A Jacksonville City Councilman and the Jacksonville Aviation Authority clashed Friday as JAA presented its proposed budget – including a battle over the use of funds for a proposed workforce development program at Cecil Field tied to FSCJ. Councilman Nick Howland has been pressing JAA to invest $29 million into a program at Cecil Field.
SPOKANE — Spokane City Council passed an ordinance Monday banning virtual currency kiosks to protect people from cryptocurrency scams. The Spokane City Council unanimously approved the “Virtual Currency Kiosk Prohibition for a Safer Spokane” ordinance, which eliminates virtual currency kiosks within city limits. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Special Report: Cryptocurrency scams on the rise Councilmember Paul Dillon
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Some Portland residents are not happy with Wednesday night’s City Council decision to reduce funding for parks. Although city councilors worked to pass an amendment to soften the blow by adding money to the fund by virtue of reducing some of the increased money earmarked for police, and the creation of
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan wants to make city contracts with nonprofits more transparent and competitive, and her plan has the support of some unlikely allies. Deegan’s Fairness in Non-Profit Contracting Act, which was unveiled Tuesday morning, makes two main changes. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< First, it requires nonprofits seeking city funding to