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The Jacksonville City Council Finance Committee is holding back millions of dollars in funding for local nonprofits and the Cultural Council as lawmakers weigh the potential impact of a proposed property tax reduction. Also, a lock company is challenging new state rules governing classroom locks designed to protect students during an armed attack. An administrative hearing on the rules is scheduled for next week.

The Jacksonville City Council Finance Committee is holding back millions of dollars in funding for local nonprofits and the Cultural Council as lawmakers weigh the potential impact of a proposed property tax reduction. Also, a lock company is challenging new state rules governing classroom locks designed to protect students during an armed attack. An administrative hearing on the rules is scheduled for next week.

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Stay connected to Jacksonville and Northeast Florida with WJCT News Now &mdash; your free, daily news podcast from WJCT Public Media. Every morning, anchor Steven Ponson breaks down the headlines you need to start your day informed. Then go deeper with highlights from First Coast Connect &mdash; the show where local newsmakers, civic leaders, artists, and community voices come together to talk through what's happening in your backyard.
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