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Julie DelegalDecember 8, 2015

First the lobbyist from the Florida Charter School Alliance wanted to meet with a sitting Duval School Board member – privately. But when former Duval School Board Chairwoman Becki Couch suggested they “notice” the meeting and invite her fellow school board members to join them, lobbyist Ralph Arza said no. He asked her again to […]

Associated PressNovember 20, 2015

A Democratic House member and a Republican Senator want voters to expand term limits for state lawmakers from eight to 12 years. House Democratic Leader Mark Pafford and Sen. Rene Garcia undo bold Thursday that they’ll ask the Legislature to place a measure on the 2016 ballot asking voters to loosen the current term limits. They […]

Peter SchorschNovember 17, 2015

Notorious former lobbyist Jack Abramoff tells anyone who will listen he really wants to improve his image. Fronting a shady, dark money organization is not the best way to go about it. Tuesday morning, Abramoff enters the Florida solar energy fray with an appearance at a news conference hosted by Conservatives for Energy Freedom. The media […]

Peter SchorschOctober 27, 2015

Monica Rodriguez of Ballard Partners was the 2013 co-champion of TallyMadness – the online voting competition to determine Florida’s best lobbyist. Here’s the file on Monica Rodriguez: Significant other? Children? Grand kids? Danielle, 10, and Olivia, 7. In 25 words or less, explain what you do. I help clients maneuver the intricacies of state and […]

Christine Jordan SextonApril 2, 2015

House Appropriations Chairman Richard Corcoran singled out health care lobbyists in Tallahassee during his closing remarks on the House budget Thursday calling them “Gucci-loafing, shoe-wearing special interest powers.” Well, someone had a sense of humor because within hours there was a Twitter account under the name “@GucciLoafing.” The profile picture, of course, was a pair […]

Christine Jordan SextonApril 2, 2015

House Appropriations Chairman Richard Corcoran singled out health care lobbyists in Tallahassee during his closing remarks on the House budget Thursday calling them “Gucci-loafing, shoe-wearing special interest powers.” Well, someone had a sense of humor because within hours there was a Twitter account under the name “@GucciLoafing.” The profile picture, of course, was a pair […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 24, 2015

A lot of times what one sees at the state Capitol depends on one’s point of view. A spectator’s voter registration card can very well indicate whether he’s watching a war on public education or an attempt to improve students’ learning gains. It’s a bit like the adage about a glass of water. Every now […]

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Julie Delegal: 3 Duval School Board members should get ready for hardball

Lawmakers seek to expand term limits from 8 to 12 years

Tough questions for Jack Abramoff, in Tallahassee today for shady solar advocates

4th Floor Files talks with Monica Rodriguez about capitalism, adrenaline rush and Hakuna Matata

Richard Corcoran’s fiery speech inspires new “Gucci Loafing” Twitter account

Richard Corcoran's fiery speech inspires new "Gucci Loafing" Twitter account

James Call: Lobbyist not just a voice, he's a knowledgeable voice