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A.G. GancarskiJune 13, 2018

Gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham was the biggest name among a list of 30 May contributors to the re-election campaign of Jacksonville Democrat Rep. Tracie Davis. Graham’s $500 contribution was just part of the $8,165 haul for Davis, a first-term representative facing a primary challenge from a former aide of her Duval Delegation colleague, Rep. Kim Daniels. Worth noting: […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 14, 2018

Duval Democrats are noted for their internal wars, and an excellent current example of such is the House District 13 Democratic donnybrook between Rep. Tracie Davis and Roshanda Jackson, a former district secretary for state Rep. Kim Daniels. The Davis/Jackson contest is one of two major primary votes awaiting some Jacksonville voters, the other being Davis’ political ally, Sen. Audrey […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 11, 2018

March was a tepid month of fundraising for most Jacksonville area candidates, with the exception of one state House race. In HD 15, on the Democratic side, unopposed Tracye Polson reports a combined March fundraising total of $30,821. She’s raised $174,103 between her campaign and political committee accounts, with $113,635 on hand. Jacksonville land use attorney […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 30, 2018

A major controversy is consuming Duval Democrats. John Parker, a Democratic state committeeman from Duval County and husband of the current county party chair, allegedly made racist comments at a dinner in January (specifically, the use of the phrase “colored people”) that led to an official complaint from a member of the Duval Democratic Black […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 29, 2018

Some say John Parker, a Democratic state committeeman from Duval County and husband of the current county party chair, made racist comments at a dinner and should resign. Others say Parker was misrepresented. Whatever the case, the Florida Democratic Party is now investigating the matter. And Democratic elected officials, such as Senate Democratic Leader-Designate Audrey Gibson and state […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 28, 2018

With the Legislative Session in the rear view mirror, Northeast Florida legislators are looking back at the 60 days with a sense of accomplishment, tempered in some cases with a sense that there are more battles to fight and win. While the $12.5 million of state money for the Talleyrand Connector was the biggest win, […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 8, 2018

Wednesday saw HB 7026 pass the Florida House by a 67-50 margin. The $400 million gun and school safety proposal will fund demolition of a building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, where 14 students and three teachers were gunned down on Valentine’s Day. It also includes gun-control provisions banning the sale of bump […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 26, 2018

The intrigue continues in Jacksonville-area Democratic primaries, with yet another incumbent set to face a primary challenge in 2018. The latest development is in House District 13, where incumbent Rep. Tracie Davis will face a challenge from Roshanda Jackson, a former district secretary for state Rep. Kim Daniels. Davis, who got the Democratic nomination after Reggie Fullwood withdrew in 2016 […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 13, 2018

A measure to change the state’s payday-lending system before new federal government regulations kick in easily cleared a House panel Tuesday. The bill (HB 857) was approved by the Government Operations and Technology Appropriations Subcommittee. The only ‘no’ votes were from Tracie Davis, a Jacksonville Democrat, and Rene Plasencia, an Orlando Republican. Davis earlier had said […]

Ana CeballosJanuary 24, 2018

The Florida commission tasked with investigating housing discrimination cases is in peril of losing some operational funding if it does not quickly handle its work backlog of more than 300 cases. Michelle Wilson, the executive director of the Florida Commission on Human Relations, said Tuesday the state entity is facing a “perfect storm,” which has […]

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Gwen Graham highlights May donors for Tracie Davis HD 13 re-election bid

Tracie Davis stocks away cash for primary clash with Kim Daniels’ former aide

Slow fundraising in March for Northeast Florida legislative candidates

Duval’s Democrat state committeeman explains ‘colored people’ gaffe

Audrey Gibson, Tracie Davis address Duval Democrat committeeman’s alleged racist comments

Northeast Florida lawmakers look back on ‘productive Legislative Session’

Duval House members had their reasons for opposing gun, school safety bill

Former aide to Kim Daniels to primary Tracie Davis

Payday loans bill clears latest House committee

Facing a housing discrimination case backlog, state commission warned of suspension