/tags/lobbyists lobbyists en-US SAąúĽĘ´«Ä± Fri, 27 Oct 2023 20:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-10-27/ashley-moodys-office-fights-ruling-on-lobbying-restrictions Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office has asked a federal appeals court to overturn a decision that blocked part of a 2018 state constitutional amendment imposing new restrictions on lobbying. Fri, 27 Oct 2023 20:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-10-27/ashley-moodys-office-fights-ruling-on-lobbying-restrictions Jim Saunders /government-politics/2023-03-24/desantis-signs-bill-to-shield-businesses-and-insurance-companies-from-lawsuits The heavily lobbied bill HB 837 reduces the statute of limitations for filing negligence lawsuits and largely eliminates “one-way attorney” fees that insurers can have to pay to cover the costs of plaintiffs’ lawyers. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 15:45:12 GMT /government-politics/2023-03-24/desantis-signs-bill-to-shield-businesses-and-insurance-companies-from-lawsuits News Service of Florida /florida-news/2023-03-01/judge-blocks-lobbying-restrictions-on-state-and-local-officials U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom issued a preliminary injunction against a restriction on state and local officials lobbying other government bodies while in office. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 14:30:00 GMT /florida-news/2023-03-01/judge-blocks-lobbying-restrictions-on-state-and-local-officials Jim Saunders /state/2023-01-03/south-florida-officials-aim-to-block-states-lobbying-restrictions Officials from Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and Leon counties filed a lawsuit in federal court in Miami challenging the lobbying restrictions. Tue, 03 Jan 2023 14:00:00 GMT /state/2023-01-03/south-florida-officials-aim-to-block-states-lobbying-restrictions Jim Saunders /politics/2022-12-27/new-year-brings-lobbying-restrictions-toll-breaks-for-floridians Beefed up lobbying restrictions and breaks for motorists who frequently use toll roads are among state laws and other changes that will arrive with the new year. Tue, 27 Dec 2022 21:00:00 GMT /politics/2022-12-27/new-year-brings-lobbying-restrictions-toll-breaks-for-floridians Jim Turner | News Service of Florida /news/2022-05-26/lobbying-restrictions-get-go-ahead Lobbying restrictions that Florida voters approved in 2018 are ready to take effect. Thu, 26 May 2022 17:04:54 GMT /news/2022-05-26/lobbying-restrictions-get-go-ahead News Service of Florida /news/2021-01-13/lobbyists-shift-away-from-florida-capitol-amid-covid-19 Lobbyists, who a year ago could be seen chilling in lawmakers’ offices or huddling in the Capitol rotunda, are resorting to Zoom, text messages and off-campus meetings to get the job done. Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:07:59 GMT /news/2021-01-13/lobbyists-shift-away-from-florida-capitol-amid-covid-19 Dara Kam / News Service of Florida /2017-05-05/amid-presidential-access-questions-former-trump-campaign-manager-quits-lobbying-firm After criticism that the controversial Corey Lewandowski promised access to the president and hadn't registered as a lobbyist, he's stepping aside and says he will focus on speaking engagements. Fri, 05 May 2017 17:12:00 GMT /2017-05-05/amid-presidential-access-questions-former-trump-campaign-manager-quits-lobbying-firm Marilyn Geewax, Rebekah Entralgo /politics/2014-08-15/florida-lobbying-firms-collect-millions-during-second-quarter With industries ranging from casinos to taxicabs looking to influence the Legislature, new reports offer a glimpse of the millions of dollars in fees that… Fri, 15 Aug 2014 20:19:24 GMT /politics/2014-08-15/florida-lobbying-firms-collect-millions-during-second-quarter Jim Saunders -- News Service of Florida /politics/2014-04-28/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-tallahassee-lobbyist Tallahassee is full of lobbyists, and they’re in high gear at the Capitol for the final week of the legislative session.A lobbyist is someone who is hired… Mon, 28 Apr 2014 20:19:44 GMT /politics/2014-04-28/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-tallahassee-lobbyist