New College of Florida hires Ballard Partners for federal lobbying work

New College of Florida hires Ballard Partners for federal lobbying work

New College of Florida will have one of Florida’s top lobbying firm representing its interests.

Ballard Partners was hired to monitor federal education and infrastructure legislation, according to O’Dwyers, a public relations trade publication. The publication also reported Ballard Partners founder Brian Ballard and Daniel McFaul, a former chief of staff to U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz of Fort Walton Beach, will handle lobbying duties for the New College Foundation.

Ballard Partners is currently the one of the top earning firms in Tallahassee based on disclosure of Florida contracts worth between $10,000 and $50,000. The firm also significantly grew its presence in Washington, D.C. over the last dec...

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