Below you will find a summary of legislation that moved during week five of Session. Each issue discussed has the potential to impact your municipality and organization. In the weeks ahead, we will continue to monitor these bills and others while advocating on your behalf. Ready to Sign: This week, […]
Appropriations: This week both the House and Senate passed their respective budgets out of the Appropriations Committee. The Senate proposed a $92.8 billion budget that includes a 3% pay raise for state workers, the first in years. The House proposed a $91.3 billion that is $1.3 billion lighter than the […]
Yolanda Cash Jackson Co-Founds The National Black Professional Lobbyists Association (NBPLA)
12.13.2019
Becker Shareholder Yolanda Cash Jackson is a co-founder of The National Black Lobbyists Association (NBPLA), a group created to promote diversity and inclusion in the lobbying corps at state capitols. Gregory Jones, President and CEO of The Jones Group, and John Heath, Government Affairs Manager at Turo, also serve as […]
Becker’s Alex Alamo is a member of the 41st class of Leadership Miami, a program that helps prepare future leaders for success by cultivating civic engagement and educating members on identifying and addressing vital issues that impact Miami-Dade County, now and in the future. The program also helps to establish […]
The Becker Exclusive: José Fuentes Sits Down with Miami Dade College President, Eduardo J. Padron
08.02.2019
Senior Government Relations Consultant José Fuentes recently sat down for an interview with the longtime president of Miami Dade College, Eduardo Padron. The interview includes discussion regarding Padron’s successful career as a collegiate president. From struggles resulting from immigration to his career path in education, José covers many interesting topics […]
