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Peter SchorschNovember 6, 2019

Three former elected officials who are now lobbyists posted strong compensation reports for the third quarter of 2019. Florida lobbyists report their pay in ranges covering $10,000 increments up to $50,000, after which lobbyists must report exact pay. Quarterly reports also list broad ranges for overall compensation ranges for the quarter. Compensation reports covering July […]

Drew WilsonAugust 23, 2019

Teamwork can make the dream work for many, but some thrive working solo.

Drew WilsonJuly 29, 2019

The Aug. 1 fundraiser will be held at Kottkamp’s home in North Fort Myers.

Jacob OglesJune 10, 2019

The Israel visit was a "big win" for Gov. DeSantis.

Jim RosicaJune 3, 2019

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"The greyhound industry ... was arbitrarily eliminated."

Drew WilsonMarch 12, 2019

VISIT FLORIDA funding and school choice expansion are a go. Gambling bills and a full certificate of need repeal are a no.

Drew WilsonMarch 12, 2019

The state’s most tuned in political insiders have some firm opinions on two of the top Republicans in national politics. Florida Politics reached out to more than 100 of the state’s top political minds on to get their take President Donald Trump’s re-election odds and U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz standing with his campaign trail bestie, […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 8, 2019

Republicans were a near monolith in saying former Congressman had outperformed their expectations.

Drew WilsonFebruary 8, 2019

Gambling expansion is a bad bet, but smokable pot is even money.

Drew WilsonNovember 21, 2018

Sole proprietorships may not have the glitzy websites or decades of combined lobbying experience their high-powered peers boast, but they still manage to reel in solid numbers quarter after quarter. One of the top solo performers of the third quarter was Johnson & Blanton lobbyist Georgia McKeown, who pulled in an estimated $160,000 via her […]

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Crowds gather to see Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. (Gabrielle Russon)

Former electeds fare well in third-quarter lobbying pay

Lobbying compensation: Solo shops score in second quarter

Jeff Kottkamp hosting Ray Rodrigues fundraiser Thursday

Florida Influencer Poll: Sending up Israel, sending out Mike Hill

Greyhound racing supporters ready lawsuit to ‘overturn’ Amendment 13

Florida Influencer Poll: The 2019 Legislative Session crystal ball

Florida Influencer Poll: Donald Trump in good shape, Matt Gaetz treading water

Florida Influencer Poll: Ron DeSantis’ first weeks turned some heads

Florida Influencer Poll: Sports betting a no-go, pot deadline in doubt

Solo lobbyists fare well in Q3