Drew WilsonNovember 22, 2019
5min721
The Southern Group followed with $3.65 million for the quarter
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Drew WilsonNovember 22, 2019Drew WilsonAugust 23, 2019
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The performance landed them in the No. 3 spot in legislative lobbying pay.
Drew WilsonFebruary 18, 2019
3min631
The $2.25 million quarter put his firm ahead of much larger outfits.
Peter SchorschJuly 4, 2018
12min487
Whether it’s lighting up the grill or some bottle rockets, Floridians are expected to bring some weekend flair to a mid-week Fourth of July. AAA – The Auto Club Group forecasts a record-breaking 46.9 million Americans will hit the road between Tuesday and Sunday to celebrate Independence Day, and Orlando once again tops the list […]
Peter SchorschFebruary 26, 2018
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While you were sleeping—or watching LobbyTools for other stuff—language was put in the House’s annual tax package to, among other things, void all 58 existing puppy mill sale bans and prevent any future bans. Now that’s pre-emption. Over the past decade, 58 municipalities have passed these ordinances in the state, according to the Animal Defense […]
Jim RosicaJanuary 10, 2018
4min391
A key Senate panel said “beer me” on Wednesday, as it cleared legislation to allow ads for brewskis in Florida theme parks. The bill (SB 822), backed by GOP Sen. Travis Hutson of Elkton, won over the Regulated Industries Committee by a vote of 7-2. Republican Sens. Greg Steube of Sarasota and Dorothy Hukill of Port Orange voted […]
Peter SchorschJuly 4, 2017
13min452
Whether it’s on a boat or at the beach, setting off fireworks or firing up the grill, Floridians are expected to kick off Fourth of July weekend in style. An estimated 2.3 million Floridians are expected to travel during the holiday weekend, part of a historic holiday travel weekend travel pattern, according to AAA – […]
Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 9, 2016
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Ron Book had another strong quarter, reporting earnings of more than $1 million in the second quarter of 2016. The South Florida firm reported a median compensation of more than $1.5 million for its work lobbying the Florida Legislature between April 1 and June 30. The earnings mean the firm will once again be one […]
Peter SchorschNovember 26, 2015
12min228
corbellaWith all the talk of beleaguered immigrants seeking refuge in America, the true meaning of Thanksgiving is all too poignant this year. We’ve all seen the words “turkey” and “lobbyist” in the same sentence before. But, more than likely, this referred to the role of special interests in securing political pork for clients. Indeed, Florida’s […]
Ryan RayAugust 12, 2015
3min425
The lobbying practice led by longtime Adams Street fixture Ron Book continued to net some of the largest earnings figures in all of Florida lobbying this past quarter: His firm took in $2,015,000 in lobbying fees, according to estimates based on a compensation report submitted Tuesday. The Ronald L. Book PA firm led by its namesake had a legislative […]