s Apalachicola River by moving toxic coal ash waste stored at the company’s Scholz Generating Plant. The retired 62-year-old plant, located near Sneads, still contains hundreds of thousands of tons of coal ash in holding lagoons overlooking the river. According to three […]

Phil AmmannMay 19, 2015

On Tuesday, the Florida Chamber of Commerce picked Stan Connally, president and CEO of Gulf Power Co., as Central Panhandle Regional Chairman. Appointed by Chamber Chairman Steve Knopik, president and CEO of Bealls Inc., Connally will serve the 2014-2015 term as one of the 12 individuals making up the Regional Chair Program. Connally, who has led […]

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Solar Amendment 1 backers raise another $560K, now at over $22M

Direct mail round up: Consumers for Smart Solar making pitch to vote ‘Yes on 1’

Amendment 4 wins — measure would expand solar power in Florida

Solar amendment supporters shine, raise $2.8M in 2 days

Lobbying firms focused on Tampa Bay report substantial Q2 earnings

Florida Chamber Foundation looks toward 2030 at education summit

Gulf Power settles federal lawsuit, agrees to move toxic coal ash from Apalachicola River

Florida Chamber picks Gulf Power CEO as Panhandle regional chair