Lobbyist Richard Reeves, a month after departing GrayRobinson, has set up his own shop, RLR Consulting. âI have a proven track record of working successfully with individuals and issues across the political spectrum, and I look forward to promoting good public policy before the legislative and executive branches,â Reeves said in a press release.
Richard Reeves, a veteran lobbyist who founded his own firm before joining another that merged with GrayRobinson last year, now is leaving the firm, he told Florida Politics Friday. “I wanted to be out on my own again,” he said in a phone interview. “The opportunity to work with Dean (Cannon) was tremendous. He’s a great mentor and leader and friend.”
Republican state Rep. Shawn Harrison is holding a campaign kickoff party later this month to launch his re-election bid in House District 63. The event, hosted by House Majority 2016 and featuring special guest Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, is Thursday, June 29, beginning 5 p.m. at the historic Tampa Theater, 711 N. Franklin St. Included on the extensive list of local GOP leaders making the host committee are House Speaker Richard Corcoran from Land OâLakes, and Speakers-to-be Jose Oliva and…
Summertime is here â well, unofficially. While Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who died while serving in the countryâs armed forces, the holiday also marks the unofficial start of summer. That means baseball games and cookouts; road trips to the stateâs theme parks; and a plethora of tourists visiting restaurants, beaches and hotels. More than 38 million travelers were expected to travel this holiday weekend, according to the AAA 2016 Memorial Day travel forecast. The motor group estimated…
One of the largest and most prestigious law firms in Florida is merging with former House Speaker Dean Cannonâs governmental affairs firm. GrayRobinson P.A. announced the merger with Tallahasseeâs Capitol Insight on Thursday. The terms were confidential. The deal creates the third-largest influence shop in Florida, according to the state’s directory of registered lobbyists. âThe merger blends the political influence of Capitol Insight with the horsepower and statewide footprint of GrayRobinson,â GrayRobinson managing shareholder and President Byrd F. âBiffâ Marshall Jr. said in a statement. With the merger,…
The man of the hour smiled as his colleagues told stories and reminisced about his time in the Florida Legislature. They spoke of his commitment to his family, his dedication to his community, and his calm demeanor when dealing with the tough issues the state has faced in recent years. âHe is the George Bailey from âItâs a Wonderful Lifeâ in our state,â Fernandina Beach Republican Sen. Aaron Bean said of Senate President Andy Gardiner. âHeâs truly the richest man…
Lobbying firm Wilson & Associates LLC is reinforcing its governmental affairs team with the addition of state legislative and appropriations veteran Julie Fess. Fess, with two decades of experience, joins the Tallahassee firm specializing in energy, infrastructure, construction, regulated industries and defense. Hailing from the Orlando area, Fess offers longstanding political connections, serving in the offices of both former Florida House Speaker Dean Cannon and Senate Budget Chair and Majority Leader Locke Burt. As a senior legislative staffer, Fess developed extensive…
