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Phil AmmannMarch 10, 2015

Jason Fischer, Republican hopeful for Florida House District 16, announced Tuesday he raised more than $84,000 in the first quarter since announcing his candidacy. The Jacksonville native added more than $18,700 in contributions from about 50 donors during February, which the candidate calls proof of “continued momentum and increasing grassroots support.” “The growing support our […]

James CallMarch 10, 2015

Florida lawmakers’ balancing act in writing a state budget includes factoring in promises of a tax cut, increases in education and conservation measures, and bridging a nearly $2 billion gap created by the scheduled ending of a Low Income Pool program for hospitals. They will get fresh numbers Tuesday to begin work on a spending […]

James CallMarch 10, 2015

Florida lawmakers’ balancing act in writing a state budget includes factoring in promises of a tax cut, increases in education and conservation measures, and bridging a nearly $2 billion gap created by the scheduled ending of a Low Income Pool program for hospitals. They will get fresh numbers Tuesday to begin work on a spending […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 10, 2015

I spent two hours Monday night at a candidate forum involving hopefuls from the Northside Districts 2, 7, and 8, in which most of the candidates didn’t say much that was particularly novel, interesting, or quotable most of the time. That was fine, since I sat with the most outspoken person on City Council, the inimitable Denise […]

Mitch PerryMarch 10, 2015

In my duties with SaintPetersBlog/Florida Politics, I don’t get the opportunity to cover the political scene in St. Petersburg as much as I used to. Therefore yesterday’s announcement regarding the results of the public survey of the seven proposals to replace the Pier landmark was the first time I’ve had a chance to look at the […]

Peter SchorschMarch 10, 2015

Yet again, the taxicab industry is pushing around a new proposal focused on handicapping popular ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft. Dubbed an “insurance-fix,” the proposed measure aims to impose new harmful regulations to force ridesharing companies to buy insurance they don’t need and does little to improve public safety. Since their launch in Florida, […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 10, 2015

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Despite having raised more than $154,000, Jacksonville Republican Sheriff candidate Rob Schoonover is polling at a mere 4% in the latest UNF poll. As early voting began Monday, Jacksonville residents got a mailer from the Schoonover campaign touting his “courage in service.” Schoonover contends he has “risked his life in service to us for over 33 years, being […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 10, 2015

Despite having raised more than $154,000, Jacksonville Republican Sheriff candidate Rob Schoonover is polling at a mere 4% in the latest UNF poll. As early voting began Monday, Jacksonville residents got a mailer from the Schoonover campaign touting his “courage in service.” Schoonover contends he has “risked his life in service to us for over 33 years, being […]

James CallMarch 10, 2015

The House Education Committee spent about an hour Monday discussing and approving an overhaul of Florida’s testing-focused school accountability program. The measure was approved on a unanimous vote. Read a staff analysis here. Chairwoman Marlene O’Toole said this past week she wanted to get the measure to the floor as quickly as possible, and Monday […]

Peter SchorschMarch 10, 2015

As the Tampa Bay Times reported late Monday, one of their own became the subject of a recurring Tallahassee story: the Tennessee Street DUI arrest. Michael Auslen, the youngest member of the Times‘ capitol bureau, was pulled over after officers were alerted to a speeding and swerving vehicle at about 11:15 p.m. this past Saturday. In an affidavit, Auslen admitted to drinking at a local […]

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Jason Fischer raises $84K in first quarter of 2016 HD 16 run

He’s singin’ the small government blues

He's singin' the small government blues

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Mitch Perry Report for 3.10.15 – Pier politics

Taxicab industry again attempting to handicap Uber

Rob Schoonover's Jax Sheriff's race mailer touts his "courage in service"

Rob Schoonover’s Jax Sheriff’s race mailer touts his “courage in service”

House Education panel talks school accountability reform

Tampa Bay Times' Michael Auslen faces DUI charge