CEBU CITY – A very familiar name coming from a very influential poltical clan may challenge Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia in next year's elections. Joseph Ace Durano is reportedly being urged by different sectors to run for governor and the former Department of Tourism Secretary is considering to
Congresswoman Stephanie Bice is a fourth generation Oklahoman, born and raised in Oklahoma’s Fifth Congressional District. She graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1995 with a degree in Marketing and International Business.
Prior to her election to Congress, Bice served in the Oklahoma State Senate for six years. During her tenure, she was Assistant Majority Floor Leader and Chair of the Senate Finance Committee.
Before her public service, Bice worked in the private sector for eight years in financial oversight, business strategy and marketing for her family’s technology company. In addition, she ran her own marketing company, and later helped lead a boutique digital marketing agency as vice president of business development.
Overview
The year 2020 began with the optimism of advancing numerous pieces of legislation and promises of strong bipartisan cooperation, but activity suddenly halted in March with the onset of shutdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic – essentially stalling all legislative activity for months. During the remaining months of the 133
rd General Assembly, the Legislature’s attention turned to addressing COVID-19 and the scandal surrounding former Speaker Larry Householder and House Bill (H.B.) 6. The Ohio General Assembly concluded its busy post-election lame duck session on December 22, 2020.
Any unfinished legislation needs reintroduced in the 134
th General Assembly, which officially convened on January 4, 2021. This memo summarizes the 2020 lame duck session and previews what to expect from the 134
February 4th - Tim Busch
Tim Busch a businessman, lawyer, and Catholic philanthropist based in Orange County, California. Tim is the President & CEO of the Busch Group, a family of companies that include a law firm, hotel management and development company, winery, and faith based non-profit organizations. Tim has been a practicing attorney in Orange County for more than 35 years and is the founder of The Busch Firm, an Irvine law firm established in 1979 which specializes in tax and corporate law and the representation of religious organizations. He also has various affiliations in private operating and real estate companies, including Pacific Hospitality Group, a company that owns and operates 12 hotels throughout the United States, including The Meritage Collection, an exclusive collection of lifestyle hotels located in Napa, La Jolla, Kauai and Huntington Beach. He is also a partner in Busch’s Markets, which operates 16 high-end grocery stores in southeastern Michigan.