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A.G. GancarskiFebruary 15, 2016

Barring an unforeseen development at Thursday’s special meeting, Jacksonville City Councilman Tommy Hazouri will table his HRO expansion bill at least through May. However, the Jacksonville Coalition for Equality plans on mobilizing its base Thursday nonetheless. After the Council meeting, the JCE will hold a “Yes to Equality” rally in front of the main library on […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 15, 2016

The Florida Senate Bill Search reveals that the Discretionary Sales Surtax bill, Jacksonville’s plan to deal with the unfunded pension liability, has moved to Rules. However, the Senate bill, introduced by Rob Bradley and co-sponsored by Aaron Bean, does not appear to be on the committee agenda for Wednesday. The bill cleared Community Affairs 7 to 1 […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 15, 2016

With four Jacksonville Democrats in the HD 14 race to succeed Mia Jones, a lot of variables are in play still. However, as of the end of January, HD 14 so far looks like a two person money race between Leslie Jean-Bart and former State Representative Terry Fields. Jean-Bart had the best fundraising month of the two; her […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 15, 2016

January saw a slight closing of the fundraising gap between Janet Adkins and her major opponent in the race for Nassau County School Superintendent, Kathy Burns. Adkins raised no January money, though December saw her getting money from JEA Board Chair Tom Petway, former Lieutenant Governor Jeff Kottkamp, and the PAC of Jason Fischer, a current State House candidate from Jacksonville. […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 15, 2016

Donald Trump is in first in every Palmetto State poll ahead of the South Carolina GOP primary. Jeb Bush is somewhat farther back. Jeb is bringing brother George W. in to campaign for him, most notably 6 p.m. Monday in North Charleston. However, W won’t “get in the slop” with Trump, Jeb said Monday. “He’s proud […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 15, 2016

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Months back, FloridaPolitics.com asked Dick Kravitz how he would counteract the fundraising advantage of Jason Fischer in House District 16. Kravitz was unconcerned, saying the money he needed would be there when he needed it. January, for the fourth straight month, has proven that the Jacksonville political veteran was right. $11,800 of new money in January pushed Kravitz […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 14, 2016

In an email, Jacksonville’s CAO, Sam Mousa, told one of those A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Next Level stories about the Alvin Brown administration. This one affects the Bob Hayes Track Meet. “It came to our attention via the Council Auditor this week that the Brown administration did not have a contract executed before […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 14, 2016

Alan Grayson‘s hedge fund problems could become the fatal flaw of his Senate campaign, at least in the eyes of an increasing number of congressional colleagues. First reports on Grayson’s hedge fund issues appeared in POLITICO this summer. Renewed scrutiny from other media outlets soon followed, and in 2016 has turned a slow burn into a raging […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 14, 2016

On Sunday, Gov. Rick Scott directed the flags of the United States and the State of Florida to be flown at half-staff at all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds to honor the memory of United States Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia. Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment. “I […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 14, 2016

Marco Rubio was on Fox News Sunday, with Rubio in the A Block. He then went on to do ABC’s This Week and CBS’ Face the Nation. Rubio talked the post-Scalia era, Donald Trump, and the pattern of deceit from Ted Cruz on the Sunday shows, as well as addressing his strategy in light of 3rd and […]

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Jax Coalition for Equality to rally Thursday after City Council meeting

Jax pension tax bill waits for final Senate committee

HD 14 money race a two person contest thus far

Janet Adkins maintains money lead in Nassau County school sup. race

The W factor: Jeb Bush says his brother won’t “get in the slop” with Donald Trump

HD 16 fundraising race getting tighter by the month

Sam Mousa drops another amusing Alvin Brown administration anecdote

Should Alan Grayson resign his House seat over hedge fund controversy? Patrick Murphy says yes, if true

Rick Scott orders flags at half-staff in Antonin Scalia’s memory

Marco Rubio makes the Sunday show rounds