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Drew WilsonJanuary 7, 2019

National Rifle Association lobbyist Marion Hammer rolled out the specter of Everytown for Gun Safety in a Friday email to shake some cash out of gun rights supporters. The core of the “alert” was that lobby firm Smith Bryan & Myers is representing the Michael Bloomberg-backed group in Tallahassee, a bit of info she picked […]

Drew WilsonNovember 19, 2018

Newly filed compensation reports show Smith Bryan & Myers hit the million-dollar mark right on the nose during the third quarter of 2018. Named partner Matt Bryan was joined by David Daniel, Thomas Griffin, Jeff Hartley, Lisa Hurley, Jim Naff, and Teye Reeves and handled the needs of nearly 90 clients before the House, Senate, Governor and Cabinet […]

Jim RosicaSeptember 12, 2018

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Lobbyist Teye Reeves has joined the Tallahassee firm of Smith, Bryan & Myers (SBM). “Teye has cemented herself as an ardent influencer in the Capitol,” said Matt Bryan, president of SBM, in a statement. “She has the ability to see an issue from all angles and effectively navigate it through the legislative and executive process. “We’re happy to […]

Peter SchorschMarch 31, 2018

The vernal equinox has come and gone, and we all know what that means — Easter is here. So grab a basket, don the seersucker and start painting those eggs. The holiday once again made it into April, though just barely. Despite not getting as late a date as last year, Easter is still expected […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 26, 2016

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Lisa Hurley, legislative director for the Florida Association of Counties (FAC), has turned in a resignation letter and is heading to Tallahassee’s Smith, Bryan & Myers influence shop. Her last day will be Oct. 21. FAC Executive Director Scott Shalley shared the news with his board of directors in a Monday morning memo. “In my 30 […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 15, 2016

Thomas Griffin, a former chief of staff to state Sen. Rob Bradley, is joining Tallahassee’s Smith, Bryan & Myers lobbying firm. “Tom has earned a reputation as a trusted and respected voice with key stakeholders throughout Florida,” said Matt Bryan, the firm’s president. “We are excited to be growing our firm with up and coming bright minds like his.” Griffin previously […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMay 29, 2016

Summertime is here — well, unofficially. While Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who died while serving in the country’s armed forces, the holiday also marks the unofficial start of summer. That means baseball games and cookouts; road trips to the state’s theme parks; and a plethora of tourists visiting restaurants, beaches and hotels. […]

Ryan RayAugust 18, 2015

The up and coming firm of Smith Bryan & Myers had themselves a healthy second quarter this year, a legislative year so far defined by lawmakers – and lobbyists – spending a lot more time in Tallahassee than anyone thought was likely when 2015 began. According to estimates based on recently submitted compensation reports, SBM […]

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Email insights: Marion Hammer’s latest ‘alert’ is years late

Smith Bryan & Myers cracks $1M in third quarter earnings

Personnel note: Teye Reeves joins Smith, Bryan & Myers

Easter and Passover as brought to you by these lobbyists and political associations

Personnel note: Lisa Hurley moves to Smith, Bryan & Myers

Personnel note: Thomas Griffin joins Smith, Bryan & Myers

Memorial Day is brought to you by these lobbyists, associations and, of course, Publix

Smith Bryan & Myers collects nearly $1 million in Q2 lobbying fees