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A.G. GancarskiJuly 9, 2015

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It’s still early for Jay Fant. He definitely won’t have Paul Renner to contend with in 2016. In fact, he’ll have the Renner endorsement, and that of pretty much any other Republican of note. But his fundraising is thus far incremental. In June, state Representative Fant raised just $500, via a contribution from the Florida Acupuncture Association. […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 22, 2015

The seventh stop in Florida Gov. Rick Scott‘s “victory lap” across the state was in one of his political strongholds: Jacksonville. The Monday appearance, at the Mudville Grille in Arlington, was an appropriate venue. Known for its hamburgers, it is a great place to serve up red meat for the Republican faithful. The crowd was […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 11, 2015

Less than a year ago, conservative Republicans Jay Fant and Paul Renner fought a bitter primary battle in House District 15. Fant was ahead big in the polls at first, but Renner went on the attack and came within three votes of closing the gap. Now both men share at least two new commonalities: Both are House incumbents, […]

Ryan RayApril 8, 2015

As debate over a bill to protect “religious conscience” — the upshot of which is to prevent gay couples from adopting children — raged for hours Wednesday afternoon on the floor of the House, another battle in the Capitol was just beginning: one that might cost staunch social conservative Rep. Eric Eisnaugle the 2021-22 House […]

Christine Jordan SextonApril 7, 2015

Health care has been extremely partisan in the Legislature these days but on Tuesday there was an unusual bipartisan concern expressed over a bill that would limit taxing districts authority to levy ad valorem taxes if they have too many outstanding unpaid claims. The bill cleared the House Appropriations Committee but Republicans and Democrats both […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 23, 2015

After first reading the press release distributed by top Florida Republican political consultant Brett Doster announcing his firm’s new service offerings, I thought of Samuel L. Jackson. “Check out the big brain on Brad,” Jackson’s character, Jules Winnfield, says during one of the most pivotal scenes in Pulp Fiction. “Check out the balls on Brett” is what I thought to […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 23, 2015

After first reading the press release distributed by top Florida Republican political consultant Brett Doster announcing his firm’s new service offerings, I thought of Samuel L. Jackson. “Check out the big brain on Brad,” Jackson’s character, Jules Winnfield, says during one of the most pivotal scenes in Pulp Fiction. “Check out the balls on Brett” is what I thought to […]

James CallFebruary 16, 2015

It may be a tax cut but it’s not about the money. Sen. Renee Garcia and Rep. Jay Fant on Monday begin their push for a Small Business Saturday Tax Holiday. Their proposal is a tax break for purchases at smaller independently owned stores on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It would provide a $20 million […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 8, 2015

Citing a staunch disapproval of Obamacare, former House Speaker Will Weatherford said he is endorsing Republican Paul Renner in the special election for Florida House District 24. Renner, and attorney and Jacksonville native, is running to replace State Rep. Travis Hutson, who vacated the District 24 seat to enter the special election for Senate District […]

Phil AmmannDecember 18, 2014

Republican Paul Renner once again received the endorsement of the Florida Medical Association PAC (FMA PAC), this time in his bid for House District 24. “From his military service to prosecuting serious felons as a former lead trial attorney, Paul Renner has demonstrated his commitment to public service,” said FMA PAC President Dr. Ralph Nobo in […]

Tag: Jay Fant

June was quiet for Jay Fant re-election fundraising

Rick Scott, Duval Republicans celebrate tax cuts, Session wins

Former rivals Jay Fant, Paul Renner come together for Lenny Curry

Could Eric Eisnaugle’s speakership be casualty of House gay adoption fight?

House bill would make hospital taxing districts liable for unsettled claims

Check out the balls on Brett Doster …

Check out the balls on Brett Doster…

Renee Garcia and Jay Fant: Small business tax holiday is about building community

Former Speaker Will Weatherford endorses Paul Renner for HD 24

Florida Medical Association PAC (again) endorses Paul Renner