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Dad, lobbyist, Boy From Illinois / Floridian, world wanderer...average guy with slightly above average ambition.

Joined June 2014
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Today I signed HB 117, authorizing the public release of grand jury documents like those in the Jeffrey Epstein case. Nobody should be above the law, regardless of wealth, status, or connections. The public deserves to know who participated in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking operation, and the survivors deserve justice.
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All files related to Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal activity should be made public. While the federal government continues to stonewall accountability, I’m glad the Legislature has taken action to release the grand jury material from the Florida state case. I will sign the bill into law.
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@FLVoiceNews21 Feb 2024
JUST IN: Florida Senate passes legislation to permit release of Epstein grand jury documents, now awaits DeSantis approval Filed by Sen. @TinaPolsky and Rep. Peggy Gossett-Seidman flvoicenews.com/florida-sena…
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We are very proud to sponsor West Palm Beach’s @SouthOliveTiger’s 5th Grade Safety Patrol trip to DC! We hope you all enjoyed your time learning more about our Nation’s history. 🇺🇸 @MatForrest – at Dallas, TX
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Ballard Partners Launches “13th & Park” Podcast - Co-Hosted by @adamgoodman3 & @JustinSayfie Check out the first four episodes featuring @LarrySabato, @MarcACaputo, @jmclghln, & Courtney Coppola - all recorded at Ballard Partners Studios in Washington. buzzsprout.com/2051852
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Statement Regarding the Events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021
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📣Shout out to BB, congrats 🎉!The Hill's Top Lobbyists 2020 | TheHill #Sayfie #FlaPol thehill.com/business-a-lobby…
The Hill’s Top Lobbyists 2020

The Hill’s Top Lobbyists 2020

Welcome to The Hill’s annual list of top lobbyists.2020 was a chaotic year for K Street, with the coronavirus pandemic and lobbying battles for COVID-19 relief legislation consuming much of the yea…

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Today on #GivingTuesday, join us in donating to the Gregory Turbeville Scholarship Fund in honor of our late friend. #GivingTuesday2020 Donate: one.fsu.edu/foundation/donat…
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Thank you @FloridaTrend for the recognition – we are honored to serve our clients during these challenging times. Read More: digital.floridatrend.com/pub… #Sayfie #FlaPol
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“Need my largest coffee cup filled to the brim before we begin our regular 9am DC partners call.” – Brian Ballard #BallardPartnersWFH #Sayfie #FlaPol
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As Americans tackle COVID-19 with commitment and unrelenting courage, Ballard Partners is working around the clock, to help every business we represent, every university we advocate for, every hospital we work with, and every health care professional manning the front lines.(1/2)
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Not muting your mic is the new reply all
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Honored to be selected by @usairforce through the LSA acquisition. With this, we will pursue a Vandenberg launch site and gain certification for national security missions. Thrilled to leverage our commercial heavy-lift #NewGlenn launch vehicle for these important missions.
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Check out @abc27's exclusive look into our building and Il Lusso, the new restaurant opening on the first floor #IlLussoOnPark #FlaPol #Sayfie Read More: wtxl.com/news/building-talla…
Building Tallahassee: The buzz inside 201 East Park Avenue

Building Tallahassee: The buzz inside 201 East Park Avenue

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - Last week, we gave you a sneak peek at the newest restaurant coming to downtown Tallahassee.

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When did it become okay to be more offended by what someone with no power says than by what someone with power does?
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Touchdown of the New Shepard Booster and Crew Capsule! Congrats to Team Blue and our payload customers on board today!
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“We also believe his progressive view of policing is right for our community.....And in the end, if Bell and some number of deputies cannot support the sheriff’s path, they should leave.” sun-sentinel.com/opinion/edi…
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As Ballard makes a name for himself in DC, a big reason for @BallardFirm’s success is on display in Tallahassee every session, and it’s pretty straightforward: he works hard and he’s decent to people teapaw.org/marcacaputo/status/980…
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@MarcACaputo2 Apr 2018
The most-influential lobbyist in Trump’s Washington isn’t Corey Lewandowski politico.com/magazine/story/…
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Major congrats to our fearless leader BB & our stellar DC Team👊🏽🙌🏽! politi.co/2uEFEVB via @politicomag #sayfie #FlaPol
The Most Powerful Lobbyist in Trump’s Washington

The Most Powerful Lobbyist in Trump’s Washington

Hint: It’s not Corey Lewandowski.

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All gaming lobbyists.
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It’s been a honor to work w/an incredible leader, @RepJNunez. Thank u for all you have done for FL! teapaw.org/repjnunez/status/97141…
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As my final session comes to an end, I invite you to listen to my remarks on Wednesday, March 7th. At 4:00 PM. It has been an honor to serve as the Speaker Pro Tempore of the Florida House. thefloridachannel.org/
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