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Martin DyckmanJune 23, 2015

Pope Francis’s encyclical on saving the world — “our common home” — from what we are doing to it is a powerful appeal to everyone, not just to those who belong to the church he leads. The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism — my denomination — praised Francis for having “shone a Catholic spotlight […]

Daniel TilsonJune 23, 2015

The tall, thin man stood surveying the inside of the giant warehouse full of forgotten, misbegotten and just plain old rotten rejects and has-beens. He stood frozen a few moments before looking up at countless 50-foot-high rows of hopelessly overloaded dark metal shelving and storage units as far as the eye could see. His head […]

Staff ReportsJune 23, 2015

In a blistering press release, state Sen. Geraldine Thompson said Gov. Rick Scott vetoed eight projects she supported in the state budget because she doesn’t “think like him.” “I championed eight projects for appropriations that would benefit low-income and minority communities, all eight were vetoed by Gov. Rick Scott,” she said in a prepared statement. […]

Phil AmmannJune 23, 2015

Three Democratic state lawmakers are endorsing Palm Beach County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay in her bid for the Treasure Coast congressional seat held by U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy. McKinlay, who was elected in November, is running for Florida’s 18th Congressional District, as Murphy runs for Marco Rubio’s U.S. Senate seat. If elected, she will become one […]

Phil AmmannJune 23, 2015

Some of Jacksonville’s most influential Republicans will appear at a fundraiser next week to support Jason Fischer in his bid for Duval County House District 16. The afternoon reception begins Monday, June 29 at 5:00 p.m. at the Epping Forest Yacht Club, 1830 Epping Forest Drive in Jacksonville. With nearly 40 hosts listed, the event will […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 23, 2015

The final Lenny Curry transition budget meeting of the day covers the Jacksonville Retirement System. Sam Mousa chairs the meeting. 3:05: A review of the Operating Budget for the General Employees’ Pension. Salaries are up $16K; vacancies have been filled. This is a six person shop. 3:07: Professional services and money management fees are always […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 23, 2015

Tuesday’s Lenny Curry transition team budget meetings continue with a foray into Court Administration with Sam Mousa and Judge Mark Mahon. 1:55: A discussion of the new courthouse and the ability to bring services in-house, related to family court services. 1:56: “The growth area is in paternity.” Children born out of wedlock, et al. 1:57: They need […]

Phil AmmannJune 23, 2015

More than a few high-profile Tampa Bay Democrats will be joining Gwen Graham for a major fundraiser next week to help her re-election effort in Florida’s 2nd Congressional District. The $250-per-person reception will be Tuesday, June 30, beginning 5:30 p.m. at the home of former Democratic state Sen. Pat Frank, who now serves as Hillsborough […]

Mitch PerryJune 23, 2015

Mary Mulhern said Tuesday she will soon file to run for the Florida Congressional District 13 seat in Pinellas County occupied by Republican incumbent David Jolly. The former Tampa city councilwoman floated the idea 11 days ago of a possible run for the seat, held more than 42 years by C.W. Bill Young, until his death […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 23, 2015

The first week of Chief Administrative Officer Sam Mousa‘s budget reviews of city departments for the Lenny Curry transition team is in the books. However, there are limited schedules Tuesday through Thursday. The day starts off with the State Attorney and the Public Defender offices. Fun Fact: Mike Weinstein is a filed candidate for the Public Defender office for […]

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Martin Dyckman: Jeb Bush cherry-picks where to enforce his faith

Daniel Tilson: Rick Scott phones it in with 2015 tax-cutting "victory tour"

Geraldine Thompson says her projects vetoed because she doesn’t “think” like Rick Scott

3 Democratic state lawmakers endorse Melissa McKinlay for Patrick Murphy’s seat

Jason Fischer draws high-profile Duval Republicans for HD 16 fundraiser June 29

Lenny Curry Transition budget meetings: Retirement System

Lenny Curry Transition Budget meetings: Court Administration

Democratic power roster to help re-elect Gwen Graham with June 30 Tampa fundraiser

Mary Mulhern says she’s running for CD 13 seat in Pinellas County

Lenny Curry Transition Team Budget Review: State Attorney and Public Defender