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A.G. GancarskiMarch 10, 2016

Eight-term Florida Republican Rep. Jeff Miller, chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, on Thursday announced his retirement from the House at the end of the current term. “We knew there would come a day when it would be time to pass the torch,” Miller said in a statement. “That day has come.” Miller has […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 10, 2016

The big news in the HD 11 race in Duval and Nassau Counties: a candidate in the 6 person GOP field, Donnie Horner, has finally crossed the $100,000 barrier. Horner has raised $101,525 in his campaign. “I am honored by the continued support from so many in our community who have stepped up to help […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 10, 2016

A $31,670 February for Charles Cofer, 4th Circuit candidate for public defender, brings Cofer up to almost $60,000 raised during his three months in the race. The majority of Cofer’s 92 contributions came from the legal community, a base Cofer expected to provide such support. Among the names are Jim Rinaman, Holland and Knight, Harrell and Harrell, and […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 9, 2016

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry‘s PAC, Build Something That Lasts, celebrated the Senate passing of the Jacksonville “pension tax” bill with an email to supporters. In an email on Wednesday the PAC noted: “Since its inception, Build Something That Lasts has made $141k in contributions to PACs related to Tallahassee elected officials, including contributing to the House […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 9, 2016

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A bill establishing exceptions for space and seating requirements for liquor licenses for restaurants in Riverside/Avondale commercial character zone, passed the state Senate Wednesday. It had previously passed the House 102-1, sponsored by Reggie Fullwood, instead of Jay Fant, the area’s representative. The goal of the bill is to provide allowances for space and seating requirements in a […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 9, 2016

Ahead of other rallies in the state Thursday, Bernie Sanders will rally at the University of Florida in Gainesville Thursday morning. Doors open at 8, and attendees will Feel The Bern at 11, when the septuagenarian socialist Senator speaks at the University South Village Field. “Just so we’re clear,” claims the announcement, “Bernie WILL be at […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 9, 2016

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Ahead of the Florida primary, the Marco Rubio campaign is bringing star power to Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, in the form of Rick Santorum. There are two Jacksonville events: a National Security presser Thursday at 10 p.m., then a phone bank event, Thursday at 6 p.m.. Both events will be at Rubio’s Jacksonville headquarters on Beach […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 9, 2016

On Wednesday, the Florida Senate voted 35-1 to approve the Discretionary Sales Surtax bill (SB 1652), which would allow Jacksonville to impose a pension tax via referendum if the bill is signed into law. This passage represents the culmination of a concerted effort that started months ago, including the enlistment of an army of city […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 8, 2016

The Florida Senate briefly discussed the Discretionary Sales Surtax bill (SB 1652) on second reading Tuesday ahead of a vote that would allow Jacksonville to impose a pension tax via referendum if the bill passes. The bill, if approved, would allow a referendum in Duval County this year regarding extending until 2060 the half-cent Better […]

Melissa RossMarch 8, 2016

Solar activists are crying foul about proposed changes to JEA’s net metering program. They’ll be airing their concerns at a community forum on solar Wednesday evening at Jacksonville University. The JEA board is considering whether to adopt reductions in the credit that is provided to customers who send power back to the grid through JEA’s net metering policy. Net […]

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Jeff Miller opts out of re-election run for CD 1 seat

In HD 11 race, Donnie Horner crosses the $100K threshold

4th Circuit public defender 4 hopeful Charles Cofer nears $60K raised

Lenny Curry’s PAC exults in pension tax passage

Jax J-1 local bill clears Senate, affects Riverside/Avondale liquor-serving restaurants

Bernie Sanders plans Gainesville rally Thursday

Rick Santorum to campaign in Jacksonville, NE Florida for Marco Rubio

Jacksonville’s pension tax bill sails through Senate, now heads to Gov. Scott

Jax Pension Tax bill is clear for Senate floor vote

Solar activists speak out about proposed changes to JEA net metering