Day: July 21, 2024

  • Three local school board candidates get a boost

    Three local school board candidates get a boost

    Gov. Ron DeSantis has endorsed 23 candidates in Florida school board races, including three in Duval County, saying, “we want the best for our children.” The governor’s picks locally are: “I’m happy to endorse this slate of school board candidates who have pledged to serve with a focus on student success, parental rights, and curriculum…

  • Another bungled social program further damages confidence

    Another bungled social program further damages confidence

    Reasons why people are skeptical of government efforts to provide “affordable housing” are evidenced in a new report on a local program. The city’s Office of Inspector General said the city spent thousands of dollars and can’t show much in return. Overall, in 95 percent of the cases no affordable housing was provided. The office…