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Drew WilsonJanuary 15, 2019

Lobby firm GrayRobinson is setting up shop in Washington D.C. The Florida-based firm announced Tuesday that it has inked a deal to acquire Washington-based lobby shop Eris Group, effective Feb. 1. GrayRobinson, which often places well in the Florida list of top-earning firms, said the acquisition would extend their capabilities beyond Florida, and expands its […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 15, 2019

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TAG bills itself as a bipartisan, Florida-focused full-service government relations firm.

Drew WilsonDecember 25, 2018

It’s the giving season, and for those in the process it’ll be a long one — with all the lawmakers being tapped for exec positions by Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis there’s sure to be an extensive slate of special elections. That means the Adams Street crowd will need a few more checks to hand out during […]

Danny McAuliffeDecember 17, 2018

There’s often a disconnect between lawmakers and constituents looking to effect change, but helping to close that gap is a new app that blends the tech of today with the old but reliable methods of grassroots advocacy. RallyWise, a mobile tool that connects users with lawmakers and tracks legislation, is seeking to shift the influence […]

Peter SchorschDecember 5, 2018

When good and deserved things happen to great people, we can all readily celebrate for them. We have one of those moments now, for one of the best-ever people in Florida’s political process – but it means he’ll be leaving the world of full-time Florida politics to head up to the national level. Long-time HCA executive […]

Drew WilsonNovember 27, 2018

Public policy whiz Cesar Fernandez has joined Converge Government Affairs, the growing Miami-based lobby shop founded by veteran influencer Jonathan Kilman. Three years ago, Florida Politics named Fernandez one of its “30-under-30 rising stars” in Florida politics — and his star has only risen since. The Miami native and University of Florida alumnus got his […]

Staff ReportsNovember 26, 2018

Longtime lobbyist Louis Betz has devoted his time and energy to many well-known clients over the years, but now he’s aiming to tackle an issue of immense personal importance — with a little help from his friends, of course. In 2013, Betz was diagnosed with a terminal lung disease and his only chance at survival […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 23, 2018

Suskey Consulting will likely be lobbying for the city of Treasure Island in Tallahassee this year. The firm, owned by former Pinellas resident Alan Suskey, is expected to win a contract with the city Tuesday evening. The contract is on the city’s consent agenda for approval. Such items are typically approved with little to no discussion. […]

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 […]

Drew WilsonNovember 20, 2018

The Florida Alliance of the Boys & Girls Clubs have had Jack Cory‘s Public Affairs Consultants on retainer for more than a decade, but that’s set to change. Newly filed lobbying registrations show David Ramba, Allison Carvajal and Cameron Yarbrough of Ramba Consulting Group picked up the Florida Alliance contract last week. Public Affairs Consultants still lists […]

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Washington-bound: GrayRobinson is headed to D.C.

Personnel note: The Advocacy Group at Cardenas Partners promotes Sarah Busk Suskey, Chris Chaney to partners

The 12 Days of Christmas, as brought to you by these Florida lobbyists and politicos

Influence from home: RallyWise looks to bridge associations with lawmakers

Personnel note: Bryan Anderson promoted to VP of Government Affairs at HCA

Personnel note: Cesar Fernandez joins Converge Government Affairs

Post-transplant, ‘Louis Betz 2.0’ to push for organ procurement changes

Treasure Island retains Suskey Consulting for state lobbying

Solo lobbyists fare well in Q3

Lobby-up: Boys & Girls Clubs dump Jack Cory, jump to Ramba Consulting