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James CallMarch 16, 2015

The Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee quenched Sen. Jack Latvala’s thirst for votes by unanimously passing his proposal to end the state’s prohibition on growler-size beer containers. Florida law allows beer to be sold in sizes up to 32 ounces and more than 128 ounces but not in the half-gallon containers that are the favorite of craft beer aficionados […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 16, 2015

With a week to go until Election Day, Jacksonville At Large City Council Group 5 candidate Ju’Coby Pittman faces a complication outside of the realm of electoral politics. The Clara White Mission, where Pittman has been CEO for decades, faces a lawsuit predicated on a claim of discrimination by a former employee, Rhonda Baker-Stansberry. The lawsuit […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 16, 2015

With a week to go until Election Day, Jacksonville At Large City Council Group 5 candidate Ju’Coby Pittman faces a complication outside of the realm of electoral politics. The Clara White Mission, where Pittman has been CEO for decades, faces a lawsuit predicated on a claim of discrimination by a former employee, Rhonda Baker-Stansberry. The lawsuit […]

Christine Jordan SextonMarch 16, 2015

Legislative heavyweights lined up outside the third floor Capitol clinic on Monday. The four most influential legislators in health care — Reps. Jason Brodeur and Matt Hudson and Sens. Rene Garcia and Aaron Bean — weren’t talking Low Income Pool, telemedicine, Medicaid expansion, or any other health care issues, though. They lined up to weigh in and compete in the 2015 Biggest […]

Christine Jordan SextonMarch 16, 2015

Legislative heavyweights lined up outside the third floor Capitol clinic on Monday. The four most influential legislators in health care — Reps. Jason Brodeur and Matt Hudson and Sens. Rene Garcia and Aaron Bean — weren’t talking Low Income Pool, telemedicine, Medicaid expansion, or any other health care issues, though. They lined up to weigh in and compete in the 2015 Biggest […]

Bruce RitchieMarch 16, 2015

Rep. Dwight Dudley has filed amendments to a proposed subcommittee bill being heard Monday involving the Public Service Commission, including one amendment to require the election of PSC members. The House Energy & Utilities Subcommittee Monday is considering PCB EUS 15-01, an apparent response to SB 288, a PSC reform bill filed by Sen. Jack […]

Staff ReportsMarch 16, 2015

When it comes to gambling, Floridians like things the way they are. A new poll, sponsored by the Seminole Tribe of Florida finds a majority of respondents support the existing gambling compact and oppose any further gaming expansion statewide. More than 60 percent said they favor renewing the Seminole Compact, which the Tribe insists brings stability […]

Mitch PerryMarch 16, 2015

Early voting in the District 6 City Council runoff contest between Guido Maniscalco and Jackie Toledo has begun. It continues through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at six polling places: ♦ C. Blythe Andrews Jr. Public Library ♦ Fred B. Karl County Center, 16th Floor ♦ Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library ♦ North Tampa Branch Library ♦ Robert […]

Bruce RitchieMarch 16, 2015

A legal dispute in the U. S. Supreme Court between Florida and Georgia over water can proceed without the involvement of federal government that operates dams on the Chattahoochee and Apalachicola Rivers, federal officials say. That argument highlights how the water dispute between the states has changed. And if the argument holds true, then Florida […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 16, 2015

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The first week of early voting has started out badly for Jacksonville At Large Council Candidate Kimberly Daniels. This past Monday she found herself in a heated dispute at an early voting location. On Friday’s edition of her radio program 25 Minutes of Power, she clarified events, explaining that she had been “set up” by political […]

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Growler bill draws unanimous vote, Jack Latvala to consider tasting restrictions

Jax Council candidate Ju'Coby Pittman named in civil lawsuit

Jax Council candidate Ju’Coby Pittman named in civil lawsuit

Capitol heavyweights aim to slim down in "Biggest Loser" contest

Capitol heavyweights aim to slim down in “Biggest Loser” contest

Dwight Dudley lines up PSC amendments for proposed subcommittee bill

Seminole Tribe poll says Floridians want to renew Seminole Compact

Early voting begins in Tampa for District 6 runoff

Florida in bad spot arguing feds play no role in water dispute, law prof says

Kim Daniels Times-Union ad funded by Jax heavy hitters