Today’s Media Roundtable discussed some of the top stories in the First Coast, including:
- As citizens press for a referendum to remove Confederate monuments, Mayor Lenny Curry tweeted at the council telling them to do their jobs and listen to the people of Jacksonville.
- On Tuesday, the council voted to let residents decide whether to approve a tax hike for Duval County Public Schools. This August voters can cast a ballot on a property tax increase of 1 mill for four years. The district says the money would allow it to address a slew of needs including a teacher shortage.
- In a win for the rooftop-solar industry and environmental groups, Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a controversial bill that would have made major changes in rules for rooftop-solar energy. JEA currently reimburses at a rate of 3 to 4 cents per kilowatt hour.
- The ink was barely dry on the governor’s signature of another bill, the so-called “Stop Woke Act,” when a Jacksonville law firm filed a federal lawsuit against it.
Guests:
- Claire Heddles, enterprise reporter, Jacksonville Today.
- AG Gancarski, Florida Politics and Jacksonville Today.
- Regular contributor Fred Matthews.
Steven Wright
Comedian Steven Wright performs tomorrow night at the Florida Theater. His deadpan style and unique takes on life have drawn him loyal fans for decades.
Guest: Comedian Steven Wright.
