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Drew WilsonFebruary 28, 2018

Flagler Strategies brought in about $95,000 over the last three months of 2017 giving it an estimated haul of $395,000 for the year. The two-person shop had a half-dozen executive clients last quarter, handled by Michael Cantens, while the 13 clients on the legislative side got the full attention of both Cantens and Alex Miranda. […]

Staff ReportsMay 11, 2017

Vance Aloupis’ second finance report shows a fundraising slowdown to $31,150 in April from just over $103,000 in March. But the Miami Republican, vying to replace the term-limited Mike Bileca in House District 115, still eclipses the competition for the seat, which has raised a total of $250 among three candidates. All of Aloupis’ reported contributions for April […]

Drew WilsonNovember 16, 2015

The third quarter compensation report is in for big-time lobbying group Corcoran & Johnston, which reported an estimated $1.3 million in compensation from its 78 clients. The firm’s top client for the quarter running July 1 to Sept. 30 was the University of South Florida Foundation, which paid $59,000 for representation before the Legislature, and […]

Phil AmmannMarch 31, 2015

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio returns to his old stomping grounds — Tallahassee — for a Rubio Victory PAC breakfast fundraising reception on April 7 for the prospective 2016 presidential candidate. On Monday, Rubio announced he will have”something important” to say a few days later, on April 13. The $1-000-a-plate general reception begins 8:30 a.m. at the Governors Club […]

Ryan RayMarch 10, 2015

Rep. Matt Gaetz successfully steered legislation to formally legalize “transportation network services” like Uber through the House Transportation & Ports Subcommittee on Tuesday. Debate on the bill – heated at times – lasted about an hour and featured an unusual aspect identified by committee Chairman Tom Rooney: “This has got to be the first bill in five years that I’ve […]

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Flagler Strategies brings in $100K in Q4, $400K in 2017

Miami Republican Vance Aloupis hoists $31,150 in April

Corcoran & Johnston among top earners, with $1.3 million in Q3 lobbying compensation

Marco Rubio holds Tallahassee breakfast fundraiser April 7

Uber bill greenlighted by House transportation panel