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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.
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
6:50 pm on December 27...and I think I am done assembling all of the toys my kids got for Christmas. A NEW TRACK RECORD! #DadLife – at West Palm Beach, FL
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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…
Replying to @DanDaley
There’s definitely a State law for that. Passed in 2019 Session. – at West Palm Beach, FL
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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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I really like the new Taylor Swift album. My almost 10 year old daughter doesn't (yet). Happy to see Taylor going after the coveted 46+ White Male Dad demographic. "That's when the big bucks start rolling in!"
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Emptied the dishwasher and only had to leave 4 items out because I have NO idea where they go. A personal best! #DadLife – at West Palm Beach, FL
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Replying to @josefelixdiaz
Cheers. – at West Palm Beach, FL
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I have not been this anxious for 1st grade to be over since I was in 1st grade.
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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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Replying to @gregkblack
@gregkblack a world wide pandemic was never in our talking points but I was happy to see this story. @BallardFirm news.wjct.org/post/florida-s…
I need to check my kids old school schedule because apparently they need to eat at least 5 times between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Who knew?! – at West Palm Beach, FL
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Two step verification (minimum) should be required before you can “reply all”. – at Tallahassee, FL
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