In Florida's dynamic economic landscape, where state legislation and regulation wield significant influence across industries, our Government Affairs team acts as a strategic ally for businesses seeking to navigate Florida’s intricate regulatory terrain. We help guide clients through the complexities of governmental policies, proactively advocating for their interests before decisions are made, and pursuing change when new obstacles arise.
Our primary mission is to empower clients to pursue their policy goals by crafting solution-driven advocacy plans and executing targeted legislative and executive initiatives. By vigilantly monitoring and analyzing both the legislative and executive branches, we advise clients regarding emerging legislative developments, providing critical insights to mitigate regulatory risks and take advantage of new opportunities.
With decades of combined experience in both public and private sectors, our team understands the policy-making process at federal, state, and local levels. Through our established professional relationships with legislators, agency staff, and industry associations and stakeholders, we help clients navigate political, legislative, and regulatory obstacles to support their business priorities.
Operating statewide, our group facilitates engagement with government agencies and local authorities. Situated in the heart of Florida’s capital, our Tallahassee office provides convenient access for regular and immediate interaction with the legislature and all state agencies.
Recognizing that Government Affairs impacts virtually every sector, we collaborate closely with other strategic practice areas within the firm, utilizing our collective knowledge to develop individualized solutions tailored to our clients' needs.
- Legislative branch lobbying before the Florida House of Representatives and Florida Senate
- Executive branch lobbying before the Governor, Cabinet and state agencies
- State budget appropriations
- Legislative bill drafting and monitoring
- Legislative issue management
- Ad Valorem Tax
- Affordable Housing
- Arts, Sports & Culture
- Banking & Finance
- Cannabis (Hemp/Medical Marijuana)
- Construction
- Cybersecurity
- Education
- Election Policy
- Environmental
- Growth Management, Land Use, and Land Development
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
- Insurance
- Labor & Employment
- Life Sciences
- Real Estate
- Technology
- Transportation
Government Affairs News Update, Publications:
Florida Organization Session
Stearns Weaver Miller News Update|November 2024|Marco T. Paredes, Jr., Robert J. Walters
Publications:
Legislative Tax Package includes Live Local Property Tax Exemption Opt-out Provisions for Taxing Authorities
Stearns Weaver Miller News Update|April 2024|Jacob T. Cremer, Brian J. McDonough, Nicole Neugebauer MacInnes, Marco T. Paredes, Jr., Robert J. Walters
Government Affairs News Update, Land Development News Update, Publications:
FDACS Promulgates New Rules Addressing Agricultural Land Owned by a Foreign Principal
Stearns Weaver Miller News Update|March 2024|Jacob T. Cremer, Samantha R. Decker, Marco T. Paredes, Jr., Susan L. Stephens, Robert J. Walters
Events:
WEBINAR: SB 328 - The 2024 Live Local Act
Stearns Weaver Miller Webinar |March 2024|Jacob T. Cremer, Brian J. McDonough, Nicole Neugebauer MacInnes, Marco T. Paredes, Jr., Robert J. Walters
Government Affairs News Update, Publications:
Rotunda Report Week 9 | March 4-8, 2024
Stearns Weaver Miller News Update|March 2024|Marco T. Paredes, Jr., Robert J. Walters
Government Affairs News Update, Publications:
Rotunda Report Week 8 | February 26-March 1, 2024
Stearns Weaver Miller News Update|March 2024|Samantha R. Decker, Marco T. Paredes, Jr., Robert J. Walters
Publications:
Florida Senate and House of Representatives Pass Senate Bill 328 Amending the 2023 Live Local Act
Stearns Weaver Miller News Update|March 2024|Jacob T. Cremer, Brian J. McDonough, Nicole Neugebauer MacInnes, Marco T. Paredes, Jr.
Government Affairs News Update, Publications:
Rotunda Report Week 7 | February 19-23, 2024
Stearns Weaver Miller News Update|February 2024|Thomas G. Aubin, Marco T. Paredes, Jr., Matthew S. Podolnick, Robert J. Walters