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A.G. GancarskiDecember 12, 2017

Some Northeast Florida state House candidates and incumbents posted stronger fundraising than others in November. Below, the tally in each district. The highlights: strong months for Republican incumbents Clay Yarborough, Jason Fischer and Cyndi Stevenson. Meanwhile, in the most interesting race in the region, Democrat Tracye Polson continues to keep pace with Republican Wyman Duggan in House District 15. ____ In […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 8, 2017

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A new Florida House bill says that train conductors and passengers are not, for the purposes of crash reports, auto accident witnesses. While that may seem obvious, current statute leaves that concept open for interpretation. HB 959, filed by Jacksonville Republican Jason Fischer, revises current law to make explicit that people on trains are not considered passengers […]

Drew WilsonDecember 6, 2017

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Jacksonville Republican Rep. Jason Fischer is currently unopposed for re-election to House District 16 but that didn’t stop him from adding another $25,000 last month to push his campaign past $100,000 mark in total fundraising. Fischer, currently in his first term, raised $24,850 and spent $7,648 during November, bringing his to-date total to $113,902 raised […]

Peter SchorschNovember 20, 2017

Jacksonville Republican Rep. Jason Fischer filed a bill Thursday that would provide $3.5 million in funding for a public-private partnership to boost the Florida manufacturing industry. “The manufacturing sector offers high wage career paths for Floridians. The sector provides real jobs for real people, and they need our support. This investment in FloridaMakes will continue […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 13, 2017

October brought big scores to some Northeast Florida campaigns and committees. Here’s the seat-by-seat rundown. State Senate Senate District 4’s Republican incumbent Aaron Bean brought home the bucks. October saw $36,000 come into Bean’s coffers: $24,000 to his campaign account, and another $12,000 to his committee, “Florida Conservative Alliance.” All told, Bean has roughly $78,000 […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 13, 2017

Traffic gridlock is the present for major Florida cities, but does it have to be the future? A bill (“the Florida Smart City Challenge Grant Program”) filed Monday in the Florida Legislature would offer state grant money, via the Florida Department of Transportation, as incentive for local solutions to transportation challenges. The House iteration, HB 633, was […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 10, 2017

Whispers about a primary challenge to Jacksonville Republican State Rep. Jason Fischer have abated, yet the first-term legislator continues to rake in the bucks. Fischer cleared over $17,000 in October, between his campaign account and that of his political committee, “Conservative Solutions for Jacksonville.” Fischer has almost $62,000 cash on hand, with over $28,000 in the […]

Mitch PerryNovember 8, 2017

Despite lingering questions, mostly about liability, a House panel on Wednesday unanimously cleared a proposal that would encourage autonomous vehicles in Florida. The legislation (HB 353), sponsored by Sanford Republican Jason Brodeur and Jacksonville Republican Jason Fischer, aims to update sections of Florida’s motor vehicle laws that “require or presume” there’s a human behind the wheel. Fischer told […]

Peter SchorschOctober 31, 2017

Republican state Rep. Jason Fischer is holding a fundraiser far away from his Jacksonville-area district Nov. 2, and the invitation promises a special appearance from former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Mark “Super” Duper. While Duper is the headliner, Fischer’s host committee includes more than a few movers and shakers in South Florida politics, among them […]

Mitch PerryOctober 17, 2017

Self-driving cars would be able to legally cruise Sunshine State highways under a bill filed by Jacksonville House Republican Jason Fischer. His legislation (HB 353) would allow for the safe and legal operation of “autonomous vehicles.” The bill also calls for updating sections of Florida’s motor vehicle laws that “require or presume” there’s a human […]

Tag: Jason Fischer

Northeast Florida state House fundraising paced by Republican incumbents

House bill says train conductors, passengers cannot be auto accident witnesses

Jason Fischer adds $25K for his HD 16 re-election bid

Jason Fischer and Keith Perry want $3.5M for FloridaMakes in 2018

NE Florida fundraising round-up: Paul Renner shines; HD 15 is competitive

‘Smart Cities’ grant would incentivize local transportation innovation

Jason Fischer rakes in $17K in October

‘Autonomous vehicles’ bill advances despite liability concerns

Dolphins legend Mark Duper to make appearance at Jason Fischer fundraiser

Jason Fischer, Jeff Brandes introduce self-driving cars bill