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A.G. GancarskiFebruary 18, 2016

In the middle of January, former Jacksonville City Councilwoman Kim Daniels filed to run in state House District 14, already a crowded race. It’s just past mid-February and those who might be curious about Daniels’ January numbers are still waiting. The relevant state statute is clear: Numbers must be filed by the 10th: Each campaign treasurer […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 10, 2016

On Ash Wednesday, the Florida House moved one step closer to allowing Jacksonville to pay its public pension penance, via the State Affairs Committee reporting favorably on a bill to allow a referendum authorizing an extension of the current half-cent sales tax used for Better Jacksonville Plan projects. This was the second and final House […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 5, 2016

It can’t be stressed enough how safe Jay Fant is in his HD 15 seat. The Jacksonville Republican should feel even safer after January’s big money haul. About $19,000 of January money, raised on Jan. 11 and 12, pushes Fant’s total near $70,000. Contributors include Build Something That Lasts, the Lenny Curry PAC, along with Foley and Lardner […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 29, 2016

Northeast Florida legislators have their share of local projects and asks in the House budget. Prominent areas, as one would expect, include education on all levels, as well as social services, and a couple of infrastructural projects. These aren’t splashy asks; they are quality of life requests, and in some cases (especially that of Lake […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 26, 2016

With Jacksonville Democrat Reggie Fullwood filing for reelection in his District 13, each of the 120 Florida House seats now has a candidate in the 2016 cycle. Fullwood’s late filing had become something of a trend. Last cycle, the third-term representative missed the last call for candidates due to a paperwork error and, after unsuccessfully […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 18, 2016

In life, the Gospel Teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr. ineluctably informed his political perspective and stances. Nearly half a century since his passing, Dr. King is a canonical figure in American politics. This is true also in Jacksonville, where the annual MLK parade is one of the biggest events for politicos to show out […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 12, 2016

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On Monday, incumbent Jacksonville Democrat Reggie Fullwood filed for re-election in HD 13. The two-term former City Councilman was elected to the House via Special Election last February, after a pitched primary battle against another former Councilman, Johnny Gaffney. As the only filed candidate in a safe Democratic seat, no such drama should ensue this time around.

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 11, 2016

Back in December, the Duval Delegation heard from dozens of speakers, all with their specific asks. The Port wants money for harbor deepening. The School District wants money for low-performing schools, as well as money to remedy safety issues and to boost technology. Jacksonville Transportation Authority: money for the Ferry. UF Health: money to overcome […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 7, 2015

Mia Jones was picked Monday as chairwoman of the Duval County Legislative Delegation during its meeting at Jacksonville’s City Hall. Jay Fant was chosen vice chairman. The delegation also decided that members could “attend” a subcommittee meeting via conferencing technology. A quorum can now be reached with a minimum of two members being present, with the […]

Ryan RayOctober 23, 2015

Josh Weierbach is no armchair quarterback, disinterestedly watching elections play out from afar: He spends his time on the front lines of Florida politics. As a one-time field organizer who now oversees the Florida Democratic Party’s often extensive field operations in the vital Tampa Bay region, Weierbach feels the pendulum swings of state political power from as close […]

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HD 14 hopeful Kim Daniels fails to file January fundraising numbers

After pushback, Jax pension tax bill clears final House committee

HD 15 incumbent Jay Fant has strong January fundraising

Education, social services top Northeast Florida House members’ budget requests

After Reggie Fullwood filed for HD 13, all House seats now have candidates

At Jax MLK parade, the personal is political, and The Dream lives on

Reggie Fullwood files for HD 13 re-election

Duval Delegation 2016 legislative priorities run the gamut

Duval delegation chooses Mia Jones as chair, hears 60-plus speakers

Meet Josh Weierbach, one of “30 Under 30” rising stars of Florida politics