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A.G. GancarskiOctober 13, 2015

The Human Rights Campaign has its troops on the ground as registered lobbyists for the expansion of the Human Rights Ordinance. They have an important ally from the Southern Strategy Group: Deno Hicks, a Jacksonville native and the managing power of the Jacksonville SSG office, who is now a registered lobbyist via Florida Businesses for […]

Ryan RaySeptember 27, 2015

Southern Political Report, a glossy quarterly focused on insider aspects of Dixie politics, has ranked the top law and lobbying firms in each southern state for its newest issue. The top “small firms” (the magazine’s words, not ours) devoted to governmental affairs consulting in Florida were listed as follows: Ballard Partners Southern Strategy Group Capital City Consulting […]

Phil AmmannAugust 17, 2015

In preparation for the upcoming 2016 Florida Legislative Session, Florida Businesses for a Competitive Workforce (FBCW) picked GOP consultant Patrick Slevin as its new campaign manager. Slevin will help lead the bipartisan coalition to pass the Competitive Workforce Act, which seeks to modernize state law to include anti-discrimination protection based on sexual orientation and gender […]

Peter SchorschJuly 1, 2015

With more than a decade of public service experience, insurance regulation expert Monte Stevens is now moving to the private sector, joining Southern Strategy Group (SSG) as a lobbyist. SSG, one of the largest advocacy firms in the South, is adding Stevens to its roster of leading Tallahassee power players, who represent a broad range […]

Peter SchorschJune 30, 2015

Last year, Southern Strategy Group picked up former Florida House Appropriations Chairman Seth McKeel, and he has been busily building a powerful lobbying presence in the lucrative Tampa Bay market. SSG’s Georgia office apparently took note, because this week their Atlanta-based office announced they are hiring longtime Georgia lawmaker and former House Appropriations Chairman Ben […]

Peter SchorschMay 27, 2015

Registered governmental affairs firms, representing virtually every industry in Florida, reported earning slightly more than $35 million from January 1 to March 31 of this year to lobby the Florida Legislature. FloridaPolitics.com previously reported which firms made what, with Southern Strategy Group leading all firms with $2.25 million in Q1 compensation. Crunching the numbers, here are a […]

Staff ReportsMay 18, 2015

Southern Strategy Group led all firms in compensation for lobbying the Florida Legislature during the first quarter of 2015, hauling in $2.25 million, according to recently released lobbying compensation figures. Registered lobbying firms, representing virtually every industry sector in Florida, reported earning slightly more than $35 million from January to March of this year. SSG stood alone in […]

Ryan RayApril 1, 2015

Though ridesharing companies such as Uber and Lyft are getting most of the ink these days, you’d be a fool to sleep on the short-term rental aspect of the new so-called sharing economy. Companies like industry leader Airbnb are challenging zoning rules, raising the ire of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association and raising questions about fundamental property rights. Such a complex issue […]

Peter SchorschMarch 19, 2015

Amid the early skirmishes of the 2015 Legislative Session, an unexpected upset occurred this past week when a bill died in its first committee of reference. The fact the bill died is not entirely surprising, especially in light of the policy in the bill. In fact, that the bill was even being considered is a testament […]

Phil AmmannMarch 16, 2015

Three of Florida’s creative and advocacy leaders are asking the public to determine which of five worthy causes will win a stronger voice in Tallahassee. Open voting has begun today in the inaugural Cause[+]Effect campaign, where one Orlando-area nonprofit will win $20,000 in free infographics, advocacy, and marketing The trio of companies are Bubbled.it, which […]

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Aerial shot captures the devastating impact of a hurricane on a small town, showcasing flooded streets and submerged homes after the storm.

Southern Strategy Group lobbying for Jax HRO

Big-time Tallahassee influence firms ranked in regional magazine

Florida Businesses for a Competitive Workforce selects Patrick Slevin as campaign manager

Personnel note: Monte Stevens moves to private sector, joins Southern Strategy Group

Southern Strategy Group adds another appropriations chairman — this time in Georgia

Crunching the numbers from the most recent lobbying compensation reports

Firms collect more than $35 million in fees during first quarter of 2015 to lobby Legislature

Southern Strategy Group lands short-term rentals giant Airbnb

Medicaid dental carve-out saga shows fundamentals still matter

Bubbled.it opens voting for one nonprofit to win $20K in advocacy