State Sen. Susan Rubio has a powerful position in Sacramento. As chair of the Insurance Committee, the Baldwin Park Democrat can help pass or kill any legislation affecting that industry. Due to a law meant to prevent corruption, Rubio can’t accept campaign donations from insurance lobbyists — or any other lobbyists — as she raises […]
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Lobbyist wrote bill to protect Visit Orlando but sought to hide his role
A state bill that would have restricted the ability of Orange County commissioners to cut Visit Orlando’s funding was written not by the senator who carried it, but by a lobbyist for the county, the Sentinel has learned. Lobbyist Chris Carmody sought to hide his role in the legislation, which is now raising eyebrows and […]
Dayton region lobbyist in Washington says Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has strong support
Jan. 7—Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has the attention of President Joe Biden and Congress, putting it in a strong position to continue getting needed federal support as long as divisions in Congress do not lead to defense budget cuts, according to Michael Gessel, the Dayton region’s top lobbyist in Washington D.C. Gessel, 69, is vice […]
Dayton region lobbyist in Washington says Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has strong support
Jan. 7—Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has the attention of President Joe Biden and Congress, putting it in a strong position to continue getting needed federal support as long as divisions in Congress do not lead to defense budget cuts, according to Michael Gessel, the Dayton region’s top lobbyist in Washington D.C. Gessel, 69, is vice […]
Dayton region lobbyist in Washington says Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has strong support
Jan. 7—Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has the attention of President Joe Biden and Congress, putting it in a strong position to continue getting needed federal support as long as divisions in Congress do not lead to defense budget cuts, according to Michael Gessel, the Dayton region’s top lobbyist in Washington D.C. Gessel, 69, is vice […]