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Guest AuthorJuly 22, 2015

Healthcare continues to be at the center of debate in Florida’s Capitol. But while many focus on the number of Floridians covered by some form of health insurance, equal attention should be paid to the factors driving the costs of delivering healthcare. These costs affect everyone: the insured, the uninsured, employers and the State. If […]

Mitch PerryJuly 22, 2015

Although Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has yet to announce any appearances in Florida, his fans in the Tampa Bay area are looking forward to seeing him next week — on video. At 7 p.m. Wednesday the U.S. senator from Vermont will speak via video hookup to his supporters at more that 1,500 separate house parties […]

Phil AmmannJuly 22, 2015

Charlie Crist, the embodiment of “if at first you don’t succeed …,” could ride that adage into the record books. The former, and possible future, candidate – if he should seek Florida’s redrawn 13th Congressional District – could be the first Floridian in 95 years to achieve a political “hat-trick,” losing gubernatorial, U.S. Senate and U.S. […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 22, 2015

Optimism is the watchword at the St. James Building these days. You hear it from people on the outside, such as Jax Chamber Chairman Daniel Davis, who sent Curry a note this week that said it all: “Really glad that you are my mayor.” Spoiler alert: Don’t look for any drama when the Chamber gets […]

Melissa RossJuly 22, 2015

The public will have another chance Wednesday night to sound off on their vision for a redeveloped Jacksonville Landing, and the man leading the redesign project says this “charrette” process is key. “We want to hear from the community,” said Aundra Wallace, CEO of the city’s Downtown Investment Authority. “What’s their vision for the Jacksonville […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 22, 2015

Former RPOF Chairwoman and current Clay County GOP Chairwoman Leslie Dougher is in what will be a competitive three-way race with the wife of its current occupant, Katherine Van Zant, and Palatka’s own Robert Bruce Mayes. Up against two candidates with more than $30,000 banked as of the end of June, fundraising is imperative. And, as one would expect, […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 22, 2015

In late 1968, a book that would eventually called A Quiet Revolution was published. The first edition by Richard Martin, “Consolidation: Jacksonville-Duval County,” discussed the early days of consolidation and what led up to it. In 1993, a substantial update was made, providing the history of the quarter-century since the first book. From Hans Tanzler climbing the […]

Mitch PerryJuly 22, 2015

Ohio Gov. John Kasich announced his presidential candidacy at Ohio State University on Tuesday. When you look at his résumé and his center-right political persona, he could/should be a top-tier contender. But nobody seems to be talking about that today. Instead, the focus is on the fact that he’s entering the race some seven months […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 22, 2015

One of the big talkers in the Lenny Curry budget analysis cycle has been the rundown condition of sidewalks in Jacksonville. WJXT had a story on it on Tuesday, in which they observed that more than 500 sidewalk repairs officially are needed, some dating back three years. “I think a lot of quality of life is having […]

Phil AmmannJuly 22, 2015

For Linda Stewart, the secret might be out. Although the former Orange County Commissioner and State Representative has not officially announced intentions for 2016, a new website — lindastewartforsenate.com – may have let it slip. Campaign website notwithstanding, Stewart’s announcement brings little surprise; for several months, she had been hinting at a run. Signifying a potential campaign does […]

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