TAMPA, Fla. – January 22, 2016 – Becker & Poliakoff announced today that it is expanding its Government Law and Lobbying Practice Group with the addition of Karen Skyers to its Tampa, Fla., Regional Office. Tapping high-level expertise developed from her years inside state government as a legislative aide to Florida Senator Arthenia […]
By Alex Blencowe Special to The Miami Times According to the Office of Economic and Demographic Research Census, the Hispanic population in Florida grew from about 17 percent in 2000, to 23 in 2010, and is expected to reach 27 percent in 2030. The past, present and future of Florida […]
Hispanic outreach expert to serve on task force’s advisory committee WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 4, 2015 – Law firm Becker & Poliakoff announced today that Omar Franco, managing director of the firm’s Washington, D.C., office and a federal government lobbyist in the firm’s Government Law & Lobbying Practice, has accepted his nomination by […]
Broward County’s proposed changes to its motor vehicle laws, which come up for a vote on Thursday, were designed to be more “Uber friendly” and pave the way for the ride-hailing service to return to the county. But, the amendments appear to be contrary to Florida law, unconstitutional and put […]
By Ryan Ray | Photos by Mary Beth Tyson Despite a few superficial differences, Becker & Poliakoff’s Yolanda Cash Jackson is your typical high-powered Tallahassee lobbyist. Except more so. The 1992 redistricting that gave rise to so-called “minority-access” districts, Hurricane Andrew and its aftermath, the dawn of GOP dominance in the statehouse and […]
