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State government to look at local government spending
City Hall spending is going to get an examination from the outside. The state’s “DOGE,” named after the Trump Administration’s Dept. of Government Efficiency,” will take a look at local taxes and spending to see if there is more of it than necessary. With only a cursory look, they should find what they seek. News…
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Something Has to Give—JEA and City Leaders, You’re Killing Us
If you almost passed out after opening your JEA bill, you are not alone. Many of our readers are upset about their bills and we get it. Ours was a shock too! If you’re struggling to pay the rent, feed your kids, or get gas because your JEA bill just devoured half your paycheck—welcome to…
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DOGE Audit Faces City Resistance—Time to Let the Sunshine In
Jacksonville’s participation in Florida’s new DOGE audit program should be simple. But instead of welcoming independent oversight, Mayor Donna Deegan has raised eyebrows by refusing to complete a standard authorization form requested by the State CFO’s office. Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis didn’t mince words. In a tweet Tuesday, he said: “If you need an auditor…